Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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. ...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Jul 19, 2017

Mr. James "Jim"  Johnson, 84, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, July 19 , 2017, at his home.

On August 1 , 1932, James was born in Egeland, ND.  He was the treasured son of  Axel and Lilly Haller Johnson.  Growing up as the first...

Charles "Charly" Richard

Charles "Charly" Richard

Jul 19, 2017

Mr. Charles A. "Charly" Richard, 57, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 19 , 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth.

On May 21 , 1960, Charles Arthur Richard was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Joseph Jacob and Ellen Reinholt Richard.  Growing up he shared his childhood with seven...

Terry Jordan

Terry Jordan

Jul 16, 2017

Mr. Terry Jordan, 56, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, July 16 , 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. On January 26 , 1961, Terry was born in Rochester to Clarence and Melrose Brown Jordan.  Growing up he shared his childhood with  four sisters and three brothers.  With great Zebra pride Terry  graduated from Rochester High School with his...

Laura Lewis

Laura Lewis

Jul 14, 2017

Laura Jean Lewis, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:05 AM, Friday, July 14 , 2017 at her home. On November 9 , 1936, Laura Jean Sayger was born just east of  Athens.  She was the precious daughter of Herschel "Pete" Leroy and Mary Feece Sayger.  As one of the twelve Sayger...

Susan Shepherd

Susan Shepherd

Jul 14, 2017

Susan Anne "Boomer" Shepherd, 62, of Rochester, passed away at 7:06 PM on Friday, July 14 , 2017 at her...

Alexander Beam

Alexander Beam

Jul 7, 2017

Little Mister Alexander Thomas Beam, of Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he was born into heaven at 1:15 PM, Friday, July 7th , at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Alexander Thomas was the precious son of Ryan and Katelyn Treesh Beam.

God's blessings have been bestowed on Alexander Thomas, weighing in at  5 pounds...

Stuart Shippy

Stuart Shippy

Jul 5, 2017

Mr. Stuart M. "Stu" Shippy, 84, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when passed away at 1:49 PM, Wednesday, July 5 , 2017 at his residence. On December 23 , 1932, Stuart Milton Shippy was born in Kendallville.  He was the treasured son of  Emmett and Mildred Johnson Shippy. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters. ...

Sue Mccowan

Sue Mccowan

Jun 29, 2017

Mrs. Sue McCowan, 71, of Rochester, passed away at 7:01 AM on Thursday, June 29 , 2017 at her residence. On July 6 , 1945 Sue was born in Gary.  She was the treasured daughter of Thomas Gene and Patricia M.  Barnett.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers and a sister.  She graduated in 1964 from Merrillville...

Kristina Mcintyre

Kristina Mcintyre

Jun 22, 2017

Kristina Jo McIntyre, 49, of Rochester passed away at 11:55 PM on Thursday, June 22 , 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Fort Wayne.

On February 21 , 1968, Kristina Jo Holland was born in Rochester.  She was the treasured daughter of  Robert and Reba Hart Holland. Growing up in Miami County, she shared her childhood...