Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Sep 30, 2024

Rochelle

Dean George Lechner, 84, long time resident of Rochelle passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Dean was born on January 26, 1940, the son of Urban and Louise (Schmitz) Lechner in Streator, IL. On January 9, 1960, he married Rosalie C. Grasser in Mt. Palatine, IL. She passed before him (September 17, 1939 – May...

Sep 20, 2024

Tami Kay Rhea, 63, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.  Tami was born on July 11, 1961 to James E. and Helene L. (Schumacher) Timm in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

Tami prided herself on taking care of everyone she loved and also worked as a server at the Butterfly Restaurant in...

Sep 18, 2024

Rochelle

Rosemarie Karas, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  Rosemarie was born on October 4, 1941 to Frank A. and Bessie H. (Hain) Karas in Chicago, IL.

For 37 years, she worked for the Federal Government as an Environmental Protection Specialist.  In her earlier...

Sep 14, 2024

James D. Reed, 73, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  James was born on September 1, 1951 to Dallas D. and Margaret E. (Kruse) Reed in Rochelle, IL.  After high school, he attended Eastern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

James...

Sep 13, 2024

Dixon

Paul Brian Fridge, 56, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home in Dixon, Illinois.  Paul was born on October 14, 1967 to Hubert A. and Martha R. (Lambert) Fridge in Rochelle, IL.  He worked in construction building homes.

Paul enjoyed music especially playing his guitars and other instruments.  He was an...

Sep 11, 2024

Rochelle

Helene Louise Timm, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Helene was born on October 22, 1935 to Alfred and Minnie W. (Stiefel) Schumacher in Davis Junction, IL.

Helene loved homemaking and the time she spent with her family, friends and church family. She had a strong faith...

Sep 1, 2024

Marshall "Gene" Carlson of Holcomb, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at OSF St, Anthony Hospital in Rockford.  Gene was born to Clarence and Mildred (Miller) Carlson on April 23, 1935 in Rochelle, IL.  He married Janice Flick on September 6, 1958 and had 3 sons:  Mark Carlson of Prescott, AZ, Brett (Debi)...

Aug 27, 2024

Genevieve Catherine Majeski was born on September 17, 1932 in Bad Axe, Michigan to Leo and Laura (Wrubel) Kulish. She grew up in Ubly, Michigan along side her older brother, Lee, and younger sister, Elonore.

Gen married Eugene Majeski on October 6, 1951 in Bad Axe, Michigan. They shared 61 loving years together before his death in...

Aug 26, 2024

Creston

Joyce Fay Whitaker passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  Joyce was born on June 3, 1941 in Vanndale, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmer and Cora (Waters) Smith.  In May of 1960, she married Joe Whitaker.  They had 38 loving years together before his death in 1998.

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Aug 25, 2024

Andrew Thomas Waters, 46, passed away unexpectedly in a tractor accident Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his family's homestead in Ashton, Illinois. Andrew was born on June 1, 1978, to Robert and Donna (Herrmann) Waters in Rochelle, IL.  On May 12, 2001, he married Angela Joy Seebach at the United Methodist Church in Ashton.  He worked for Bayer for...

Aug 23, 2024

Rochelle

George W. Schmidt, 93, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle, IL. George was born on June 23, 1931 to George and Louise Schmidt in Chicago, IL.

In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his first wife Jean, second wife Judy, sister, Louise Andreas and his...

Aug 22, 2024

Chana

Kenneth Lloyd Stice, 80, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  Ken was born on August 1, 1944, the son of Richard and Helen (Cantrell) Stice in De Soto, Missouri.  He proudly served with the United States Marine Corp. and retired from the Illinois State Police.  He had the privilege...

Aug 12, 2024

Rochelle

Ronald L. Macklin, 88, of Rochelle, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Liberty Village in Rochelle, IL surrounded by his family.  He worked at Macklin's Quarry in Rochelle for 62 years and was a member of Local 150 Operators.

Ronald was born on March 7, 1936 in Steward, IL to Harry and Gertrude (Kugler)...

Aug 11, 2024

Robert Justin Aubry, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Rockford, IL at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Bob was born on June 30, 1947, the son of Justin and Rita Mae (Roux) Aubry in Ottawa, IL.  On August 9, 1969, he married Janice Kay Mattioda at Immaculate Conception Church in Spring Valley,...

Aug 11, 2024

Compton

Todd William Ackland, 48, of rural Compton, passed away on August 11, 2024, at the family home and farm of his father, Lloyd Ackland. His final desire was to pass away at the home in which he grew up after fighting brain cancer for almost two years.

Todd was born on January 12, 1976,...

Aug 9, 2024

STEPHEN UNGER OLSEN, SR. "SPIKE, PIGEON, COACH & PAPA PIGEON" FEBRUARY 9, 1942 - AUGUST 9, 2024

Born in Highland Park, Illinois on a Monday, Spike came into this world with a quickness, three weeks early to the surprise of his parents George Magnus Olsen, Jr. and Margot Corinne Unger. He grew up in Rochelle, Illinois with...

Aug 5, 2024

Kay F. Webb, 84, of Rochelle, passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2024, at her daughter's home in Oregon surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Kay was born October 13, 1939, in Ash Grove, MO, the daughter of Loren and Frances (Yocum) Anderson.

Kay attended and graduated from Ash Grove Elementary School and High School....

Aug 4, 2024

Monroe Center

Brian John Smith, "Smitty", 63, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home in Monroe Center, IL with family by his side.  Brian was born on November 25, 1960, the son of LaVerne and Dorothy (Jones) Smith in DeKalb, Illinois.  On March 24, 1984, he married the love of his life, Mary Gerace in...

Jul 28, 2024

Kathy Ann Thorp, 72, longtime resident of Oregon, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Symphony of Maple Crest in Belvidere. She was born June 15, 1952 in Wilson, Arkansas, the oldest of seven children of Troy and Katherine (Anderson) Jones.

Kathy was known to be stubborn and tough as nails, but she had a huge heart...

Jul 27, 2024

ROCHELLE — Cole Jacob Ramos, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Rochelle, and he is now at peace in Heaven with his loving Lord.

Cole was born on July 9, 1987 to José L. and Judith A. (Byars) Ramos in Rochelle.

He was a 2005 graduate of Rochelle Township High School...