Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jan 2, 2020

Rochelle

John "Ed" Edward Ramsey, 88, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Rockford, Illinois. Ed was born on August 18, 1931 to John L. and Edna L. (Gibbs) Ramsey in Russellville, Kentucky. He proudly served with the United States Army. On February 6, 1960, married Deborah Kinchen in Rochelle, IL. Ed worked for Rochelle Printing for...

Dec 31, 2019

Rochelle

Erika Charlotte Fischer, 97, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born November 10, 1922 in Liebenstein, Germany, the daughter of Ernst and Minna (Jaeger) Schmidt. Erika married Manfred W. Fischer on February 28, 1948 in Liebenstein, Germany.

Erika immigrated to the U.S. with her husband and two...

Dec 20, 2019

Betty Lu Barnes, 101, died Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Rochelle. Betty was born over a century ago on May 25, 1918 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford H. and Della Mae (Asche) Allen. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1936 and then from Northern Illinois State Teacher's College in...

Dec 18, 2019

Agnes E. Meister, 92, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Mendota, Illinois. Agnes was born on February 12, 1927 to Conrad and Emilie (Zietlow) Grothen in Bureau County, IL. She married Stanley George Meister on October 1, 1960 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarion in LaMoille, IL. He preceded her in death on October...

Dec 17, 2019

Rochelle

Lawrence (Larry) Julius Tastad, 96, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Larry was born to Lars and Josephine (Gittleson) Tastad in Lee County on the Gittleson family farm on November 16, 1923.

Larry married Gladys Schnorr January 11, 1947. Theirs was a love story for the...

Dec 16, 2019

Rochelle

Marguerite "Maggie" G. Nye, 78, passed away in her sleep at home Monday, December 16, 2019 after a long illness. Maggie was born on April 29, 1941 to E. Kevin and Marguerite (Peltier) Glynn in Chicago, Illinois. In 1959, she graduated from Aquinas Dominican High School and in 1964 she graduated from the University of Iowa...

Dec 15, 2019

Rochelle

Kelley D. Goheen, 49, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Kelley was born on May 25, 1970 to Richard and Judith (Miller) Glazebrook in Springfield, Illinois.

Kelley is survived by two children: Jeffery Hartline of Springfield, IL and Kayla Martin of Rochelle; her mother, Judith Poehlein of Springfield, IL;...

Dec 10, 2019

Trumann, Arkansas

Joyce Ann (Eckleberry) Lively, 64, formerly of Rochelle, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernards in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Joyce was born to the late William D. and Patricia A. (Cutts) Eckleberry on November 20, 1955 in Rochelle, IL. On June 28, 1975, she...

Dec 8, 2019

Dixon

Paula E. Steffens, 92, formerly of Buffalo Grove, IL passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Paula was born on January 22, 1927 in Beelen, Germany to Karl and Gertrude (Brockelmann) Brinkmann. On April 14, 1956, she married Theodor H. Steffens at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Chicago. She...

Dec 7, 2019

Rochelle

On December 7, 2019 at the age of 77, Barbara Kannheiser passed away unexpectedly while in Florida. Barb was born on July 13th, 1942 to Harland and Jean (Davis) Friestad. She married Raymond T Kannheiser on November 30th, 1963 and had two children. She worked for Dr. Kortiz and Dr. Bogue for many years. Then she...

Dec 7, 2019

Rochelle

Kathryn Lorraine Arwood (Ethridge) Schweizer, 59, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at her home. Kathy was born November 9, 1960 in Rochelle, the daughter of Ralph E. And Harriet K. (Hayenga) Arwood.

Kathy loved her Lord Jesus Christ, crocheting, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kathy is survived...

Nov 29, 2019

Kings

On November 29, 2019 at the age of 87, Marjorie "Marge" Alice Landaker Adams passed away to join her beloved husband of 65 years, William "Mr. Bill" Adams. Marge got her final wish to pass on in the home she and Bill built, which became known as "the red brick house of Kings". She was surrounded...

Nov 25, 2019

Fred J. Walters, 82, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Fred was born on August 11, 1937 to Fred and Margaret (Coté) Walters in Rochelle. He grew up in Rochelle, graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1956 and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Fred was...

Nov 24, 2019

Lindenwood

Jordan Patrick Kingsbury, 72, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jordan was born June 19, 1947 in Rochelle, the son of Bernard R. and Mary Rita (Duffy) Kingsbury. He married Juana Villalobos Gonzalez on December 15, 1972.

Jordan worked as a machinist, operating his own business....

Nov 24, 2019

Rochelle

Marlene J. Myers died Sunday, November 24 surrounded by her family. Per her wishes private family services will be held. Condolences to the family may be sent to Renee Lower, 39W128 Fryendall Ct., Geneva, IL 61034. Memorials to Serenity Hospice, 1658 IL 2, Oregon, IL 61061 in appreciation of their compassionate care during her final days....

Nov 7, 2019

Matthew W. Rosenstiel, age 39, of Sandwich and Ottawa, IL, passed away in Ottawa on November 7, 2019. Matthew was born September 5, 1980 in Aurora, IL. He went to Sandwich Middle and High Schools. He then worked as a store operator as well as a published writer of two stories on Smash Words. He also had works of...

Nov 5, 2019

Erin Elizabeth Shmhwna (Brown), 29, of Killeen, Texas, passed away Nov. 5, 2019.

She was born April 5, 1990 to Renee Marie (Wagner) Brown and Gregory Dale Brown, both of Rochelle.

Erin earned her diploma in business administration and leadership with high honors.

She was wed to Jolyan Shmhwna.

Erin enjoyed...

Oct 31, 2019

Florida

Melvin Craig Nefstead, 70, formerly of Kings, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home in Fort Pierce, Florida. Craig was born on May 3, 1949 to E. Melvin and Margaret (Furman) Nefstead in Rockford, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Before retiring to Florida, he was a...

Oct 22, 2019

Jerry Glenn Seebach, 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2019 with family by his side. Jerry was born on September 1, 1941 to Robert and Evelyn (Ewald) Seebach in Rochelle. He grew up in the Flagg Center and Ashton areas and graduated from Ashton High School in 1959.

He joined the United States Army in April...

Oct 20, 2019

Rochelle

Mary June Dilling, 81, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Mary June was born on June 23, 1938 at home in rural Rochelle to Harold and Harriett (Hayes) Alberts. She married Carl W. Dilling on November 9, 1957 at Elim Reformed Church in rural Kings,...