Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Sep 24, 2020

Rochelle

Ariadne S. Morozov, 90, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at her granddaughter's home in Rochelle. Ariadne was born on August 2, 1930 to Sergei and Tamara (Ikner) Roubissoff in Riga, Latvia. On August 6, 1970, she married Igor Morozov in Sea Cliff, New York.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Igor....

Sep 24, 2020

Steward

Leo S. Bauby Sr., 81, passed away at home Thursday, September 24, 2020. Leo was born September 1, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Earl Maynard and Leonora (Stahr) Bauby.

Leo is survived by three children, Leo S. Bauby Jr. of Grand Detour, IL, Vicki (Andy) Petroline of Glenview, IL, and Hans Bauby of...

Sep 23, 2020

Rochelle

Clara "Dolly" Elizabeth Edwards, 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Dolly was born on August 24, 1922 to Conrad and Lorena (Martinson) Erickson in Ogle County, IL. On October 25, 1942, she married Ralph "Budd" W. Edwards in Creston, IL.

Dolly was a member of St. John's...

Sep 23, 2020

Rochelle

David M. Wallin, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois. Dave was born on January 7, 1955 to John F. and Gladys (Stomberg) Wallin in Chicago, IL.

Many people would recognize Dave walking around Rochelle on his way to Walmart, Sullivan's or Aldi's by his cane and patch...

Sep 21, 2020

Rochelle

Marilyn C. Goken, 90, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home in Rochelle. Marilyn was born on April 8, 1930 to Clarence and Clara (Boyle) Schnorr in Shabbona, IL. In 1948, she graduated from Steward High School. On November 7, 1953, Marilyn married Casper "Cap" Goken at St. James Catholic Church in Lee, IL,...

Sep 5, 2020

Beverly Ann Bright, age 81, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was born on June 13, 1939 in Rochelle, the daughter of Mitchell H. and Ethel (Hamby) Watson. Beverly married Lewis Ray Bright on November 3, 1957 in Rochelle, he preceded her on May 12, 2010. Also preceded in death...

Sep 2, 2020

Rochelle

Ira "Ike" John Clue, Jr., 94, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home in Rochelle, Illinois. Ike was born on December 14, 1925, to Ira John Sr. and Grace Imogene (Brown) in Independence, Iowa, the baby of the family. When he was only seven years old his mother died. A year or so later,...

Sep 1, 2020

Rochelle

Billie Lou Gilbert, 65, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in her home with family by her side. Billie was born on July 25, 1955 to William T. and Donna R. (Daugherty) James in Dallas, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Thomas William Gilbert.

Billie loved...

Aug 31, 2020

Rochelle

Benjamin Donald Kettleson, 30, passed away August 31, 2020 at his home in Rochelle. Ben was born on January 15, 1990 to Bradd A. and Linda J. (Andersen) Kettleson in DeKalb, IL. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 2008. After high school, Ben attended a trade school to learn the trade of welding.

Aug 25, 2020

Steward

Margaret Elizabeth (Walker) Smith, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. Margaret was born on July 16, 1929 to Allen and Opal (Beaman) Walker on a farm near Malta, Illinois. On October 5, 1947 she married Gardner J. Smith, who preceded her in death on September 30,...

Aug 20, 2020

Ellen May Hill, of Creston, died August 20, 2020 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of her late husband Orson P. Hill. Devoted mother to Fred Hill and his wife Kathleen of Rochelle, Illinois, Roger Hill and his late wife Betty of Lake Wales, Florida, Clay Hill of Kissimmee, Florida, and Lois Hill of Bali, Indonesia. Loving Grandmother...

Aug 20, 2020

West Brooklyn

Foster Burton Dorn, 73, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Rochelle Community Hospital. Foster was born December 31, 1946 in Rockford, the son of Burton Walter and Vivian Hazel (Vincer) Dorn. He married his wife, Karen, on March 31, 1989 in Rockford.

Foster graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1965. He...

Aug 18, 2020

Connie Kay Rivera, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Connie was born on November 8, 1938 to Rex and Mary (McKim) McCombs in Albia, Iowa. She received her Associates Degree from the American Institute of Business. On October 25, 1958, she married Federico "Fred" Rivera at St. Peter's Church in...

Aug 12, 2020

Rochelle

Maria Catalina Lopez De Belmonte, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her home in Rochelle. Maria was born on October 28, 1939 to Pantaleon and Agapita (Nambo) Lopez in Dr. Miguel Silva, Mexico. She married Epifanio Belmonte Escutia on November, 15, 1958 in Cuitzeo, Mexio.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Aug 12, 2020

Formerly of Rochelle

Norman Ray Overbey, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2020 at the Wisconsin Veterans' Home in Union Grove, WI. Norman was born on June 26, 1936 to Arthur R. and Virginia B. (Kittle) Overbey in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1959 - 1961. In his earlier years,...

Aug 9, 2020

Doran Aquinas Grennan 92, passed away August 9, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born in 1927 in Breckenridge, MN; the youngest son of Michael and Agnes Grennan. He grew up on the farm in North Dakota and later Illinois. He attended Scott School in Davis Junction and Stillman Valley High School.  Doran married the love of...

Aug 8, 2020

Formerly of Rochelle

Tom "Pete" Peters, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his home in Clermont, Florida surrounded by his family. Tom, a Marine Veteran, was born in Rochelle, IL, on July 19, 1952. Tom and Joanne moved to Clermont, Florida in 2017 to live their longtime dream of golf, sunshine, and Florida-life.

Jul 29, 2020

Rochelle

Hattie Thompson, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her daughter's home with her family at her side. She was born April 8, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Junius and Minnie (Rosenberg) Risner.

Hattie enjoyed her eight years living in Rochelle at the Lincoln Manor. She was a loving and devoted mother,...

Jul 25, 2020

Rochelle

Donald P. Higgs, 86, resident of Oakcrest Nursing Home since October of 2017, a long time resident of Rochelle, IL since 1968 died at 2:40 pm Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Oakcrest Nursing Home in DeKalb, IL from prostate cancer.

Don was born June 22, 1934 at home near Monica, IL, the son of...

Jul 13, 2020

Gladys Elaine (Schnorr) Tastad passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 13, 2020. Gladys was born to Joseph and Katherine Schnorr on the family farm in Lee, Illinois on November 2, 1926.

Gladys married Lawrence Tastad January 11, 1947. For nearly 73 years, the two shared a love of a lifetime. Gladys'...