Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...