Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Dec 14, 2021

Rochelle

James Curtis "JC" Withers, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home in Rochelle. JC was born on August 12, 1940 to William and Gladys (Bratcher) Withers in Berea, Kentucky. In September of 1966, he married Bettie Ruth Fosdick in Rochelle. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2016.

After...

Dec 10, 2021

Carol A. Mammen, 71, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at her home. She was born March 26, 1950, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Lela (Cox) Spencer.

Carol proudly served her country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. She worked at Caron International until...

Dec 4, 2021

Sharon Marjorie (Clarkson) McKeown , 92, passed away Saturday morning at Avonlea assisted living in Sterling, Illinois with her seven living children at her bedside. Sharon was born May 22, 1929 in Clinton, Iowa the daughter of Luke V. Clarkson and Vivian (Meader) Clarkson. Many of her years of education were spent in Clinton with some years in Hanover,...

Dec 3, 2021

Rochelle

Viola Alma Lindquist, 100, passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Franklin Grove Nursing Home in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Vi was born on June 26, 1921, the daughter of August and Martha E. (Dilling) Felgenhauer in Rochelle, IL. On February 8, 1941, she married Chester J. Lindquist in Rochelle.

Vi farmed with...

Dec 3, 2021

Gary Leininger, 78, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Gary was born November 7, 1943, in Streator, IL, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Logsdon) Leininger. He married Dorothy Watson on May 12, 1962, in Rochelle.

Gary worked for 34 years at Caron International and...

Nov 30, 2021

Leona Marie Johnson, age 96, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, while surrounded by her family at Rochelle Community Hospital.  Leona was born on August 4, 1925 to Frank and Blanche Leipold in Batavia, IL.  She married Kenneth Victor Johnson on September 14, 1946.  They were married for 66 years until Kenneth passed away August 27, 2012.  They farmed most...

Nov 29, 2021

Rochelle

Olive Hickerson, 97, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at her home, the same home where she was born. Olive was born January 9, 1924, in Rochelle, the daughter of Ole and Katie (Meirath) Svela. She married Richard Hickerson on Feburary 7, 1942 in Brentwood, Missouri.

Olive was a lifelong member of...

Nov 27, 2021

Rochelle

Larry Dean Davis, 62, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home in Rochelle. Larry was born on October 18, 1959 to Jon B. and Sandra L. (Miller) Davis in Geneva, Illinois. He proudly served with the United States Army and with the United States Navy. On April 21, 1978, he married Roxanne Mayberry and...

Nov 27, 2021

Berniece Lucille Hayenga, age 101, passed away Saturday November 27,2021 while surrounded by her family at Manor Court, Liberty Village of Rochelle. She had been a resident there since last May.

Berniece was born on January 30, 1920 to Rena (Brink) and Warner Bruns on a farm north of Kings. After dating for five years, she married...

Nov 26, 2021

Keith Lowell Brieltz, 86, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL . Keith was born June 5, 1935, in Roundup, MT, the son of Christian and Sadie (Lees) Brieltz.  He married Barbara Jean Bullard May 1, 1976 in Glendale Heights, IL.  Keith was preceded in death by his parents and...

Nov 24, 2021

Ross David Gittleson, 43, of Malta, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Rochelle Community Hospital. Ross was born August 12, 1978 in Rochelle, the son of David Gittleson and Catherine Armstrong. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox fan.

Ross is survived by his lady, Kimberly VanderPal; children Dalton, Danielle, Taylor, and Ariel;...

Nov 24, 2021

Rochelle

David Lee O'Dell, 77, of Rochelle, Illinois passed away November 24, 2021 at Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1944 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of Raymond Clyde O'Dell and Helen Hope Cude. He was a graduate of Sloan Hendrix High School in Imboden, AR. On November 2, 1968, he married Martha Starnes...

Nov 22, 2021

Rochelle

John "Jack" R. Hay, 95, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Manor Court in Rochelle with his family by his side. Jack was born on February 11, 1926 to James A. and Grace (Arnold) Hay in Rochelle. On January 9, 1946, he married Florence May Donovan in Macquokita, Iowa. He proudly served with the...

Nov 22, 2021

Edward Charles Heal, 63, of Creston, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Ed was born June 9, 1958 in Sycamore, IL the son of Francis "Bud" and Barbara (Russell) Heal.

Ed is survived by his spouse of 21 years, Carey Kidd, of Creston; mother, Barbara Heal...

Nov 18, 2021

Rochelle

Raymond James (Jim) Landis, 91, was welcomed home by our Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born May 19, 1930 in Flagg, Illinois to Matilda and Ralph Landis. He married Irene Woolbright in 1952 after returning from Naval service in the Korean War and worked for the Del Monte Corporation for 35 years.

Nov 16, 2021

Davis Junction

Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Sabella, 84 passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Larry was born on April 26, 1937 to Daniel A. and Jean M. (Konieczka) Sabella in Chicago, IL. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Barbara N. Wise in Maywood, IL. Larry proudly served...

Nov 16, 2021

Rochelle

Alcie Vernice Murphy, age 83 years, 11 months and 29 days, was granted her wish to go home to heaven to be with her Lord and family members on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was saved and baptized by the late Pastor Robert Miller, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Baptist her...

Nov 16, 2021

Rochelle

Charles E. Coil, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He was one of 11 children born to Simon and Laura Mae (Ellis) Coil on April 12, 1939 in Cisne, Illinois.

Charles took Gwen Garland to be his wife on October 18, 1958 in Oregon, IL. They were married 63 years, the couple...

Nov 9, 2021

Rochelle

Roger A. Krahenbuhl, 68, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Roger was born on August 20, 1953 to LaVerne "Bub" and Donna (Moluf) Krahenbuhl in Rochelle. On November 26, 1975, he married Mary D. Askvig in Rochelle. Roger worked his entire life for his family business, Krahenbuhl Chrysler Jeep.

Roger enjoyed off roading...

Nov 9, 2021

Rochelle

Harold L. Rogers, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Harold was born on June 23, 1935 to Robert and Lelah (Huffstatler) Rogers in Earle, Arkansas. On February 8, 1986, he married Lynda C. Degelau in Rochelle. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2007.

Harold graduated from...