Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Faye Menser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Loren Beatty

Loren Beatty

May 20, 2014

Mr. Loren Lee Beatty, 84 of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, May 20th, at his residence. On September 8, 1929, Loren was born in Akron a treasured son of Ives and Louisa Schriver Beatty. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Phyllis and two brothers Bobby and Glenn. With great pride Loren graduated in May of 1947 from Aubeenaubee...

William "Bill" Eads

William "Bill" Eads

May 14, 2014

Mr. William J. "Bill" Eads, 79, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:59 PM Wednesday, May 14th at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka. On December 1, 1934, William Joe was born in Kokomo, a treasured son of William Dale and Ruth L. Newton Eads. Growing up as one of four children, he...

Jannavee "Jan" Rudd

Jannavee "Jan" Rudd

May 12, 2014

Mrs. Jannavee "Jan" Rudd, 84, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:58 PM, Monday, May 12th, at Woodlawn Hospital. On November 25, 1929, in Floyd County, Kentucky, Jannavee "Jan" Patton was a cherished daughter born to Jeff R. and Gracie Flannery Patton. As one of 5 children, she shared her childhood with 3...

Kenneth Heishman

Kenneth Heishman

May 9, 2014

Mr. Kenneth Guy "Kenny" Heishman, 61, of Rochester passed away at 2:20 AM, Friday, May 9th, at St. Vincent Hospice House, Indianapolis. On April 22, 1953, Kenny was born in Rochester to Guy Jr. and Evelyn L. Shaver Heishman. Growing up as one of four sons he shared his childhood with Steve, Gary and Mark. In May of 1972, with...

George King

George King

May 7, 2014

Former Grass Creek resident, Mr. George King, 61, passed away at 4:05 PM, Wednesday at the Marion VA Hospital, Marion. George Allen King was born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 14, 1952. Soon after high school, George answered the call of duty, serving our country during the Vietnam War with the United States Navy. A member of the James Talbott...

Elena Jaques

Elena Jaques

May 6, 2014

Mrs. Elena Jaques, 63, Rochester, passed away at 3:47 AM, Tuesday, May 6th, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. On April 25, 1951, Elena was born in San Marcos, TX the cherished daughter of Frutso and Cecilia Gutirrez Silguero. A beautiful June bride, Elena and Fernando Jaques were married on June of 1974 in St. John's Catholic Church of San Marcos....

James Bair

James Bair

May 5, 2014

Mr. James "Jim" R. Bair 98 of Rochester passed away at 8:00 a.m., Monday May 5th at his Wynnfield Crossing residence. On April 8, 1916, Jim was born in Peru the treasured son of George Frank and Martha Linebeck Bair. During his childhood the family moved to near Ft. Wayne. In 1934, Jim graduated from Ft. Wayne Southside High School,...

Leroy "Dutch" Rouch

Leroy "Dutch" Rouch

May 4, 2014

Mr. Leroy W. "Dutch" Rouch 88 of Fulton, passed away at 7:56 a.m. May 4, 2014 at Logansport Memorial Hospital, shortly after admission to the emergency room. On August 22, 1925 near Tyner, Leroy W. "Dutch" Rouch was born, the treasured son of Dwight and Alta Beehler Rouch. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Arvella and a...

Janet Long

Janet Long

May 1, 2014

Janet Marie Long, 45, of Rochester, passed away at 7:18 PM, Thursday, May 1st, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne, due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident on Indiana State Road 25 and 600 South. On July 27, 1968, Janet was born in Wabash to David and Rita Hartleroad Long. As one of seven children, growing up she...