Juan Carlos Rosales
Nov 27, 2022
Rochelle
Juan Carlos Rosales, 54, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Rochelle. Juan was born on April 7, 1968 to Antonio Rosales Figueroa and Josefina Salazar Martinez in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico. On January 8, 2000, he married Samanta Rodriguez in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico.
Juan is survived by his wife Samanta of...
Geraldine Wheeler
Nov 27, 2022
Rochelle
Geraldine Wheeler, 97, passed away peacefully at the Rochelle Rehab and Healthcare Center in Rochelle, Illinois. Geraldine was born on March 6, 1925 to John and Edna (Jayne) Maddrill in Thayer, Illinois. On November 10, 1957, she married Louis M. Wheeler in Rochelle.
Geraldine was very social. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Allen Leslie Swegle
Nov 27, 2022
Rochelle
Allen L. Swegle, 82, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Rochelle, Illinois. Allen was born on April 4, 1940 to Donald and Edna (Bothe) Swegle in Rochelle. He worked for Del Monte for 37 years.
He was an avid collector of farm toys and replica cars. He loved listening to old radio show...
Gregory Donald Stroh
Nov 20, 2022
Rochelle
Gregory "Greg" Donald Stroh, 67, of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born June 30, 1955, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Donald and Catherine (Anderson) Stroh. He married Vanessa Richardson on October 18, 1997.
Greg worked for Securitas Security Services. He also...
Douglas Paul Lieving
Nov 15, 2022
Rockford
Douglas Paul Lieving, 50, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from a car accident in Rockford, Illinois. Doug was born on January 24, 1972 to Paul and Kathryn (Herrmann) Lieving in Rochelle, IL. Over the years, he was employed at Cedar Siding in Rochelle, Motorola, Woodward Govenor and currently UPS in Rockford.
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Clyde T. Patterson
Nov 9, 2022
Clyde T. Patterson, 87, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Clyde was born on August 6, 1935 to Johnny James and Clara Louida (Walker) Patterson. On January 31, 1963, he married Bernita Ann Johnson in Rochelle.
Clyde loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He liked...
Joan Kathryn Myroth
Nov 7, 2022
Rochelle
Joan Kathryn Myroth, 80, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. Joan was born on February 25, 1942 to Omar and Kathryn (Johnston) Ringenberg in Henry, IL. She married Ray Knudson and together they had three children, Kimberly, Kaye and Erland. Later, she married William "Bill" Myroth. Together they farmed for...
Colleen Johnson
Nov 5, 2022
(Esther) Colleen Johnson, 79, formerly of Malta, ran into the arms of Jesus on November 5, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in Southeast Missouri on September 16, 1943, to Luther and Dell Swiney Brown. Her love affair with Jesus began April 23, 1962, when she accepted Him as her personal Savior and continues today.
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Kenneth M. Bray
Nov 4, 2022
Shabbona, IL
Friday, November 4, 2022, Kenneth M. Bray, 72, passed away at his home in Shabbona, Illinois. He lived in Shabbona for 24 years with his wife, Vicki Bray (Herrmann). They were married for 40 years living in Louisiana, Texas and back to Illinois.
He had one son, Kristopher Bray of Shabbona; a step-daughter,...
Sandra Kay Meadows
Nov 3, 2022
Sandra K. Meadows, age 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Alleta "Butler" Priest and was a 1968 graduate of Manila High School. Following high school, Sandra received a Bachelor of Science in Education with...
Galen Dean Ankney
Nov 2, 2022
Rochelle
Galen Dean Ankney, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Galen was born on February 2, 1964 to Boyd G. and Marilyn L. (Janvick) Ankney in Rochelle, IL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Fletcher.
Galen is survived...
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...
