Gayle A. Sweger, 82, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Whispering Willows Assisted Living in Elkhorn, WI. She was born July 1, 1940, in Higley, AZ, the daughter of Fred and Florene (King) Sonderegger. On September 7, 1958, she married Marvin Wesley Sweger in Chowchilla, CA.

Gayle was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed camping, square dancing, traveling, and spending time with family. She was very devoted to Jesus and enjoyed attending her church, Full Gospel Fellowship in Flagg Center, IL.

Gayle is survived by four children, Marvin (Pam) Sweger, Jr. of Byron, IL, Diane (Steve) Woody of Carthage, MS, Sondra (Ken Felten) Koske of Walworth, WI and Christine (Shelly) Korrow of Savanna, IL; a brother, Fred Sonderegger of Georgetown, TX; a sister, Anna Bustante of Chowchilla, CA; seven grandchildren: Elizabeth, Nicholas, Wesley John, Josh, Gary Allen, Shawn, Zack; eight great grandchildren: Alyssa, Abigayle, Cordell, Emma, Peyton, Emma Jo, Lillyanna and Lincoln; one great grandchild on the way, Rowan ; and six great-great grandchildren, Catherine, Tilly, Wilder, Scarlett, Mak, and Elizabeth.

In addition to her parents, Gayle was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, and a sister, Jorita Hastings.

The visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10:00, A.M., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Lowell Woolbright officiating. The burial will follow the service at Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.