Jeremy Hale
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.
...
Lawanna Eldridge
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...
Kay Frances Barnes
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....
Danny Ray Harper
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...
Douglas Wayne Capaul
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...
Patricia "Patty" L. Troxel
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,...
Peggy L. Johnson
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;...
Steven Todd Utley
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...
Wondell "Curley" Lee Johnson
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...
Broc Mohler
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...
Kurt Harms
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...
Diane Rae Ekes
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...
John Fridge
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...
Mildred "Millie" Edna Hicks
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...
Mario Anthony Messer
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...
Lela Carolyn Ackland
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...
Eric Erickson
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...
George H. Vrana
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...
Nancy Ann Whaley
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...
Shirley Jean Smith
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...
