Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Apr 3, 2019

David G. Soost, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Rochelle, IL.  Dave was born on January 9, 1942 to George and Irene (Giese) Soost in Albert Lea, MN.   He married Joyce Steck on September 1, 1962 in Minnesota Lake, MN.  Dave retired from Del Monte working as a manager of seamer technology.  David is preceeded in death by...

Mar 27, 2019

Brenda J. Cochrane, 61, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Rockford, Illinois. Brenda was born on May 8, 1957 to Anthony Angelico and Barbara Jean "Robin" (Kinnee) Hayes in Lynwood, California. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, René McDermott.

Brenda is survived by her spouse, Jesse James of West...

Mar 26, 2019

Mt. Morris

Margaret Jane Neuliep, 91, formerly of Rochelle passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Margaret was born on June 26, 1927 to John B. and Mary L. (Hoover) Robertson in Oregon, IL. She married Mark Himes on October 2, 1949 in Oregon, IL. He preceded her in death...

Mar 26, 2019

Velma I. Smith, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Velma was born on September 4, 1929 to Elmer and Cecil (Ford) Payne in Mt. Vernon, IL. She married Donald E. Smith on February 26, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, IL. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2011. In addition to her husband and...

Mar 25, 2019

Filomeno C. Rodriguez, 92, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 in Byron, Illinois at Generations at Neighbors with family and friends by his side. Phil was born on July 5, 1926 to Celso and Joaquina (Chavira) Rodriguez in Donna, Texas.  He proudly served with the United States Navy, was a survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima during...

Mar 22, 2019

Davis Junction

William C. Doane, 71, husband, father, grandfather passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 as a result of a vehicle accident. Bill was born on July 31, 1947 in Aurora, Illinois to Francis M. and Edna E. (Jepsen) Doane. He married Daphne Davis on November 22, 1969 in Geneva, Illinois. Bill was a man of many...

Mar 19, 2019

Ashton

Verlyn L. Hays, 74, passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born August 26, 1944 in Rochelle, the son of Verl and Marjorie (Arends) Hays. He married Judy R. Friday on December 31, 1965.

Verlyn served in the United States Army from 1962-1965,...

Mar 17, 2019

Walter Kenneth Blackmore, age 83, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away at home surrounded by family who covered him with love on March 17, 2019. Walter was born on November 29, 1935 on the Blackmore Family farm in Plymouth County Iowa. He was one of eleven children born to Walter and Hedvig Blackmore. Walter, along with his wife and three...

Mar 16, 2019

Michael Paul Alongi, age 67, passed away on March 16, 2019, at the CGH Medical Center in Sterling with his family at his side. He was born on March 29, 1951 in Geneva, IL, the son of Paul and Mary Jane (Carew) Alongi, who both preceded him in death.

After graduating from Rochelle Township High School in...

Mar 13, 2019

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Rochelle

Charles R. Prather, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in DeKalb, IL. Charlie was born on September 22, 1939 in West Memphis, Arkansas to William R. and Mittie A. (Rains) Prather. He worked for Del Monte for many years before retiring.

Charlie is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 10, 2019

Rochelle

Terry Eugene Sanders, 47, passed away peacefully and comfortably surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Terry was born on December 11, 1971 to Harold G. and Kathleen E. (Miller) Sanders in Rochelle.

Terry worked numerous jobs throughout his life. He was...

Feb 28, 2019

Terry E. Gabbard, 53, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Terry was born on January 20, 1966 in Rochelle, IL to Franklin and Janet (Munz) Gabbard. He proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corp. Terry returned home and married Melissa Dyer on October 19, 1990 in Rochelle. He...

Feb 26, 2019

Irene D. Castles, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Franklin Grove Nursing Home. Irene was born on May 14, 1918 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Cecil and Mary (O'Connor) Watkins. She graduated from Lake View High School in Chicago, IL. Irene then went on to study dress design at the American Academy...

Feb 26, 2019

Rochelle

Russ Good, 66, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Russ was born December 6, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Russ and Leona (McCormick) Good. He married Nan Dwyer on May 4, 1991 on the farm in Rochelle.

Russ was extremely proud of his military service in...

Feb 24, 2019

Chana

Margaret "Maggie" Anne Mortimer, 65, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Maggie was born September 30, 1953 in Chicago, the daughter of Bernard and Anne (Doran) Puzan. She married Robert Mortimer on June 26, 1976 in Lombard, IL.

Maggie loved being outdoors, enjoying the sun and...

Feb 23, 2019

Vivian Hazel Dorn, 91, of Rochelle, passed away Sat. Feb. 23, 2019 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab Center. Vivian was born Oct. 7, 1927 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Zimmer) Vincer. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School. Vivian married Burton W. Dorn, Feb. 17, 1946 in Rockford IL. Vivian proudly...

Feb 22, 2019

Creston

Sherry Lundell passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at the age of 57 in her hometown of Creston, Illinois. Born March 31, 1961 to Joe and Joyce (Smith) Whitaker.

Sherry was a very talented gardener all throughout her life and took pride in her flowers that surrounded her home. When she wasn't tending to...

Feb 21, 2019

REBECCA A. DUNCAN, 67, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home in Rochelle. Rebecca was born on February 7, 1952 to Donald L. and Frances I. (Hauser) Schabacker in Rochelle. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald, on April 16, 2007.

Rebecca is survived by her mother, Frances Schabacker of Rochelle; two brothers:...

Feb 21, 2019

KIRK I. JOHANNING, 58, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Rochelle Hospital. Kirk was born on July 6, 1960 to Vincent and Kathleen (Dalberg) Johanning in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He married Sandra Wheeler May 30, 1998 in Rochelle, IL. Kirk was preceded in death by his parents: Vincent Johanning, Kenneth Anderson and Kathleen Johanning-Anderson.

Kirk...

Feb 18, 2019

ROSEMARY M. RAINWATER, age 94, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 surrounded by loving family as well as the Serenity staff, who she had grown a loving bond with during her four week stay at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born on April 8, 1924 in Farmington, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Mary...