Dale Klaus Svela
Apr 14, 2026
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Revelation14:13
Dale Klaus Svela, 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home in Steward, Illinois. Dale was born on May 18, 1925 in Rochelle, IL to Klaus and Emma (nee Conrad) Svela. Dale and Emma Lucille (nee Parsley) were married on June 2, 1945 at St....
John W. Schinzer
Apr 12, 2026
John W. Schinzer went home to heaven on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. John was born in rural Ashton, Illinois on August 25th,1930 to Frank and Mary Alice (nee Turner) Schinzer. He was a graduate of Ashton High School and attended Rockford Business School before joining the United States Air Force. After his service during the Korean War, he briefly returned...
Suzanne "Sue" Mae Felker
Apr 10, 2026
Suzanne Mae (nee Billig) Felker, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home in Rochelle, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on April 12, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Hal and Edna (Bain) Billig. She spent her childhood years in Chicago, IL, Lisle, IL (where her family owned Woodridge Golf Course,...
Jane Sasala
Mar 26, 2026
Jane Sasala, 92. passed away Thursday, March 26 at the Oregon Living & Rehabilitation nursing home with the care of Unity Hospice. Jane was born September 22, 1933, in West Brooklyn, Il, daughter of Harold and Marie (Sturtz) Jenner. She attended schools in Amboy, IL. At age 18, she took a bus to Chicago and shortly after became a stewardess...
Ann Marie Carroll
Mar 20, 2026
Ann Marie Carroll, 76, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at Bethany Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Ann was born on May 21, 1949, the daughter of Vernon and Roberta (Funkhouser) Rempfer, in DeKalb, IL.
Ann is survived by her children: Rachel (Trevor) Alcock of Sycamore, IL, and Nathan (Brenda) Klopp of Sycamore, IL; her two brothers: David (Ann)...
Harold L Helm
Mar 19, 2026
Harold Lee Helm, age 87, of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1939, in Marion County, Illinois, the son of Ruffie and Ruby (Haizlip) Helm. Harold married Bettie Shuler on July 6, 1985 in Salem, IL.
Before retiring, Harold worked as a welder—a career that suited his remarkable skill with his hands...
Janice Carol Carlson
Mar 16, 2026
Janice (Jan) Carlson of Holcomb, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Monday March 16, 2026 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Jan was born to Ernie and Martha (Elliot) Flick in Oregon, IL on May 20, 1938. On September 6, 1958, she married Gene Carlson and had three sons: Mark Carlson of Glendale, AZ, Brett...
Maria R. Lara
Mar 15, 2026
Maria R. Guadalupe Lara, age 85, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle with cancer.
She was born October 21, 1940, the daughter of Ramon and Carmen (Ibarra) Rocha. Maria married Lino Lara on November 15, 1959, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Palacios, Texas. Together,...
Gary Dale Vogeler
Mar 15, 2026
Gary Dale Vogeler, 69, of Esmond, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Gary was born on January 7, 1957, the son of Dale R. and Connie J. (Busse) Vogeler in Rochelle, Illinois.
Gary, better known as “Vog” grew up with strong values that shaped his entire life: grit, hard work, laughter, and a stubborn streak that those who...
Diane Lewis Reed
Mar 14, 2026
Diane Lewis Reed, 85, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Franklin Grove Nursing Home in Franklin Grove, Illinois.
She was born March 2, 1941, in Hibbing, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Eleanor (Albertson) Armstrong. Diane married Ramon Kline, with whom she had three children. She later married Jerry Reed in 1978; he preceded her in death in 2019.
She was...
Myra Jane Hammonds
Mar 14, 2026
Myra Jane Hammonds, 85, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. She was born February 21, 1941, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, the daughter of Samuel and Minnie (Smith) Johnson. Myra married James W. Hammonds in 1970 in Wynne, Arkansas. He preceded her in death in 1998.
Myra enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who loved...
Darroll Allan Richardson
Mar 11, 2026
Darroll Allan Richardson, 91, passed away peacefully day, March 11, 2026 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois with family by his side. Darroll was born on March 7, 1935, the son of Charles P. and Helen P. (Mitchell) Richardson in DeKalb, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. On May 21, 1968, he married...
Ronnie E. Jones
Mar 10, 2026
Ronnie E. Jones, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois, following a courageous year-and-a-half battle with pancreatic cancer. Ronnie was born January 7, 1955, in Wilson, Arkansas, the son of Troy and Katherine (Anderson) Jones. He married Betty Newton September 15, 1973 in Rochelle, IL.
Ronnie loved his wife, children, and grandchildren...
Patricia Marie Gonzales
Mar 7, 2026
Patricia Marie Gonzales, 73, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born October 6, 1952, in Rochelle, Illinois, the daughter of Lester Sr. and Loretta (Bunger) Davis. Pat married Lupe Gonzales July 6th, 1974 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle, IL.
Patricia was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle...
Diana Lynn Somers
Mar 3, 2026
Diana Lynn Somers, 77, a resident of Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL, passed peacefully away at OSF St. Katherine Hospital in Dixon, Illinois, Tuesday March 3, 2026, after a brief illness.
Diana was the oldest daughter of Howard and Marguerite (Hinrich) Somers of Lindenwood, IL. She attended Lindenwood Grade School and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1966. After...
Ralph Walter Papke
Feb 27, 2026
Ralph Walter Papke, 97, passed away February 27, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois. He was born October 8, 1928, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Frank Albert and R. Elenora (Carlson) Papke.
Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947.
Following his military service, Ralph demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic throughout his life. He...
Luis Porras
Feb 25, 2026
Luis F. Porras, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1946 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Florencio and Dolores (Alva) Porras. Luis married Nelda C. Presley on August 20, 1986 in Jonesville, VA, she preceded him in death on November 10, 2010. Luis served in the...
Gregory Edward Hoffmann
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Gregory Edward Hoffmann 69, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Born on March 26, 1956, in Winona, Minnesota, Greg was called into the pastoral ministry and faithfully served the Lord and His people for decades in Illinois and Wisconsin. Most recently, he served at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...
Richard Melton
Feb 21, 2026
Richard “Rich” Howard Melton, age 85, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1940 in Rochelle, the son of Howard and Melba (Lamar) Melton.
Rich proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, an experience he carried with him the rest of his life. Following his military...
William Walch Tyler, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
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William Walch Tyler, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Bill was born on July 18, 1938, the son of William W. and Geraldine (Bienfang) Tyler in Rochelle, IL. He proudly served with the United States Marine Corps, VMS 323 Squadron in El Toro, CA from 1957 to 1960. On...
