Robert E. Bearrows
Jan 23, 2011
Robert E. Bearrows, 81 of Rochelle, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at the Greater Peoria Specialty Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born on July 2, 1929 in Rochelle to Harry B. and Gladys M. (Paddock) Bearrows. Bob graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1947. On July 7, 1950, he married Evelyn Marie Greenfield in Rochelle, IL....
Bryan L. Scarbrough
Jan 22, 2011
BRYAN LEE SCARBROUGH, age 35, of Rochelle, passed away at his mother's home with his family by his side following a sudden illness. He was born on June 2, 1975 in St. Charles, Illinois, the son of John D. and JoAnn Webb Scarbrough. He married Dena Linne Cain on May 27, 1995 in Mendota, Illinois. He worked in Construction. Bryan...
Garry K. Praetz
Jan 19, 2011
Garry Klyne Praetz passed away peacefully at home in Chandler, AZ, on January 19, 2011. A beloved son, father, and brother, he is preceded in death by his father Klyne, and brother, Kevin Praetz. Garry is survived by his mother: Arlene Praetz of Chandler, AZ, 6 children: Krisanne, Joanne, Michael, James, Daniel And Joseph, 8 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren and...
George B. Joskoskie
Jan 18, 2011
George B. Joskoskie, age 78, of Rochelle, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born on November 29, 1932 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Andrew and Helen Sanders Joskoskie. George Graduated from Stillman Valley High School, served in the US Army, and worked for over 50 years at the Rochelle...
Beverly J. Cardott
Jan 16, 2011
Beverly June Cardott, age 71, of Steward, IL passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, of complications from Post Polio Syndrome. She was born on August 22, 1939 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Omer S. and Ruth E. Mitchell Hays. She married Ronald G. Cardott on July 22, 1956 in Steward,...
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...
