Mary Inez Pande
Jun 10, 2026
Mary Inez Pande, 74, of Steward, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois.
Mary was born on September 20, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Gilbert and Darlene (Brahy) Henningsen. She married the love of her life, Dennis Pande, on December 2, 1973, in Marathon, FL , and together they shared more than...
David Graydon Fry
Jun 10, 2026
David Graydon Fry, 63, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Niles, Illinois with his family by his side.
Born on July 4, 1962, in Rochelle, Illinois; David was the son of Daniel and Sharon (Burchette) Fry. He married Denise Anne Greffe on November 2, 1996, in Rochelle, Illinois. Denise preceded him in death on November 7, 2025.
David worked for...
Robert Stran
Jun 6, 2026
Robert "Bob" John Stran, a devoted family man, dedicated firefighter, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 6, 2026.
Born on November 6, 1934, Bob was the third of four children born to Genevieve (Freedlund) and George Stran. Growing up in Batavia, Illinois, during the Great Depression and World War II,...
Michael "Goater" Bernard Golt
Jun 5, 2026
Rochelle
Michael Bernard Golt, 75, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Aperion Care in DeKalb, Illinois. Mike was born on April 15, 1951 to Michael F. and Theogene (Nerdahl) Golt in Winona, Minnesota. In 1965 the Golt family moved from Winona to Rochelle. It was then while living across from The Rochelle Country Club he developed his great love for...
James Schabacker
Jun 4, 2026
James Robert Schabacker, 87, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Jim was born on October 12, 1938, to Henry H. and Florence V. (Birkey) in Rochelle, IL. On November 14, 1959, he married Beverly Ann Harms of Chana. Jim was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed all aspects of farming from operating machinery...
Richard J. Reed
Jun 1, 2026
Richard John Reed, 90, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Richard was born on May 31, 1936 in Granville, IL, the son of Frank D. and Amanda (Andre) Reed. On July 26, 1954, he married Marjorie Ann Brickey in Granville, IL. They were married 63 years when Marjorie passed...
Simon Olatunji Latinwo
Jun 1, 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY
SIMON OLATUNJI LATINWO
October 27, 1931 – June 1, 2026
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
With hearts filled with gratitude and love, we celebrate the life of Simon Olatunji Latinwo, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, entrepreneur, and friend. Simon departed this earthly life peacefully on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 p.m., at the age of 94.
Born on October 27, 1931,...
Elmer "Gene" Brake
May 27, 2026
Elmer Eugene “Gene” Brake, age 91, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Oak Crest Retirement Community in DeKalb, Illinois with family by his side. Gene was born on November 4, 1934, the son of Elmer and Myrtle (Johnston) Brake in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He attended Eugene Field School, Poplar Bluff Junior High and Senior High Schools, graduating in 1952....
Marlene Virginia Harrolle
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Marlene Virginia Harrolle (née Thumm), age 85, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Sycamore, Illinois. Born on December 7, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of Robert Thumm and Dolores Winandy Campbell.
Marlene led a life filled with dedication and creativity. She worked as a secretary for the Sycamore City Attorney's office before concluding her...
Elizabeth Francis Bolhous
May 18, 2026
Elizabeth Francis Bolhous, 67, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mount Morris, Illinois. Elizabeth was born on February 27, 1959 in Berry Township; the daughter of Milo Hibbetts and Evelyn Stevenson. She married Darrell Bolhous May 20, 1979. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, two brothers, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, three...
Mary Alice Manning
May 16, 2026
Mary Alice Manning, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Northwoods Care Centre in Belvidere, Illinois. She was born on July 17, 1927, in Ashton, Illinois, the daughter of Dirk and Ragna (Hansen) Greenfield. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1945 and attended Rockford Business College to become a bookkeeper.
She met and married John...
Larry D. Cleveland
May 14, 2026
Larry Dean Cleveland, 90, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at OSF Saint Katherine Medical Center in Dixon, Illinois. Larry was born on August 12, 1935, the son of Stanley and Edna (Peters) Cleveland in Amboy, IL. After graduating from high school, Larry worked as a carpenter and in sales before enlisting in the United States Air Force in December...
Phyllis Pottinger
May 12, 2026
Phyllis A. Pottinger, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation in Shabbona, Illinois. Phyllis was born on November 19, 1943, the daughter of Roy T. and Clara B. (Garrison) Wollitz in St. Louis, Missouri. On November 19, 1981, she married William Pottinger in Rochelle.Phyllis enjoyed coloring, cross stitching and dancing. She found great joy...
George "Ed" Edward Burgess
May 11, 2026
George Edward Burgess died peacefully at 96 years old, at his home in Loves Park, IL, on Monday, May 11, 2026. Ed was born to George William Burgess and Sophia Pearl McGlothen in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 31, 1929.
He is survived by his daughters: Loretta (Mike, recently deceased) Thompson, Teresa Shriver; seven grandchildren – Jennifer and Ken Stodola, Michael and...
William Francis Bosecker
May 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Francis Bosecker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. William passed away on May 10, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois.
William was born on July 15, 1942, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of William Bosecker and Margie (James) Bosecker. He married Carolyn Dodson on April 24, 1973, in Oregon, Illinois.
He is survived by...
Randy Daryl Bergeson
May 6, 2026
Randy Daryl Bergeson, 70, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Hines VA Medical Center in Hines, Illinois. Randy was born February 19, 1956, in Rochelle, Illinois, the son of Walter and Edith (Shaw) Bergeson.
Randy was a proud member of the United States Marines and carried great pride in his service to his country throughout his...
Margaret L. Sanderson
May 5, 2026
With a century of stories held in her heart and a lifetime of love, Margaret Smith Sanderson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 97. Born in Franklin Grove, IL, to Vernon and Ethel (Marande) Smith on December 30, 1928. Following the railroad, her family moved to Creston, Illinois when she was only a child...
Marjorie Ann Hayes
May 3, 2026
Marjorie Ann Hayes, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Manor Court of Rochelle, Illinois. Marjorie was born on February 13, 1938 to Albert A. and Anise E. (Curtis) Bosecker in Rockford, IL. On June 21, 1958, she married Jerry Keith Hayes in Kings, IL. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2017.
She was a devoted member...
Thomas Dummer
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Dummer, age 62, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born July 28, 1963, in Rochelle, Illinois, the son of Leroy and Jackie (Thompson) Dummer.
Over the years, Tom was employed at Del Monte Foods and Rochelle Township High School. He later worked for over 20 years at Silgan in Rochelle, where...
Donald Lee Bell
Apr 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Bell, 88, of Chana, Illinois, born on December 21, 1937, in Ohio, Illinois, to the late Henry and Dorothy (Holler) Bell. Surrounded by his family, Don peacefully departed from this world on April 28, 2026, at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.
After graduating from Rochelle Township...
