Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Patricia "Tish" Blackburn

Patricia "Tish" Blackburn

May 15, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann "Tish" Blackburn,79, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 15 , 2019, at her residence.

On June 28 , 1939  Patricia Ann Swanson  was born in Fulton County.  She was a cherished daughter of   Carl E. and Helen I. Woolley Swanson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a big sister Phyllis.  In 1957 she...

Hannah Nolen

Hannah Nolen

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Hannah Jane Nolen, 63, of Rochester, passed away at 1:20 AM on Tuesday, May 14 , 2019 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.

On June 9 , 1955, Hannah Jane Mitchell was born in Fulton County.  She was a cherished daughter of  Adolph and Miriam Alice Dersham Mitchell.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister...

Carl Damron

Carl Damron

May 12, 2019

Mr. Carl Damron, 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:30 AM, Sunday, May 12 , 2019 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

In Prestonsburg, KY on January 2 , 1926,  Carl was the first born of Bert and Audie Howard Damron.  He was the  leader and  oldest of  the...

Dennis Reichard

Dennis Reichard

May 8, 2019

Mr. Dennis O. Reichard, 65, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family and friends when he passed away at 2:41AM on Wednesday, May 8 , 2019 at his home. In Fulton County, on June 21 , 1953, Dennis Omer Reichard was born.  He was the treasured son of Clifford Calvin and Rebecca McManus Reichard.  Growing up he shared his...

Phyllis "Jean" Duzan

Phyllis "Jean" Duzan

May 8, 2019

Phyllis "Jean" Duzan, 87,  of  Warsaw was surrounded by her loving family when she  passed  away at 8:20 PM on Wednesday, May 8 , 2019 at Kosciusko County Hospital.

On September 11 , 1931, Phyllis Jean Holloway was born in Rochester.  She was a treasured daughter of Lee and Lillie Mikesell Holloway. Growing up  as the ninth...

Mary Charlotte Smith

Mary Charlotte Smith

May 7, 2019

Mary Charlotte Smith, 82, formerly of Rochester, South Bend, and Bremen, passed away at 9:40 AM on Tuesday, May 7 , 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

In Rochester, on May 14 , 1936, Mary Charlotte Hiatt was born.  She was the cherished daughter of John Norman and Mary Launer Hiatt.  Growing up she shared...

Helen Faye Enyart Stallard Manns

Helen Faye Enyart Stallard Manns

Apr 25, 2019

Helen F. Manns, 86, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family passed away at 1:32 AM, Thursday, April 25 , 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital.

In Fulton County, on October 22 , 1932, Helen Faye Enyart was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Samuel Benjamin and Theresa Newton  Enyart.  Growing up as the second youngest of the Enyart...

Esther "Billie" Swihart

Esther "Billie" Swihart

Apr 25, 2019

Mrs. Esther E. "Billie" Swihart, 95, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:43 PM on Thursday, April 25 , 2019 at her home.

On October 21 , 1923, Billie E. McCorkle was born in Carthage.  She was a cherished daughter of  Lonzo and Jessie Hart McCorkle.  Growing up as the...

Helen Bitterling

Helen Bitterling

Apr 25, 2019

Rochester resident, Mrs. Helen L.  Bitterling, 96 years, 1 month  and 15 days departed this life,  8:00 AM Thursday, April 25 , 2019, in Bowling Green, KY.

On March 10 , 1923, Helen Louise Conn was born in Winamac.  She was a treasured daughter of  Rufus and Katie Hoch Conn. Growing up as the second youngest of...

Sonny Howard

Sonny Howard

Apr 24, 2019

On Wednesday, April 24 , 2019, Mr. Harold D. "Sonny" Howard Sr,  80  of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:00 AM.   He joined his precious wife Maridean who passed away about six weeks ago on March 7th and she was greatly missed.

In Hazard, KY on May 24 , 1938,...

Kirt Weakman

Kirt Weakman

Apr 21, 2019

Mr. Kirt W. Weakman  46 was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on April 21 , 2019 at  Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  This followed a valiant two year battle with glioblastoma multiforme  brain cancer. In Rochester,   Kirt William Weakman was born on October 19 , 1972.  He was a treasured son of William  F....