Kevin P, Helt
Nov 11, 2025
Former Rochester resident Kevin P. Helt, 66, passed way at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio on November 11, 2025. This followed a brief and valiant battle with cancer.
On November 3, 1959, Kevin Paul Helt was born in Rochester. Â He was a cherished son of John A. and Margaret E. Zumbaugh Helt. Â Growing up...
Elizabeth "Betty" Tyler Bachman
Nov 11, 2025
Elizabeth L. "Betty" Tyler Bachman, 80, of Rochester passed away peacefully at 8:25 PM, November 11, 2025, with her loving family at her side.
On February 3, 1945, Betty Rhodes was born in Indianapolis. Â In her late teens she moved to northern Indiana.
On May 14, 1960, Betty married the...
Tom E. Chudzynski
Nov 10, 2025
Tom E. Chudzynski, 75, of Rochester passed away suddenly on Monday, November 10, 2025, shortly after arrival to Woodlawn Hospital.
On June 6, 1950, Thomas Eugene Chudzynski was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Â Tom was the first son of Eugene and Doris Anderson Chudzynski. He was the second oldest of the Chudzynski kids growing up...
Violet Mae Seiwert
Nov 5, 2025
Violet Mae Seiwert aka 'Muzz' passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 more than 100 years after her birth April 14, 1925 to Ella and Erich Herzfeld of Weyauwega, Wisconsin. The only sister among four brothers: Val, Russ, Rellis & Lou, (all dec), Vi went to Business School as a 1943 WHS grad. On July...
Marilyn Louise (Van Duyne) Masterson
Nov 2, 2025
Marilyn Louise (Van Duyne) Masterson passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana, at the age of 90. The youngest daughter of Fred K. and Mildred (Fultz) Van Duyne of Fulton County, she shared her childhood with her sister Evelyn and brother Fredrick.
Growing up on their fourth-generation family farm, where...
Dede Sisinger
Oct 30, 2025
Dede Sisinger, 65, of Rochester passed away at home of natural causes in the early evening hours on October 30, 2025.
On March 10, 1960, Denise Helen DeBruler was born. Â She was the youngest of the DeBruler sisters, sharing her childhood with two older sisters, Pam and Linda. Â Dede graduated from Rochester High School...
Jerry Eckrote
Oct 30, 2025
Visititation Friday morning prior to the Celebration of Life for Jerry Eckrote will be held at Pleasant Hill Church, Akron, Indiana
Jerry Joe Eckrote Sr., 74, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025. Â Jerry was born in New Castle on August 1, 1951 to Joe and Helen Eckrote of New...
Jean C. Sundine
Oct 28, 2025
Jean C. Sundine, 97, of Brownsburg, Indiana, and former resident of Rochester, Indiana, passed away peacefully at IU West Hospital in Avon, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 8:26 a.m., with her children at her bedside.
Jean was born on February 23, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Marino Calacurcio and Sophie...
Dale F. Wagoner
Oct 27, 2025
Dale F. Wagoner, 73, of Akron passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of  October 27, 2025.
On August 9, 1952, Dale Frederick Wagoner was born in Rochester. Â He was a treasured son of Frederick J. and Willa Stretch Wagoner. Â Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Wayne. Â ...
David G. Redding
Oct 21, 2025
David G. Redding, 82, of Rochester passed away, with family at his side, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester on the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:25 PM.
On July 13, 1943, David Gene Redding was born in Russiaville. He was the treasured son of Gene and Elizabeth (Kelly) Redding....
Ronald E. Baker
Oct 18, 2025
Ronald E. Baker, 82, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on, Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM.
On November 22, 1942, Ronald Eugene Baker was born in Pulaski County to Grover and Leona Rude Baker. Â He graduated from Royal Center High School with his class in...
Albert F. Stoner
Oct 15, 2025
Albert F. Stoner passed away at 6:13 PM on October 15, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after his admission. His loving family was at his side.
On May 21, 1943, in New Paris, Â Ohio, Albert Francis Stoner was born. Â He was a treasured son of Melvin Franklin and Martha Kissinger Stoner. Â Growing up he...
Jim W. Wilber
Oct 15, 2025
Jim W. Wilber, 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 15, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On December 22, 1937, James William "Jim" Wilber was born in Sullivan, Indiana. Â He was the son of Basil and Mildred Louise Land Wilber. Â Jim graduated in 1955 from Carlisle High...
Lois E. "Loie" Bowers
Oct 13, 2025
Loie Bowers, 94, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home at Wynnfield Crossing 5:54 PM, October 13, 2025.
On April 10, 1931, Lois Ellen Helms was born in Cass County near Twelve Mile. She was a treasured daughter of Ross David and Ruth (Winegardner) Helms. Growing up she...
Lulu "Jean" Whittington
Oct 5, 2025
Rochester Centenarian, Jean Whittington, 102 years, 9 months, and 14 days departed this life on Sunday afternoon October 5, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.
An early Christmas gift from God, Lulu Jean Blunt was born on December 21, 1922 to Wilsie and Caroline (Wing) Blunt in Falls City, Nebraska. Â Growing up...
Lee A. Ritchey
Sep 27, 2025
Lee A. Ritchey, 75, of Rochester passed away at 6:15 PM on Saturday, September 27,2025 at Miller's Merry Manor of Culver, with his loving family by his side.
On May 2nd,1950, Lee was born in Plymouth to Lloyd and Geraldine Myers Ritchey. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Linda and a...
Shirley Joanne Bennett
Sep 23, 2025
Shirley Joanne Bennett, 73, of Rochester passed away in the early morning hours on September 23, 2025.
On October 14, 1951, Shirley Joanne Phillips was born in Indianapolis. Â She was a treasured daughter of Donald E. and Marita M. Grissom Philips. Â Growing up she shared her childhood with a little sister Linda and a...
Stephen William Forte
Sep 5, 2025
Stephen William Forte of Rochester, Indiana, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on March 5, 1962, in Rochester.
Steve was a devoted father to his daughter, Katlyn, who was the light of his life. Also surviving are his loving parents, Joseph and Connie Forte. He was...
Joretta Sue Wheadon
Sep 5, 2025
Joretta Sue Wheadon, 93, of Rochester passed away in the early morning hours of September 5, 2025, at her home.
On August 6, 1932, Joretta Sue Ranz was born at home in the Burton community. Â She was a precious daughter of Albert and Dolly Leeds Ranz. Â Growing up she shared her childhood with a...
Mary "Lennie" Graves
Sep 3, 2025
Former Fulton County resident, Mary "Lennie" Graves, 76, passed away at Carmel St. Vincent Hospital on September 3, 2025 with her loving daughters and granddaughter by her side.
On May 8, 1949, Mary Lenore Stratton was born in Front Royal, VA. Â She was the precious daughter of Thomas Harris and Viola Jean (Bly) Stratton....
