Kathy Ann Koy
Dec 12, 2008
Kathy Ann Koy, age 53, died unexpectedly Friday, Decemeber 12, 2008 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Kathy was born April 19,1955 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Helen McGarry Lamberta. She married Richard Koy on July 16, 1983 in Arlington Heights, IL. She worked as a Printer. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her...
James I. Copeland
Dec 10, 2008
James I. Copeland, 70, of Sterling, IL, passed away at his home on Wed., Dec. 10, 2008. He was born on June 8, 1938 in Nettleton, MS, the son of Isom Randolph and Etna (Montgomery) Copeland. Jim married Juanita L. Chambers on July 20, 1957 in Hernando, MS. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Silgan and was a member...
Roberta K. Etes
Dec 3, 2008
Roberta K. Etes 42, of Rochelle, died Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008 at Swedish American Hospital after a long illness. She was born April 28, 1966 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Harold and Carol Fleenor. She married James M. Etes on Aug. 10, 1998 in Oregon, IL. Roberta was preceded by stepson: Bradley Etes. Survivors include her husband James of...
Mary Lou Helms
Dec 2, 2008
Surrounded by her family, Mary Lou Woodard Helms of Ashton, IL; went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. She died after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 10, 1942, the daughter of George and Mary Kummrow Woodard in Morrison, IL. She married Roger P. Kaufman on August 31, 1959. She married...
Theodore Doyle
Dec 2, 2008
Theodore "Ted" Doyle, 68, of Ashton, IL passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. He was born Oct. 9, 1940 in Aplin, Ark the son of Dot Edward and Reble Mini Doyle. Ted married Patricia Dyer On Oct. 9, 1965 in Dixon. Member of St Patrick in Rochelle. He worked as a machine Mechanic...
Eugene J. Foss
Nov 29, 2008
Eugene J. Foss, age 79 of West Brooklyn, IL, passed away at Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. He was born on Aug. 31, 1929 in Oregon, IL, the son of John and Hilda (Dirksen) Foss. Gene married Beverly LaDone LaPier on Jan. 9, 1949 in Lee Center, IL. Preceding him in death were his...
Iva E. Leathers
Nov 28, 2008
Iva E. Leathers, age 93, of Rochelle died on November 28, 2008 at the Rochelle Gardens and Care Center. She was born on Oct. 4, 1915 in Arcola, IL, the daughter of Samuel R. And Carrie J. (Dove) Shook. Iva married Ernest A. Leathers on Oct. 12, 1935 in Ottawa, IL and he preceded her on Jan. 9, 1990. Also...
Lucette E. Woodworth
Nov 27, 2008
Lucette E. Woodworth, age 73 of Rochelle, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008 St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on Sept. 14, 1935 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Robert A. and Marquerite Boissonnault Caron. She married Stanley M. Woodworth II on Jan. 13, 1955 in Rochelle. He preceded her on...
Melba L. Melton
Nov 27, 2008
Melba L. Melton, age 89, of Rochelle, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on May 7, 1919 in Mt. Vernon, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Maude (Moore) LeMar. Melba married Howard V. Melton on July 3, 1935 in Oregon, IL and he preceded her on May 7, 2006....
Stella G. Kingdon
Nov 26, 2008
Stella G. Kingdon, age 92 of Rochelle, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at her home. She was born on Aug. 19, 1916 in Madison, MN the daughter of Gilbert E. and Sylvia A. (Jordal) Oleson. She married Frederick James Kingdon on June 26, 1937 in Creston, IL and celebrated their 71st anniversary. Fred and Stella farmed all their...
Dawn T. Hall
Nov 26, 2008
Dawn T. Hall, age 42 of Rochelle, IL died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in her home. She was born June 13, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of George and Patricia G. (Brick) Hall III. Dawn graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1984. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia on Nov. 13, 2008. Survived by her...
Eugene W. Eckhardt
Nov 26, 2008
Eugene W. Eckhardt, age 77, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the Rochelle Gardens Care Center. He was born on September 26, 1931 in Rochelle, IL the son of Frank and Esther DeBruine. He married Eunice E. Wald on May 12, 1956. Gene worked as a photo engraver for 38 years employed by Combined Communication Services. He was a...
Henrietta Bassler
Nov 13, 2008
Henrietta Bassler, age 101, passed away on November 13, 2008 at the Sunrise Fair Oaks facility in Fairfax, VA. She was born on March 4, 1907 in Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of Henry and Minnie Zilke Conrad. She married George Bassler in 1938 in Kansas City Kansas, he preceded her in death in 1963. Henrietta taught first in Kansas City,...
Archie Norman Dodson
Nov 13, 2008
Archie Norman Dodson, age 66, of Rochelle died on November 13, 2008 at the St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Fayette Co., IL, the son of Russell N. and Goldie P. Owens Dodson. He worked as a Truck Driver. Archie enjoyed fishing and watching old western movies. He is preceded by his parents, 3...
Patricia G. Hall
Nov 13, 2008
Patricia G. Hall 65 of Rochelle, IL died early Thursday Nov. 13, 2008 in her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1943 in Greenwood, WI the daughter of Elmer and Harriett (Nelesen) Brick. She married George Hall III on Nov. 9, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI. Patricia was previously employed by DelMonte Corp. and Silgan in Rochelle. Patricia was a member...
Duane Earl Tilton
Nov 7, 2008
Duane Earl Tilton, age 75, of Creston, IL, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at his home. Duane was born the son of George and Cora (Bell) Tilton on Dec. 22, 1932 in Rochelle, IL. He Married Diane Haws on April 23, 1980 in Sycamore, IL. Duane was employed at Swift and CO. For 19 years, and was a...
Neil T. Fairholm
Nov 5, 2008
Neil T. Fairholm, age 66, of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Tom and Doris (Taylor) Fairholm. Neil married Doris Hickson, on October of 1981, in Chicago Ridge, IL. He was a retired truck driver for the Teamsters Union Local #705,...
Milton C. Reineck
Nov 4, 2008
MILTON C. REINECK, age 87, of Rochelle died on November 4, 2008 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on August 14, 1921 in Reedsville, WI, the son of Herman and Hazel Hagenow Reineck. He married Hester L. Frye on December 16, 1950 in Oregon, IL. Milton served in the US Army during WWII and is...
T.L. Holt
Oct 28, 2008
Thurman L. "T.L." Holt, age 86, of Rochelle, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at P. A. Peterson Center for Health in Rockford, IL after a long illness. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Cross County, AR, the son of Ernest P. and Lydia (Williams) Holt. T.L. married Vivian O. Eppes on Nov. 28, 1940 in Cross County,...
Franklin Gabbard
Oct 20, 2008
Franklin "Frank" Gabbard, age 74, of Rochelle, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Booneville, KY, the son of Clay and Gertrude (Roberts) Gabbard. Frank married Janet Munz on May 19, 1961 in Ashton, IL. Prior to retiring in 1995, he was employed by Chrysler Corp. for 30 years...
