Cecelia F. Miller
Jan 1, 2009
Cecelia F. Miller, 72, of Steward, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 at Rochelle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on March 5, 1936 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Leonard and Florence (Davis) Dunn. Cecelia married Richard Miller on June 17, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. She had previously been employed in purchasing for Whirlpool and...
Marie Frances Dunahoo
Jan 1, 2009
Marie F. Dunahoo, 102, of Lindenwood, IL; passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Rochelle Gardens Care Center. She was born July 26, 1906, in Lindenwood, IL, the daughter of John and Mabel (Reints) Strang. She married Austin I.Dunahoo on Feb. 12, 1926, in Charles City, IA. Preceding her in death were her husband, her great-grandson, William Vest, four...
Dorothy M. Gensler
Dec 26, 2008
DOROTHY M. GENSLER, age 93, of Rochelle died on Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1915 in Lee County, Illinois the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Snyder Herrmann. She married Otto Gensler May 25, 1968 in St Patrick Church Rochelle, IL. Preceded by her parents, 1 step-son Father Casper Gensler, OFM,...
Dolores Torres
Dec 21, 2008
Dolores "Lola" Torres 68 of Rochelle died Sunday Dec. 21, 2008 at Rochelle Gardens Care Center. She was born March 15, 1940 in Mexico, the daughter of Bernardino and Josefina Madrid Lucero. She married Alfredo Torres Feb. 12, 1967 in Willmington, CA, he preceded her on Nov. 17, 2000. Also preceded by 2 daughters: Yolanda and Luz and a son...
Connie Gene Clark
Dec 16, 2008
Connie Gene Clark 67 of Rochelle died Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 in Rochelle Gardens Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Oliver and Goldie Brown Clark. He married Mary Collings in 1962 in Mendota, IL Preceded by his parents; 2 brothers: Jack, and Donald Clark and a sister: Betty Jornlin. He...
Arlene Glaser
Dec 14, 2008
Arlene Glaser, 86, of Rochelle passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1922, in Ashton, IL, the daughter of Frank and Alice Turner Schinzer. She married Ralph "Bud" Glaser on February 14, 1942 in Sublette, IL. She is survived by her husband; 1 son, Robert (Karole) Glaser of Oregon, IL...
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...
