Gavin Michael Welch
Jun 23, 2024
Gavin Michael Welch, 16, of Monroe, WI, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at SSM Monroe Health Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born August 18, 2007, in Rockford, IL, the son of Jillian Capes and Michael Welch.
Gavin would have been a junior at Juda High School in Juda, WI. There, he played basketball and was...
Carolyn Mae Wetzel
Jun 21, 2024
Carolyn Mae (Kruger) Wetzel, 90, of Clinton, Wisconsin, Azura Memory Care, formerly of Ashton, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2024. Carolyn was born on June 1,1934 to Carl and Ethel (Rasmussen) Kruger in Flagg Center, IL. On December 1, 1973, she married Wayne Wetzel. He preceded her in death in 2015. Together they lived and farmed in Ashton...
Nancy Lee Ann Capes
Jun 20, 2024
Rochelle
Nancy Lee Ann Capes, 69, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born on January 26, 1955 in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of Merlin and Marjorie (Schreiber) Feltes. On May 4, 1974, she married Duane Capes in Rochelle. They just celebrated...
Arlene Lois Skaar
Jun 15, 2024
Arlene Lois Skaar, 95, of Kings, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life. She was surrounded by family.
Arlene was born on the family farm in Esmond, Illinois on November 12, 1928, to the late Levi and Anna (Askeland) Johnson. She attended Rochelle Township High School....
Tracy Jo Lemay
Jun 11, 2024
Celebrating the Life of Tracy Jo LeMay
Family & Friends,
We announce here today not to mourn a loss but to celebrate a life well-lived. Tracy Jo LeMay was a remarkable person whose impact on all of us will be felt for years to come.
Born on October 6, 1970, in DeKalb, Illinois,...
Ronald Allen Dean
Jun 9, 2024
Ashton
God called Ron Dean, 80, of Ashton, IL home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after a series of complications from cancer.
Ronald Allen Dean was born August 5, 1943 in Dixon, IL to Robert and Helen Dean in Dixon, IL. He graduated from Ashton High School, Class of 1960 and studied auto mechanics in...
Ruth Dalton
May 31, 2024
Ruth Irene Dalton, 91, formerly of Dixon, IL, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Dixon Rehab and Healthcare in Dixon, Illinois surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on July 2, 1932, the daughter of Harry F. and Erma L. (Cromwell) Sweger in LaSalle County, IL. On October 7, 1978, she married Charles Dalton in Oregon, IL. ...
Jose A. Ordaz
May 20, 2024
Rochelle
José A. Ordaz, 83, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home in Rochelle surrounded by his family. José was born on January 27, 1941, the son of José and Rosa (Aguilera) Ordaz in Zacatecas, Mexico. On October 20, 1971, he married Gloria Espinoza in El Paso, TX. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad...
Annette Ann Kary
May 17, 2024
Annette "Nettie" Ann Kary, age, 76, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Eagan, Minnesota. Annette was born on February 15, 1948 in Mandan, North Dakota, the daughter of Anton and Pauline (Doll) Kary. Prior to retiring, she worked at Contel/GTE in Rochelle, IL and DeKalb, IL for over 20 years, and then Crest Foods...
Johnnie Sue Orlikowski
May 12, 2024
Johnnie Sue Orlikowski, 70, of Rochelle, IL, formerly of Crossville, TN, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Sue was born September 21, 1953 in Rockwood, TN, the daughter of John Henry and Betty Jane (Reed) Harris. She married Dennis Orlikowski on October 22, 2001 in Sycamore, IL.
Sue worked at...
Richard "Rick" D. Whaley
May 9, 2024
Rochelle
Richard D. Whaley, 71, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Rick was born on April 26, 1953 to Leland and Doris (Long) Whaley in Rochelle. On April 2, 1977, he married Joan Bingham in Rochelle.
Rick lived a life full of love, music and all things outdoors. Most of all,...
Donald Eugene Huntley
May 8, 2024
Chana
Donald Eugene Huntley, 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at his home in Chana, Illinois. Don was born on June 4, 1937 to Roland and Grace "Peggy" (Strang) Huntley in Rochelle, IL. He attended country schools through eighth grade and then attended Ashton High School, graduating in...
Michael John Vanderpool
May 5, 2024
Michael John Vanderpool, age 82 passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in the presence of his family and the loving hands of Serenity Hospice and his Lord and Savior. He was born on January 10, 1942, the son of Carroll and Ruth (Hayes) Vanderpool. Growing up Michael worked on the family farm and was credited with making the...
Rose Larsen
May 3, 2024
Rose Marie Larsen, 92, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on June 2, 1931, in Steward, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Carmen (Lamb) Miller. She married Lawrence "Bonez" Larsen on July 23, 1950 in Steward, IL, he preceded her in...
Irene Behrends
May 2, 2024
Irene Margaret Behrends passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Manor Court, Rochelle, IL.
She was born on April 28, 1943 in Peoria, IL, daughter of Henry and Minnie Behrends, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her loving sisters, Shirley Giarritano of Rochelle, IL; Lynn Thompson of San Antonio, TX; Jane...
James Myron Vagle
Apr 24, 2024
Rochelle
James Myron Vagle, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Jim was born on August 4, 1942 to Mervil C. and Mabel J. (Vogle) Vagle in DeKalb, IL. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1960. Jim was a grain, cattle and hog farmer in the...
Jessie Quarles
Apr 20, 2024
Jessie Quarles, 80, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2024 at the Jamestown Nursing and Rehab Center in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on February 2, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Lorenzo and Maggie (Littlefield) Quarles. Jessie proudly served in the US Army. He married Chong "Angie" "Angel" Kim on December 7, 1966...
Nancy L. Blume
Apr 9, 2024
Rochelle
Nancy L. Blume, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois. Nancy was born on June 9, 1938 to Theodore and Leona (Smith) Everest in Rochelle. On January 25, 1963, she married Richard Blume in Rochelle.
Nancy enjoyed quilting, cross-stitching, gardening and canning. Spending time with her family was...
Arline L. Thompson
Apr 8, 2024
Rochelle
Arline L. Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side Monday, April 8, 2024 at The Meadows in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Arline was born on December 10, 1930 to Elmer A. and Cecil I. (Ford) Payne in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. On May 7, 1977, she married Roger Thompson in Rochelle. He preceded her in...
Lois Joanne Hopwood
Apr 7, 2024
Rochelle
Lois Joanne Hopwood, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on December 22, 1934 in Rochelle, the daughter of Milo and Edith (Berg) Jordal. She married Richard L. Hopwood on November 28, 1953 in Lee, IL; he preceded her on September...
