Debra A. Finkboner
Aug 7, 2009
DEBRA A. FINKBONER, age 56, of Rochelle, joined the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2009. Born on July 8, 1953 in Rockford IL to Leonard and Barbara (Shindle) Troha, she attended Oregon grade schools and moved to Rochelle in 1968. She was active in high school cheerleading and choir, graduating with the class of 1971. She married Leslie R. Finkboner...
Dorthy E. Kazort
Aug 3, 2009
Dorthy E. "Doris" Emily Kazort, 92, of Rochelle, IL; passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at Oregon Health Care Center. She was born on Oct. 3, 1916 in Berry Township, Wayne County, IL, the daughter of Fred and Nettie (Leathers) Wiggins. Doris married Orval Kazort on Oct. 15, 1933 in Wayne City, IL.. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Edna M Williams
Jul 31, 2009
Edna M. Willaims 92 of Ashton, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Rochelle Gardens Health Care Center. She was born on June 30, 1917 in Douglas County, IL to James Thomas and Edna Jane (Wells) Atkinson. Edna married Earl Beck on Aug. 27, 1932 and he preceded her on Feb. 18, 1945. She then married Edwin Williams on...
Shirley J. Young
Jul 28, 2009
Shirley J. Young, 74, of Rochelle, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at her home. She was born on Feb. 12, 1935 in Rochelle, to John C. And Rosa (Brauer) Stein. Shirley married Robert Lewis Young on May 20, 1956 in Rochelle. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, life member of the VFW Auxiliary and was...
Kenneth Watson
Jul 28, 2009
Kenneth "Sport" Watson, 68 of Rochelle, passed away on Wed. July 28, 2009 at his home. He was born on Oct. 1, 1940 in Parkin, AR , the son of Lee and Helen (Young) Watson. He married Eleanor Jeanette Bunger on Nov. 17, 1964. He was previously employed in construction by Local Labor Union #727. Survivors include wife: Eleanor of...
David A Becker
Jul 27, 2009
David A. Becker, 72, of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident in Rochelle, IL. He was born on Feb. 27, 1937 in Teaneck, NJ, to John Henry and Ethel (Asplint) Becker. David married Judith Kay St. Jacque on Aug. 8, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI. His parents preceded him in death....
Arthur Henry Luxton
Jul 26, 2009
Arthur Henry Luxton, age 101, of Rochelle died on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1908 in Dement Township on the family farm, the son of Harry and Olive Cosway Luxton. Arthur married Marian Lambkin on December 14, 1940 in Clinton,Iowa. He farmed his entire life retiring at age 97. Was a member...
Susan A. Kisner
Jul 21, 2009
Susan A. Kisner, 63, of Rochelle, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at her home. She was born on Aug. 18, 1945 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Sam Robert and Geraldine (Martin) Mansell. Susan married John R. Kisner on Oct 7, 1981 in Rochelle. Her parents preceded her in death. Prior to retiring, she was employed by...
Gary E. Moseley
Jul 17, 2009
Gary E. Moseley 61 of Rochelle died unexpectedly Friday July 17, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 15, 1947 in Kewanee, IL the son of Edwin and Frances Raley Moseley. He married Barbara A. Schroeder June 26, 1971 in Woodstock, IL. Preceded by his parents. Active member of St Patrick Catholic...
William H. Troxel
Jul 16, 2009
William H. Troxel Jr., 74 of Rochelle, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on Jan. 23, 1935 in Sextonville, WI the son of William H. and Gladys cooper Troxel. Bill married Patricia L. Williams in Rochelle, IL on Oct. 28, 1988. Preceded by 1 daughter Jeneen Troxel, 1 Step-son Timothy Smith, and...
Brian J Mungai
Jul 16, 2009
Brian J. Mungai, 35, of Rochelle, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Born June 8, 1974 in Chicago, IL, Brian is the son of Nadine Jean (Blazevich) and the late Lee Wayne Mungai. Brian grew up in Naperville, Illinois and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a degree in Mathematics in 1996. He recently received...
William F. Myroth
Jul 12, 2009
William F. Myroth, 89 of Creston, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his home. He was born on Sept. 4, 1919 on a farm in Flagg Township, the son of Deiderich and Tillie (Beck) Myroth. He was a graduate of Rochelle Township High School. Bill married Julie Burr on Feb. 25, 1946 in Terra Haute, IN and she...
Winston John Brass
Jul 10, 2009
Winston John Brass, 71, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, with his wife and seven children at his side. He was born May 3, 1938 in Vizagapatam, India to Baden and Alice Brass. Winston immigrated to the United States in 1959 to work at Caron International. He married Pauline Caron on June 30, 1962 and they were blessed...
Kenneth C. Withrow
Jul 6, 2009
Kenneth C. Withrow, 70 of Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 in Rockford, IL. He was born on May 13, 1939 in Mass City, MI, the son of Charles Raymond and Taimi (Pennala) Withrow. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1957 to 1961. Preceding him in death were his parents and 2 brothers: William and...
Frances Tyler
Jun 26, 2009
FRANCES "FRANNIE" TYLER, age 73, of Steward died on Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Van Matre Health South Rehabilitation Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1936 in Risco, Missouri, the daughter of J. Welton and Maude P. Taylor Scott. Frances married C. J. Tyler on June 7, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, MO, he preceded her in death on...
William E. Hornsby
Jun 22, 2009
William E. Hornsby, 91, of Rochelle, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Rochelle Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Aug. 11, 1917 in Rochelle to William A. and Hazel B. (Vallette) Hornsby. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1936 and then served four years in the US Army, European Theater during WWII. Bill married Margaret D....
P.D. Russell
Jun 5, 2009
P.D. Russell 84 of Rochelle died Friday June 5th at Rochelle Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born Sept. 9, 1924 in Pontotoc, Mississippi the son of Edd and Gillie M. Elliott Russell. Married March 30, 1946 in Rochelle to Daisy A. Koch. Preceded by 2 brothers Holder and Ruey and 4 sisters Agnes Ballard, Odelle Smith, Blanche Caldwell...
Armando Gigante
Jun 4, 2009
Armando Gigante, age 66 of Rochelle died on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Torsa, Italy, the son of Alviso and Santina Stroppolo Gigante. Armando was self employed as a Mason. He married Sharon A. Bloom on August 12, 1972 in Rockford IL. Preceded in death by his father,...
Theodore E. Jaeger
Jun 4, 2009
Theodore E. Jaeger, 83, of Lindenwood, IL passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Ogle County Hospice House in Oregon. He was born on Aug. 16, 1925 in Lindenwood, IL, the son of Theodore and Esther (Timm) Jaeger. He attended Lindenwood Elementary School, Rochelle Township High School and the University of IL. He married Helen Therese Valiulis on...
Elisha Byrd Jr.
May 27, 2009
Elisha Byrd Jr. 65 of Chana, IL died Thursday May 27, 2009 at home. He was born Jan. 28, 1944 in Detroit, MI the son of Elisha and Cassie Moore Byrd.. He married Marsha Ann Taylor March 7, 1970 in Sycamore, IL. Preceded by his parents, 3 brothers: Ed, Art, and Jack; sister: Margaret Myers, and a granddaughter: Michelle. Served...
