Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jun 18, 2023

Rochelle

Dale Warner Christopherson, age 88, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents; Warner and Edna Bessie (Sloggy) Christopherson, "Step-mom" Edna Mary Christopherson, his sister, Faith and grandson, Jason. He will be missed by all; his wife of 63 years Virginia Ruth Christopherson (nee...

Jun 17, 2023

Juan Gabriel Oscal Santos, 84, of Rochelle, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Rochelle Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Visitation will be from 5-9 P.M. Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle with Father Jesus...

Jun 14, 2023

Amanda "Mandy" Ramsey Dockery tragically passed away on June 14, 2023. Mandy was born October 20, 1974, in Dekalb, IL to Charlie and Jane (Schafer) Ramsey. She attended Rochelle Township High School where she was a cheerleader and elected homecoming queen and prom queen. She graduated from Western Illinois University in 1996. She is member of the Sigma Sigma...

Jun 12, 2023

Rochelle

Thomas "Tom" Lewis Hill Devoted Father, Brother, Friend

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Lewis Hill, 78, who passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.  Tom was born on July 12, 1944 in Kings, IL and was preceded in death by his parents, Norma G. (Lewis) Hill...

Jun 11, 2023

Ashton

Henry Ernest Jordal, 6, of Ashton IL passed away unexpectedly, Sunday June 11, 2023, at the Rochelle Community Hospital.  Henry was born Feb. 28, 2017, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ernest "Matthew" and Leah (Brown) Jordal.  Henry was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Edward (Eleanor) Brown, Earnest (Irene) Leslie, Barbara Byrd and Ernest Jordal;...

Jun 9, 2023

Rochelle

Richard A. Overby, 71, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  Richard was born to Walter and Leta (Fleenor) Overby on April 1, 1952 in Sandwich, IL.  In 1970, he graduated from Shabbona High School and from Illinois Wesleyan in 1974.  On March 24, 1984, he married Marilyn Meier at...

Jun 8, 2023

Chana

James Otto Kloepping, age 72, of Chana, Illinois, passed on to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born July 29, 1950, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Samuel and Luella (Dreibelbis) Kloepping. He graduated from Pearl City High School and Illinois State University. He married Patricia Wieck on July 27, 1973....

Jun 5, 2023

David E. Newman, Jr., 52, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born December 29, 1970, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of David E. Newman Sr. and Sherrie (Scroggins) Newman.

Dave worked as a forklift operator at Silgan Containers. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing basketball...

Jun 1, 2023

Rochelle

James "Paul" Mathis, 81, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle.  Paul was born on December 10, 1941 to Troy and Mellie (Montgomery) Mathis in Bay Springs, Mississippi.  He proudly served with the United States Army.  On June 1, 1990, he married Merry Smith Hensen in Rochelle. He worked for...

May 31, 2023

Rochelle

Florence May Hay, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois.  Flo was born on April 30, 1928 to Harold and Hattie (Nelson) Donovan in Fort Atkinson, WI.  On January 9, 1946, she married John "Jack" R. Hay in Maquoketa, IA.  She and Jack lived in both Rochelle, Pocatello, Longmont, CO...

May 31, 2023

Rochelle Erik Paul Gilbert, 52, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Rush Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  Erik was born on July 7, 1970 to Paul A. and Karen M. (Burright) Gilbert in DeKalb, IL. From a young age, it was evident that Erik possessed a rare kindness, empathy, and a determination to make a positive impact on those...

May 30, 2023

Rochelle

Betty Ann Albers, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, IL with her children by her side. Betty was born July 24, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Ursula (Dombrowski) Kordowski. On April 8, 1961, she married Sherel D. Albers at St. Marks Catholic Church in Winchester,...

May 24, 2023

Rochelle

Sandra Kay Beardin, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her home.  Kay was born on November 6, 1941 to Floyd C. and Pauline B. (Potts) Orman in Rochelle, Illinois. On January 28, 1978, she married James F. Beardin in Rochelle.  Kay worked for the City of Rochelle for 24 years before retiring.

May 24, 2023

Danny Lynn Russell, 70, from Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Danny was born on July 16, 1952, in Wynne, Arkansas to James and Jewel (Cagle) Russell.

Danny enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and spending time with his dogs and wife. He spent his days working around the house...

May 22, 2023

Ottawa

Arthur J. Orlikowski, 89, of Ottawa, IL, formerly of Rochelle, IL, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Art was born November 27 ,1933, in Winona, MN, the son of Victor and Elizabeth (Kellogg) Orlikowski. He married Mary Ann Rose on February 7, 1953, in Winona, MN.

May 21, 2023

Rochelle

Betty June (Elliott) Dearth, age 101, of Rochelle, passed to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1921, to Floyd and Grace Elliott in Scottsburg, Indiana joining her two older sisters, Florida Catherine  (Roy) Christianson and Marjorie May (Robert) Meredith .

She worked the...

May 19, 2023

Rochelle

Conner Heath Ewald, age 8,passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023.  He was born on December 17, 2014 in DeKalb, IL, the son of Tyler and Abbey (Hyde) Ewald. Conner was finishing up second grade at Central School.  He loved his family, friends, and three dogs: Sophia, Gizmo, and Grimlee.  Conner was active in Cub...

May 19, 2023

Mae Evelyn Ludens, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023 at Liberty Court in Dixon, Illinois.  Mae was born on April 14, 1933 to Reiner and Jane (Kuper) Tammen in Lennox, SD.  On December 10, 1952, she married Matthew R. Ludens in Luverne, MN.

Mae was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle. She...

May 4, 2023

Paz Losoya, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Paz was born on January 24, 1931 to Trinidad and Demetria (Guzman) Garcia in Lyford, TX.  On April 26th 1954, she married Frutoso Losoya in Brownsville, TX.  She enjoyed playing Loteria, crossword puzzles, cross stitch, and spending time with family.  Paz was preceded...

Apr 30, 2023

Rochelle

Franklin Henry Hintzsche, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many, passed away April 30, 2023 in Rochelle, Illinois. He was born November 17, 1940 to Bessie (Smith) and Henry Hintzsche. He was the youngest of four children. He grew up on the family farm driving tractors, raising all sorts of livestock, and...