John D. Govig
Dec 15, 2007
John D. Govig, 66, Steward, IL passed away Dec. 15, 2007 at Pine Acres in DeKalb, IL. John was born Aug. 3, 1941 in Rochelle, IL the son of John and Helen (Colton) Govig. John married Nancy G. Heitmanek, Sept. 22, 1962 in Cicero, IL. He was a Steward, IL area farmer for many years. He was also a member...
Robert Cecil Stewart
Dec 14, 2007
Robert Cecil Stewart, age 71, died on Friday, December 14, 2007 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1936 in Greenville, TN, the son of Dan and Birdie Ball Stewart. He worked for Swift and Company of Rochelle prior to retiring. He is survived by his brother: Garland Stewart of Rochelle and Betty Jo Ballard of Greenville, TN....
Robert W. Hultgren
Dec 13, 2007
Robert W. Hultgren, age 84 of Rochelle, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at Rochelle Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 3, 1923 in Burlington, IA the son of Gustave F. And Ester (Ericksen) Hultgren. Bob married V. Juanita VanBlaricom on January 13, 1943 in Dubuque, IA. Bob moved to Rochelle in 1946 after serving over 3 years...
Bernice E. Hay
Dec 12, 2007
Unger-Horner Funeral Home 400 N. 6th St,. Rochelle, IL 6l068 815 562 4534 Bernice E. Hay, age 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wed. Dec. 12, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was born on Oct. 12, 1915 in Princeton Minnesota the daughter of Frederick and Camilla (Borgen) Iverson. Bernice married Robert Scott Hay on Sept. 10,...
John W. Bowlen
Dec 10, 2007
John W. Bowlen, age 78 of Rochelle, IL passed away on Monday, Dec. 10th at Rochelle Gardens Care Center in Rochelle. He was born on July 17, 1929 in East Chicago, Ind, the son of Louis and Lucille (Kruetz) Bowlen. John married Carol Buttermore Sept. 15, 1961 in Chicago, IL. He had been a plant manager for Brightley Galvanizing prior...
Emmerson D. Fransen
Dec 5, 2007
Dr. Emmerson D. Fransen, DDS, age 75, of Rochelle, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. He was born on April 9, 1932 in Freeport, IL the son of Jacob and Alice Zena (Buss) Fransen. Emmerson went to high school in Shannon, IL and then served in the United States Army from 1954 through 1956....
Clarabel M. Klouse
Nov 20, 2007
Clarabel M. Klouse age 75, of Creston, Il, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on April 23, 1932 in Faribault, MN the daughter of Martin and Mildred (Larson) Van Esch. She married Clifford Klouse on Aug. 18, 1959 in Fairbault, MN. Clarabel was preceded in death by her parents and...
Mark A. Detig
Nov 16, 2007
Mark Alan Detig, age 48, passed away on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at his home in Lindenwood with his family by his side after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born on June 27, 1959 in Rochelle, the son of James A. and Barbara A. (Fischer) Detig. Mark married Norna Lynn Jaeger on August 28, 1982 in Rochelle. He...
Steve M. Stanfa
Nov 12, 2007
Steven M. Stanfa, age 54 of Rochelle, passed away after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer, on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on Jan. 5, 1953 in Rockford, IL, the son of Peter S. and Jaroldean (Flood) Stanfa. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1971. Steve married Rita...
Ernesto Mancillas
Nov 10, 2007
Ernesto Mancillas 53 of Village Of Progress Oregon, IL died Sat. Nov. 10, 2007 in Oregon Health Care Center in Oregon, IL. He was born February 20, 1954 in Hughes, Arkansas the son of Roman & Pasquala Carrisoles Mancillas. Ernesto enjoyed many sports including running, bowling and participating in the Special Olympics. He was preceded by his parents and 3...
Margaret J. Buse
Nov 3, 2007
Margaret J. Buse, age 83, of Rochelle died on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the K.S.B. Hospital in Dixon. She was born on January 31, 1924 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Charles W. and Antonie O. Ringhand Daubert. Margaret married Simon F. Buse on August 15, 1942. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1971. She was also...
Barbara A. Albrecht
Nov 1, 2007
Barbara A. Albrecht 72 of Ashton died Thursday Nov. 1, 2007 at Rochelle Gardens care center. She was born Dec. 30, 1934 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Frank and Esther DeBruine Eckhardt. She married Alan Albrecht Dec. 3, 1955 in Ashton, IL. Together with her husband they farmed the family farm for over forty years. Member of St. Johns's...
Trinidad Reyes
Oct 29, 2007
Trinidad "Trini" Reyes of Rochelle, went to Heaven with the Angels October 29, 2007 in Odessa Texas at the Hospice House as she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 12, 1932 in Hondo, TX, the daughter of Lilliana Craido and Jose Rubio. Trini was employed at Eaton's in Rochelle from 1972 to 1996, but her real...
Gerald R. Patterson
Oct 27, 2007
Gerald R. Patterson, 60, formerly of Rochelle, IL passed away Oct. 27, 2007 at South Willows in Peoria, IL He was born Nov. 28, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Joe and Mable Hogue Patterson. He married Vicky Zindars Nov. 28, 1989 in Oregon, IL. Prior to moving to Bloomington, IL Gerald work as a pressman for Hub...
Conrad H. Schabacker
Oct 22, 2007
Conrad H. "Coonie" Schabacker Jr., age 77 of Chana, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at Franklin Grove Care Center in Franklin Grove, IL. He was born on Jan. 15, 1930, in Rochelle, the son of Conrad and Frieda (Felgenhauer) Schabacker. Coonie married Carolyn Adcock on June 7, 1952. He was a life long area farmer, and one of...
Mary K. Fenwick
Oct 22, 2007
Mary K. Fenwick, age 92 of Rochelle, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 with her family by her side at Rochelle Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born on Dec. 25, 1914 in Maytown, IL, the daughter of John Francis and Kathryn (Duffy) Friel. Mary K. married Joseph Lullus Fenwick on May 29, 1941 and he preceded her...
Deborah J. Dickson
Oct 20, 2007
Deborah June Dickson, age 51 of Rochelle, loving mother, grandmother and daughter lost her 20 year battle with breast cancer on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Alma Nelson Nursing Center. She was born on December 21, 1955 in Rochelle, the daughter of Amos and Shirley Krigbaum Johnson. Deborah worked as a Patient Care Technician. Survivors include 3 daughters: Tonya...
Howard A. Bales
Oct 18, 2007
Howard A. Bales, age 93 of Steward, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1914 in Washington County, IL, the son of Augustus and Susan (Foster) Bales. He was a graduate of Scovil Business College. Howard married Cecile Krigbaum on Dec. 7, 1950 in Centralia, IL. He was preceded in...
Maria Ochoa Muraira
Oct 14, 2007
Maria Ochoa Muraira, age 92, of Rochelle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 at Rochelle Rehabilitation and Care Center in Rochelle. She was born on June 24, 1915 in Lacosta, TX, the daughter of Lorenzo and Pomposa (Hernandez) Ochoa. Survivors include 4 sons: Edward (Maria) Muraira of Rochelle, Joe (Carmen) Muraira of Lytle, TX, Herman (Evelia) Muraira of Summerset,...
Alice “Weedie” Louise Plumley
Oct 14, 2007
Alice "Weedie" Louise Plumley, age 75, of Rochelle, passed away on Sunday, Oct.14, 2007 at her home after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 14, 1932 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Menzo "Manny" and Annabelle (Bucher) Brummer. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1950. Weedie was united in marriage to Donald O....
