Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Joseph Wolf

Joseph Wolf

Sep 10, 2017

Mr. Joseph E. Wolf II, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 4:24 PM, Sunday, September 10 , 2017 at his residence. On December 19 , 1951, Joseph Earl Wolf II was born in Delong.  He was a treasured son of Joseph E. and Hazel Green Wolf.  Growing up he shared his childhood with four brothers and two sisters.  Joe was...

Nancy Kuhn

Nancy Kuhn

Sep 5, 2017

Nancy L. Kuhn, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 3:07 AM Tuesday, September 5 , 2017 at the home of her son.

On December 29 , 1947, Nancy Lee Swick was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Claude and Fern Warren Swick.  As one of the ten...

Richard "Rick" Norman

Richard "Rick" Norman

Sep 3, 2017

Mr.  Rick A.  Norman  60 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away, Sunday, September 3 , 2017 at his home.

In Fulton County on May 28 , 1957, Richard  Allan Norman was born.  He was a treasured son of Roy L. and Phyllis A. Van Lue Norman.   Growing up he shared his...

Terry L. Porter

Terry L. Porter

Sep 1, 2017

Terry L. Porter, a Rochester resident and long-time maintainer at Dean Foods died on September 1 , 2017. He passed away in his home surrounded by his family. He was proud that he could swim the length of an Olympic-sized swimming pool underwater, flew 10 miles up in the air and twice the speed of sound while he was young...

Joseph F. Aguinaga

Joseph F. Aguinaga

Aug 29, 2017

Mr. Joseph Frank Aguinaga, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 11:35 PM, Tuesday, August 29 , 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On May 9 , 1938, Joe was born in Chicago to Cresencio and Susan Hernandez Aguinaga. Growing up he shared his childhood as one of eight siblings.  In 1956 he graduated from Kelly High School...

Dennis Bailey

Dennis Bailey

Aug 27, 2017

Mr. Dennis Bailey, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 9:20 AM, Sunday, August 27 , 2017 at his residence.

On December 3 , 1947, Dennis was born in Chicago.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and a brother.  Following high school, patriotism beckoned.  Dennis answered the call serving with the United States Army.

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Shawn Rodriguez

Shawn Rodriguez

Aug 27, 2017

Mr. Shawn Rodriguez, 51, formerly of Saint Petersburg, FL passed away Sunday, August 27 , 2017 at his sister's residence...

Betty Steininger

Betty Steininger

Aug 22, 2017

Mrs. Betty L.  Steininger, 82, of Rochester, passed away at 1:59 AM, Tuesday, August 22 , 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.

On July 3 , 1935, Betty Louis Rynearson was born in Fulton County to Ellis and Lucille Towne Rynearson.  As one of the five Rynearson children, growing up she shared...

Ramona Crispen

Ramona Crispen

Aug 19, 2017

Mrs. Ramona M.  Crispen,   79,  of Macy was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:25 P.M., Saturday, August 19 , 2017 at her home.

In LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on August 28 , 1937 Ramona Mae Phillips was born.  She was the cherished daughter of William and Ruby Burns Phillips. Growing up she shared her...

Rebecca Reichard

Rebecca Reichard

Aug 18, 2017

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Reichard, 90, of the Leiters Ford community passed away at 2:16 AM, Friday, August 18 , 2017 at Millers Merry Manor of Culver.

In Anoka, on April 12 , 1927, Rebecca McMannus was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Dennis and Goldie Stewart  McManus.  Growing up as one of the ten McManus...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Aug 15, 2017

Mr. Robert W. Evans, 89, of Rochester passed away at 6:40 AM on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

With a strong work ethic, Bob worked for the McMahan-O'Connor Construction Company, primarily in the shop, retiring in 1993.   He was a member of the Richland Center IOOF Lodge for over 60 years.  Accomplished at...

Sharon Woodcox

Sharon Woodcox

Aug 9, 2017

Mrs. Sharon S. Woodcox, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:24 PM, Wednesday, August 9 , 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.  This followed a sudden illness. In Fulton County, on September 7 , 1948, Sharon Sue Cunningham was born.  She was a treasured daughter of to Joseph and...

Jack F. Lewis

Jack F. Lewis

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. Jack F. Lewis, 81, of Rochester, passed away at 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 5 , 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home of Fort Wayne.

In Fulton County, on October 16 , 1935, Jackie  Franklin Lewis was born.  He was a treasured son of  Lee A. and  Martha Washington McGraw Lewis.  Growing up as...

Jackie J. Shuey Ii

Jackie J. Shuey Ii

Aug 4, 2017

Mr. "J.J."  Shuey, II, 45, of Rochester, passed away Friday, August 4 , 2017 in Fulton County on Indiana 17 near 200-N due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

On January 13 , 1972, in Plymouth, Jackie Jay "J.J." Shuey was born.  He was a treasured son of  Jack J. and Jean S....

Curt Henriott

Curt Henriott

Aug 3, 2017

Mr. Curt B. Henriott, 58 , of Rochester, passed away  at 6:30 a.m. Thursday on August 3 , 2017,   at the...

Robert "Bobby" Cooper

Robert "Bobby" Cooper

Aug 2, 2017

Mr.  Bobby  Cooper, 37, of Kewanna, passed away at 4:17 PM, Wednesday, August 2 , 2017 in Fulton County, due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

On September 18 , 1979, Robert G. "Bobby" Cooper  was born in Hammond.  He was the cherished son of  Robert and Jean Bennett Cooper.  Growing up in...

Larry Sutton

Larry Sutton

Jul 31, 2017

Mr. Larry L. Sutton, 66, of Akron, passed away Monday, July 31 , 2017 at his residence.

On February 18 , 1951, Larry Lee Sutton was born.  He was the treasured son of  Irvin G. and Marjorie M. Nicodemus Sutton.  He was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and was well known for his...

John "Jp" Hudkins Ii

John "Jp" Hudkins Ii

Jul 26, 2017

Former Rochester resident, Mr. John  "JP" Hudkins II 25,  of Nappanee  passed away at 9:22 PM on Wednesday, July 26 , 2017.

On February 24 , 1992, John Phillip "JP" Hudkins II was born in Logansport.   He was a treasured son of John and Shannon Smith Hudkins.  Growing up as the oldest of three children,...

John "Jack" Sayger

John "Jack" Sayger

Jul 25, 2017

Mr.  Jack Sayger, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 06:32 AM, Tuesday, July 25 , 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Near Athens, in Fulton County, John Wesley "Jack" Sayger  was born on May 20 , 1929.  He was a treasured son of  Hershel and Mary Feece Sayger. He was one of 12 children. ...

Janice Bahney

Janice Bahney

Jul 22, 2017

Former Akron  and Rochester resident, Ms. Janice M. Bahney  77,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 8:55 PM, July 22 , 2017.

In Wabash County, on February 28 , 1940, Janice Marie Flook was born.  She was the treasured daughter of  Ray and Axie "Lucille" Cole Flook. ...