Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jun 22, 2019

Dean Taylor, 77, of Rochelle, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Dean was born September 27, 1941 in Jellico, TN, the son of Preston and Lizzie (Shackelford) Taylor. He married Joan Davis on June 1, 1963 in Marengo, IL.

Dean worked at Del...

Jun 18, 2019

James E. Sanders, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in his home. Jim was born on July 31, 1961 to Robert and Betty (Macklin) Sanders in Rochelle. He worked as an electrician for many years. Jim loved spending time and laughing with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, and watching and cheering on the Cubs...

Jun 16, 2019

Rochelle

Vickie A. McClanahan, 61, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Byron, Illinois. Vickie was born on January 23, 1958 in Aurora, IL to Harry E. and Doris A. (Timm) Thomas. She was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother; her granddaughters were her pride and joy. She worked very hard to make sure they...

Jun 14, 2019

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Katherine Jill-Rose Erickson, 19, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 in Rockford, Illinois. Katherine was born on November 3, 1999 in Chicago, IL. She was a 2018 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. Gone is the light but not the fire she left behind.

Katherine is survived by...

Jun 13, 2019

Rochelle

Judith Ann Stavrakas, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Judy was born on May 31, 1939 to Clarence and Dorothy (Ackland) Ewald in Rochelle, IL. She married Paul Stavrakas on January 12, 1958 in Chicago.

Judy and her husband, Paul, owned and operated the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...