Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jul 10, 2025

Gloria Montgomery (1925-2025) died peacefully on July 10, 2025. She lived a life too full and long to easily encapsulate. A strong-willed woman, she enjoyed conversation, a good garage sale, throwing a great party, and caring for her granddaughters, Susan Ferrara, Kyanne Kerbel and Amber Rice and great-grandchildren, Caleb Rice, Cashus Kerbel, Norah Kerbel, Ava Rice, Charlie Rice and...

Jul 7, 2025

Linda Lou Arjes, 57, passed away July 7, 2025 at her home in Lindenwood, Illinois.  Linda was born on April 14, 1968, the daughter of Donald R. and Judy M. (Bunger) Arjes in Rochelle, IL. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1986.  Linda was the manager at McDonald's for several years before becoming ill.

Linda...

Jul 5, 2025

Margie Lee (Turner) Reints, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, as well as her beloved husband Jim on July 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Margie was born in Parkin, AR on April 4, 1939, the third of four children, one preceded her in death. She was the daughter of Odis and Mabel Turner and...

Jul 4, 2025

Marcia Jeanne Lawhorn, age 80,  joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved Wilbur on Friday, July 4, 2025. Marcia and Wilbur are dancing on streets of gold and catching up after many years of being apart on earth. She was born on November 26, 1944 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Charles and Geraldine (Chapman)...

Jul 2, 2025

Rochelle

Victor Manuel Mascorro, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  Victor was born on April 21, 1958, the son of Migel Mascorro Pelayo and Maria Guitro Fregoso in Mexico.  On April 21, 1982, he married Olivia Galvan Gonzalez in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Because of his...

Jul 1, 2025

Janice Marie Cich, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois.  Jan was born on December 22, 1943, the daughter of John and Harriett (Slezarczyk) Ziemba in Chicago, IL.  On April 8, 1967, she married Lawrence J. Cich in Harwood Heights, IL.

While attending Maine West High School, Jan participated in the...

Jul 1, 2025

Chester J. Marszalek, affectionately known as Chet, passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 74 in Rochelle, Illinois. Born on September 21, 1950, in Chicago to Chester Marszalek Sr. and Rose (Romanek), Chet grew up on the city's South Side near the stockyards—a place that shaped his work ethic, quick wit, and trademark dry sense of...

Jun 29, 2025

Rochelle

Robert Wesley Trumbull, 79, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  Bob was born on November 25, 1945, the son of Verl B. and Florence (Marlatt) Trumbull in Downers Grove, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict....

Jun 26, 2025

Rochelle

Deborah Eve Ramsey, 84, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Debbie was born on January 25, 1941, the daughter of Harry and Rose (Goldberg) Kinchen in Bangor, Michigan.  On February 6, 1960, she married John "Ed" Ramsey in Rochelle. For well over 30 years, Debbie was a telephone operator for...

Jun 22, 2025

Rochelle – Hanarose "Rosie" Clue, 93, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Liberty Village in Rochelle. Rosie was born on July 5, 1931– the first child to James Albert and Ida Marie (Koonce) Dickerson of Cairo, Illinois. She married Ira John Clue in the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa on Nov. 15, 1952. She...

Jun 16, 2025

Sandwich

Judy Marlene Gaston, 67, of Sandwich, IL and long time resident of Aurora, IL passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 after a brief illness.  Judy was born on January 14, 1958, the daughter of William T. and Roberta M. (McCulloch) Gaston, in Aurora, IL.

Judy is survived by her four siblings: Margaret (John) Brady...

Jun 16, 2025

Rochelle

Dixon J. Montgomery (1949-2025) was a great husband for over 51 years to Mary Ann, father to Susan Ferrara (Zack Calhoon), son to Gloria and the late James "Big Jim" Montgomery, and brother to his late sister, Robin. He loved and was loved by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and was a friend to...

Jun 14, 2025

Rochelle

Edmund Leo Roberts, 80, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Ed was born on December 28, 1944 in Rock Island, IL. His adoptive parents were Leo P. and Irene N. (North) Roberts.  On November 8, 1969, he married Margaret Stokes in El Paso, IL.

Ed was a graduate...

Jun 12, 2025

Rochelle

Donald Elmer Cappel, 92, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois.  Don was born on June 4, 1933, a lifelong farmer and the son of Elmer F. and Irma M. (Strassenburg) Cappel Winker in Harvey, IL.  He proudly served with the United States Army.  On March 16, 1957, he...

Jun 11, 2025

Rochelle

Mary Ann Baker, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, Illinois.  Mary Ann was born on September 21, 1932 to Ira and Ann (MiMi) (Heckman) Hufford in Dixon, IL.  On October 1, 1950, she married Wayne W. Baker at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle.  He preceded her in...

Jun 10, 2025

Rochelle

Travis Lee Wiley, 40 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born September 7, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma to James and Sandy (Cutshaw) Wiley. He was united in marriage to Marjorie "Meggie" Schon on November 3, 2007 at the Four Square Church in Rochelle. Travis will always be...

Jun 5, 2025

Franklin Grove

Charles "Larry" Lawrence Osborne, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  Larry was born on April 25, 1943 to Glenn and Mary Ellen (Grubb) Osborne in Rochelle, IL. He served with the United States Army from 1965 to 1967.  On June 23, 1994,...

Jun 4, 2025

Raymond Henry Blythe, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his home in Mt. Morris, Illinois. Ray was born on October 4, 1953, to Roger L. and Mildred M. (Coil) Blythe in Princeton, IL.  He proudly served with the United States Marines from 1976 to 1980.  He loved spending time with his family and his cats.  Ray also...

Jun 1, 2025

Donald "Baldy" Eugene Combs, 74, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Baldy was born on November 12, 1950 to James H. and Shirley (Jacobs) Combs in Rochelle. Baldy lived a life full of love and laughter surrounded by family and friends.  After serving in the United States Army from 1970 – 1973,...

May 30, 2025

Celerina Hueramo, age 72, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her son's home in Melrose Park with her family at her side.  She was born on September 24, 1952 in Mexico, the daughter of Octavicno and Ofricina (Nava) Suarez.  Celerina Hueramo was the heart of her home. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her 7...