Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Virginia "Sue" Chew

Virginia "Sue" Chew

Mar 23, 2019

Virginia "Sue" Chew, 70, of Rochester, passed away at 2:05 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at her residence.

On July 12, 1948, Sue was born to Robert and Goldie Nitcher Morrison. She was one of 14 children.

Sue and Danny Lee Chew Sr. were married in Bourbon on October 31, 1970. They shared 43...

Gerald "Spiderman" Spanley

Gerald "Spiderman" Spanley

Mar 22, 2019

Gerald D. "Spiderman" Spanley  63 Of Oscoda Township Michigan passed away at the St. Mary's of Michigan Hosptial in Saginaw, Michigan following an illness. On April 14 , 1955,  Gerald David Spanley was born in Great Lakes, Illinois.  He was a twin son of John A. and Lavona  Ahrens Spanley.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Kandy...

Carole Florian, Rn

Carole Florian, Rn

Mar 21, 2019

Former Rochester native, Mrs. Carole Florian, 85, was surrounded by her loving family when she entered into Jesus' presence at 8:20 AM, Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home in Charleston, SC.    This was a result of complications from a stroke.

Carole Smiley was born on November 14, 1933.  As one of the seven Smiley kids, she...

John Harrison

John Harrison

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. John D. Harrison, 77 of Rochester passed away at 2:10 AM on Wednesday, March 20 , 2019 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

In Logansport, on September 5 , 1939, John was born to Samuel M. and Mildred Angle Harrison. He lived most of his life in the Rochester Community.  Growing up he shared his childhood...

John Kuhn

John Kuhn

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. John Edward Kuhn 81 of Rochester,  was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:34 AM on March 20 , 2019 at North Woods Village of Ft. Wayne.

Born in Fulton County on March 22 , 1937, John was a treasured son of  Harold and Louedva (Bunn) Kuhn.  Growing up he shared his...

Thomas A. Bauer

Thomas A. Bauer

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Thomas "Tommy"  A. Bauer, 77, of Rochester, passed away at 3:00 PM ,  on St. Joseph's Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Dukes Hospital of Peru.

On August 18, 1941, Thomas Albert Bauer was born in Monterey to Fred and LaPearl Keller Bauer. As one of the six Bauer kids, growing up he shared his childhood...

Betty Brovont

Betty Brovont

Mar 15, 2019

Betty J. Brovont, 99, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 AM on Friday, March 15 , 2019  at Life Care Canter of Rochester.

On January 20 , 1920, Betty Jane Douglas was born in Frankfort.    She was born to Scott and Zuba Shanks Douglas.  As the youngest of the three Douglas children, she had bright red hair...

Deb Carpenter

Deb Carpenter

Mar 8, 2019

Deborah R. Carpenter, 51, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully at home 8:30 PM, Friday, March 8 , 2019.

In Rochester, on January 8 , 1968, Deborah Rachelle Calhoun was born to Larry and Gloria Arnett Calhoun.  She was their second daughter sharing her childhood with Lisa and her younger...

Jon Ringer

Jon Ringer

Mar 8, 2019

Mr. Jon L. Ringer, 61, of Rochester passed away at home, with his loving wife at his side on Friday, March 8 , 2019.

On August 9 , 1957, Jon was born in Plymouth, the son of  Rollo and Dorothy Beyler  Ringer.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Timm and two sisters Dawn and...

Maridean Howard

Maridean Howard

Mar 7, 2019

Mrs. Maridean K.  Howard, 77, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, going home to be with our Lord, at 3:55 AM on Thursday, March 7 , 2019 at her home.

In Greenfield, on January 31 ,1942, Maridean Kaye Scrogham was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Everett and Gleeda Shields...

Daughton Dancy

Daughton Dancy

Mar 5, 2019

Mr. Daughton Dancy, 94 years 7 months and 28 days departed this life at 4:54 PM, on March 5 , 2019.  He was surrounded by his loving family when passed away  at his daughter's home.

On July 7 , 1924, Daughton was born in Springdale, NC to Grover Cleveland and  Lutisha Sizemore Dancy.  As one eight children...

Dennis Gearhart

Dennis Gearhart

Mar 5, 2019

Mr. Dennis D. Gearhart, 67, of Akron, passed away at 09:22 AM, Tuesday, March 5 , 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 11 , 1952, Dennis Devon Gearhart was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of to Gerald and Arlene Holloway Gearhart.  Growing up  he shared his childhood with a sister Sandra...

Nicholas Clevenger

Nicholas Clevenger

Mar 4, 2019

Nicholas J. Clevenger, 29, of Rochester passed away on Monday, March 4 , 2019. On November 26 , 1989, Nicholas James Clevenger was born in South Bend.  He was the son of James and Kristine Kay Kraus Clevenger.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Laura and brother David.  Nick graduated from Rochester High School in 2008.  He...

John Cunningham

John Cunningham

Mar 1, 2019

John Arthur George Zumbaugh Cunningham, 64, of Rochester passed away at 8:19 AM, Friday, March 1 , 2019 at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. He went peacefully in his sleep.

On April 15 , 1954,  John was born in Rochester. He later moved to Wisconsin and  graduated from Ladysmith High School in Ladysmith Wisconsin with the...

Betty Ferguson

Betty Ferguson

Mar 1, 2019

Mrs. Betty E. Ferguson, 93, of Rochester passed away at on Friday, March 1 , 2019 at her residence.

On August 20 , 1925, Betty was born in Kokomo to Russell and Lillian Morris Price.  Growing up as one of six she shared her childhood with two sisters and three brothers.  Betty graduated from Howard County's Ervin...

Alice Dillard

Alice Dillard

Feb 27, 2019

Mrs. Alice Marie Dillard, 95, of  Fulton, passed away at 9:04 PM on Wednesday, February 27 , 2019 at Millers Merry Manor of Wabash.

On August 7 , 1923, Alice was born in South Bend to Kenneth M and Ruth V. Wright Ringle. She was raised by her step father Ralph Ault.  She graduated from Fulton High...

Charles "Chuck" Jones

Charles "Chuck" Jones

Feb 23, 2019

Charles E. "Chuck" Jones, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 10:28 PM, Saturday, February 23 , 2019 at his residence.

In Cheyenne, WY, on June 3 , 1953, Charles Evan Jones was born.  He was a treasured son of  Francis and Marilyn Taylor  Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Candi and Christy and...

Rudy A. Rom

Rudy A. Rom

Feb 23, 2019

Mr. Rudolph A. "Rudy" Rom, 96, of Rochester passed away at 9:21 PM Saturday, February 23 , 2019 at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

On November 30 , 1922, Rudolph Anthony Rom was born in Chicago, IL. He was a treasured son of Bernard and Agnes Stanisa Rom. Rudy graduated from Harrison Technical High School in 1940. He later...

Mary Margaret Glasford

Mary Margaret Glasford

Feb 20, 2019

Former Macy resident, Mary M. Glasford, 80,  passed away at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 20 , 2019 at Golden Living Center of Kokomo.

In Idaville, Mary  Margaret Geisler was born on February 18 , 1939.   She was a treasured daughter of Chester and Mable Cochran Geisler. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a...

David Lee Holloway

David Lee Holloway

Feb 17, 2019

Mr. David Lee Holloway, 83, of Macy, passed away at 6:00 AM, Sunday, February 17 , 2019 in Homerville, Georgia.

On February 3 , 1936,  David was born in Greentown.  He was the treasured son of  Edgar Earl and Monelle Bauer Holloway.  David was a member of the Mississinewa Class of 1955.  When patriotism beckoned, he served...