Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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...

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...