Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Sep 14, 2021

Oregon

Johnny Asbury, Sr., 77 passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on March 25, 1944 in Dry Creek, West Virginia, the son of Jessie and June (Allif) Asbury. Johnny married Linda M. White on June 30, 1968 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle, she...

Sep 8, 2021

Rex Charles Corson, 66, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois. Rex was born on June 21, 1955 to Charles and Wanda (Baker) Corson in Sycamore, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Rex was the drummer and singer with the band, Free Time. He was active in Rochelle Little...

Aug 28, 2021

Rochelle

Andrew "Andy" Jackson Smith, 32, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 in a motorcycle accident outside of Rochelle. Andy was born on August 15, 1989, to Kenneth G. Smith and Claudia T. Sanchez in Rochelle. He worked as a plumber and HVAC technician for Pemberton Heating and Cooling.

Andy was very active and athletic....

Aug 28, 2021

Herbert Eugene Whaley, age 102, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Serenity Hospice and Home. He was born September 3, 1918 in Rutland, Ohio, the son of Herbert M. and Catharine (Michael) Whaley.

Over the years, Eugene worked at Floyd Clark Farm, Learns in Rochelle, Bunger's Appliance in Rochelle, Quest Ready Mix in Rochelle...

Aug 24, 2021

Rochelle

Patricia "Patty" Ann Cagle, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Patty was born on July 21, 1949 to Harry and Betty (Michmershuizen) Kuemmel in Rochelle, IL. On April 28, 1986, she married Johnny Clay Cagle in Oregon, IL. He preceded her in...

Aug 20, 2021

Jason James Coil, 44, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Jason was born May 6,1977 in Rochelle, the son of Rick and Pam (Houghtby) Coil.

Jason enjoyed playing video games, singing karaoke, and bowling. He was fond of animals, especially his dogs and cats. He loved spending...

Aug 19, 2021

Osage Beach, Missouri

Mable Jean Stienmetz-Mann died Thursday, August 19, 2021 while at Ozark Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Jeanine battled courageously against her fight with cancer.

She was born August 29th, 1961in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of John W. Stienmetz and Lena M. Stienmetz.

Jeanie enjoyed gardening, raising...

Aug 17, 2021

Justine Harwood Laquer April 24, 1927 - August 17, 2021

Rochelle

"Little pitchers" would warn the adults when the family stories were inappropriate for younger ears, disappointing Justine as she listened eagerly. Thus began a lifetime of interest in family history and genealogical research for Emily Justine Harwood Laquer, born at Lincoln, Nebraska in 1927,...

Aug 14, 2021

Wayne Edward Hardy, 91, of rural Lee, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Wayne was born on December 20, 1929, in Waterman, Illinois. He was the only child of Holland William and Ruth (Colby) Hardy. He attended a rural Scarboro one-room school and graduated from Steward High School. He...

Aug 11, 2021

Rochelle

Shirley C. Kersten, 96, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Oregon, Illinois. Shirley was born on August 24, 1924 at the Rochelle Hospital, the daughter of M. William and Ruth Elizabeth (Barnett) Ravnaas. Growing up on the Ravnaas farm just north of Steward, she graduated from Steward High School in 1942, having gone...

Aug 11, 2021

Curtis H. Furman, 84, passed away on August 11, 2021 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on March 4, 1937 in West Brooklyn, IL, to Wendell H. and Hiskea "Carrie" (Harms) Furman. He married Lujune "Becky" Beck on September 27, 1958.

While spending his entire life in Rochelle, he grew up helping several...

Aug 11, 2021

Rochelle

Kelly S. Tibbs, 56, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home in Rochelle. Kelly was born on December 26, 1964 in Sterling, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her mother, Anita Hess.

Kelly was fascinated by hummingbirds and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by...

Aug 9, 2021

Martha Scott Gillis (95), formerly of Rochelle, died peacefully in the early morning hours of August 9, 2021 from complications of Alzheimer's disease, at Iowa Masonic Health Center in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Martha was born November 3, 1925, in Liberal, KS to George and Mary (Payne) Scott. She was the youngest of eight children.

She is...

Aug 7, 2021

Marjorie Marie Vary Stouffer, 92, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in DeKalb, Illinois. Marjorie was born on May 21, 1929 in Jewell, Iowa to Elbert E. and Marie N. (Johnson) Vary.

She is survived by her four sons: Duane (Kim) Stouffer of Lindenwood, IL, Craig (Betty) Stouffer of Kings, IL, Mark (Marcy) Stouffer of Loves Park,...

Aug 4, 2021

Beaufort, SC

Beau Vaughn Jason Sullivan, formerly of Rochelle, the most amazing human being ever created by God, passed away at the age of 26 on August 4th, 2021 while home with his parents and siblings. He is whole now. He is running and moving free from his worldly bonds, without pain. He loved life. Many may...

Jul 31, 2021

Byron

Jeremy Hale, 44, of Byron, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, Illinois. Jeremy was born May 13, 1977 in Rochelle, the son of Carl and Carol (Slack) Hale. He married Kelli Lindquist on July 1, 2017 on Captiva Island, Florida.

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Jul 31, 2021

We do not mourn as those who have no hope…We rejoice because of that hope. On Saturday, July 31st,2021 LaWanna Eldridge experienced the fulfillment of that hope. LaWanna was born to CM and DeLois Elliott (Bethel) on January 9th, 1957 in South Bend, IN. She married Rick Eldridge on April 6th, 1974 at the Rochelle Church of God and...

Jul 29, 2021

Rochelle

Kay Frances Potts Barnes, 82, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Rochelle Rehab and Health Care. Kay was born February 24, 1939 in Rochelle, the daughter of Hugh and Blanche (Mickley) Potts.

In 1959, Kay started working for Morgan Dye and Bleaching, later Caron International, where she worked for more than twenty years....

Jul 27, 2021

Rochelle

Danny Ray Harper, 75, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Danny was born to Meredith and Willie (Bates) Harper on February 4, 1946 in Rochelle, Illinois. Danny married Kathy Fenwick on December 2, 1977. They had three children: Brian (Katie) Harper, Sarah (Trevor) Hogan, and Jason (Eryn) Harper. He was proud to be known...

Jul 7, 2021

DeKalb

Douglas W. Capaul, 73, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2020 at Central Dupage Hospital.

Douglas Wayne Capaul entered this world on January 20, 1948. He was the son of Jean (nee Patton) and Fred Capaul. Both preceded him in death. He had one brother, Phillip, who also preceded him in...