Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Nov 1, 2025

Rochelle

Eric Shannon Bell, 60, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois. Eric was born on August 22, 1965 to Robert L. and Charlotte M. (Keplar) Bell in Highland, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army for three years as military police. On 05/22/84, he married Barbara Joanne Rogde....

Oct 28, 2025

Joan Hoffmann Pierce, 89 passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville, IL.  Joan was born on June 7, 1936 to Edwin and Virginia (Bradley) Hoffmann in Chicago, Illinois.

Joan spent her early years in both Illinois and Wisconsin, attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduating with a degree in...

Oct 26, 2025

Kathy Susan Bailey, 71, was born on August 7th, 1954.  She entered into heaven on October 26th, 2025. Kathy was born in Streator, Illinois to Woolford Gilbert Bailey and Lillian Mae (Puckett) who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Mills and her brother-in-law, Roy Mills; two brothers: Patrick Bailey and Robert...

Oct 24, 2025

Creston

Diane Lynn Thomas, 62, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation in Oregon, Illinois.  Diane, the daughter of Lester W. and Marilyn (Card) Swinton, was born on January 27, 1963, in Rochelle, IL.

Diane was the sweetest person and everyone liked her. She brought a lot of joy and was a...

Oct 22, 2025

Pamela Jo Needham-Volkert, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois.  Pam was born on December 24, 1957 in Sycamore, IL to Donald C. and Joan I. (Fritsch) Needham.

Pam worked for the Rochelle Community Hospital for 30 years before retiring in 2024. Pam loved being with her friends...

Oct 22, 2025

Mary Ann Stein, 97 passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Bethany Health Care and Rehabilitation in DeKalb, Illinois.  Mary was born on November 27, 1927 to George and Sarah (Gould) Pickreign in Mountain, WI.  On October 20, 1945, she married Gorman W. Stein in Wabeno, WI.  He preceded her in death on April 20, 1972.

Mary...

Oct 20, 2025

Araceli Marie Zepeda, 27, of Rochelle, IL passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2025 at OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford IL. She was born Sept 12, 1998 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Mario Zepeda and Leslie (Phelps) Zepeda.

We are heartbroken by the loss, but we know their soul is now at home, free from all pain...

Oct 19, 2025

Kenneth John White, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, Illinois.  Ken was born on July 5, 1953 in Dixon, IL, the son of Irene (McGraw) White.  On May 4, 1990, he married Kayla Sachs in Rochelle and lovingly embraced the role of dad to Jeremy and Lexi.  He worked...

Oct 17, 2025

Cheri J. McGee, 76, passed away Friday October 17th, 2025, at her home. Cheri was born on December 8, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to Louis and Joyce (Burke) Schmitt.  Cheri was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family more than anything. Whether it was cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at dance recitals,...

Oct 16, 2025

Edward John Kary, 92 of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Rochelle, IL, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Cecelia, on October 16, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1933 in Mandan, ND to Anton and Pauline (Doll) Kary.

Edward proudly served his country in the Army National Guard in the Signal Corps, stationed in...

Oct 11, 2025

Steven Michael Dummer, Sr., 64, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois.  Steven was born on August 4, 1961 to Leroy G. and Jacklin J. (Thompson) Dummer in Rochelle, IL.  On March 27, 1999, he married Tammy Lynn Mitchusson in Rochelle.

In his earlier years, Steve enjoyed playing softball...

Oct 10, 2025

Rochelle

Jeffrey Mark Holznagel, 61, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois surrounded by his wife and family.  Jeff was born on December 25, 1963 to Ronald and Judith (Rother) Holznagel in Elmhurst, IL.  On July 20, 2005, he married Paula Rae Herzmann in Oregon, IL.

In his...

Oct 10, 2025

Rawlins, Wyoming

José Antonio Reyes, 40, passed away unexpectedly while working out of state in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, October 10, 2025.  José was born on June 15, 1985, the son of Gumaro Reyes Lopez and Josefina Nambo Belmonte in Cuitzeo, Michoacán, Mexico.  On April 1, 2005, he married Mayra Belmonte.

José was a...

Oct 7, 2025

Craig Isakson, age 67, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loved ones. Craig was born on July 5, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gerald and Jean Isakson. He spent many years working as a pressman on a printing press before switching careers and becoming a truck...

Oct 5, 2025

Bessie Louida Holt, age 94, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born on October 24, 1930 in Cross County, Arkansas, the daughter of Johnny and Clara (Walker) Patterson.  She married Rayburn C. Holt on June 7, 1947 in Vandale, Arkansas.  He preceded her on February 5, 2012.  She...

Oct 4, 2025

Charles Robert Jones Jr. "Chuck" son of Charles R. Sr. and Marcellene Jones was born on July 6, 1957 in Oregon IL. Chuck passed away unexpectedly October 4, 2025.

Chuck married his highschool sweetheart, Ann Walk, April 26, 1975. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary this past April. Chuck and Ann resided at their home in Monroe Center...

Oct 4, 2025

Gary Michael Baker, age 74, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his home with his family at his side.  He was born on September 27, 1951 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Wayne and Mary Ann (Hufford) Baker.  He married Lori Anne Snell on September 8, 1995, in Rochelle.  Gary worked as a Tool and Die Machinist working...

Oct 3, 2025

Berniece B. Richardson, age 93, passed away gently on Friday, October 3,2025 at her home with her family at her side. Berniece was born on April 19, 1932 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Edward and Ellie (Schlie) Eckhart. Berniece married Darroll Richardson on May 21, 1968 in Rochelle. Together they owned and operated the Pour House in Rochelle....

Oct 2, 2025

Rochelle

Steven Conrad Strang, 74, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois.  Steve was born on November 7, 1950 to Calvin E. and Lorraine (Baker) Strang in Rochelle, IL.  During the Vietnam era, he proudly served with the United States Navy as a Seabee.  On June 5, 2004, he...

Sep 30, 2025

Rochelle

Alejandro Romero Delgado, 50, passed away unexpectedly from a roofing accident Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois.  Alejandro was born on August 11, 1975 to Agustin Romero Velazquez and Francisca Delgado Ortiz in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico.  On September 21, 1994, he married Margarita Ramirez Dominguez in Zaca Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico.

Alejandro came to...