Obituaries

Mar 16, 2018

Raymond "Ray" Hochstetler,  53, of Rochester passed away at 6:45 PM on March 16 , 2018 at Life Care Center Rochester.

On September 17 , 1964 in Elkhart,  Raymond L. "Ray"  Hochstetler was born. He was the son of Glen and Sara Antisdale Hochstetler.  Growing up he shared his childhood with 3 brothers: Glen, Bruce and David....

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Robert " Rob " L. Wilson 65 of  Rochester  passed away at 11:49 PM, Thursday, March 15 , 2018, Hickory Creek of Rochester. On February 24 , 1953, Robert Lynn Wilson was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Russell and Lois Gaumer Wilson .  The youngest of the Wilson kids he shared his childhood with a...

Mar 7, 2018

Norma Wells NP, 60, of Rochester passed away at 12:41 PM, Wednesday, March 7 , 2018 at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On July 16 , 1957, Norma Jean Ruth Boucher was born in Worcester, MA.  She was the daughter of   Albert E. and Ruth Ryan Boucher.  Growing up in Massachusetts she shared her...

Mar 1, 2018

J.D. McClane Jr., 73, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord on March 1 , 2018.  He was born February...

Feb 18, 2018

Mr. Dennis D. Cave  69,  of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:35 AM, Sunday February 18 , 2018 at his home Connie and Jolene at his bedside.

On October 22 , 1948 in Rochester, Dennis Dean Cave was born.  He was a treasured son of Francis R. and Elsie Helen...

Feb 16, 2018

Former Rochester resident, Donnie L. Ehlinger 65, of Knox passed away Friday, February 16th at his residence. On July 5 , 1952, in Rochester, Donnie Lee Ehlinger was born.  He was a treasured son of Harland "Bud" and Peggy Lou Hunter Ehlinger.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Danny.  Donnie attended Aubbeenaubbee  Township School through his...

Feb 13, 2018

Tara L. Miller-Draper, 41, of Rochester, passed away at 10:28 AM, Tuesday, February 13 , 2018 at her residence.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer.

On February 20 , 1976, Tara was born in Hopkinsville, KY.  She was a treasured daughter of Larry Hightower and  Jodi A. Miller.   Tara graduated in 1994 from Rochester...

Feb 10, 2018

Dawn Rena Ginn Grubbs, 41, of Akron, passed away at 7:16 AM, Saturday, February 10 , 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 2 , 1977, Dawn was born in Plymouth to Leonard and Cindy L. Harper Ginn.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and three brothers.  Dawn graduated from...

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Fred F. Foreman, 97, of Nyona Lake, passed away at 6:18 AM,  on Monday, February 5, 2018  at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester

On August 25, 1920, Frederick Franklin Foreman was born in Peru.   He was  a treasured son of  Bert and Arminda MacKinzie Foreman. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and...

Feb 5, 2018

Christopher A. Trigg  45 of Rochester passed away at Woodlawn Hospital at 8:27 PM on February 4, 2018.

In South Bend, on February 11, 1972, Christopher Alan Trigg was born.  He was a treasured son of Donald "Don" and Sue Trigg.  Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers.  He graduated from Rochester...

Feb 3, 2018

Thelma Jean Rudd, 85, of Rochester, went home to be with the Lord and her family at 12:10 AM, Tuesday, February 3, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.  This followed a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's.

In Silver Lake, on May 9, 1932, Thelma Jean Howard was born.  She was a treasured daughter of ...

Jan 28, 2018

Mr. Gary Troutman, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family passed away at 1:01 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

In Logansport, on October 17, 1949, Gary Wayne was  the fourth  son to be born  to  Robert Winston  and Irene Mildred Bothwell Troutman.  Growing up he shared...

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Glenn D. Shriver, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at the Richard A. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis.

On May 13, 1932, in Rochester, Glenn D. Shriver was born to Jesse and Dora Loughman Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and three brothers. Glenn graduated...

Jan 26, 2018

Mr. Tab R. Van Meter, 60, of Rochester, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018.

On June 26, 2002,  at the Delong Lighthouse Church, Tab married the love of his life Teresa L. Thomas. They shared 15 years of life's adventures.  They enjoyed traveling making many trips to Michigan their favorite destination was Gatlinburg and Hawaii.

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Jan 25, 2018

?Mrs. Helen Cramer, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 10:50 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne.

Helen and Stanley Arthur Cramer Sr. were married on October 4, 1958 near Springfield Ohio. They shared nearly 57 years of life's adventures.  From their union came seven wonderful children.  The family tree continued to...

Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Donald E. Pfeiffer  97 years, 10 months,  and 14 days departed this life on  January 21, 2018 at Life Care Center of Rochester.  He set his sights on his new Heavenly home, rejoicing to be reunited with his beloved Donabelle and his family that has gone before.

On March 7, 1920, in Nappanee, Donald...

Jan 16, 2018

Mrs.  Chloris J. Cheesman, 96 years 2 months and 1 day,  departed this life at 2:43 AM, Tuesday, January 16 , 2018 at Life Care Center.

On November 15 , 1921, Chloris J. Gochenour was born Rossville.  She was the treasured daughter of Herbert W. and Juanita M. Turley Gochenour.  Growing up she...

Jan 13, 2018

Miss Breanna Lynn Abbott, 25, of Rochester,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:24 am Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospice, Indianapolis.   This followed an inspiring and valiant battle with muscular dystrophy, congestive heart failure and diabetes.  Despite health concerns she remained a role-model for life;  living each day to the fullest,...

Jan 9, 2018

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" F. Emmons Sr., 73, of Madison, FL and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:05 PM on Tuesday, January 9 , 2018.

On December 18 , 1944 Jerry was born in Logansport  to Chester B. and Mary Etta Mollencupp Emmons.  Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Linda.   With great...

Jan 8, 2018

Mrs. Beverly A. "Bev" Hollarman, 78, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:31 AM, Monday, January 8, 2018 at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru.  This followed a valiant battle with lung cancer.

On March 28, 1939, Beverly Ann Manning was born in Cass County. She was a treasured daughter of...