Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jul 7, 2021

Patricia L. Troxel, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Patty was born on October 7, 1950 to Edwin C. and Edna Mae (Atkinson) Williams in Rochelle, IL. On October 28, 1988, she married William H. Troxel, Jr. in Rochelle, IL. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2009 along with her parents, son, Timothy Smith, step daughter,...

Jul 2, 2021

Byron

Peggy Johnson, 69, formerly of Rochelle passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, Illinois. Peggy was born on July 6, 1951 to Willie L. and Johnnie L. (Ivy) Russell in Parkin, Arkansas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers: Bill, James, Lee, and Clyde Russell;...

Jun 29, 2021

Stillman Valley

Steven Todd Utley, 60, 4/30/1961 - 6/29/2021, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness with family near. Loving and loved son, brother, father, papa, cousin, uncle, nephew and friend. Steve was born and raised in Rochelle, Illinois, the son of James "Jim" and Delores "Lois" Marler-Utley. Steve graduated from Rochelle Township High...

Jun 27, 2021

Rochelle

Wondell "Curley" Johnson, 76, of Rochelle, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Curley was born in Jetson, Kentucky on August 13, 1944 to Revil and Anna (Phelps) Johnson. In his teens, Curley moved to and lived in Paris, Illinois for a number of years. In...

Jun 21, 2021

Broc Ray Mohler, 30, of Rochelle passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in a motorcycle accident in DeKalb, Illinois. Broc was born on October 29, 1990 to Montgomery "Monty" R. and Susan A. (Bumsted) Mohler in Grand Rapids, MI. His father, Monty, preceded him in death on September 19, 2002. On October 16, 2015 Broc married Jaimie Johnson...

Jun 19, 2021

Kurt E. Harms age 78, of Stevens Point, passed away Saturday June 19, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point after a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Services for Kurt will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday June 26, 2021 at the Shuda Funeral Chapel; 3200 Stanley St. Friends and relatives will gather to share memories from...

Jun 16, 2021

Rochelle

Diane R. Ekes, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with family by her side at home. Diane was born on September 8, 1953 to Richard and Ruth (Reinking) Johnsen in Oak Park, Illinois. On March 30, 1977, she married Jerry L. Ekes in Wheaton, IL, he preceded her on March 29, 2010. She...

Jun 16, 2021

John B. Fridge, 48, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Wauconda, IL. John was born on November 6, 1972 to Hubert A. and Martha R. (Lambert) Fridge in Rochelle, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1997 and his sister, Robin Fridge in 1983.

Music was an important part of John's life. He...

Jun 13, 2021

Mildred "Millie" Hicks, age 99, of Rochelle, died Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at the home of her son in Cape Coral, FL.

Millie was born Christmas Day, December 25th, 1921, to Ivan and Victoria (Hopper) Bumpus in rural Bonnie, IL. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and attended Southern Illinois University. She married Orloff Hicks of...

Jun 12, 2021

Rochelle

Mario Anthony Messer, 48, born December 15, 1972 died unexpectedly at his Rochelle apartment on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Mario is the son of Gene and Judy Messer.

Mario graduated from Ashton High School in 1991, where he was an active wrestler and still holds the record for take downs. He was a hard...

Jun 12, 2021

Lela Carolyn Ackland, 82, of rural Compton, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Liberty Village of Rochelle. Carolyn was born December 24, 1938, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Leland and Florence (Koonts) White. She married Lloyd Ackland on July 10, 1971, at the Fairfield Methodist Church in Fairfield, Iowa.

Carolyn blessed many others through her...

Jun 10, 2021

Eric Erickson, 66, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL .  Eric was born on December 2, 1954 to Robert and Elizabeth (Follett) Erickson in Winifield, IL.  On June 16, 1989, he married his best friend, Nancy Paul in Rockton, IL. Eric is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy...

Jun 10, 2021

Rochelle

George H. Vrana, 90, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Rochelle. George was born on October 19, 1930 in Ladysmith, WI, the son of Frank and Rose (Cajka) Vrana. He graduated from Colby High School in Colby, WI.

On August 9, 1969, George married Donna C. Herring at St. Paul...

Jun 6, 2021

Nancy Ann Whaley, 65, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Nancy was born on February 6, 1956 to Bill and Phyllis (Rand) Charlesworth in DeKalb, IL. On July 6, 1981, she married Terry N. Whaley in Sycamore, IL. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant...

Jun 3, 2021

Rochelle

Our beautiful mother and mawmaw, Shirley Jean Smith, 80, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Shirley was born on August 19, 1940 to Cornes O. and Josephine (Beaver) Lovett in Pulaski, TN. She married Willie H. Smith. He preceded her in death in 1974. She has been with the...

Jun 3, 2021

Gale Rednour, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior the evening of Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by his loving family. Gale was born on September 15, 1953 to Donald and Orletha B. (Parsons) Rednour in DeKalb, Illinois. On September 28, 2013, he married Susan Elaine Sarauer...

May 27, 2021

Rochelle

Jon Michael Renner, 58, of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home in Rochelle.  Jon was born in Galesburg, IL, Dec. 26, 1962 the son of Rex and Patricia (Graham) Renner.

Jon worked at the Focus House as a counselor before his graduation from NIU with a B.S....

May 22, 2021

Loyd Powell, formerly of Cobden, IL, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his daughter's home in Chana while holding the hands of his daughter and grandson. Loyd passed after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. He was born August 4, 1939, in Balcom, IL, the son of Jack and Minnie (Volner) Powell. Loyd was married three times. First,...

May 14, 2021

Rochelle

Richard Anthony Marie, 73, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 29, 1948 to Bernard and Elizabeth "Betty" (Walsh) Marie in Peoria, IL. He attended Spalding Academy in Peoria and then enlisted in the Air National Guard, serving for six years. He followed the...

May 14, 2021

Fred L. McBride, 85, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Liberty Village in Rochelle. Fred was born December 14, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Howard and Evelyn (Raymond) McBride. He married Mary Diane Wolford on January 20, 1957 in Rochelle.

Fred started working with Rochelle Plumbing right out of high school in...