Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Oct 7, 2019

Roberto T. Reyes, 80, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Roberto was born April 17, 1939 in Peñon Blanco, Durango, Mexico, the son of Wenceslado and Sara (Torres) Reyes. He married Juanita G. Gonzales on May 22, 1972.

Roberto is survived by his wife, Juanita; four children:...

Oct 5, 2019

ROCHELLE – Joel John Colbert, 86, of Rochelle passed away October 5, 2019 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford of natural causes.

Joel was born April 13, 1933, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of John and Delphine (Rummelhart) Colbert. He attended Iowa City High there and later graduated from the University of Iowa physical education department....

Sep 27, 2019

Franklin Grove

Angeline J. Jump, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove, IL. Angeline was born on July 6, 1923 to Victor and Margaret (Black) Gabrenas in Cicero, IL. She married Clyde H. Jump on March 22, 1945 in Chicago.

Angeline always saw...

Sep 26, 2019

Rochelle

Kevin E. Richmond, 60, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born October 14, 1958 in Rochelle, the son of Larry and Connie (Gilbert) Richmond. He married Sabina Ziegler on September 5, 1987 in DeKalb.

Kevin worked as a machinist at GE for 37 years....

Sep 23, 2019

Rochelle

Rosemary Edwards, 69, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Rosemary was born on November 19, 1949 to Elmer E. and Anne C. (Schimanski) Hooley in Rochelle. She was a 1967 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. On December 27, 1969, she married Loren Conrad Edwards at St. Patrick...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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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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)...

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)...

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...

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...

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...