Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Janie Harrold

Janie Harrold

Jul 1, 2018

Jane A. "Janie" Harrold, 52, of Kewanna, passed away at 5:44 AM, Sunday, July 1 , 2018 at her residence following an unexpected cardiac event.

In Logansport, on June 4 , 1966, Jane Ann Herd was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Louis and Joan Wiser Herd.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a younger...

Anne Mayock

Anne Mayock

Jun 29, 2018

Born in the great plains of western Canada amidst the Great Depression, Anne Elizabeth (Beauchamp) Mayock went on to complete her education, find the love of her life, raise eight children, serve her community, bravely stand up for her strongest beliefs, and in her later years, become an intrepid traveler.

Anne left this world peacefully...

James "Jj" Hill I

James "Jj" Hill I

Jun 28, 2018

Former Rochester resident, Mr. James J.  "J.J."  Hill I,  67 passed away on June 29 , 2018 in Manilla,  Philippines.

Born in St. Joseph County,  on July 8 , 1951, James Joseph Hill was the son of John Joseph and Shirley Faye Becker Hill.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Michael.

As...

June M. Howe

June M. Howe

Jun 28, 2018

Mrs. June M. Howe, 76, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:35 AM, Thursday, June 28 , 2018 at Center for Hospice of Elkhart, following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. In Rochester, on September 15 , 1941, June Marie Enyart was born to Raymond and Ruth (Meek) Enyart. Growing up in a...

Wayne Bode

Wayne Bode

Jun 27, 2018

Mr. Wayne E. Bode, 82 of Kewanna, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on June 27 , 2018 while on vacation in Rouen, France.

Wayne Edward Bode was born on August 24 , 1935 in Joliet, IL. He was the treasured son of Theodore and Lillian (Stuenkel) Bode. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Kenny...

Jerry Allen Wogomon

Jerry Allen Wogomon

Jun 24, 2018

Mr. Jerry A. Wogomon, 62, of Rochester, passed away at 1:15 PM Sunday, June 24 , 2018 at St. Vincents Hospital of Indianapolis.

In Plymouth, on November 14 , 1955, Jerry Allen Wogomon was born to Emery Robert and Ruth Arlene Galbreath Wogomon.

Jerry and Charlene Yates Wogomon were married June 17...

Jacquelyn A. Holloway

Jacquelyn A. Holloway

Jun 24, 2018

Mrs. Jacquelyn A. Holloway, 79, of Macy passed away at her home on June 24 , 2018. In Grant County, on July 30 , 1938 Jacquelyn Ann "Jackie" Rogers was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Jesse and Beatrice Stinson Rogers.  Growing up as the sixth oldest of the Rogers kids, she shared her childhood with six sisters and...

James "Jim" Mooney

James "Jim" Mooney

Jun 21, 2018

Mr. James E. Mooney, 78, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away  at  4:39 PM  on Thursday, June 21 , 2018  at his home.

In London, KY on April 18 , 1940, Jim was born to John and Edna Cheek Mooney. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters....

Joan Utter

Joan Utter

Jun 18, 2018

Mrs. Joan Utter, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 1:43 AM on Monday, June 18th , at Millers Merry Manor of Peru.

On February 10 , 1939, Joan E. Holcomb was born in White County.  She was a treasured daughter of   Ervin and Vesta McClellan Holcomb.  Growing up, near Star City,  as one of the...

Evelyn Walker

Evelyn Walker

Jun 17, 2018

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Evelyn L Walker, 96 passed away at 11:50 PM, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Crown Point Christian Village.

On January 29, 1922, Evelyn Lorraine Carlile was born in Remington.  She was the precious daughter of  Morris and Hazel Hicks Carlile.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Lois...

Richard D. Smith Jr.

Richard D. Smith Jr.

Jun 17, 2018

Mr. Richard Dale "Dick"  Smith Jr., 67, of Rochester passed away on Sunday, June 17 , 2018 at his residence.

On October 14 , 1950, Dick was born in Rochester to Richard Dale Sr. and Viola Mae Reeser Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters.

In Rochester, Richard and...

Richard L. Gilliland

Richard L. Gilliland

Jun 10, 2018

Mr. Richard L. Gilliland, 83, of Rochester, passed away June 10 , 2018 at his residence.

On July 3 , 1934, Richard Lee "Dick" Gilliland was born in Rochester to Geiger "Jig"  and Lauretta B. Porter Gilliland.  He was a proud member of the Rochester High School class of 1952.  When patriotism beckoned, Dick answered...

Evelyn Miller

Evelyn Miller

Jun 4, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn Cauffman Miller, 97, of Rochester, passed away at 7:15 PM on Monday, June 4 , 2018 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester where she had resided the last several years.

On March 16 , 1921, Evelyn Fingerle was born in Rossville.   She was the first born and a treasured daughter of Henry S. and Ethel...

Janice M. Duzenbery

Janice M. Duzenbery

Jun 3, 2018

Mrs. Janice M.  "Jan"  Duzenbery   81  of  Plymouth was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 AM, June 3 , 2018 at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.

On February 14 , 1937, Janice was born in Fulton County.  She was the treasured daughter to Ernest and Helen Bryant Nichols.  Growing...

Peggy Hunter Ehlinger

Peggy Hunter Ehlinger

Jun 1, 2018

Mrs. Peggy L. "Peg" Ehlinger, 85,  of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family, brothers Dean and Larry along with their wives Nancy Carol and Ruth Ann, when she passed away at 10:45 AM on Friday, June 1 , 2018 at her home.

On May 17 , 1933,   Peggy Lou Hunter was born in Fulton...

Robert "Bob" Keene

Robert "Bob" Keene

May 29, 2018

Mr. Robert H. "Bob"  Keene, 69, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, May 29 , 2018 at his residence

On August 2 , 1948, Robert Harvey Keene was born in Fulton County.  He was a treasured son  of Franklin Glennon and Delia Ann Hall Keene. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and...

Stella Grube

Stella Grube

May 22, 2018

Mrs. Stella M. Grube,  85, of Rochester, passed away at 5:20 PM on  May 22, 2018  at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.

On May 17, 1933, Stella Mae Patton was born in Carroll County, Kentucky.   She was a cherished daughter of John and Mary Ann McQueen Patton. Growing up she shared her childhood with six...

Patricia "Pat" Quier

Patricia "Pat" Quier

May 21, 2018

Mrs. Patricia  "Pat"  Quier,  76, of Rochester, passed away at 7:41 PM, May 21 , 2018 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

In Fulton County, on September 5 , 1941 Patricia "Pat" Sayger was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Otis and Betty Lowe Sayger.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters,...

Carolyn Abrams

Carolyn Abrams

May 17, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Abrams  81 of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on May 17 , 2018 at her home. Born in  Rochester, Carolyn Lee Smith was a treasured daughter of George and Helen Pickens Smith.  Growing up as the second youngest of four children, Carolyn shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. In...

Charles Ross

Charles Ross

May 10, 2018

Mr. Charles Richard Ross, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:18 PM on Thursday, May 10 , 2018 at his residence.

In Hammond, Charles was born on December 9 , 1937 to Charles J. and Mabel Wilkerson Ross. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister...