Margaret E. Mcbride
Jan 16, 2011
Margaret E. McBride, 64, of Franklin Grove passed away Sun. Jan. 16, 2011 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Margaret was born March 3, 1946 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Paul and Madge (Bridgewater) Rogers. She graduated from Hinckley-Big Rock High School June 1964. She was active in Hinckley Methodist Church, while living in Hinckley, serving as...
Virginia J. Hickerson
Jan 15, 2011
Virginia J. Hickerson, 75, of Rochelle, IL passed away Sat. Jan. 15, 2011 at Our Lady Of Angels in Joliet, IL. Virginia was born Dec. 5, 1935 in Charelvoix County, MI. The daughter of Harold and Winifred (Smith) Argetsinger. On Jan. 28, 1978 she married Roger K. Hickerson in Rockton IL. Roger preceded her on June 3, 2006. Virginia was...
Emma A. Withrow
Jan 14, 2011
Emma A. Withrow 97 of Rochelle passed away Friday Jan. 14, 2011 at Rochelle Rehabilitation & Heath Care Center. She was born Aug. 1, 1913 in Burnt Prairie, IL the daughter of Printus and Maud (Merritt) Hunley. Emma married Clayton C. Withrow on July 23, 1940 in Lake Geneva, WI. He preceded her on Sept. 13, 1999. Emma is also...
Janet Gabbard
Jan 9, 2011
Janet Gabbard, age 67, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Serenity Home in Oregon. She was born on August 17, 1943 in Sterling, IL to William and Louise Alta (Dexter) Munz. Janet married Franklin Gabbard on May 19, 1961 in Ashton, IL, he preceded her in death on October 20, 2008. Previously, she had been employed by...
Bonnie Jane Cradduck
Jan 8, 2011
Bonnie Jane Cradduck, 76 of Creston, IL, passed away on Sat. Jan. 8, 2011 at Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL. She was born on July 4, 1934 in Harviell, MO to William Pete and Georgia Nola (Williams )Snider. Bonnie had been previously employed by Avery's and Caron Int. Survivors include sons: Kenneth (Terri) Gregory of Rochelle, and Joseph Gregory...
Charles Hilbert Horton
Jan 7, 2011
Charles "Chuck" Horton, 85, of Rochelle, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1925 in Rochelle, IL, to Sylvester and Emma (Baker) Horton. He was a successful bricklayer and masonry contractor for 46 years, mentoring many. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping,...
Norman Weber
Jan 7, 2011
Norman Weber, age 76, of Oregon, IL, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on Nov. 25, 1934 in San Luis Obispo, CA to Norman Nicolas and Freddie Mae Weber. Norm had a Doctorate in engineering, and was employed bySargent & Lundy. He was married to Connie Harms. Survivors include his...
Kim P. Kunde
Jan 3, 2011
Kim P. Kunde, 56 of Rochelle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 unexpectedly in Rochelle. He was born on April 12, 1954, the son of Lyle F. and Lois L (Gilbert) Kunde. In 1973, he graduated from Rochelle Township High School. For many years, Kim was employed by Eagle Grocery Store and also for Sullivan's Foods in Rochelle. He...
Wilma M. Onley
Dec 31, 2010
Wilma M. Onley 75 of Rochelle, IL died Friday Dec. 31, 2010 in Rochelle Rehab & Health Care Center. Born June 30, 1935 in Paris, TN the daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth (Johnson) Wiseman. She married Harold W. Onley Jr. on March 7, 1955 in Muskegon, Michigan. He preceded her on Nov. 6, 1994. Also preceded by her parents, 2...
Howard R. Powell
Dec 31, 2010
Howard R. Powell, age 80, longtime Rochelle resident, passed away December 31, 2010. He was the former manager of Spurgeon's Department Store for over Forty Years. Beloved husband of Judy, loving father of Brian (Amy) Powell, Bruce (Tammie) Powell, Brad Powell, and Barry (Laura) Powell; dear grandfather of Chris, Joe, Brian Jr., Austin, and Andrew; fond brother of Ellen McCully...
William F. Lower
Dec 29, 2010
William Francis Lower, 95 of Rochelle, passed away on Wed. Dec. 29, 2010 at Rochelle Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Sept. 7, 1915 in Rochelle to Elmer I. and Elizabeth B. (Odenthal) Lower. He attended the Catholic High School in Rochelle, which was built in 1929, for two years and then graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1933....
Marcia F. Thompson
Dec 28, 2010
An eight pound six ounce red haired bundle of personality arrived August 5, 1964 in Brookings, S.D. to Chan and Marge Pike. She was named Marcia Faye Pike. She changed that name to Marcia Faye Thompson on November 29, 1980 when she was joined in marriage to Robert Thompson. Their life together took them from Minnesota to Colorado and Illinois....
Keith R Deal
Dec 24, 2010
Keith Robert Deal, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1952 in Amarillo, TX, the son of Keith A. and Pearl A. Gullikson Deal. Keith graduated from the University of South Dakota. He was the Director of the University Plaza, DeKalb, IL and was on the...
Robert W. Barron
Dec 22, 2010
ROBERT W. BARRON, age 85, of Rochelle, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He was born on August 24, 1925, the son of Walter and Julia Barron. He married Dorothy "Dottie" Ruck on October 13, 1962 in Gurnee, IL, she preceded him in death on June 25, 2005. Bob owned and operated a TV and Radio Store in North Chicago,...
Barbara A. Moseley
Dec 18, 2010
Barbara A. Moseley, 67, of Rochelle; passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at Central Dupage County Hospital in Winfield, IL after suffering a stroke. She was born on Nov. 14, 1943 in Woodstock, IL to Henry William and Adele (Kieber) Schroeder. She graduated from Northern IL University in DeKalb with a degree in Elementary Education and was a substitute...
Donald C. Shaw
Dec 16, 2010
Donald C. Shaw, 93 of Rochelle, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at Rochelle Gardens. He was born on Sept. 15, 1917 in Wayne County, IL, the son of Vern and Edith Mary (Rainwater) Shaw. Don married Luella Gregory on April 26, 1938. He was a heavy equipment operator for Local #150 Engineers for over 50 years and retired...
Connie M. Troop
Dec 11, 2010
Connie Marie Troop, age 87 of Rochelle, died on Saturday December 11, 2010 at Wesley Willows in Rockford. She was born on January 3, 1923 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Adelard O. and Myrtle Murphy Caron. Connie married Robert G. Troop on March 4, 1944 in Roswell NM, where Bob was stationed with the Army Air Corps, he preceded...
Doris L. Bemis
Dec 7, 2010
Doris L. Bemis, age 89, of Rochelle, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at her home. She was born on Nov. 1, 1921 in Rochelle, IL to Frank J. and Martha (Dettman) Woodrick. Doris married Frank R. Bemis on Jan. 3, 1945 and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2007. She was also preceded by 7 siblings:...
Delia Herrera
Dec 6, 2010
Delia Herrera, 80 of Rochelle; passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Survived by 2 daughters Ana Espinal and Maria Hernade both of Rochelle. Services will be held at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Hillcrest on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joe Rodruguez with visitation from 10 to...
Ronald W. Pearson
Dec 3, 2010
Ronald W. Pearson 83 of Rochelle died Friday Dec. 3, 2010 at home. He was born September 1, 1927 in Chicago, IL the son of Ranoll L. and Esther M. Wormet Pearson. He married Rita Cecco July 15, 1961 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Rochelle. Ron enjoyed raising beef cattle, and crop farming for many years in the Rochelle...
