Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Doris Kirkland

Doris Kirkland

Dec 19, 2017

Doris Kirkland, 86, of Culver passed away at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor of Culver.

On May 7, 1931, Doris Whiddon was born in Covington County, Alabama.  She was a treasured daughter of  Jesse and Emma Lee Pate Whiddon.  Growing up she shared...

John "Chewy" Crull

John "Chewy" Crull

Dec 14, 2017

Mr. John W. "Chewy" Crull, 61, of Rochester, passed away at 2:39 PM Thursday, December 14 , 2017 at his residence. On April 24 , 1956, John Wayne Crull was born in Logansport.   He was a treasured son of Clinton "Bud"  and  Faithe Darling Bird Crull.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Angel and a brother Nathan. ...

Michael W. Croussore

Michael W. Croussore

Dec 13, 2017

Mr. Michael W. Croussore, 66 of Rochester, passed away  at 3:15 PM   on Wednesday,  December 13,  2017 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.  His  beloved wife Cindy and second mother Virga were at his bedside.

On January 15, 1951, Michael Wayne was born in Rochester.  He was the treasured son of  Harley L. and Joanne Hurtz Croussore.   As a...

Evelyn M. Braman

Evelyn M. Braman

Dec 10, 2017

Evelyn M. Braman, 92, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:20 AM, Sunday, December 10,...

Denise C. Bendel

Denise C. Bendel

Dec 10, 2017

Denise C. Bendel, 53, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family  when she passed away at 8:35 AM, Sunday, December 10 , 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On September 8 , 1964, Denise Charmaine Bendel was born in Chicago.  She was a treasured daughter of  Wilbur and Joan Johnson Bendel.  Growing up she shared her...

Delia Keene

Delia Keene

Dec 7, 2017

Delia Anne Keene, 91, of Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:25 PM, Thursday, December 7 , 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester....

Robert Vardaman

Robert Vardaman

Dec 3, 2017

Mr. Robert Vardaman Sr. 77, of Rochester passed away at 5:12 AM on Sunday, December 3 , 2017 at his residence.

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James S. Hicks

James S. Hicks

Nov 29, 2017

Mr. James Samuel Hicks, 74 of Rochester, passed away at 3:30 AM on Wednesday, November 29 , 2017 at his residence.

On October 5 , 1943, James was born in Helen, Arkansas to James S. and Ethel May Clark Hicks.  Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers.

James and Jana...

Kenneth Fay Bathrick

Kenneth Fay Bathrick

Nov 24, 2017

Kenneth Fay Bathrick, 83, of Rochester, went home to be with the Lord at 5:52 AM, Friday, November 24, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

Ken was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 29, 1934.  He was the oldest of nine children born to Fay Jasper and Mildred Elizabeth Grossenbacher Bathrick.  In September of 1948 the...

Bernard Dillard

Bernard Dillard

Nov 23, 2017

Mr. Bernard D. Dillard, 94, of Wabash and formerly of Rochester passed away at 10:37 AM, Thursday, November 23rd, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

On November 14, 1923, Bernard Dean Dillard was born in Logansport. He spent his life in Cass, Fulton, Marshall, LaPorte and Wabash counties.  Bernard attended Fulton High School.

Bernard and Alice Marie...

Jerry Bradley

Jerry Bradley

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. Jerry D. Bradley, 62 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away 7:13 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House. On January 20, 1955, Jerry Dean was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Floyd Sr. and Arminda Reffitt Bradley. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters...

Carole Young

Carole Young

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Carole Young, 85,  passed away at 3:09 PM on Thursday, November 16 , 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home of Plymouth. In Syracuse, NY, o n April 12 , 1932, Carole Grace Potter was born. She was a cherished daughter of  Foster Charles and Grace Anne Ackley Potter. During her childhood the Potter family moved to Pennsylvania.  In 1950...

Elmo Drake

Elmo Drake

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Elmo L. Drake, 76, of Leiters Ford, passed away at 12:45 PM, Friday, November 10 , 2017 at Millers Merry Manor of Culver.

On January 29 , 1941, Elmo Lee was born in Morehead, KY.   He was a treasured son of William and Zola Roberts Drake.  As one of the middle children  growing up...

Sondra Geller

Sondra Geller

Nov 3, 2017

Sondra J. Geller 74, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:25 p.m. Friday, November 3 , 2017 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka.

On January 9 , 1943 in Rochester, Sondra Jean Mikesell was born.  She was the treasured daughter of James and Harriet Lewis Mikesell.  Growing up she shared...

Dixie Reed

Dixie Reed

Nov 1, 2017

Dixie Reed, 81, of Rochester, passed away at 08:35 AM, Wednesday, November 1 , 2017 at her residence. In Warsaw, Dixie Linn was born on September 30 , 1936.  She was a treasured daughter of  Merl and Elsie Robbins Linn. Growing up she shared her childhood as the second oldest of the three Linn sisters.  With great bulldog pride Dixie...

Carl "Bill" Miller Ii

Carl "Bill" Miller Ii

Oct 27, 2017

Mr. Carl William " Bill" Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 AM, Friday, October 27 ,...

Diane Henderson Loeffler

Diane Henderson Loeffler

Oct 23, 2017

Diane Kay Henderson Loeffler, 55, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she  passed away at 4:27 PM, Monday, October 23...

Edward E. Murhling

Edward E. Murhling

Oct 18, 2017

Mr. Edward Everett Murhling , 86 years, 3 months and 25 days, departed this life  at 10:00 p.m. October 18 , 2017, at   Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 23 , 1931,  Ed was born in Delong.   He was a treasured son of Everett and Geraldine Robinson Murhling .  At the age of 10, the Murhling family moved to...

Harold Folkerth

Harold Folkerth

Oct 18, 2017

Mr. Harold W. Folkerth, 97, of Rochester and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:04 PM, Wednesday, October 18 , 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On September 7 , 1920, Harold was born in Drake County, Ohio.  He was a cherished son of George Raymond and  Ethel Steiner Folkerth. Patriotism beckoned and Harold answered the call serving our...

Robert Knox

Robert Knox

Oct 17, 2017

Mr. Robert E. Knox, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 7:57 AM, Tuesday, October 17th , at Woodlawn Hospital. In Lebanon, on November 14 , 1926, Robert E. "Bob" Knox was born. He was the treasured son of  Harold S. and Mabel Maurine Isenhour Knox. Bob graduated from Zionsville High School in 1944. After graduation he answered the call of...