Mary Jane Eber

Mary Jane Eber, age 81, of Rochester, passed away at 9:34 am Sunday June 1, 2025, in her residence.

Born April 11, 1944, in Rochester, IN to George and Virginia C. (Waltz) Thompson. On September 5, 1964, in Rochester she married Robert Eugene “Bob” Eber, who survives.

Mary Jane retired as the office manager of the Purdue Extension office for Fulton County and had also worked as a former secretary for the Peterson Waggoner Law office. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester, where she enjoyed teaching Bible School and creating amazing church bulletin boards. Mary Jane enjoyed traveling, especially on trips with her husband Bob, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors, including her husband Bob, is one son, Brian (Hope) Eber, and one daughter, Brenda Eber, both of Rochester; two sisters, Virginia “Pinky” (Ronald) Jana of Kewanna and Loretta Sue Kochenderfer; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia Thompson and a grandchild.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 pm Friday June 6, 2025, in The First Baptist Church of Rochester, 1000 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 with Pastor David Love officiating. A burial will follow at the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Thursday June 5, 2025, in the Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport and also from 12:30 pm until time of services on Friday at the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

You may sign Mary Jane’s guest book and send condolences online to the family at www.gundrumcares.com