Louise Kurz
Jul 11, 2022
Lindenwood
Louise Kurz, 96, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, Illinois. Louise was born on October 2, 1925, the daughter of Archie and Ethel (Jacox) Balch in Friend, Nebraska. On May 7, 1949, she married Harold W. Kurz in Rochelle. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2002. She was...
Cheryl Renee Henert
Jul 10, 2022
Davis Junction
Cheryl Renee Henert, 57, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, July 10, 2022, at her home in Davis Junction, Illinois. Cheryl was born on June 1, 1965, the daughter of James and Barbara (McNutt) Bobo in Kansas City, KS. On August 22, 1987, she married Todd Larry Henert in Rockford, IL....
George "Tony" Heal
Jul 5, 2022
Sycamore
George "Tony" Brett Heal, age 92, passed away in his sleep at his home in Sycamore, IL on July 5, 2022. Tony was born on the family farm December 6, 1929 in Malta, IL, the son of George and Jesse "Marie" (Stocking) Heal. During his years at Malta High, he was a member of FFA and...
Juanita "Nita" Jean Osborne
Jul 3, 2022
Rochelle
Juanita "Nita" Jean Osborne, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Nita was born on September 20, 1928 to James W. and Maybelle (Nettz) Pettitt in Dixon, IL. On March 8, 1947, she married John "Jack" E. Osborne in Rochelle. He preceded her in death on April...
Nola Pauline Addante
Jul 2, 2022
Bartlett
Nola Addante, 59, of Bartlett, IL., formerly of Rochelle, passed away at home on Saturday, July 2, 2022, due to complications from metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Nola was born on May 5, 1963, in Rochelle, Illinois to Emmett and Pauline (Jones) Barnes. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Cultra; two siblings: Pamela (Mark) Bucey and...
Martin Erdahl
Jun 29, 2022
Martin Erdahl, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his home in Rochelle. Martin was born on March 17, 1929 to Ingvald and Bergitte (Erickson) Erdahl in Lindenwood, IL.
Martin grew up during the depression. During that time, the family moved frequently as his father worked for various farmers. This had Martin attending many different country...
Madeline Elaine Vincent
Jun 29, 2022
Rochelle
Madeline Elaine "Lovie" Vincent, 85, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born March 2, 1937, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Ross and Virginia (Shull) Harmon. She married James A. "Jim" Vincent on June 3, 1961, in Milan, IL.
Lovie worked at...
Nona Sue Onley
Jun 28, 2022
Nona Sue Onley, 73, of Pflugerville, TX passed away June 28, 2022. Nona was born on June 20, 1949, in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Elaine (Poliska) Peters. A few years after graduating high school, she moved to California and lived there for 30+ years. Later in life, she moved back to Rockford and lived with her mother, Elaine,...
James R. Shaw
Jun 28, 2022
New Smyrna Beach, FL
James R. Shaw, 71, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. Jim was born on September 21, 1950 to James B. and Florence V. (Hartmann) Shaw in Aurora, IL. On September 1, 1973, he married Marianne Kolodziej in Aurora, IL.
Jim is survived by his...
John M. Roe
Jun 17, 2022
John M. Roe, 98, of Rochelle, IL, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, June 17, 2022. John was born near Chana, Illinois, on November 12, 1923. He was the son of Malcolm R. and Georgia (Dailey) Roe. He attended Chana Grade School and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in the class of 1941. He attended Knox College...
Dee Ann Withrow
Jun 12, 2022
Dee Ann Withrow, age 75, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 12, 2022, with her family at her side. She was born on December 24, 1946, in Canton, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Carol (Patterson) Parry. On August 3, 1968, she married Bob Withrow in Farmington, IL. Dee loved spending time with her family and many friends. ...
Timothy Joseph Hayes
Jun 6, 2022
Timothy Joseph Hayes, 77, of Rancho Mirage, CA passed away on June 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Newman Hayes and Mary Jane Florin Hayes; and stepdaughter, Brenda Angelico Cochran. Tim is survived by his fiancé, Sally Frere; daughter, Kimberly Hayes Backers (Tyrone) and stepchildren, James Kelly...
Elizabeth Francis Parsley
Jun 3, 2022
Rochelle
Elizabeth Francis Parsley, 97, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2022 at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehab in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Elizabeth was born on July 24, 1924 to Jurgen and Mary (Huhr) Greenfield in Ashton, IL. On May 6, 1945, she married Bernard William Parsley in Rochelle. After 72 years of marriage, he preceded her...
Calvin Jerry Messer
Jun 2, 2022
Calvin Jerry Messer, 15, of Ashton, IL was unexpectedly taken from us on June 2, 2022. Calvin was born August 25, 2006 in Dixon, Illinois to Stacey (Kelley) and Michael Messer. Our Calvin had a zest for life! From the moment Calvin was born, we knew he was destined for great things and definitely did not disappoint.
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Debra Yanez
May 28, 2022
Debra K. C. Yanez, age 52, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 16, 1969 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Walter and Marietta (Gorman) Collins. She had formerly worked at Crest Foods. Debra loved rock and dance music. She was an amazing cook and an awesome pool player!.......
Salvador Hueramo
May 25, 2022
Rochelle
Salvador Castro Huéramo, 71, passed away May 25, 2022, in Rochelle. Salvador was born December 3, 1950, to Santos and Sebastiana (Castro) Huéramo in Michoacan, Mexico. He married Altagracia (Nava) Huéramo in July 1972. He and his wife migrated to Rochelle in the late 70's.
Salvador was a former employee of Caron's International, following...
Alan E. Ewald
May 24, 2022
Rochelle
Alan E. Ewald, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Alan was born on September 27, 1950 to John L. and Hazel (Imel) Ewald in Rochelle, IL. He served with the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam Conflict. After his time of service and prior to retiring,...
Julie Rebecca Rogers
May 23, 2022
Julie Rebecca Rogers, 83, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Julie was born on November 27, 1938 to Robert F. and Lelah B. (Huffstatler) Rogers in Earle, Arkansas. Julie graduated from R.T.H.S. Class of 1956. She worked as a legal secretary before coming a Pari-Mutuel Clerk for Arlington...
Sally Anne Misciasci
May 20, 2022
Sally Anne Misciasci, 75, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. Sally was born on March 5, 1947, to Kenneth & Alice Smith in Linton, Indiana. She worked at Kishwaukee College for many years. After a 17 year "secret engagement" on March 5, 1999, she married Tom Misciasci in Jamaica.
Sally was...
Lorenz W Metzger
May 18, 2022
Lorenz W. Metzger, 99, of Davis Junction, IL, passed away on May 18, 2022. He was born on March 27, 1923, in Parkston, SD, to Adolf J. and Martha (Wegehaupt) Metzger. Lorenz married Betty J. Bunger, on June 15, 1947, in Rochelle. He was a farmer in the Rochelle area for over 75 years. Lorenz was a member of...
