Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Oct 18, 2021

Chana

Wladyslaw "Wally" Malyszek, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, October 18, 2021. Wally was born on January 5, 1947 to Wincent and Wladyslawa (Bzowy) Malyszek in Walbrzych, Poland. On April 30, 1993, he married Grace Josefina in Wheaton, IL. He drove truck for a company in Chicago that delivered the glass for the...

Oct 13, 2021

Rochelle

It is with a sad heart that we announce the death of Harold A.C. Miller, 83, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home in Hillcrest, Illinois. Harold was born on April 27, 1938, the son of James H. W. and Mabel (Otty) Miller in Castleton on Hudson, New York. On June 12, 1959, he married...

Oct 10, 2021

Wilma Nicole Dillon Nance, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Wilma was born on June 4, 1950 to William and Mary (Lawson) Dillon in Rochelle, Illinois.

Wilma was a NASCAR, college football and NFL sports fan. She loved life and people, finding good in all. She believed in God and...

Oct 5, 2021

Miguel A. Rodriguez, 43, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Rochelle Community Hospital. Miguel was born in Cook County on April 11,1978, the son of Miguel F. Rodriguez and Maria (Valentin) Rodriguez in Chicago, Illinois. He met his life partner, Victoria Rodriguez, on December 31, 1999. Although he was a father figure to many they had three handsome...

Oct 1, 2021

Patricia A. Fosberg 1943-2021 Patricia A. Fosberg, 78, of Naples, FL passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born April 22, 1943 in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Elaine (Poliska) Peters. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School, class of 1961. Married William "Jack" Fosberg on May 18, 1990. Member of the New Milford Fire Department Auxiliary, Redeemer Lutheran Church choir,...

Oct 1, 2021

Rochelle

Lorenzo Villanueva, 60, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. Lorenzo was born on December 2,1960 in Cuidad El Trifuno, El Salvador to Lorenzo Aviles Hernandez and Paula Villanueva de Aviles.

Lorenzo is survived by his wife, Aristela Concepcion Salmeron de Villanueva and his four brothers: David Napoleon Aviles Villanueva, Jose Freddy Aviles Villanueva, Hector...

Sep 26, 2021

Rochelle

Lyle Dean Kurz, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Lyle was born on July 8, 1955, the son of Harold W. and E. Louise (Balch) Kurz in Rochelle. While attending Rochelle Township High School, he played football and graduated in 1974. He went on to attend...

Sep 24, 2021

Howard E. Rand, 91, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021at his home surrounded by his family. Howard was born on May 21, 1930 to Emmet and Mary (Riemsnider) Rand in DeKalb, IL. On March 15, 1952, he married Gloria Ohlinger in Esmond. In 1948, Howard graduated from Rochelle Township High School and then attended the University of Illinois for...

Sep 22, 2021

Ashton

Alan "Bud" E. Albrecht, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on May 22, 1931 in Flagg Township, the son of Earl and Florence (Ackerson) Albrecht. Bud married Barbara Eckhardt on December 3, 1955, she preceded him on November 1, 2007. He...

Sep 17, 2021

Oregon

Lamont Charles Gaston of Oregon, Illinois passed away from Picks disease the 17th of September, 2021 at the age of 76 years. Dearly missed by his family and friends, he is remembered as larger than life and remains forever in our hearts.

Lamont was born in Rockford, Illinois on March 30, 1945 to Archie...

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...