Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
Evelyn Reese
Sep 6, 2014
Mrs. Evelyn R. Reese, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the home of her daughter at 11:30 on Saturday, September 6, 2014. On October 19, 1928, Evelyn was born in Fulton County to Luroy and Elizabeth Laura Smith Bick. She shared her childhood with two brothers, Clyde and Charles. In 1946, Evelyn...
Mike Chambers
Sep 2, 2014
Mr. Michael "Mike" Dennis Chambers, 77, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:05 AM Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. On June 5, 1937, Mike was born in South Bend, a treasured son of Bertram and Beatrice Gardner Chambers. Growing up as one of four children, he shared his...
Patsy Jylland
Aug 21, 2014
Patsy J. Jylland, 81, of Rochester, IN, passed away at 3:00 AM, Thursday, August 21, 2014. On September 23, 1932, Patsy was born in Toledo, Ohio to Cloe and Florence Dennis Struble. Patsy and Irvin Jylland were married on January 28, 2000 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester, Patsy is lovingly remembered by her husband Irvin; 2 daughters:...
Joanna Reyes
Aug 19, 2014
Mrs. Joanna R. Reyes, 89, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 AM, Tuesday, August 19th, at her residence. On October 12, 1924, Joanna was born in Rochester to Joseph and Mabel Iverson Ault. As one of seven children, she shared her childhood with three sisters and three brothers. She was a graduate of Rochester High School. Answering the call of...
Tomel Gentry
Aug 12, 2014
Tomel Gentry, 54, formerly of Rochester passed away at 12:15 AM, Tuesday, August 12th, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette, IN On January 12, 1960, Tomel was born in Pikeville, KY to Tommy and Norma Ratliff Rowe. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School of Chicago. As a homemaker, Tomel cherished the time spent with her family. Tomel is survived...
Suzanne Belcher
Aug 8, 2014
Mrs. Suzanne J. Biddle Belcher, 78, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on August 8, 2014 at her home. On September 19, 1935, Suzanne Jane Biddle was born in Hammond, the cherished daughter of Chester B. and Edith Cornwell Biddle. Growing up in Remington, Indiana, she shared her childhood with her brother Bill. A...
Steve Schoen
Aug 5, 2014
Mr. Steve G. Schoen, 52, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on August 5, 2014. Born on August 23, 1961 in Rochester, Steve was a treasured son of Robert and Maxine Emery Schoen. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Bobby and two sisters, Sandy and Susan. The family experienced...
Beverly Perez
Jul 24, 2014
Beverly Jo Perez, 37, of Rochester went to her heavenly home at 3:25 PM, Thursday, July 24, 2014 while surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was a cancer survivor in 1993, then succumbed to a short battle with cancer. Born on June 8, 1977, she was the daughter of Joe B. Perez and Martha Perez Dain. With great Zebra pride,...
Michael Pritchett
Jul 6, 2014
Former Rochester resident, Michael Edward Pritchett, 58, currently of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 9:32 PM, Sunday, July 6th, at his home. On July 22, 1955, Michael Edward Pritchett was born in Hammond to Edward G. and Helen M. Mills Pritchett. Growing he shared his childhood with a sister Pat and a brother John. With great Zebra pride in May...
Faye Menser
Jul 2, 2014
Former Tippecanoe and Argos resident, Mrs. Faye I. Menser, 91, passed away at 1:25 a.m. July 2, 2014, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Born in Plymouth on December 28, 1922 Faye was the treasured daughter of Clark A and Elsie Ruth Lozier Reed. With great Dragon pride Faye graduated with her class from Argos High School in 1940. A vibrant...
Norma Starr
Jul 1, 2014
Norma J. Starr, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 12:30 AM, Tuesday, July 1st, at Life Care Center. On July 26, 1925, Norma was born in Rochester to Clyde E. Sr. and Bessie Hartman Towne. She was one of 12 children. Norma and George Starr were married on June 1, 1947 in Rockville. He passed away in 1975. Norma will...
Arthur Wise
Jun 27, 2014
Arthur Daniel Wise, age 90, passed away on June 27th due to complications from a fall. He was preceded in death by his parents Waldo and Delight Wise, his wife of 56 years JoAnn and his only sister Zora Andrews. Arthur graduated from Upland High School. In January 1943 he was drafted into First and Third Battalion, Regiment 463, 97th...
Gary Shelburne
Jun 25, 2014
Mr. Gary Dale Shelburne, 66 of Mooresville, passed away Wednesday, June 25th, at St. Francis of Mooresville due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. On November 29, 1947, in Noblesville, Gary was the first born of Howard Dale and Rebecca J. Wire Shelburne. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters and six brothers. In May of...
James Rudd
Jun 18, 2014
Mr. James Garland Rudd, 84, of Rochester, passed away at 12:51 AM, Wednesday, June 18th, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 29, 1930, Jim was born in Morgan, Kentucky a treasured son of Charles L. Sr. and Ethel M. Hurt Rudd. As one of five children, growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Verda and three brothers Dale, Cecil...
Mabel Ruth Nelson
Jun 14, 2014
Mabel Ruth Nelson, 88, of Fresno, CA passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014. On September 19, 1925, Mabel was born to Ira and Mabel S. Hicks Dell. She is survived by a nephew, Dennis Dell and wife Debbie. and a niece, Cindy Goodman and husband Bob, both of Rochester. Preceding Mabel in death are her parents, husband and 3...
Robert "Bob" Rosenbury
Jun 7, 2014
Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Rosenbury, 80, of Rochester passed away on June 7, 2014 at his home. In Fulton County, on September 7, 1933, Bob was born a treasured son of Harry R. and Helen Lowe Rosenbury. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Judy and brother Dick. With great Zebra pride he graduated with his class from...
Colleen Decrow
Jun 6, 2014
Mrs. Colleen DeCrow, 61, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 6th, at her residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, on June 17, 1952, Colleen was the cherished daughter of Donald and Annette Quimby Walsh. As one of three children, growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Susan and a brother Daniel. With great pride Colleen graduated with her...
Richard Mcglothin
May 31, 2014
Mr. Richard K. McGlothin, 62, of Rochester, passed away at 4:20 PM, Saturday, May 31st, at Woodlawn Hospital. On November 13, 1951, Rich was born to John Clay and Minnie Donnabell Mikesell McGlothin. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Dawn. In 1970 with great Zebra pride he graduated from Rochester High School. A United States Navy Veteran,...
Marjorie Gibbons
May 25, 2014
Mrs. Marjorie Gibbons, 87, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, May 25th, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On May 2, 1927, Marjorie was born in Fulton County, a cherished daughter of John H. and Hazel Clay Waltz. As one of the seven Waltz children, growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters: Irene, Esther, Betty and Patsy, and two...
Gregory Shepherd
May 21, 2014
Mr. Gregory A. Shepherd, 64, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:15 pm, Wednesday, May 21st, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On September 29, 1949, Greg was born in Rochester to Kenneth Eldon and Agnes Lykins Shepherd. As one of 4 children, he shared his childhood with 3 sisters: Jean, Beth...

