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...
Harold Pate
Feb 11, 2009
Harold Edward Pate, 63, formerly of Rochelle, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Hospice of the Valley, Mesa, Arizona. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 17, from 4 to 8 at Unger-Homer Funeral Home, Rochelle, IL. Services will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Unger-Homer Funeral Home. Harold was born October 6, 1945, in...
Mary Jean Morgan
Feb 11, 2009
Mary Jean Morgan, 71, of Steward, IL, passed away on Wed. Feb. 11, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was born on Aug. 8, 1937 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of William and Helen (Neuhauser) Morris. Preceded by her father Wi8lliam and brother Bob Morris. Mary married JR Morgan on Nov. 2, 1989 in Oregon, IL. She had...
Reuben H. Brink
Feb 7, 2009
Reuben H. Brink, known as "Brink" to his family and friends,83, of Lindenwood, died Saturday, Feb. 7, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born August 12,1925, in Davis Junction, IL the son of Hiram and Mabel (Albright) Brink. Married Juanita Jeanne Stanfel on October 30,1948 in McHenry, IL. Brink served in the US Navy, 1943-1946 followed by 3 years...
Loraine E. Gross
Feb 4, 2009
Loraine E. Gross, 86 of Rochelle, passed away on Wed. Feb. 4, 2009 at Rochelle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on Jan. 1, 1923 in Rochelle, to Howard Angus and Helen Louise (Gombeau) Bain. Loraine married John Harris Gross on June 15, 1946 in Mendota, IL and he preceded her in 1990. She was also preceded by...
Joseph R. Olson
Feb 3, 2009
Joseph R. Olson, 87, of Creston, IL, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born on Oct. 15, 1921 in Steward, IL, the son of Orden and Susie (Johnson) Olson. He married Pauline C. Griffith on Aug. 28. 1949 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee, and she preceded him in...
Paola Berenice Ramirez Rodriguez
Feb 1, 2009
Paola Berenice Ramirez Rodriguez, 22, of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 in Elgin, IL. She was born on Aug. 15, 1986 in Elgin, to Juan Ramirez and Beatriz A. Almanza. Paola is survived by her mother: Beatriz (Jessus) Contreraz; Son: Jose Luis Rodriguez age 5 months, husband: Javier Rodriguez Matinez; and 2 sisters: Jessica Contreras and...
Paul E. Jackson
Feb 1, 2009
Paul E. Jackson 55, of Rochelle died Sunday February 1, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital Rockford, IL. He was born May 15, 1953 in Hazzard, KY the son of Curtis and Charlene Gilbert Jackson. He was preceded by his parents and a brother Curtis Jackson Jr. on May 2, 1993. He was employed by Del Monte for 37 years as...
Barbara W. Olson
Jan 27, 2009
Barbara W. Olson 88, of Rochelle died on Tuesday Jan. 27, 2009 at the Provena Cor Mariae Center in Rockford, IL. She was born Nov. 22, 1920 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Earl and Genevieve Jacobs Welch. Barbara married Glenn G. Olson Sept. 10, 1949 in Malta, IL. He preceded her on July 26, 2000. Barbara taught in Erie,...
Haven Eugene Lutz
Jan 23, 2009
Haven "Eugene" Lutz, 74, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934 in Paw Paw, IL, the son of John Haven and Esther (Barth) Lutz. Gene married Kathleen Juliann Thorsen on March 8, 1958 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in rural Lee, IL. He farmed...
