Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Randy K. Williams

Randy K. Williams

Feb 16, 2026

The Celebration of Life Services for Randy K. Williams will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Log on to Facebaook and search JD Good to view the services.

​​ Randy K. Williams, 69, of Rochester passed away at 6:29 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, due to...

Eric A. Kimmel

Eric A. Kimmel

Feb 6, 2026

The Celebration of Life services of Eric A. Kimmel will be live-streamed at noon EST Saturday, February 28, 2026. Log onto Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

Eric A. Kimmel, 55, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 in Hubert North Carolina.

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Maurice "Mooch" Lewis

Maurice "Mooch" Lewis

Jan 27, 2026

Rochester businessman, Maurice "Mooch" Lewis,  65, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026 at his home.

On October 25, 1960, Mooch was born in Warsaw.  He was a treasured son of Elmer and Jeanette Magazine Lewis, the youngest of a quartet of the Lewis sons.  Growing up near Akron, he shared his childhood with...

Barbara Sue Lewis

Barbara Sue Lewis

Jan 27, 2026

Barbara Sue Lewis passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026 at her home.

On September 26, 1954, Barbara Sue Smith was born in Rochester.  She was the second daughter of Richard Lee and Alberta "Bertie" Smith.  Growing up, she shared her childhood with her big sister, Linda.  With great Zebra pride, she graduated with...

Brad Peltz

Brad Peltz

Jan 17, 2026

Brad Peltz, 69, formerly of Rochester passed away at 12:28 PM  on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth.

On May 20, 1956, Bradley was born in Long Beach, CA to Richard Albert and Leona Bernice Wheat Peltz. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers. Proudly...

Robert "Bob" Wiser

Robert "Bob" Wiser

Jan 16, 2026

Robert " Bob" Wiser, 61, of Macy passed away at 1:13 PM on January 16, 2026, shortly after admission at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru.

On May 4, 1964, Robert Edward was born in Gary to Raymond L. and Lynnette A. DeRose Wiser. Growing up, he shared his childhood with eight sisters and two...

Sandra "Sandi" Lee O'Blenis

Sandra "Sandi" Lee O'Blenis

Jan 10, 2026

Sandra "Sandi" Lee O'Blenis, age 77, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1948, in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Edith L. (Arnold) DeMorrow and Jack R. DeMorrow.

On March 28, 1977, Sandi married Timothy L. O'Blenis, and together they built a life filled with love...

Troy L. Tyler

Troy L. Tyler

Dec 27, 2025

   Former Rochester resident, Troy L. Tyler, 60, of Plymouth passed away at his home at 9:10 AM on December 27, 2025.  

On February 4, 1965, Troy Lynn Tyler was born in Rochester.  He was the son of Jimmie Lee and Betty Rhodes Tyler. Growing up as the 3rd born of the four Tyler kids he shared his childhood with Jimmie Jr,...

John R. Moore

John R. Moore

Dec 24, 2025

The Celebration of Life services of John Moore will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

​John R. Moore, 82, of Rochester passed away in the early evening hours on Wednesday,...

David Joseph Parent

David Joseph Parent

Dec 22, 2025

David Joseph Parent passed away at the age of 49 on Monday, December 22, 2025.  Born on October 9, 1976, David lived life with a love for laughter, music, and doing things his own way.

David was the son of Larry Parent Sr. and the late Anita L. Parent.  He was a brother to...

Richard E. Hassenplug

Richard E. Hassenplug

Dec 20, 2025

Richard E. Hassenplug, 85, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with his family by his side.

Born in Richland Township, on June 19, 1940, Richard Edward was a treasured son of Byron and Inez M. Hartman Hassenplug. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother Charles.  He was a proud...

Robert Lee Smith

Robert Lee Smith

Dec 18, 2025

Robert Smith, 94, of Rochester passed away at 3:21 AM on December 18, 2025 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.

On October 21, 1931, Robert Lee was born in Holt County, Michigan to Ralph G. and Eva Irene Starner Smith. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1949 from Rochester High School. Answering the call of patriotism, Robert...

Bill Robb

Bill Robb

Dec 17, 2025

Bill Robb, 81, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.

On July 22, 1944, William Rex Robb was born in Bloomington.  He was a treasured son of Fred and Wilmas Bernice Pimberton Robb. Growing up in Monroe County,...

Thelma Allen

Thelma Allen

Dec 17, 2025

Thelma Allen was born on July 2, 1928 in Greenville, Mississippi to Millie Ann Owens and Joel Perkins, who preceded her in death, along with sons Charles Allen(Irene), Kenneth Allen, and Jeffery Allen.

On November 2, 1954, Thelma married the love of her life Edward Allen Jr. in Greenville, Mississippi. From their...

Sheila A. Conley

Sheila A. Conley

Dec 15, 2025

​Sheila A. Conley, 65, of Rochester passed away at 2:50 AM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home, with her daughter and Kent at her bedside. This followed a 2-year brave and valiant battle with cancer.

On January 12, 1960, Sheila Arlette Heise was born in Knox to Raymond and Arlette...

Kenny A. Baker

Kenny A. Baker

Dec 13, 2025

Kenny A. Baker, 89, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:20 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home.

On June 25, 1936, Kenneth Arnold Baker was born in Peoria, IL to William and Tressie Dehm Baker.  As one of seven children, he shared his childhood...

Don Trigg

Don Trigg

Dec 11, 2025

Don Trigg, 76, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:26 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at  Acension St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis.

On February 15, 1949,  Donald Lee Trigg was born in South Bend to Donald M. and Letha A. Homan Trigg. Growing up, he shared...

Ron Sweany

Ron Sweany

Nov 30, 2025

Ron Sweany, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away peacefully at 12:30 PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home.

On October 10, 1945, Ronald Eugene was born in Savannah, GA to Douglas M. and Anna L. Bruning Sweany. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a...

Rylan Joseph Miranda-Ortez

Rylan Joseph Miranda-Ortez

Nov 27, 2025

Rylan Joseph Miranda-Ortez, 15, of Fulton passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home.

On March 10, 2010, Rylan was the third born child of James Allan Johnson and Della Delfina Miranda. He was born in Oroville, California.  In 2023, the family made Fulton County their home.  Rylan was a freshman...

Jeffrey L. Mcclellan

Jeffrey L. Mcclellan

Nov 24, 2025

Jeffrey L. McClellan, 70, of Macy passed away unexpectantly at his home on November 24, 2025.

On March 23, 1955, Jeffrey Lee McClellan was born in Gary.   He was the treasured son of William R. and Ilene J. Grimmer McClellan.  Growing up, he shared his childhood with four beautiful sisters.  Jeff graduated with his...