Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Bonnie C. Doud

Bonnie C. Doud

Jul 10, 2025

Bonnie C. Doud, 78, of Akron was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:11 AM on July 10, 2025, at her home.  This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.

On June 9, 1947, Bonnie Caroline Faust was born in Chicago, IL.  She was a treasured daughter of Fred...

Christine Biltz

Christine Biltz

Jul 9, 2025

Christina Biltz, 73, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On November 12, 1951, Christina Kay Biltz was born in Rochester.  She was a treasured daughter of Gene D. and Donna Jean Warren...

Joshua Cain Edison Jr.

Joshua Cain Edison Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Master Joshua Cain Edison Jr, six months and eleven days old, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 8:49 PM on June 26, 2025, at his home.

An early gift from God just before Christmas, Joshua was born on December 17, 2024, in Warsaw to Joshua C. Edison and Loretta L. See.

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Jim L.L. Enyart

Jim L.L. Enyart

Jun 13, 2025

Local businessman and Country Lanes co-owner, Mr. Jim L.L. Enyart, 66, passed away on the morning of June 13, 2025.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at his bedside.  This followed a brief illness.

On St. Patrick's Day in 1959, James Lewis Lee Enyart was born in Rochester.  He was a...

Sheryl "Sherri L." Evener

Sheryl "Sherri L." Evener

Jun 8, 2025

Sheryl "Sherri" L. Evener RN, age 72, passed peacefully onto eternal life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:22 a.m., surrounded by her entire family and many dear friends.  This followed a fierce and valiant battle with cancer.

Born on August 16, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Caroline M...

Alma Migonis

Alma Migonis

May 30, 2025

Alma Migonis, 87, of Rochester passed away at 8:25 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On June 26, 1937, Alma was born in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Lillian Rouden Migonis as an only child. She was a 10-year member of 4H and was very proud to show...

Thomas "Tom" Carlyle Marrs

Thomas "Tom" Carlyle Marrs

May 29, 2025

Local businessman, entrepreneur, inventor and scientist, Tom Marrs, 83 of Rochester passed away  unexpectedly at 5:39 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home.

On December 7, 1941, Thomas Carlyle Marrs was born in South Whitley to Barton E. and Hannah Belle Thomson Marrs. Growing up in Whitley County he shared his childhood...

Marion R. Holloway

Marion R. Holloway

May 28, 2025

Mr. Marion R. Holloway, 90, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:19 AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home.

On February 7, 1935, Marion Roy was born in Fulton County's Newcastle Township to Charles Omer and Hazel Frances Tilden Holloway.  Growing up he shared his...

Diana K. Coleman

Diana K. Coleman

May 12, 2025

Diana K. Coleman, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away in the early morning of May 12, 2025, at her home.

On March 13, 1944, Diana Kay Kovach was born in Canton, Ohio.  She was a treasured daughter of Andy P. and Dorcas Marie Bradley Kovach.  Growing up...

Kathleen Mcclellan Flook

Kathleen Mcclellan Flook

May 10, 2025

Kathleen McClellan Flook, 56 of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the 4:00 hour in the morning on Monday, May 19, 2025  at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  This followed a valiant and brave battle with cancer.

On September 5, 1968, Kathleen was born in Rochester to Roy...

Toni L. Smith

Toni L. Smith

Apr 30, 2025

Toni L. Smith, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on the late afternoon of April 30, 2025, in the Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne.

On January 2, 1957, Toni Leslie Smith was born in Mishawaka.  She was a treasured daughter of Billy G. and Kathleen Shoemaker Smith.  ...

Wanda Jean Hawkins

Wanda Jean Hawkins

Apr 21, 2025

Wanda Jean Hawkins, 67, of Warsaw was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital-Kosciusko.

On October 4, 1957, Wanda Jean Tackett was born in Warsaw.  She was the treasured daughter of Hargus and Norma Jean Heeter Tackett.  Growing up she shared her childhood with...

Kenneth L. Steininger

Kenneth L. Steininger

Apr 10, 2025

Kenneth  L. Steininger, 87, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at his home at 8:45 AM, April 10, 2025.

On October 17, 1937, Kenneth Leroy Steininger was born in Hinsdale, Illinois.  He was the son of Dwight and Zona Steininger.   Later the family moved to Aubbeenaubbee Township and...

Sharon K. Moore

Sharon K. Moore

Apr 4, 2025

Sharon K. Moore, 75 of Rochester, passed away at 9:10 PM on Friday April 4, 2025 at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On May 28, 1949, Sharon Kay Moore was born in Rochester to F.L. "Bud" and Mary I. Holcomb Moore. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Steve. She...

David D. Pitera

David D. Pitera

Mar 30, 2025

David D. Pitera, 60, of Culver was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, at his home.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer.

On April 20, 1964, David Dean Pitera was born in Dearborn, Michigan.  He was the treasured son of Walter and Patricia Schuck...

Carole L. Dale

Carole L. Dale

Mar 29, 2025

Carole L. Dale, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:15 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital of Carmel.

On January 20, 1951, Carole L. Ogle was born in Rochester to John Charles and Delores Mae Hundt Ogle. Growing up, she shared her...

Paula K. Fruitt

Paula K. Fruitt

Mar 25, 2025

Paula K. Fruitt, 58, of Rochester, went to be with our Lord and Savior securing her Heavenly Home following a sudden unexpected illness at her home in Etna Green on the evening of March 25, 2025.

On September 30, 1966, Paula Kay Gunnels was born in Warsaw to James Elmo and Louise Patton Gunnels....

Nancy C. Hunter

Nancy C. Hunter

Mar 24, 2025

Nancy C. Hunter, 83, passed away on March 24,  2025 at her home with  her loving family at her side.

Nancy Carol Bookout was born on August 28, 1941, in Fort Wayne. She was a treasured daughter of Herb and Juanita Weaver Bookout Fultz.

As a homemaker, Nancy Carol cherished...

Carol Ann Barnette

Carol Ann Barnette

Mar 20, 2025

Carol Ann Barnette, 83, of Rochester passed away with her loving family at her side on the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Culver's Miller's Merry Manor.

On July 1, 1941, Carol Ann Master was born in Kewanna.  She was the treasured daughter of Phillip C. and Helen E. Carlson Master and the...

Jay E. Moberly

Jay E. Moberly

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. Jay E. Moberly, 69, of Rochester passed away peacefully, ascending to Heaven in the outdoor sanctuary of his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

On July 10, 1955, in Encino,  California Jay Evan Moberly was born.  He was a treasured son of Jerry Dee and Marian Coryell Moberly.  Growing up he shared his...