Alphonse Roose
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...
Genena Marie Gwinn
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...
Donald Walter Johnson, Sr.
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...
Warren Arthur Seebach
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...
Shirley Jean Patrick
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...
Marion Rittmeyer
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,...
Dale R Vogeler
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...
Bradley John Young
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...
Beatrice L. Zuercher
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,...
Lowell Hatfield
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...
Ariadne S. Morozov
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....
Leo Stahr Bauby
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...
Clara "Dolly" Elizabeth Edwards
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...
David M. Wallin
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...
Marilyn C. Goken
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,...
Beverly Ann Bright
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...
Ira "Ike" Clue
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,...
Billie Lou Gilbert
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...
Benjamin D. Kettleson
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.
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Margaret Elizabeth Smith
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,...
