Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Mar 5, 2021

Mary Feldhaus, 89, of Rochelle, was called home while surrounded by family on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joseph and Frances Parrino. She married the love of her life, Jack, on May 2, 1959. Her faith, love of God, and devotion to Mary were evident to all those...

Mar 2, 2021

Wilma Terry, 79, and Roland Terry, 83, formerly of Tennessee, passed away within hours of one another Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and Wednesday, March 3, 2021 respectively. Wilma was born on March 25, 1941 to Sie and Lillie (Hurst) King in Frakes, Kentucky. Roland was born on August 18, 1937 to Charlie and Louetta (Willis) Terry in Eagan, Tennessee....

Feb 28, 2021

Patsy Jean Muñoz, 73, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI with family members by her side. Patsy was born on February 16, 1948 to Walter and Francis (Smith) Walker in Elgin, IL. She worked for Motorola for 28 years.

Patsy was a caring and loving mother and grandmother....

Feb 26, 2021

Larry D. Mitchell, 80, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Northwoods Care Centre in Belvidere. Larry was born January 10, 1941 in Atkins, Iowa, the 8th child of Andrew and Pearl (Abrahamson) Mitchell. He married Elizabeth Griffith on December 18, 1971 at the First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle.

Larry grew up on the family...

Feb 25, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Reeser, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 on his 81st birthday at the Liberty Village in Rochelle. Jerry was born February 25, 1940 to Charles and Geraldine (McCoy) Reeser. He married MaryLou Gehant on May 18, 1963 in West Brooklyn, IL, she preceded him in death on February 5, 2020. Jerry was drafted by the United States...

Feb 25, 2021

Marion Lee Mann, Jr., age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 13, 1934 in Fairfield, IL, the son of Marion Lee and Matilda (Heidinger) Mann. Marion served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a very active member...

Feb 23, 2021

Eddie Allen Holtzclaw, 59, of the Rochelle area, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Eddie was born September 30, 1961 and raised by his parents, Jerry and Doris Sorrels. He married Jenifer Lindaas on January 16, 1988 at the Rochelle United Methodist Church.

Eddie worked for the Village of...

Feb 21, 2021

Connor A. Roesch, 26, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021. Connor was born on January 25, 1995 to Richard and Sarah (Williams) Roesch in DeKalb, IL. He loved watching all sports and was an especially avid LeBron James fan.

Connor is survived by his father, Richard Roesch; grandparents: Gary "Butch" Williams, Sonja McCulloch; step brother, Mike...

Feb 21, 2021

Sarah Renee Roesch, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021. Sarah was born on November 30, 1971 to Gary and Sonja (Toll) Williams in Rochelle, IL. On March 10, 2000, she married Richard R. Roesch at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sycamore, IL. She owned the Hometown Barber Shop in Hinckley, IL and concurrently for 21 years at...

Feb 19, 2021

ROCHELLE – Crystal Joan Roeglin, 91, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL. Crystal was born Dec. 31, 1929 to John and Florence (Hage) Kuehl in Milwaukee, WI.

She was given her name after she was born on New Year's Eve. They wanted her to have a...

Feb 17, 2021

Oregon

Nathaniel Alan Lewis Burton, 7, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon. Nathaniel was born on September 9, 2013 to Bryan E. Burton and Sarah Safranek in DeKalb, IL.

Nathaniel is survived by his parents, Bryan Burton of Steward and Sarah Safranek of Oregon; two sisters:...

Feb 17, 2021

Francene Mary Roinas, 56, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  Fran was born on October 15, 1964 to Eugene H. and Geraldine E. (Matranga) Horn in Rochelle, IL.  On November 14, 1998, she married Scott Roinas at St. John's Lutheran Church in Creston, IL.  She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 17, 2021

Paulette Lynn Harvey, 69, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in the peace of her own home in Rochelle, IL. Paulette was born on October 20, 1951 to Louis and Virginia (Brown) Nash in Decatur, IL. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Millikin University. On May 5, 1969, she married Carl...

Feb 15, 2021

Rochelle

Darrell Glenn Davis, 64, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home in Rochelle. Darrell was born on September 17, 1956 to Glenn E. and Arlene R. (Carter) Davis in Chana, IL. He worked at Eaton's Corporation for 44 years; retiring in 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn and sister, Roxy...

Feb 9, 2021

Waddy, Kentucky

Sylvia "Lorene" Babb, 90, formerly of Rochelle went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Lorene was born on November 22, 1930 to Veston and Mary (Williams) Pankey in Bradford, Arkansas. On February 15, 1947, she married Floyd Robert Babb in Watervliet, MI. He preceded her in death...

Feb 5, 2021

Malta

Emmett Leroy Barnes, 89, Malta, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb, IL after a short illness, and went to be with our Lord.

Emmett was born on the farm outside Esmond, IL in 1931. He grew up tending to the animals and working in the fields, and...

Feb 2, 2021

Rochelle

Donna Jean Bear, 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation Center in Rochelle, IL. Donna was born on December 20, 1943 in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Charles E. and Ada E. (Morrison) Rork. On December 19, 1961, she married Robert Lee Bear in Ripley County, Indiana. After 55 years of...

Jan 28, 2021

Larry G. Adamson, 80, known by many as "LA" passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 with his family by his side at his daughter's home in Rochelle after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born on November 11, 1940 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Grant and Anna (Hayenga) Adamson. Larry's mother, Anna passed away when...

Jan 27, 2021

West Brooklyn

Duane Howard Ackland, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle. Duane was born on November 26, 1935 to Howard and Ethel (Oakland) Ackland in Rochelle, IL. He served with the Army National Guard. On September 17, 1961, he married Marie E. Morris at Reynolds United Methodist Church in...

Jan 26, 2021

Rochelle

Berniece C. "Burny" Espe, 97, of Rochelle passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her home. Burny was born in DeKalb on December 21, 1923, the third child of Warren and Bessie Dodge of Malta. When she was in grade school, the family moved to Rochelle, where Burny attended Central Grade School and Rochelle Township...