Francine Meredith Spring
Jan 16, 2022
Rochelle
Francine Meredith Spring, 87, went to be with the lord, January 16, 2022 at Bethany Healthcare in DeKalb, Illinois. Francine was born on November 9, 1934 in McIntosh, South Dakota to Francis and Velma (Calhoun) Brown. On August 2, 1955, she married James C. Spring at Foursquare Church in Rochelle, IL.
Francine was a...
Susan Caroline Mattingly
Jan 14, 2022
Ottawa
Susan C. (Blair) Mattingly, 80, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at her daughter's home in Rochelle, Illinois. Susan was born on August 30, 1941 to W. Harold and Eliza Lou (Followay) Blair in Raywick, Kentucky.
Susan spent the majority of her golden years volunteering and helping the less fortunate. She never knew a...
Diana Lynn Quest
Jan 14, 2022
Rochelle
Diana Lynn Quest, 77, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in DeKalb, IL. Diana was born August 18, 1944 the daughter of Harry F. and Betty J. (Michmershuizen) Kuemmel in Rochelle, IL. She married Roger Quest September 15, 1961 in Rochelle. Diana was preceded in death by her husband on October 30, 2011; son, Randy Quest;...
Jason Boyd Russell
Jan 13, 2022
Rochelle
Jason Boyd Russell, 41, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home in Rochelle, IL. Jason was born on April 26, 1980 to James R. and Diana M. (Anderson) Russell in Rochelle.
Jason enjoyed playing the bass guitar in his band and fishing. He loved golfing, and was an avid Bears and...
David "Bubba" Harold Foltz
Jan 12, 2022
DeKalb
David "Bubba" H. Foltz, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home in DeKalb, Illinois. David was born on November 18, 1955 to Cecil E. and Artie V. (Williams) Foltz in Rochelle, IL. On December 14, 1984, he married Donna Sue Gaul in Rochelle.
In his younger years, he was an avid...
James "Jim" A. Vincent
Jan 9, 2022
James A. "Jim" Vincent, 87, of Rochelle, formerly of East Moline, IL, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab Center in Franklin Grove, IL. Jim was born July 15, 1934 in Macomb, IL, the son of Charles and Annabelle (Derry) Vincent. He married Madeline Harmon on June 3, 1961 in Milan, IL.
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James Calvin Spring
Jan 8, 2022
Rochelle
James C. Spring, 87, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. James was born on August 2, 1934 in Ava, Missouri to Fred and Nellie (Nicholson) Spring. On August 2, 1955, he married Francine Brown at the Foursquare Church in Rochelle, IL.
James was a loving father, grandfather...
Marshall "Bud" Orion Norcross
Jan 5, 2022
Rochelle
Marshall "Bud" Orion Norcross,73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home in Rochelle. Bud was born on May 23, 1948 in Evansville, Indiana to Robert and Dixie (Marvel) Norcross. He got his nickname from his Dad when he was born. He was brought home and introduced to his older brother as his "Buddy",...
Eva Jeanett Bryant
Jan 2, 2022
Rochelle
Eva Jeanett Bryant, 78, of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1943, at her grandparents' home in Viola, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmo and Bonnie (Sublett) Prewett. She married James "Spud" Supancic on March 26, 1960. She later married Charles Bryant on September 22, 1986.
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Beulah Olive Woolbright
Jan 2, 2022
Troy
Beulah Olive (Royce) Woolbright, 93, of Troy, IL, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1928, in Morehead, KY, the daughter of Shelby and Fern (Barker) Royce. She married Lawrence Ray Woolbright on September 16, 1943.
Our mother was the best mother...
Robert "Bob" Levi Johnson
Dec 31, 2021
Malta
Robert Levi Johnson, 89, Malta, IL, passed away December 31, 2021 at the DeKalb County Nursing and Rehab Center, DeKalb, IL. He was born on July 11, 1932 on the home farm near Esmond, IL to Levi and Anna (Askeland) Johnson. He was a man of faith, a devoted husband and father and an active member...
Leslie Bonnell
Dec 29, 2021
Leslie D. "Les" Bonnell of Steward, IL passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on December 29, 1949 in Amboy, IL to Leo L. and Wandalee (Myers) Bonnell. After graduating from the University of Illinois as a James Scholar, he enlisted in US Army Reserve where...
Clarence "Al" Wyatt
Dec 29, 2021
Rochelle
Clarence "Al" Wyatt passed peacefully Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born February 7, 1935 in Steward to Earl and Ruth (Newlin) Wyatt. He loved the life on the family farm. At age 18, he joined the US Marine Corp and served in the Korean War. After serving in the war, he came home to work...
Micah Joseph Somers
Dec 28, 2021
Lindenwood
Micah Joseph Somers was born ten weeks prematurely on November 24, 1981. He beat the odds, survived that early start to life and battled numerous chronic illnesses and issues for the next 40 years before passing away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
He had a heart of gold and grew up being a champion...
Bette Kyler
Dec 26, 2021
Bette Jean Kyler, 95, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Franklin Grove Nursing Center & Rehab in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Bette was born on July 7, 1926 to Walter and Nellie (Bemis) Vierke in Rochelle, IL. On July 7, 1948 her birthday, she married Byford Ray Kyler; they had been married for 70 years prior to his passing...
Jeffrey Scott Stein
Dec 20, 2021
Rochelle
Jeffrey Scott Stein, 54, of Rochelle, IL, reached the end of a long and arduous journey on December 20, 2021, after being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 21. Jeff was born on June 23, 1967 in Rochelle, IL to Duane and Linda (Ackland) Stein.
Jeff graduated from Rochelle Township High...
Lance Matthew New
Dec 20, 2021
Lindenwood
Lance Matthew New, 62, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. Lance was born on September 3, 1959 to Vernon T. and Barbara (Boutain) New in Rochelle, IL.
Lance worked for many years at Walmart. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan, loved his basset hounds and was...
William H. Justice, Jr
Dec 19, 2021
William Henry Justice, Jr., 73, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Bill was born on March 19, 1948 to William H. and Stella (Rowlett) Justice in Ewing, Virginia. On May 25, 1968, he married Patty Jo Russell in Rochelle. She preceded in him in death on February 12, 2011.
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Julie Marie Lyle
Dec 16, 2021
Rochelle
Julie Marie Lyle, 71, loving mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle. Julie was born on March 3, 1950 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Julius and Evelyn (Houghtby) Brewer. On July 26, 1969, she married Orville "Allen" Lyle in Shabonna, IL.
Julie wore many...
Angela Hansen
Dec 16, 2021
Angela "Angie" Lee Hansen, 55, of Rochelle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Angie was born on April 12, 1966, in Rochelle, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur "Bud" and Verda Owdia (McClure) Brannon. She married Glenn Douglas Hansen on August 23, 1986 in Creston, IL. Angela is...
