John Andes
Mar 27, 2009
John Andes, 93, of Rochelle, died March 27 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home. John was born March 20, 1916 in Lancaster County, Pa., the son of Charles and Elsie Reinhart Andes. He married Bertha Leake of Kane, Pa., on Aug. 27, 1949 and they moved to Rochelle in 1955. Bertha preceded him in death. John served his country during WWII...
Irvin Hawk
Mar 27, 2009
Harvey "Irvin" Hawk, age 98, of Lindenwood, IL, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009 at Northside Hospital & Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, FL. He was born on Oct. 13, 1910 in Curwensville, PA; the son of Emanuel and Estella (Frampton) Hawk. On July 11, 1931, Irvin married Helen M. Strickland in Williamsport, PA. Prior to retiring he farmed...
Ada Ferne Gibbs
Mar 25, 2009
Ada Ferne Gibbs, 87 of Rochelle, formerly of Lindenwood, IL, passed away on Wed. March 25, 2009 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on Nov. 4, 1921 in the family home, near Mt. Morris, IL, the daughter of Ralph R. and Edith M. (Buterbaugh) Thomas. She graduated from a rural grade school in 1934 and...
Corinne W. Messer
Mar 24, 2009
Corinne W. Messer, 88, of Ashton, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. She was born April 25, 1920 in Lee County, IL, the daughter of Leo J. And Frances J. (Hawthorne) Cleary. Corinne married George Messer on April 19, 1941 in Ashton and he preceded her in death. She was a member of...
Charles "Doug" Barton
Mar 22, 2009
Charles "Doug" Barton, 68, of Rochelle, IL; loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on Feb. 13, 1941 in Marshall, AR, the son of Charles F. and Myrtle (Barnes) Barton. Doug was raised by his Mother and stepfather: Richard Waltman. He married Roxanne...
Janice A. Rose
Mar 20, 2009
Janice Rose 70 of Rochelle died Friday March 20, 2009 at Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born March 23, 1938 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of Oris W. and Irene Miller Calhoon. Janice married Raymond Rose Oct. 25, 1968 in Rochelle. Graduated from Shabbona High School in 1955. Preceded by a sister Alice Read. Surviving: Husband Raymond, 4 sons Dale...
Ralph J. "Bud" Glaser
Mar 19, 2009
Ralph J."Bud" Glaser, 94, of Rochelle, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Rochelle Rehabilitation and Health Care in Rochelle. He was born on Dec. 22, 1914 in Sublette, IL, the son of William and Anna (Dinges) Glaser. Bud married Arlene M. Schinzer on Feb. 14, 1942 in Sublette, IL and she preceded him on Dec. 14, 2008. Also...
Olyvia Marie Martinez
Mar 16, 2009
Olyvia Marie Martinez, 21 months old, of Rochelle, passed away at Rochelle Community Hospital on Monday, March 16, 2009. She was born on April 22, 2007 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Juan Escutia and Tanya Lee Raleigh.. Olyvia was preceded by her maternal grandmother: Jean Bartel and great grandmother: Mary Dearborn. Survivors include her mother: Tanya (Francisco Martinez) Raleigh;...
Althea H Ballard
Mar 11, 2009
Althea H. Ballard, 89, passed away on Wed. March 11, 2009 at Shabbona Health Care Center. She was born on Sept. 24, 1919 in Olin, IA, the daughter of Henry and Clara Gillian-Lindley. Althea married Raymond O. Ballard on May 9, 1945 in Chicago and he preceded her on April 23, 1972. She was also preceded by 4 brothers: Rollo,...
Ann M. Beauchamp
Mar 7, 2009
Ann Mae Beauchamp, 81, of Rockford, passed away on Sat. March 7, 2009 at Alden Alma Nelson Nursing Center in Rockford. She was born on Nov.10, 1927 in Folton, IL the daughter of Edward Allen and Hannah Pauline (Groesinger) Brandt. She had previously been employed by the Pump Handle Inn. Ann was preceded by son: Steven James Libberton; 3 brothers:...
Patsy M. Burright
Mar 3, 2009
PATSY M. BURRIGHT, age 58, of Rochelle, passed away unexpectedly at her home on her birthday, March 3, 2009. She was born on March 3, 1951 in Wynne, AR, the daughter of William and Blanche (Russell) Cagle. She was a cook and waitress for many years. Survivors include her children: Paul (Sheila) Burright of Davis Junction, IL, Clayton Burright of...
Ella Louise Cavanna
Feb 25, 2009
Ella Louise Cavanna, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. She was born on August 21, 1921 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of George and Beatrice Tilton Van Hise. She married Joseph J. Cavanna on April 4, 1946, he preceded her on January 2, 1991. Ella lived a long joyful life...
Dagmar A. Remmers
Feb 24, 2009
Dagmar A. Remmers, age 87, of Rochelle passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1921 in Sand Point, Idaho, the daughter of Karl and Alina Kesti. Dagmar married Louis Remmers in 1946. She worked at Boeing Aircraft as a mechanic during WWII and then worked at Caron International, retiring in...
Linda S. Russell
Feb 21, 2009
LINDA S. RUSSELL, age 61 of Ashton passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2009 at the KSB Hospital in Dixon surrounded by her family. She was born on September 1, 1947 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Glenn L. and Doris E. Easton Lawson. Linda married Richard A. Russell on April 10, 1964 at the Ashton Methodist Church. She managed...
Clifford C. Klouse
Feb 21, 2009
Clifford Claire Klouse age 78, of Creston, Il, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on Nov. 22, 1930 in St. Ansgar, Iowa the son of Anton R. and Hazel F. Hyland Klouse. He married Clarabel M. Van Esch on Aug. 18, 1959 in Fairbault, MN. Clifford was preceded in...
Jeremy C Bruce
Feb 21, 2009
JEREMY CHARLES BRUCE, age 23 of Rochelle passed away on February 21, 2009 as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was born on August 11, 1985 in DeKalb, IL. He graduated from RTHS, class of 2004, then worked as a fork lift operator at Master Graphics in Rochelle. He is survived by his parents Judith and Mike Wilson of...
Roxy Faye Hill
Feb 14, 2009
Roxy Faye Hill 71 of Steward, IL died Saturday Feb. 14, 2009 at home. She was born Dec. 20, 1937 in Creston, IL the daughter of Edward and Irene Austin Cardott. She married Charles W. Hill in Oct. 15, 1954. He preceded her on Feb. 15, 1993. Also preceded by an infant brother Eddie Cardott and a grandson Jason Rosen....
Merton E. Jones Jr.
Feb 14, 2009
Merton E. Jones Jr. 70, of Creston, IL died Sat. Feb. 14, 2009 in Kindred Care Center Sycamore, IL. He was born Nov. 3, 1938 in Evanston, IL the son of Merton E. And Helen B. Cook Jones. Prior to retiring he worked for Illinois State Police in the Elgin District in the electronics repair department. There are no services.
Albert E. Weitz
Feb 13, 2009
Albert E. Weitz, 86, of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at his home. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was born on May 13, 1922 in Fisk, WI, the son of John and Elizabeth (Felker) Weitz. Albert married Eleanor M. Marquard on Jan. 28, 1942 in Waupaca,...
Jennie F. Russell
Feb 12, 2009
Jennie F. Russell 83 of Rochelle, IL died early Thursday morning Feb. 12, 2009 at Rochelle Gardens. She was born March 21, 1925 in Wynne Ark. the daughter of Bunch and Callie (Knight) Taylor. Jennie married Holder L. Russell on Nov. 1, 1941 in Parkin, AR and they came to Rochelle in 1952. She retired from Rochelle Community Hospital after...
