Rochelle

Robert L. Young, 87, of Rochelle passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Bob was born on November 11, 1929 to William and Eloise (Slack) Young. He served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1951 - 1953. On May 20, 1956, he married Shirley J. Stein in Rochelle. Bob worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 39 years and also owned and operated a successful printing company, Young Ideas, Ink. He was a life long member of the Rochelle Presbyterian Church and the Rochelle VFW Post 3878.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Shirley, his parents and his brother, Bill.

Bob is survived by his five children: Cheryl (Alan) Alliston of Rochelle, Lori (Ron) Peterson of Malta, IL, Greg (Susan) Young, Jeff Young and Brad Young all of Rochelle; eight grandchildren: Quinn and Cody Peterson, Katelynn, Kersta, Teigan and MeLisa Young, and Eric and Noah Young.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Franklin Grove Nursing & Rehab Center and Serenity Hospice for their compassion and support.

A memorial visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:15 A.M., Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle. Memorial service will follow the visitation at 11:30 on Saturday at the church with Pastor Doug Forsberg and Rev. Dr. James Tilley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob's memory to the First Presbyterian Church or Serenity Hospice. Cremation rites are accorded by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home of Rochelle. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.