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Robert Rochester Obituary

Robert D. Rochester Yellville, AR Age 80, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Baxter Regional Medical center in Mountain Home. Robert was born in Eaton Rapids, MI on February 3, 1920 the son of Arlo and Alice (Paquette) Rochester. He was the Animal Control Officer for the City of Yellville, and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Rochester is survived by his son, Rick (Cindy) Rochester of Charlotte, MI; daughters, Marie (Don) Principato of Mountain Home, AR, Cindy (Craig) Boatman of Eaton Rapids; his caregiver Rena of Yellville; brothers, Wilson (Marilyn) Rochester of Eaton Rapids, Merle (Daisy) Rochester of Eaton Rapids; 6 grandsons and 4 great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Irene Rochester and sisters, Eloise and Lorene. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH. 45250. Online condolences may be sent to www.shellyodell.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 11, 2010.

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Tracey Kiselak

May 17, 2010

Rena, and all of Bob's relatives..my sincere condolences. Bob was like a grandfather to me when I lived with him and Bertha, and then as a neighbor. I am shocked to hear the news
and my memories of him and Bertha will live on forever
May God comfort you all during your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Tracey

May 12, 2010

Dearest Rick and Cindy

Our deepest thoughts are with you during this loss. May many happy memories surround you as you pass through these hard times. Your dad is now at rest and enjoying being with your mother.

Our sincere sympathy,
Barb and Mike Warren

May 11, 2010

Cindy our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Love Beth and Jim Ray

Heather Martin

May 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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