Denise Fry
Nov 7, 2025
Denise Anne Fry, age 57, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on May 29, 1968 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Dennis and Sally (Smith) Greffe. Denise marred David Fry on November 2, 1996 in Rochelle. She worked as an administrative assistant in Admissions at Kishwaukee...
Kevin Klotz
Nov 6, 2025
Kevin Lee Klotz, "Bruno" age 69 of Rochelle, IL passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 with his wife nearby. He was born on January 11, 1956, in Sandwich, IL, the son of Kenneth and Juanita (Johnson) Klotz. Kevin married Esther Lucille Johnson on November 14, 1998 in Tipton, IA. Kevin grew up on a farm near Leland, IL....
Dorothy Wanda Schabacker
Nov 3, 2025
Rochelle
Dorothy Wanda Schabacker, 84, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. Dorothy was born on November 29, 1940 to Edward and Wanda (Schatzschneider) Day in Cleveland, Ohio. On June 11, 1966, she married Gary Kenneth Schabacker in Rochelle.
Dorothy was a fabulous cook and baker. She enjoyed sewing, crafting,...
Henry Knetsch Iv
Nov 3, 2025
Henry Arthur Knetsch IV, age 63, passed unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025 as a result of a farming accident. He was born on March 10, 1962 in Rochelle, Illinois, the son of Henry and Donna (Roberts) Knetsch III. Henry was the hardest worker & loved farming. He could always be found with a tool in his hand or...
Eric S. Bell
Nov 1, 2025
Rochelle
Eric Shannon Bell, 60, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois. Eric was born on August 22, 1965 to Robert L. and Charlotte M. (Keplar) Bell in Highland, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army for three years as military police. On 05/22/84, he married Barbara Joanne Rogde....
Joan Hoffmann Pierce
Oct 28, 2025
Joan Hoffmann Pierce, 89 passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville, IL. Joan was born on June 7, 1936 to Edwin and Virginia (Bradley) Hoffmann in Chicago, Illinois.
Joan spent her early years in both Illinois and Wisconsin, attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduating with a degree in...
Kathy Susan Bailey
Oct 26, 2025
Kathy Susan Bailey, 71, was born on August 7th, 1954. She entered into heaven on October 26th, 2025. Kathy was born in Streator, Illinois to Woolford Gilbert Bailey and Lillian Mae (Puckett) who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Mills and her brother-in-law, Roy Mills; two brothers: Patrick Bailey and Robert...
Diane Lynn Thomas
Oct 24, 2025
Creston
Diane Lynn Thomas, 62, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation in Oregon, Illinois. Diane, the daughter of Lester W. and Marilyn (Card) Swinton, was born on January 27, 1963, in Rochelle, IL.
Diane was the sweetest person and everyone liked her. She brought a lot of joy and was a...
Anthony "Tony" Matthew Powell
Oct 22, 2025
Tony - Anthony M. Powell. Age 56, is flying through the night and sleeping in the stars. He left us Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. He is deeply missed by his family and friends.
Tony was born February 19th, 1969 in Portland, Oregon. He was the mixed race son of a single professional mother. He lived everywhere from Portland to Long Island...
Pamela Needham-Volkert
Oct 22, 2025
Pamela Jo Needham-Volkert, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Pam was born on December 24, 1957 in Sycamore, IL to Donald C. and Joan I. (Fritsch) Needham.
Pam worked for the Rochelle Community Hospital for 30 years before retiring in 2024. Pam loved being with her friends...
Mary Anne Stein
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Ann Stein, 97 passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Bethany Health Care and Rehabilitation in DeKalb, Illinois. Mary was born on November 27, 1927 to George and Sarah (Gould) Pickreign in Mountain, WI. On October 20, 1945, she married Gorman W. Stein in Wabeno, WI. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1972.
Mary...
Araceli Zepeda
Oct 20, 2025
Araceli Marie Zepeda, 27, of Rochelle, IL passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2025 at OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford IL. She was born Sept 12, 1998 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Mario Zepeda and Leslie (Phelps) Zepeda.
We are heartbroken by the loss, but we know their soul is now at home, free from all pain...
Kenneth White
Oct 19, 2025
Kenneth John White, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, Illinois. Ken was born on July 5, 1953 in Dixon, IL, the son of Irene (McGraw) White. On May 4, 1990, he married Kayla Sachs in Rochelle and lovingly embraced the role of dad to Jeremy and Lexi. He worked...
Cheri Mcgee
Oct 17, 2025
Cheri J. McGee, 76, passed away Friday October 17th, 2025, at her home. Cheri was born on December 8, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to Louis and Joyce (Burke) Schmitt. Cheri was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family more than anything. Whether it was cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at dance recitals,...
Edward John Kary
Oct 16, 2025
Edward John Kary, 92 of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Rochelle, IL, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Cecelia, on October 16, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1933 in Mandan, ND to Anton and Pauline (Doll) Kary.
Edward proudly served his country in the Army National Guard in the Signal Corps, stationed in...
Steven Dummer, Sr.
Oct 11, 2025
Steven Michael Dummer, Sr., 64, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Steven was born on August 4, 1961 to Leroy G. and Jacklin J. (Thompson) Dummer in Rochelle, IL. On March 27, 1999, he married Tammy Lynn Mitchusson in Rochelle.
In his earlier years, Steve enjoyed playing softball...
Jeffrey Mark Holznagel
Oct 10, 2025
Rochelle
Jeffrey Mark Holznagel, 61, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois surrounded by his wife and family. Jeff was born on December 25, 1963 to Ronald and Judith (Rother) Holznagel in Elmhurst, IL. On July 20, 2005, he married Paula Rae Herzmann in Oregon, IL.
In his...
Jose Antonio Reyes
Oct 10, 2025
Rawlins, Wyoming
José Antonio Reyes, 40, passed away unexpectedly while working out of state in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, October 10, 2025. José was born on June 15, 1985, the son of Gumaro Reyes Lopez and Josefina Nambo Belmonte in Cuitzeo, Michoacán, Mexico. On April 1, 2005, he married Mayra Belmonte.
José was a...
Craig Isakson
Oct 7, 2025
Craig Isakson, age 67, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loved ones. Craig was born on July 5, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gerald and Jean Isakson. He spent many years working as a pressman on a printing press before switching careers and becoming a truck...
Bessie Holt
Oct 5, 2025
Bessie Louida Holt, age 94, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on October 24, 1930 in Cross County, Arkansas, the daughter of Johnny and Clara (Walker) Patterson. She married Rayburn C. Holt on June 7, 1947 in Vandale, Arkansas. He preceded her on February 5, 2012. She...
