Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Nov 13, 2020

James T. "Jim" Peters, age 92, passed away at his home on November 13, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1928, the son of Russell and Margaret Peters. He married L. Christine Stone on 11/19/1949 in Rochelle, she preceded him in death on March 16, 2000. On July 20, 2003, he married Sue Lawson. Jim owned and operated...

Nov 11, 2020

Barbara Ann Orlikowski, age 66, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1954 in Dekalb, IL, the daughter of Chester E. and Maryrita (Hart) Olson. She married Joseph A. Orlikowski on June 23, 1973 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle. Barb worked in the accounting department...

Nov 10, 2020

Margaret I. Hoffman, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born on May 15, 1927 in Lindenwood, IL the daughter of John F. and Mabel (Reints) Strang. She married Melvin Hoffman on August 19, 1961 in Lindenwood, IL, he preceded her in death on September 21, 2010. Margaret was...

Nov 9, 2020

Betty G. Sanders, age 86, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Provence St. Anne Center in Rockford. She was born on August 7, 1934 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Kugler) Macklin. She married Robert H. Sanders on December 14, 1956 in Rockford, he preceded her in death on June 22, 1984. She worked at...

Nov 6, 2020

Indianapolis, Indiana

Bessie Caroline May (Danielson) Morrison, 96, died November 6, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. On May 24, 1924 Bessie was born in the bedroom of the family farm, the last of 14 children born into her family. She was christened at home with the county game warden serving as the witness. She attended District 66 school...

Nov 5, 2020

Rochelle

Dallas D. Schuler Sr., 88, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 with his family by his side as the sun rose welcoming him to eternal life. Dallas was born on September 15, 1932 to Chester and Geneva (Wolfgram) Schuler in Oregon, Wisconsin. Dallas was one of eight sons. In addition to his parents, Dallas was...

Nov 4, 2020

Rochelle

Margaret Louise Oleson passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. It was her 89th birthday and the 10th anniversary of her husband passing away. Margaret was born November 4, 1931 in Poplar Grove, IL, the daughter of Guy and Mollie (Palmer) Irving. On June 8, 1951, she married Orlo Oleson...

Nov 2, 2020

Sarah Louise Plourde, age 100, passed away on November 2nd, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris. She was born February 17, 1920 in Rochelle, IL. She is the daughter of Joseph and Dell (Mansfield) Rhoades. She married Maurice Plourde on June 25, 1955 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle.

Louise held various jobs throughout her...

Nov 2, 2020

Oregon

Thomas G. "T.P." Preston, 80, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Tom was born December 13, 1939 in Rock Falls, IL, the son of Dick and Margaret (Partridge) Preston. He married Karen S. Wolfe. She preceded him in death on August 25, 1996. Tom then married Marcia Ann Stichter on...

Oct 24, 2020

Charles "Chuck" W. Gentry, 84, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  Chuck was born on April 29, 1936 to Orville and Anna M. (Dettman) Gentry in Rochelle, IL.  During the Berlin Crisis, he proudly served with the United States Army from 1959 - 1962.  On June 11, 1960,...

Oct 24, 2020

On October 24, 2020 after a long struggle with brain cancer, Pastor Al Roose, 67, of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Creston, Illinois fell asleep on earth and woke up in heaven. Pastor Roose was a church planter for 35 years and started eleven churches.

He was married to the only girl he ever dated, the love...

Oct 21, 2020

Genena Marie Gwinn, 50, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. Genena was born on December 11, 1969 to David and Lillian (Marcum) Gwinn in Chicago, IL.

Genena is survived by two children: Richard "Ricky" (Paige Lonidier) Hobbs, Jr. and Johnny Hopper both of Rochelle; sister, Culeen Hobbs of Rochelle and five...

Oct 20, 2020

Rochelle

Donald Walter Johnson, Sr., 90, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Don was born on June 11, 1930 to Samuel and Minnie (Smith) Johnson in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. On June 29, 1952, he married Mary Ann Koechig in Hernando, Mississippi. He was the owner of DJ's Auto Sales...

Oct 19, 2020

Warren Arthur Seebach, 85, of Ashton, passed away at his home on Monday, October 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home in Steward, IL on May 1, 1935, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Ewald) Seebach. He married Beverly Messer on April 27, 1958.

Warren proudly served his country in the United...

Oct 6, 2020

Rochelle

Shirley Jean Patrick, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Shirley was born on January 6, 1938 to Charles and Sarah (Bolenbaugh) Meyer in Osgood, Indiana. On April 15, 1961, she married William "Bill" Anthony Patrick in Streator, IL. In addition to her parents, Shirley is...

Sep 29, 2020

Marion Lucille Rittmeyer, 97, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Lindenwood, Illinois. Marion was born on May 25, 1923 to Charles and Mabel (Dygert) Schroeder in Crystal Lake, IL. On April 21, 1942 she married the love of her life, Henry A. Rittmeyer, in Crystal Lake.

With Henry,...

Sep 27, 2020

Dale R. Vogeler, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home with family by his side. Dale was born on July 25, 1934 to Jacob and Alice (Peterson) Vogeler in Rochelle. After graduating from Rochelle Township High School in 1953, Dale proudly served with the United States Army. On February 4, 1956, he married his high...

Sep 27, 2020

Rochelle

Bradley John Young, 52, suddenly passed away at his home September 27, 2020. Brad was born July 14, 1968 in Rochelle to Bob and Shirley (Stein) Young.

Brad graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1986 and immediately enlisted in the Navy. He was a machinist mate and, after suffering a terrible accident aboard...

Sep 27, 2020

Beatrice L. Zuercher, 92, of Rochelle, formerly of Creston, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 15, 1928 in Newberry, Michigan, the daughter of James and Lela (Pickreign) Sanders. She married Franklin E. Zuercher on December 30, 1946 in Rochelle. He preceded her in death on September 26,...

Sep 26, 2020

Lowell Hatfield, 76, of Rochelle, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon. Lowell was born November 28, 1943 in Ewing, Virginia, the son of Willis and Minnie (Ayers) Hatfield. He married Dianne Maronde on June 20, 1970 in Rochelle.

Lowell is survived by his wife, Dianne; two sons, Scott (Heather) Hatfield...