Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Dec 13, 2023

Jesse Dale Macklin, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Liberty Village in Rochelle.  He was born on April 12, 1927 in Steward, IL, the son of Jesse James and Mary (Bently) Macklin.  Dale married Wanda Myroth on October 15, 1955. Dale proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard an aircraft carrier in the...

Dec 13, 2023

Barbara A. Dodson, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Barb was born on January 23, 1948 to Earl W. and Esther L. (McClain) Hammond in Rochelle.  She graduated from Rochelle Township Highschool and then worked for many years at Eaton Corporation in Rochelle.

In retirement, Barb had some physical limitations...

Dec 8, 2023

Nancy Marie (Schreiber) Heisner, age 74, of Lindenwood, peacefully passed away on December 8, 2023, in Oregon, Illinois. She was born on March 12, 1949, in Aurora, to the late John and Vera Schreiber. She married the love of her life, Otto Heisner, on August 7, 1971 in Montgomery, Illinois. Nancy was a dedicated, loving, and wonderful wife, mother,...

Dec 6, 2023

TIMOTHY LEE TYSZKA, MARCH 28, 1967 – DECEMBER 6, 2023.

Timothy of Rochelle, passed December 6, 2023, beloved son and brother of Dora Tyszka Devlin, Patricia (Tyszka) Robbins (Jeff) and Mark Tyszka. He was, also, fond step-father of Robin Hughes and Jake Cronsell (Laura), (Angela Lee Tyszka, ex-wife), and grandfather to Sophie, Asher and Lincoln, as well...

Dec 6, 2023

Rockford

Ruth Ann (Kingsbury) Fell, 91, formerly of Rochelle, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockford, Illinois on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  Ruth was born on July 12, 1932 to Ralph K. and Gladys V. (Johnson) Kingsbury in Grand Junction, IA. On July 10, 1953, she married Kenneth Fell in Fort Riley, Kansas. He preceded her...

Dec 4, 2023

DeKalb

Mathew Cody Mancillas, 36, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 4, 2023 at Northwestern Medical Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois.  Mathew was born on July 10, 1987 to Raymond "Junior" and Mary Beth (Dummer) Mancilla in DeKalb, IL.

Mathew was proud to be an electrical retrofitter and just recently received a promotion.  He enjoyed music,...

Dec 2, 2023

Rogene Emma Koch, age 85, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Rochelle Community Hospital with her family at her side . She was born January 20, 1938 in Lee County, the daughter of Esper L. and Beulah (Huffman) Diehl.  She married Richard Earl Koch Sr. on March 17, 1957 at her family's farmhouse in Oregon, IL, he...

Nov 27, 2023

Harold G. Sanders, 81, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born June 28, 1942, in Wabeno, WI, the son of James and Lela (Pickreign) Sanders.  He married Kathleen Rogers on January 20, 1962, in Capron, IL.

Harold worked as a forklift operator at Silgan Containers...

Nov 26, 2023

Margie Lee Higgs August 6, 1934 - November 26, 2023

Margie L. Higgs, 89, resident of Courtyard East, Memory Care Unit, in McHenry, IL since 2021 and longtime resident of Rochelle, IL since 1968 died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Courtyard East Memory Care unit while under hospice care.

Born August 6, 1934 in Peoria,...

Nov 25, 2023

Santiago B. Ramos, 81, of Rochelle, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 while surrounded by loving family at his home. Santiago was born on May 31, 1942 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Luis and Piedad Ramos. He married Maria Montelongo on January 29, 1964 in Piedra Negras, Coahulia, Mexico, and in 1966 he...

Nov 25, 2023

Lonna Jean (Leander) Alcock, 80, formerly of Davis Junction, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore where she had been a resident since May.   Born January 23, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois to Eugene Ralph and Helen Lucille (Van Vleet) Leander, Lonna was raised in Rockford and lived there until marrying William McKenzie Alcock on...

Nov 25, 2023

Hugh Alvin McDermitt (9/6/1932 – 11/25/2023)

Hugh Alvin McDermitt, 91, of Rochelle, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Hugh was born in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Hugh and Grace Anna (Williams) McDermitt. Raised on a farm, he enjoyed many boyhood antics with his cousins and attended...

Nov 17, 2023

Matthew Daniel Heng, 27, of Ashton, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 17, 2023, at the University of Chicago Medical Center, after battling cancer for ten years. He was born October 24, 1996, in Rockford, the son of Daniel and Teresa (Basford) Heng. He married the love of his life, Krista Beach, on June 11, 2017, in...

Nov 15, 2023

Paula F. Barkei, nee Altrichter, 66, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at home. Paula was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 14,1957 to Frank and Christine (Babik) Altrichter. Paula grew up in Westchester, IL, and attended North Central College with a major in accounting and psychology. Paula used those skills as a comptroller at Tunnel Electric...

Nov 13, 2023

LaVera Prunty, age 96, of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Liberty Village of Rochelle.

LaVera "Kitty" Ruhs was born on September 5, 1927 in Hildreth, NE, and she was the oldest daughter of Ludwig "Lou" and Johanna "Helen" (Post) Ruhs. LaVera married Robert "Bob" C. Prunty, Jr. on September 1, 1946 in...

Nov 12, 2023

Rochelle

Charles W. Barnett, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home.  Chuck was born on February 5, 1961 to Charles R. Barnett and Patricia Darleen (Sitzes) Best in Rochelle.  He dedicated his life to the family business, Best Welding.

Chuck was a fiercely devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. From...

Nov 9, 2023

Rochelle

Michael L. Pottinger, 78, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Mike was born on December 31, 1944 in Princeton, IL.  On June 25, 1983, he married Linda Blomberg Luxton in Rochelle.

Mike is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda; three step children: Kim (Denver) Davis, Kevin...

Nov 6, 2023

Rochelle

Marlowe "Marty" E. Seyller, Jr., age 84, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.  He was born on September 22, 1939 in DeKalb, IL, the son of Marlowe and Maren (Schouw) Seyller.  Marty married Janine P. White on May 27, 1961 in Boulder Hill, IL.

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Nov 1, 2023

Rochelle

W. John Highstreet, 92, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Rochelle Community Hospital after a short illness.  John was born on January 25, 1931 to Wilbur J. and Anna F. (O'Neil) Highstreet in Brawley, CA.

John's family moved to Rochelle from California when he was 12. At the age of 14, his...

Oct 27, 2023

Rochelle

Frank H. Atchley, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2023 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois. Frank was born on September 13, 1936 to Albert L. and Arlie M. (Ragan) Atchley in Black Rock, AR.  He proudly served with the United States Navy. He was also a member of the Rochelle Jaycees, Rochelle Moose lodge,...