William Walch Tyler, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Dixon
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...
Rosalba Mejia Lopez
Feb 6, 2026
Rosalba Liseth Mejia Lopez, age 15, passed away on February 6, 2026 after a courageous and heart-wrenching battle with Leukemia. She was a beautiful young 8th grade student at the Rochelle Middle School, and had just celebrated her Quinceañera.
Visitation will be from 4 - 7:00 P.M. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th...
Evelyn Rose Beardin
Feb 11, 2026
Evelyn Rose Beardin, 97, of West Brooklyn, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois. Evelyn was born on July 19, 1928 to Clarence and Laura (Meisel) Geuther in Mendota, IL. On September 10, 1952, she married the love of her life, Al Beardin in Rochelle. He preceded...
Archie Eugene Jensen
Feb 9, 2026
Rochelle
Archie Eugene Jensen, 92, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Archie was born on August 6, 1933, the son of Mervin and Bertha (Williamson) Jensen in Boone, Iowa. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War. On November 7, 1987, he married Deanna Marie Eash in...
Sandi Graber
Feb 6, 2026
Sandi Graber passed away in the early hours of Friday, February 6th, 2026 - one day short of her 81st birthday. Her family is saddened, yet comforted knowing that her physical pain is over. Sandra Carol Dalton was the only child of Ralph and Gladys Dalton. They were devoted to their daughter, and they were active; a lesson Sandi learned...
Gregory Cotovsky
Feb 5, 2026
Gregory L. Cotovsky, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1976 in Chicago, IL the son of David and Sandra (Galati) Cotovsky. Greg married the love of his life, Jennifer Lee Berkley on October 13, 2007 in Oregon, IL. They brought their beautiful son, Gregory Lawrence Cotovsky,...
Machelle Terry
Feb 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Machelle Terry
Machelle Terry, 71, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on February 2, 1955, in Wynne, Arkansas, Machelle was the beloved daughter of Lurid Moore, Priscila Faye Russell, and stepfather, Cecil Call. Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, strength, humor, and generosity....
Mariah Avila
Feb 1, 2026
Mariah Evette Avila, 26, passed away Sunday, February 01, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois after a tragic shooting took her life too soon. Mariah was born on April 27, 1999, the daughter of Ramiro Avila and Jacqueline Campos in Rochelle, IL.
Mariah was a true creative spirit whose talents and passions touched every part of her...
Caryn Salinas-Anaya
Feb 1, 2026
Rochelle
Caryn Nadette Salinas-Anaya, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home away from home in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Caryn was born on June 7, 1976, the daughter of Carlos T. and Ellen R. (Bearrows) Salinas in Rockford, IL. On June 7th 1995, she married Pedro Anaya, Jr. in Oregon IL.
Caryn was very generous and even though...
Laura Mae Bunger
Feb 1, 2026
Rochelle
Laura Mae Bunger,100, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois. Laura was born on April 3,1925 , to Joel H. and Helena (Polzin) Simmons near White, South Dakota. She moved to Illinois with her family in 1928, finally settling in Rochelle in 1929. She married Arthur James Bunger from Kings on October 31,1942, in Rochelle...
Victoria Ponce López
Jan 30, 2026
Victoria Ponce López, age 73, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL with her family at her side. She was born on February 5,1952 in Eagle Pass, TX, the daughter of Vicente Ruelas and Anna P Fernandez. Victoria worked at Eaton's in Rochelle along side her husband Luis M. López for 45...
John R. Kisner, Sr.
Jan 28, 2026
John Raymond Kisner, Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. John was born on July 31, 1946, the son of Allen and Betty (Jacobs) Kisner in Rochelle, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army. On October 7, 1981, he married Susan A. Pickereign in Rochelle. She preceded him...
David K. Cook
Jan 28, 2026
David Kevin Cook, 56, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Dave was born on September 17, 1969, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Scott) Cook in DeKalb, IL. He worked for Delmonte as a forklift driver for 37 years.Dave enjoyed golfing, playing darts, listening to music, and playing his guitar. He...
Spencer Kane Contreras
Jan 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness the family of Spencer Kane Contreras announce his sudden passing. Spencer left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the age of 29. He was a 2014 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. Spencer was a loving son, brother, nephew and friend whose memory will shine in...
Kevin Lee Hummel
Jan 25, 2026
Rochelle
Kevin Lee Hummel, 69, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois with his family by his side. Kevin was born on March 21, 1956, the son of Karol and Shirley (Ketfdever) Hummel in Huntington Beach, CA. He proudly served with the United States Army. On September 17, 1996, he married Sharon Kay Hayden in Oregon,...
Leon Andrew Bozek
Jan 21, 2026
Leon Andrew Bozek, age 69, was born on June 13, 1956, in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Casimir and Leona Bozek. He peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and family.
Leon married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Ginther, on October 2nd, 1974. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2011....
William John Gapski
Jan 20, 2026
William “Bill” Gapski, 68, of Streator, Illinois, passed away on January 20, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois
Born on December 14, 1957 in Spring Valley, Illinois, Bill was the beloved son of the late Sandra Thompson and William Gapski. He was a devoted father and grandfather whose life was defined by hard work, perseverance, and a deep...
Tammy Jo Kettleson
Jan 20, 2026
Tammy Jo Kettleson (Riggs), of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Rochelle surround by family. She was born on February 4, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa.
Tammy’s life was marked by warmth, generosity, and a deep love for her family and friends. Early in her adult life, she met her husband Jon, beginning a partnership that blossomed...
James "Spud" Edward Supancic
Jan 18, 2026
James "Spud" Edward Supancic, age 84, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home. He was born April 30, 1941, at home near West Frankfort, Illinois, the son of Perry Supancic and Gilda Pettina. He grew up in the West Frankfort and Benton, IL area.
As a teenager, he moved to Rochelle and worked at Caron Spinning,...
Lynn Warner
Jan 18, 2026
Lynn Dorothy Warner, 74, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rockford, Illinois. Lynn was born on October 5, 1951, the daughter of Warren L. and Natalie F. (Pagles) Miller in Rockford, IL.
Growing up in Monroe Center, Lynn graduated from Stillman Valley High School. After her children moved out, Lynn attended Kishwaukee...
