Beatrice "Peggy" L. Phipps
Nov 1, 2022
Rochelle
Beatrice "Peggy" L. Phipps, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Peggy was born on December 10, 1927 in Rochelle to Dave and Althea (Coombes) Meisener. Since both parents died in 1930, Peggy and her sisters, Maurine and Vivian lived with their oldest sister, Etta Mae. She attended...
Floyd "Bill" William Gaul
Nov 1, 2022
Rochelle
Floyd "Bill" William Gaul, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his home in Rochelle. Bill was born on November 5, 1935, the son of Floyd H. and Vera M. (Johnson) Gaul in Ottawa, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War with the 2nd Division 34th Infantry. On...
Linda K. Jarvis
Nov 1, 2022
Ashton
Linda K. Jarvis, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Linda was born on April 13, 1942 in Dixon, IL to Harold and Evelyn (Herwig) Gleim. On January 17, 1959, she married James W. Jarvis in Ashton, IL.
Linda enjoyed golfing, bowling and adored the time...
John Wesley Atkinson
Oct 30, 2022
John Wesley Atkinson, 86, passed away on October 30, 2022, at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1936, in Big Mound Twp., the son of William and Inez (Cantrell) Atkinson. John married Norma Capes on August 28, 1954.
John worked for Del Monte for over 33 years. He loved spending time with family,...
Earl E. Andracke
Oct 27, 2022
Earl E. Andracke, 81, of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab Center. He was born May 21, 1941, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Edward and Eileen (nee Denler) Andracke. He married Susan Dicus on May 21, 1971, in Oregon, IL.
Earl proudly served in the U.S. Army. He...
Robert "Bob" Forbes Leith
Oct 27, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Robert "Bob" Forbes Leith, 82, passed from this life at home after an extended illness on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife, Susan. He adored her, and he was her prince. They were married nearly 34 years having lived in Rochelle, Illinois before moving to Cedar Creek in Aiken, South Carolina...
Victorine "Vicki" M. Schlezes
Oct 25, 2022
Rochelle
Victorine M. (Simon) Schlezes, 96, of Rochelle, Illinois, born in Lebanon, South Dakota September 2, 1926 and formerly living in Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
One of 13 children, Vicki lived a very simple but rich life, from horseback riding, to...
Gregory Allen Williams Iii
Oct 24, 2022
Our Precious Little Angel, Gregory Allen Williams III, beloved infant Son of Amanda Coulter and Gregory Williams Jr. was born Thursday July 28th, 2022. He entered this world at 4:15pm, weighing 5lbs and 12 Ounces in Winnebago County. While his time on this earth was brief, he was Loved and Cherished by all who have met him, by bringing...
James "Jim" Sheehy
Oct 23, 2022
James "Jim" Sheehy, 42, of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born February 14, 1980, in Des Plaines, IL, the son of Raymond and Edna (Burnheimer) Sheehy.
Jim worked for the Rochelle News-Leader for over 15 years. He loved to fish and play video games. Jim loved...
Daisy A. Russell
Oct 22, 2022
Rochelle
Daisy A. Russell, 99, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Liberty Village of Rochelle, Illinois. Daisy was born on March 23, 1923 to Conrad C. and Elsie W. (Lambke) Koch in Steward, IL. On March 30, 1946, she married P.D. Russell in Rochelle.
Daisy retired at age 72 after owning her own business...
Ronald "Sod" William Davidson
Oct 20, 2022
Ronald "Sod" William Davidson 72, formerly of Creston, IL passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Cape Coral, Florida. Ron was born on March 10, 1950, the son of John and Juanita (Stone) Davidson in Rochelle, IL.
He was a third generation farmer, farming the same ground has his father, John and grandfather, William. In addition to...
Sharolette Ann Carmona
Oct 16, 2022
Sharolette Ann Carmona, 78, of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born in Hepzibah, WV on November 20, 1943, the daughter of Otto and Minnie (Mowery) Mitchell.
Sharolette is survived by her sons, Leonard Cuchiara of Monroe Center and Christopher Cuchiara of Marseilles, IL; three...
Frederick Roger Erbes
Oct 13, 2022
Fred R. Erbes, 95, formerly of Monroe Center, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Fred was born July 25, 1927 in Lee County, the son of Fred and Gail (Stevens) Erbes. On August 28, 1948, Fred married Martha L. Alverson in Bloomington, IL.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Lynn Nybo;...
Martha Sue Harrison
Oct 12, 2022
Martha Sue Harrison, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Rochelle Rehab and Healthcare in Rochelle, Illinois. Martha was born on December 3, 1938, the daughter of Willie and Mary (Bounds) Cagle in Wynne, AR. On December 4, 1970, she married Dennis R. Harrison in West Memphis, AR. Martha was a woman of great faith, she loved gospel music....
Donna M. Gilbert Olson
Oct 7, 2022
Donna M. Gilbert Olson, 98, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Manor Court of Rochelle. She was born January 11, 1924, in Ashton, the daughter of Everett and Velma (Wilson) Gilbert. She married Dale Arthur Gilbert on December 29, 1945, in Ashton. He preceded her in death on January 5, 1962. She then married Peter H....
Wilma Wilder
Oct 1, 2022
Wilma Jean Wilder, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Rochelle Gardens Care Center. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of Cull and Alberta (Ritchey) Catron. She married Robert James Wilder on November 23, 1957 in Tennessee; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2007. Wilma is also...
Joan Hummel
Sep 28, 2022
Rochelle
Joan Hummel, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. Joan was born on January 26, 1941, the daughter of Lee and Geneva (Drabenstott) Reitz in Ashton, IL. She married Karol Austin Hummel in Rochelle.
Joan was happiest being outside in her garden or...
Lyle "Dutch" Kunde
Sep 27, 2022
Lyle Fredrick "Dutch" Kunde was born April 21, 1925 in Rochelle, Illinois, the son of Lela (Parker) and Herman H. Kunde. After a full life of 97 years, Lyle departed this earth on September 27, 2022 for new adventures in Heaven above.
Lyle attended Rochelle elementary schools and graduated in 1943 from Rochelle Township High School (RTHS)....
Joseph Robert Kubiak
Sep 24, 2022
Joseph Robert Kubiak, 86, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Liberty Village in Rochelle, Illinois. Joe was born on October 17, 1935, the son of Kasper and Francis (Wylepski) Kubiak in La Salle, IL. On July 21, 1962, he married Arlene Elizabeth Guccini in Granville, IL. He worked for Swift and then for the preceding meat packing businesses...
Marvin Wesley Sweger
Sep 14, 2022
Clinton, Wisconsin
Marvin Wesley Sweger, 84, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in Clinton, WI. Marvin was born on July 15, 1938, the son of John and Beauna (Weaver) Sweger in Jenks, Oklahoma. On September 7, 1958, he married Gayle A. Sonderegger in Chowchilla, CA. He worked for Del Monte in Rochelle until his...
