Jeffrey "Jeff" James Johnson
Sep 16, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” James Johnson, 63, formerly of Rochester passed away at his home in Bourbon on September 16, 2026, following a brave and valiant battle with cancer.
Jeff was born on November 2, 1962, in Rochester. He was the treasured son of James “Jim” Johnson and Winette (Eriks) Johnson. Jeff spent his childhood years in the company of his sister and brothers....
Sue Hale
Sep 13, 2026
On September 13, 2026, Sue Hale passed peacefully into her heavenly home.
She was born December 2, 1940, to Arthur and Virginia Taylor, who preceded her in death. Sue married her beloved husband, Jim Hale, on September 27, 1980, who lovingly cared for her all of their days together. She was preceded in death by her dear sister, Anita.
Sue deeply loved...
Mary M. Meyer
Sep 12, 2026
Mary M. Meyer, 94, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her family when she passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at her home in Milford.
Mary was born on March 22, 1932 in Clintwood, VA to Floyd and Dorothy (Tackett) Bumgardner. She was one of eight children. Prior to living in Milford, she lived in North Manchester before coming to...
Nancy L. Chambers
Sep 10, 2026
Nancy L. Chambers, 88, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving daughters when she passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, at Wynnfield Crossing.
Nancy Lee Frazier was born on November 23, 1937, in South Bend to Joseph Sheldon Lee and Mary Leona (Lootens) Frazier. As the second oldest child, Nancy shared her childhood with four sisters and two...
Fredrick A. "Fred" Jones
Sep 9, 2026
Fredrick A. Jones, 78, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Born on August 31, 1948, in Logansport, Indiana, Fred was a treasured son of Ralph and Mildred Jones. He was a man known for his dedication, strong work ethic, and deep devotion to his family. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1966.
On September 13, 1970,...
Virgene "Jean" Stiller
Sep 5, 2026
Virgene Alice Dedelow Stiller, 98 years and only 11 days from her 99th birthday, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully, ascending to the Heavens to meet Jesus, on Saturday morning September 5, 2026, at her home looking over the sparkling waters of Lake Manitou.
On September 16, 1927, Virgene commonly known as Jean, was born in...
Ryan Edward Cain
Sep 1, 2026
Ryan E. Cain, 42, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with our Lord, in the early morning hours on September 1, 2026, at Ascension-St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
On December 12, 1983, Ryan Edward Cain was born in Muncie. He was a treasured son of Brian Edward and Amy Lou Carpenter Cain. Growing...
Vickory Grace Dugan
Aug 23, 2026
Vickory Grace Dugan, 77, of Rochester passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, August 23.
On March 27, 1949 in Winamac, Vicky was born to Lowell and Sharon (Nice) Graham. She spent her childhood years growing up with her two brothers. Proudly, Vicky graduated with the Class of 1967 from Aubbeenaubbee Twp. High School, Leiters Ford....
David Owen Cannedy
Aug 22, 2026
David Owen Cannedy, 54, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at IU-Methodist in Merrillville.
He was the treasured son of Earl "Gene" Sr. and Donna Werkheiser Cannedy. In 1990 David graduated from Illiana Christian High School, in Lansing, IL. To further his studies, he graduated in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science degree...
Paul R. Howard
Aug 13, 2026
Paul R. Howard, 90, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on August 13, 2026.
On October 2, 1935, in Warsaw, Paul Richard Howard was born to Ossie and Dora (Craft) Howard. He spent his childhood as one of 7 Howard kids growing up with his 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Paul graduated from Rochester High School with...
Bradley "Brad" Hermann
Aug 13, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Bradley "Brad" Hermann
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Bradley Allan “Brad” Hermann, also affectionately known as “B.A.,” was born November 8, 1954, in Rochester, Indiana, to Gertrude A. (Greendyke) and Fred R. Hermann. The youngest of eight children, Brad...
Todd Christopher Pocock
Aug 9, 2026
Todd Christopher Pocock, 60, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Lutheran Hospital Ft. Wayne, on August 9, 2026. This followed a sudden and unexpected illness.
On March 22, 1966, Todd Christopher was born to Charles Rayne Pocock Jr and Mellanie Ann White Pocock in Rochester. Growing up, he shared his childhood with Chuck, Jeff, Stephanie and...
Bernice Miller
Aug 2, 2026
Bernice Miller, 74, formerly of Plymouth and Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 2, 2026, at her home in Lafayette, TN, following a recent illness.
Born on May 6, 1952, in Oil Springs, Kentucky, Bernice was the cherished daughter of the late Robie and Myrtle Conley. She spent her childhood years growing up in a large...
George J. Williamson
Jul 31, 2026
George J. Williamson, 90 of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026.
On January 20, 1936, George Joseph Williamson was born in Logansport. He was the treasured son of William Moses and Teresa Lafferty Williamson. George went to elementary school in Twelve Mile and graduated from Logansport High School...
Marita "Rita" Phillips RN
Jul 30, 2026
Marita "Rita" Phillips RN, 91, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving daughter Linda and Lifecare nursing staff when she passed away on Thursday morning July 30, 2026.
On September 8, 1934, Marita M. Grissom was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the cherished daughter of Winston and Louise Dowdle Grissom. Rita spent most of her adult years in Indianapolis and...
Jo Ann Randall
Jul 30, 2026
Jo Ann Randall, 84, of Rochester passed away in the early morning hours on July 30, 2026, at Hickory Creek at Rochester. She was surrounded by her loving family.
On November 14, 1941, Jo Ann was born to John Wesley and Mildred Rose Brooker Hickman in Pulaski County, Indiana. Growing up, she shared her childhood with her sister, Billie.
On May 31,...
Dennis Gene Carroll
Jul 20, 2026
Dennis Gene Carroll, 74, of Rochester, passed away at his home on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Denny was born on March 10, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was the son of Frank and Barbara J. Curtis Carroll. Growing up, he shared his childhood with his two sisters, Janet and Diane. During his formative years, his family moved to Rochester. He...
Wilma Stamberger
Jul 15, 2026
Wilma J. Stamberger, 95, of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her residence, with her loving family at her side.
On March 20, 1931, in Marshall County, near Tippecanoe, Wilma Jean Horn was born to Alden J. and Gertrude Leora Brock Horn. Wilma graduated with the Class of 1949 from Mendota High School of Mendota, IL.
Wilma and Melvin...
Shirley Ann Reid
Jul 14, 2026
Shirley Ann (Ripley) Reid, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at Aster Place in Lafayette, Indiana.
Born on August 12, 1939, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Shirley was the daughter of the late Donald F. Ripley and Helen Jean Reynolds. She graduated from Goodland High School in 1957.
On May 2, 1958, she married David Washburn Reid in Goodland, Indiana. They shared nearly 49 years...
Edward Allen Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Edward Allen Jr was born on May 1, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama to Ollie Mae and Edward Allen, who preceded him in death, along with wife Thelma Allen, sons Charles Allen(Irene), Kenneth Allen, and Jeffery Allen.
On November 2, 1954, Edward married the love of his life, Thelma Allen, in Greenville, Mississippi. From their union, several children were born. They were...
