Lea Moore M. Robbins
Sep 20, 2019
Indianapolis, Indiana
Lea M. Robbins, 77, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. Lea was born on April 10, 1942 to Lewis W. and Edith (Putnam) Moore in Syracuse, New York. She married Reiman Robbins on June 23, 1973 in Rochelle, IL.
Lea is survived by her children: Charlie (Tiffany) Robbins of Lake...
Millicent "Millie" Piersma
Sep 6, 2019
Rochelle
Millicent "Millie" Piersma, 99, of Rochelle, IL went to be with the Lord Friday, September 6, 2019. Her family and friends celebrate her long life and the joy she shared with everyone.
She will be remembered for her love of church and family. She was a lifelong Christian actively involved in the Dutch Reformed...
Thomas Villa
Sep 5, 2019
Rochelle
Thomas Villa, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Tom was born on March 7, 1935 to Manuel and Antonia (Manzano) Villa in Greeley, Colorado. On October 9, 1971, he married Shirley King in Rockton, IL. He served with the Army National Guard. Tom began his...
Walter "Mike" B. Dyer
Sep 4, 2019
Rochelle
Walter "Mike" B. Dyer II, 71, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his home. Mike was born on June 8, 1948 to Walter B. and Marion (Kingdon) Dyer in Rochelle. On January 3, 1970, he married Carolyn Taylor in Rochelle. Mike worked for Nestle Distribution for 45 years and the Rochelle Middle School for...
Gregory Lee Crisp
Aug 26, 2019
Dixon
Gregory Crisp, 51, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1967 in Rochelle, the son of Ronald and Dixie (Holloway) Crisp.
Greg was an animal lover, especially loving of his cats. He enjoyed...
Ronnie Ray Benson
Aug 23, 2019
Davis Junction
Ronnie Ray Benson, 60, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was born March 31, 1959 in Memphis, TN, the son of Johnnie and Georgia (Mace) Benson. He married Julie Carter on October 10, 2010 in Rochelle.
Ronnie worked for the Eaton Corporation for almost...
Cathy Jean Thomas
Aug 19, 2019
Rochelle
Cathy Jean Thomas, 67, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born September 19, 1951 in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter of James and Edith (Woodrick) Harper.
Cathy is survived by her children, Jerry Dickson, Melinda Dickson, and Kyle Combs; grandchildren, Claire, Adrian, Leon, Danielle, Ariana, and Ava; her mother,...
Mary "Jeanne" May
Aug 17, 2019
Rochelle
Mary Jeanne Lingenfelter May passed away August 17, 2019. She was born in Aurelia, Iowa, July 9, 1923, to Fred Bondurant and Mary Helen (Graham) Lingenfelter. She attended grade school in Mitchellville and Des Moines, Iowa and then graduated high school in Bondurant, Iowa, in June 1941. That fall, Jeanne entered Drake University in Des Moines...
Marvin Arthur Poliska
Aug 16, 2019
Byron
Marvin Arthur Poliska, 88, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Generations At Neighbors in Byron, IL. Marvin was born on August 24, 1930 to Louis W. and Louise (Bischoff) Poliska in Esmond, IL. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School. On April 7, 1951, Marvin married Evelyn Marie Detig at St. Patrick Church in Rochelle....
Ronald "Ronnie" R. Cagle
Aug 13, 2019
Rochelle
Ronald "Uncle Ronnie" R. Cagle, 69, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his home in Rochelle. Ronnie was born on January 10, 1950 to William and Mary (Bounds) Cagle in Wynne, Arkansas. At the age of 17, he moved to Illinois to work for Rockford Blacktop Construction, where he was for many years.
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Velda L. Mosimann
Aug 10, 2019
Sterling
Velda L. Mosimann, 81, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born November 3, 1937 in Compton, IL, the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Justis) Mosimann.
Velda is survived by a sister, Delores Wellman of Dixon; a brother, Richard Mosimann of Rochelle; and a niece, Diane (Tim)...
Lester "Lee" Rainwater, Jr.
Aug 7, 2019
Rockford
Lester Lee Rainwater Jr., age 75, formerly of Rochelle, went to his heavenly home to be with his Savior, parents, sister, brother, nephew, sister-in-law, grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Forest City Rehab Center in Rockford, IL. Lester was first born child to Lester L. Sr. and Ruth (Bontjes)...
Vernon W. Johnson
Aug 4, 2019
Steward
Vernon W. Johnson, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 4, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Vernon was born on July 24, 1934 to Walter and Hazel (Berg) Johnson in Rochelle. He was a 1952 graduate of Steward High School. After high school, he proudly served with the United States Army. On October...
Phyllis Annette Moore
Jul 30, 2019
DeKalb
Phyllis Annette Moore, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Phyllis was born on October 11, 1924 in DeKalb to Burton L. and Eloise V. (Bailey) Wirtz. She went to Lawrence College, USC and Woodbury College, graduating with a degree in Interior Design. Following college, Phyllis worked for the...
Horst R. Hohendorf
Jul 30, 2019
Lindenwood
Horst Robert Hohendorf, 84, formerly of Palatine, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Horst was born on July 9, 1935 in Berlin, Germany to Robert and Erika (Obst) Hohendorf. He married Doris Oesterle on October 1, 1960 in Chicago, IL and were married 50 years before she...
John "Jack" Patrick Connolly
Jul 26, 2019
Rochelle
John "Jack" Patrick Connolly was born May 12, 1937 in Rochelle, Illinois to Francis and Gertrude (Mertel) Connolly. He passed away July 26, 2019 at his home at the age of 82. Jack and Judith Eileen Hayes were joined in marriage February 12, 1966 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle. Their union was blessed with...
Michael E. Rains
Jul 25, 2019
Rochelle
Michael Rains, 49, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on January 26, 1970 in Dixon, IL, the son of Glen and Dorothy M. (Hill) Rains.
Mike worked at the building services department of NIU for 12 years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing,...
Cathryn P. Ludwig
Jul 25, 2019
Sycamore
Cathryn P. Ludwig, 88, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore, IL. Cathryn was born on December 3, 1930 to John and Lucy (Pease) Bates in Rockport, Indiana. She married Gerald D. Ludwig on November 4, 1950 at the Light House Church in Chana, IL. He preceded her in...
Janice D. Kroesche
Jul 24, 2019
Rockford
Janice (Tellinghuisen) Kroesche of Rockford, formerly of Rochelle, passed away in Rockford on July 24, 2019. She was born April 7, 1946, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, daughter of Arnold and Esther (Wiepking) Tellinghuisen. Burial was in White Rock Cemetery near Kings, IL.
Jan is survived by her husband, Loren, her sisters: Sharla Hotzler,...
Helen Mae Vanderlinde
Jul 22, 2019
Winter Haven, Florida
Helen Mae Vanderlinde, Great Aunt, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the age of 92 in Winter Haven, Florida. Helen was born on June 7, 1929 in Rochelle, Illinois to Frank and Carrie Bell Ogden Furman Vanderlinde and was sister to Margaret (Vanderlinde) Haumesser, half-sister to Sidney Furman, Ina...
