Rochelle

Loyce L. Herrmann, 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Loyce was born on January 20, 1932 to Lars and Laurentze (Kristensen) Larsen in Forest County, Wisconsin. On November 5, 1955, she married Arvene James Herrmann in Lee, IL. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2019. Loyce worked for many years at Northern Illinois University, retiring in 1993.

Loyce is survived by her three children: Melinda (John) Russell of Stillman Valley, IL, Laura (Larry) Murray of Rochelle, and Scott Herrmann of Rockford, IL; sisters-in-law: Rose Larsen of Rochelle, Lillian Larson of AR, Helen (Michael) Finnestad of Rochelle, Ruth (George) Wixom of Mendota, Donna (Bob) Waters of Steward, and Ellen Herrmann of St Louis, MO; brother-in-law: Dean (Joannie) Herrmann of Rochelle; five grandchildren: Justin Russell, Courtney (Ricky James) Borrett, Wil, Cord and Shane Murray; nine great grandchildren: Whitley, Kaegan, Gavin, Ricky, Joey, Olivia, Averene, Riley, and Elijah and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Loyce was predeceased by her brothers: Lawrence, Henry (Jeanette) Larsen and infant brother, Randolph; sisters: Gladys (Phil) Person and Signe (Bill) Eber; brothers-in-law: Vince Herrmann, Ken Herrmann and Joseph Larson and sisters-in-law: Mary Munn, Janet Herrmann and Bette Herrmann.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M., Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 21at the Rochelle United Methodist Church, 709 4th Avenue, Rochelle with Pastor Glen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow the service at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. Memorials may be made in Loyce's memory to Serenity Hospice and Home or Rochelle United Methodist Church. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.