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...
Robert L. Winton Jr.
Dec 1, 2010
Robert Lee Winton Jr, 53, Godly husband and father of Rochelle, passed away at OSF Hospital in Rockford, IL, Dec. 1, 2010, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on June 3, 1957 in Lafayette, NC, to Robert Lee and Kathryn Ann (Berry) Winton. Robert married Blanca Amelia Sorto on Jan. 10, 1991 in Elgin, IL. Robert...
Cecile K. Bales
Nov 30, 2010
Cecile K. Bales, age 90, a wonderful loving grandmother , passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on July 27, 1920 in Rochelle, IL, to Carl S. And Alva K. (Attabury) Krigbaum. Cecile married Howard A. Bales on Dec. 7, 1950 in Centralia, IL and he preceded her on Oct....
Ruth E. Burhenn
Nov 21, 2010
Ruth E. Burhenn, age 80, of Ashton, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, surrounded by her immediate family. She was born on October 1, 1930, in Princeton, IL, the daughter of Carl John Sigfred and Ina Catherine (Stephenson) Brunsberg. Ruth married Verle W. Burhenn on January 29, 1949, at the...
Bernard R. Kingsbury
Nov 17, 2010
Bernard R. Kingsbury, 91 of Kings, passed away on Wed. Nov. 17, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on June 30, 1919 in Madrid, Iowa to Ralph and Gladys (Johnson) Kingsbury. Bernard married Mary Rita Duffy on April 23, 1946 and she preceded him on March 31, 1996. He was also preceded in death by...
Taylor Emily Probasco
Nov 12, 2010
Taylor Emily Probasco, age 5, of Belvidere, IL, loving daughter, granddaughter and niece, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at OSF Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on Nov. 11, 2005 in Hoffman Estates, IL; the daughter of Mark E. and Teresa M. (Elliott) Probasco. She is survived by her parents: Mark and Teresa Probasco of Belvidere,...
Yvonne A Lichty
Nov 11, 2010
Yvonne A. Lichty, 85, of Rochelle, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Gunder, IA to Alfred and Elvina (Jensen) Gisleson. Yvonne married Francis B. Lichty on Dec. 14, 1944 in Rochelle and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1995. She was also preceded...
Nelda C. Porras
Nov 10, 2010
Nelda C. Porras 75 of Rochelle died Wed. Nov. 10, 2010 in Kindred Care Hospital Sycamore, IL. She was born on April 3, 1935 in Flatwoods, VA to Amos and Annis (Winkle) Presley. Nelda married Luis F. Porras on Aug. 20, 1986 in Jonesville, VA. She was previously employed by Caron Int. in Rochelle. Survivors include her husband Luis of...
Orlo Elmer Oleson
Nov 6, 2010
Orlo Elmer Oleson, 84, of Rochelle, passed away Nov. 6th 2010 in Rochelle Rehab and Health Care Center Rochelle IL. Orlo was born Aug. 21, 1926 in Rochelle, IL the son of Elmer and Celia (Jordal) Oleson. He married Margaret Irving June 8, 1951 in Lee, IL. Memberships include St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rochelle, life member Rochelle V.F.W. Post...
Clyde Millard James
Nov 5, 2010
Clyde M. James, 70 of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at his home. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940 in Selmer, TN to Jobie and Vonnie (Robertson) James. Clyde married Lois Mae Smith on May 26, 1961 in Rochelle. He had been employed by Caron International in Rochelle and then General Electric in DeKalb. After retiring...
L. Thomas Koritz Md
Nov 5, 2010
Dr. L. Thomas Koritz, MD, 83, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. Another member of America's Greatest Generation, he was born on Feb. 21, 1927, in Rochelle, IL, to Lloyd Amos Koritz and Margaret Shear Koritz. The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred when he was 14 years old and a...
