Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....

