Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Dana Anderson Simpson

Dana Anderson Simpson

Aug 13, 2019

Former Leiters Ford resident, Dana Anderson Simpson, 48, of Monticello was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:16 AM on Tuesday, August 13 , 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Lafayette.

On March 5 , 1971, Dana Leann Anderson was born in Plymouth.  She was the treasured daughter of Jerry and Regina Rustik  ...

Ronald Miller

Ronald Miller

Aug 10, 2019

Mr. Ronald E. Miller, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 4:06 PM on Saturday, August 10 , 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  His passing was a result of injuries sustained in a a motor vehicle accident.

On July 18 , 1945, Ronald Eugene Miller was born in...

Robert Clemans Sr.

Robert Clemans Sr.

Aug 6, 2019

Mr. Robert Eugene Clemans Sr., 91, of Elkhart and formerly of Rochester passed away at 11:25 am on Tuesday, August 6 , 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. On June 18 , 1928, Robert was born near Athens to Doyle an Pauline Borden Clemans. Robert and Donna Jean Mabie were married in Warsaw on April 8 , 1950. She passed away...

Wilbur Wheadon

Wilbur Wheadon

Aug 5, 2019

Wilbur Wheadon, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 11:30 AM, Monday, August 5th , at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. As a youth, Wilbur graduated from Fulton High School and was an avid basketball player as a student. On May 28th, 1949 Wilbur and Joretta Ranz were married in Rochester. They shared 70 years of life's adventures together. They had one son,...

Roy Hunneshagen

Roy Hunneshagen

Jul 17, 2019

Mr. Roy K. Hunneshagen, 71, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Elderwood at Hamburg of Hamburg, NY. On September 18, 1947 Roy was born in Charleston, WV, to Chester E. and Irene Neubauer Hunneshagen.

Left to cherish the memories of Roy are four brothers: Rev. Dean Hunneshagen and wife Brenda,...

Carmella Villasana

Carmella Villasana

Jul 3, 2019

Mrs. Carmella Villasana, 87, of Rochester, passed away at 2:50 PM, Wednesday, July 3 , 2019 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On August 23 , 1931, Carmella was born in Chicago to Joseph and Rose Laporte Modica.

Carmella married  the love of her life Mr.  Armondo "Andy"Villasana. They enjoyed  many of life's adventures.  From...

James Arnett

James Arnett

Jul 2, 2019

Mr. James L. Arnett, 67, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:47 PM, Tuesday, July 2 , 2019 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

In Rensselaer, on November 19 , 1951, James Leonard Arnett was born to Toy Rex and Mary Lee Baldridge Arnett Sr.  Growing up as one of...

Dr. Tim Ravencroft, Dds

Dr. Tim Ravencroft, Dds

Jun 27, 2019

Dr. Timothy  Ravencroft DDS, 79, of Rochester passed away at 6:30 AM on Thursday, June 27 , 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On June 16 , 1940, Timothy was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Edward F. and Vivian Anderson Ravencroft.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother brother,...

Teresa Alderfer

Teresa Alderfer

Jun 26, 2019

Mrs. Teresa Kay Alderfer, 45, of Rochester, passed away at 9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 26 , 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.

On February 24 , 1974, Teresa was born in Goshen to Jimmy and Mary Ruff Wilhite. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a brother, Rex.  Teresa   graduated with the class of...

Cheryl Isom

Cheryl Isom

Jun 20, 2019

Cheryl  Lynn Isom 58 of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Thursday morning on, June 20 , 2019.  This followed a fierce and  valiant battle with COPD. In Valparaiso, on October 16 , 1960, Cheryl Lynn Starkey was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Donald Richard and Leona Marie Sensibaugh Starkey.  Growing up...

Marsha Robison

Marsha Robison

Jun 18, 2019

Marsha D.  Robison,  72, of Rochester passed away  at 8:42 PM on June 18 , 2019 at Blair Ridge Health campus of Peru. On February 8 , 1947  Marsha Dianne Miller was born in Rochester.  She was the treasured daughter of Charles and Marjorie McCalla Miller.  Growing up as the second oldest of the Miller kids she shared her childhood...

Cynthia Jean Cook-Denny

Cynthia Jean Cook-Denny

Jun 17, 2019

Cynthia Jean Cook-Denny,  58, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday,  June 17 , 2019. In Tawas City, Michigan Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Cook was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Howard Dean and Carolyn Sue Boehme Cook.  As one of seven children, growing up she shared her childhood with 2 sisters and 4 brothers. With a ...

Donald Hughes

Donald Hughes

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Donald Wayne "Moe" Hughes, 62 of Rochester passed away at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, June 12 , 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 21 , 1957, Don was born in Chicago to Billy and Barbara Crocker Hughes. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers.

In Chicago, on...

Martha Edna Ross

Martha Edna Ross

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Martha Edna Ross, 80, of Rochester  passed away at 5:56 AM, June 2, 2019 at  Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, Florida.

In Detroit Michigan, on  May 11, 1939,   Martha Edna Johns was born.  She was a cherished daughter of Wolford Dixon and Mary Roncone Johns.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a...

Robert "Bob" Goodman

Robert "Bob" Goodman

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Robert "Bob" Alan Goodman Jr. 64, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 1, 2019. He was born in Rochester on December 21, 1954. He was the oldest child born to Robert A. And Jean Bradley Goodman Sr. Growing up, he shared his childhood with sister Teresa and brother Patrick. As a student, he played...

Brent Hisey

Brent Hisey

May 30, 2019

Mr. Brent M.  Hisey, 50, of Warsaw and formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 2:35 PM on Thursday, May 30 , 2019 at his residence.

On July 25 ,1968 Brent Matthew Hisey was born in Fulton County to Lowell and Shirley A. Redman Hisey.  As the youngest of four children, he shared his childhood with his...

Sandie Hazel

Sandie Hazel

May 24, 2019

Sandra (Sandie) Susan Hazel, 68 of Rochester passed into God's loving arms on May 24 , 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, with husband Barry and friend J Arthur Howard at her bed side.

On July 24 , 1950, Sandra Susan Ashworth was born in Lansing, Michigan. She was a treasured daughter of Kerns (Charlie) and Lucille...

Esther Sheeks

Esther Sheeks

May 21, 2019

Esther M. Sheeks, 76, of Rochester passed away at 2:55 PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On November 10, 1942, Esther was born in Cook County, IL to Griffin and Edith Yoder Berger. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother.  In 1960, she graduated from Argos...

Carlene Snipes

Carlene Snipes

May 16, 2019

Carlene Anne Snipes, 84 of Rochester, passed away at 5:15 PM, Thursday, May 16 , 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On January 20 , 1935, Carlene Anne Thompson was born in Rochester.  She was the daughter of  Robert Bryce and Arlene F. Morris Thompson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and...

Ryan Hisey

Ryan Hisey

May 15, 2019

Ryan M. Hisey, 31, of Rochester, passed away at 5:07 AM, Thursday, May 16 , 2019.

In Rochester, on October 15 , 1987, Ryan Michael Hisey was born.  He was a treasured son of  Ricky A. and Penny Sausaman Hisey and was named after Cubs great Ryne Sandberg.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a younger...