Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
Chris Trigg
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...
Thelma Rudd
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 ...
Gary Troutman
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...
Glenn D. Shriver
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...
Tab R. Van Meter
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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Helen Cramer
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...
Donald Pfeiffer
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...
Chloris J. Cheesman
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...
Breanna Lynn Abbott
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,...
Gerald F. Emmons
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...
Beverly Hollarman
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...
James B. "Jimmy" Wolfe
Jan 1, 2018
Mr. James B. "Jim" Wolfe, 58 of Medaryville, formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 3:46 AM on Monday, January 1...
Sam Manns
Dec 30, 2017
Mr. Sam Manns, 70, of Delong, was surrounded by his loving family, when he passed away on December 30, 2017 at his home.
Born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on December 16, 1947, Sam was the treasured son of George and Nancy Watkins Manns. As one of seven of the Manns children, growing up he shared his childhood...
Singing Wind
Dec 30, 2017
Singing Wind, 63, of Rochester, passed away at 4:00 AM, Saturday, December 30 , 2017 at her residence. On August 31 , 1954, Dee Rose was born in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Charles Kenneth and Betty Harrison Rose and possessed Native American heritage. Growing up she shared her childhood with 2 sisters and 3 brothers. In historic, Tippecanoe...
Larry Shriver
Dec 25, 2017
Mr. Larry G. Shriver, 78, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:58 PM, Monday, December 25, 2017 at his home.
In Fulton County, on June 4, 1939, Larry was born to Donald G. and Mary Corrine Tharp Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Steve and Ron. ...
Michael "Mic" Cox
Dec 22, 2017
Michael E. "Mic" Cox, 67, of Rochester, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at his residence.
On August 21, 1950, Michael Edwin "Mic" Cox was born in Logansport. He was the treasured son of Edwin and Dorothy Coffman Cox. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Barb sand Karen. Mic was a 1968...
James Kesler
Dec 22, 2017
Mr. James E. Kesler, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 2:01 PM, Friday, December 22, 2017 at his residence.
On January 28, 1942, James Edward Kesler was born in Mentone to N.E. and Esther Miller Kesler. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Kenny. During their school years the Kesler family moved to...
Donald Gray
Dec 22, 2017
Donald A. Gray, 87, of Argos, passed away at 7:27 AM, Friday, December 22 , 2017 at his residence.
On February 26 , 1930, Don was born in Plymouth to Alfred and Pearl Books Gray. Don enlisted in the US Air Force and later the US Army and was honorably discharged from both.
Don and...
Dorothy E. Haack
Dec 20, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy E. Haack, 94, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On April 30, 1923, Dorothy Emma Kuschel was born in Hammond. She was the treasured daughter of Theodore and Emma Janz Kuschel. In 1941 she graduated from Hammond High School.
In Lake County, on June 25, 1945 Dorothy married...
Janet Beck
Dec 20, 2017
Janet L. Beck, 65, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, December 20th, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.
On October 12, 1952, Janet Lee Krisher was born in Fulton County. She was a treasured daughter of Charles and Dorothy Jean Bradley Krisher. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and two brothers. With great...

