John A. Wendling
Jun 8, 2019
Rochelle, Illinois / McFarland, Wisconsin
John A. Wendling, 89, passed on to everlasting life with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2019 rejoicing in the promise of reuniting with his beloved wife, Ruth. He died peacefully with his two children and families present following a brief illness.
John was born on May 31, 1930...
Loren C. Edwards
Jun 2, 2019
Rochelle
Loren C. Edwards, 74, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Loren was born July 16, 1944, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Ralph "Bud" and Clara "Dolly" (Erickson) Edwards. Loren was a 1962 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. He was a full time fireman for the city...
William "Willie" C. Reints
Jun 1, 2019
Kings
William "Willie" Reints, Jr., 85, Kings, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his home. Born January 14, 1934, in Rochelle, Illinois, son of William Conrad and Lola (Bowers) Reints. Willie was a 1951 graduate of Rochelle Township High School and a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea.
Willie could fix anything...
Mark Maliszewski
Jun 1, 2019
Mark Vincent Michael Maliszewski, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Mark was born Sunday, September 1, 1957 to William "Moe" and Rose Mary (Lilla) Maliszewski in Winona, Minnesota. He was baptized on September 15, 1957 and had his first communion on April 25, 1965 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winona. He was confirmed on...
Ronald L Bouland
May 30, 2019
Rochelle
Ronald Bouland, 61, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Oregon, Illinois. Ron was born on May 31, 1957 in Rochelle, the son of Cleo and Evis (Earney) Bouland. He married Tami Ramsey on May 24, 1985 in Oregon, IL.
Ron is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tami; three children: Angela Bouland,...
Cassie Jean Maronde
May 30, 2019
Rochelle
Cassie JEAN Maronde, 94, passed away Thurday, May 30, 2019 at Oregon Living and Rehab. She was born January 10, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of William and Gracie (Donoho) Knight. She married Francis Maronde in 1948 in DeKalb, IL.
Jean is survived by six children, Sandra Braddock of Oregon, Dianne (Lowell)...
Allen L. Monson
May 30, 2019
Rochelle
Allen L. Monson, 82, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Rochelle Gardens in Rochelle. Al was born on April 30, 1937 in Red Top, MN, the son of Stewart and Claribel (Greeley) Monson. Al was a 1955 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He ran his own...
Allen Dale Gittleson
May 29, 2019
Steward
Allen Dale Gittleson, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home in Steward. Allen was born February 5, 1932 in Rochelle to Elmer and Alice "Doll" (Luxton) Gittleson. Allen married Doris Purvis on October 16, 1954 in Steward.
After graduating from Steward High School, Allen worked on the farm with his dad....
Luke Thomas Carmichael
May 28, 2019
Rochelle
Luke Thomas Carmichael, 36, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Luke was born on May 9, 1983 to Thomas J. and Lynette (Stahl) Carmichael in DeKalb, Illinois. He graduated in 2001 from Rochelle Township High School, completed the Marine Mechanics Institute program and attended Kishwaukee Community College. Luke married Lishya Bloomingdale on June 2, 2007 in...
Ellen "Becky" Salinas
May 25, 2019
Ellen "Becky" R. Salinas, age 68, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born on October 29, 1950 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of William and Eloise (Kruse) Bearrows. She married Carlos T. Salinas, he preceded her on December 4, 2008. Ellen worked at Avery Dennison for over...
Beverly A. Paul
May 24, 2019
Beverly A. Paul, 69, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her daughter's home in Chana surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1949 in New Prague, MN, the daughter of Glen and Jewel (Leigh) Burkholder. She married Robert Paul on October 28, 1972 in Lindenwood, IL.
Beverly is survived by...
Dean E. Gruben
May 22, 2019
Dean Edward Gruben, 88, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Dean was born on September 28, 1930 to George J. and Marie W. (Harms) in DeKalb, IL. He married Evelyn L. Dew on August 7, 1952 in Polo, IL. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2004. He served with...
Mary Suzanne Burgess
May 17, 2019
Loves Park
Mary Suzanne Mitchell Burgess, 2/24/1932, died peacefully at home in Loves Park, IL, on Friday, May 17, 2019 surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years (Aug. 2019), George Edward Burgess; her daughters: Loretta (Mike) Thompson and Teresa Shriver; seven grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, loving relatives,...
Roberto Cobos
May 16, 2019
Roberto Cobos, 58, passed away at home in Rochelle Thursday, May 16, 2019. Roberto was born on June 30, 1960 to Gregorio, Sr. and Adelaida (Esmeralda) Cobos in Edcouch, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Luis Cobos; two sisters: Amelia Cobos and Adelaida Rangel and his niece, Lupe Cobos. Roberto is survived...
Joseph Augsburg
May 16, 2019
Freeport
Joseph Augsburg, 41, formerly of Creston, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home. He was born August 14, 1977 in DeKalb, the son of Kenneth J. and Charolet (Loyd) Augsburg.
Joe is survived by a daughter, Kendra Elliott; his parents, Kenneth Augsburg and Charolet Augsburg; a brother, Peter Augsburg; and a sister,...
Lyle Edward Dalen
May 13, 2019
Rochelle
Lyle Edward Dalen, 67, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Lyle was born May 22, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of LeRoy E. and Adele A. (Jenaman) Dalen. He married Pat Gaskin on April 23, 1977 in Park Forest, IL.
Lyle is survived by...
Betty Loraine Parsley
May 12, 2019
Arlington Heights
Betty Loraine Parsley, 91, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Barrington, Illinois. Betty was born on March 21, 1928 to Henry and Ella (Bolhous) Rasmussen in Pine Rock Township, IL. She married Edgar Parsley on January 14, 1950 in Rochelle, IL.
Betty worked for a variety of employers...
Elna Skinner
May 9, 2019
Elna A. Skinner, age 98, passed away Thursday morning, May 9, 2019, at Farmer City Rehab in Farmer City, IL. She was born in 1921 to Fred and Effie (Farr) Dummer in Davis Junction, IL. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School and the Rockford School of Business. She married Harry Jay Skinner in December, 1942. He passed away...
Michael Stephen Geralds
May 4, 2019
Rochelle
Michael Stephen Geralds, 34, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Rochelle. Michael was born on October 15, 1984 to Donald and Deborah (Williams) Geralds in Rockford, IL. He was employed at Gardner Products in Rochelle as a welder and machinist. Michael married Johana Garza on August 12, 2013 in Oregon, IL. He attended and...
Dorothy Mae Davey
May 2, 2019
Sycamore
Dorothy Mae Davey, 91, formerly of Creston, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2019 in DeKalb, Illinois. Dorothy was born on June 20, 1927 in DeKalb, IL to Fred L. and Marjorie (Davy) Drewe. She married Willard F. Davey on June 25, 1950 in Creston, IL. Dorothy was a third grade teacher in Creston for...
