Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jul 20, 2025

Shirley Ann Unger, age 82, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital.  She was born on December 16, 1942 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of John and Catherine (Meyer) Ennenga.  She married Roger Dean Unger on July 16, 1960 in Oregon, IL.  Shirley loved spending time with her family, playing bingo and listening to...

Jul 19, 2025

Belvidere

Darrell Glenn Armstrong, 69, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by his family in Creston, IL.  Darrell was born on January 1, 1956, the oldest son of Jimmy L. and Frances M. (Tacker) Armstrong in Wynne, Arkansas.

Darrell drove a truck for Plote Construction for 32 years.  He worked hard but in...

Jul 18, 2025

Nancy Kay Esgar passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 18, 2025 and went to her heavenly home after a brief illness. She was born to Norman and Florence (Reeder) Willard on March 16, 1938 in Mendota, IL. She grew up on her family's farm in Mendota, attending a rural one room schoolhouse for...

Jul 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Virgil Swope Virgil Swope, a devoted father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at  home on July 17, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Compton, Illinois, on October 30, 1935,  Virgil's life was marked by hard work, independence, and countless good times spent on the golf  course with friends.  Virgil retired...

Jul 14, 2025

Janet M. (Helfrich) Grimes began her eternal life on July 14, 2025. Janet was born on June 4, 1944, in Dixon, IL. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Grimes, Sr, parents, Leroy, and Tressa (Woodyatt) Helfrich, her stepfather, William Docter, sister, Donna (Helfrich) Halfacre and life-long best friend, Mary Lou Smith. Janet is survived by...

Jul 11, 2025

Marian (Asselborn) Richman, 85, of Rochelle passed away on July 11, 2025. She was the matriarch of the Asselborn family and Granny's Berries. Marian was born at home on her family farm north of Rochelle, on May 9, 1940, to Elmer and Alice Greenfield. She spent her early years growing up in the Rochelle and Ashton area. She was...

Jul 10, 2025

Gloria Montgomery (1925-2025) died peacefully on July 10, 2025. She lived a life too full and long to easily encapsulate. A strong-willed woman, she enjoyed conversation, a good garage sale, throwing a great party, and caring for her granddaughters, Susan Ferrara, Kyanne Kerbel and Amber Rice and great-grandchildren, Caleb Rice, Cashus Kerbel, Norah Kerbel, Ava Rice, Charlie Rice and...

Jul 7, 2025

Linda Lou Arjes, 57, passed away July 7, 2025 at her home in Lindenwood, Illinois.  Linda was born on April 14, 1968, the daughter of Donald R. and Judy M. (Bunger) Arjes in Rochelle, IL. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1986.  Linda was the manager at McDonald's for several years before becoming ill.

Linda...

Jul 5, 2025

Margie Lee (Turner) Reints, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, as well as her beloved husband Jim on July 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Margie was born in Parkin, AR on April 4, 1939, the third of four children, one preceded her in death. She was the daughter of Odis and Mabel Turner and...

Jul 4, 2025

Marcia Jeanne Lawhorn, age 80,  joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved Wilbur on Friday, July 4, 2025. Marcia and Wilbur are dancing on streets of gold and catching up after many years of being apart on earth. She was born on November 26, 1944 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Charles and Geraldine (Chapman)...

Jul 2, 2025

Rochelle

Victor Manuel Mascorro, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  Victor was born on April 21, 1958, the son of Migel Mascorro Pelayo and Maria Guitro Fregoso in Mexico.  On April 21, 1982, he married Olivia Galvan Gonzalez in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Because of his...

Jul 1, 2025

Janice Marie Cich, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois.  Jan was born on December 22, 1943, the daughter of John and Harriett (Slezarczyk) Ziemba in Chicago, IL.  On April 8, 1967, she married Lawrence J. Cich in Harwood Heights, IL.

While attending Maine West High School, Jan participated in the...

Jul 1, 2025

Chester J. Marszalek, affectionately known as Chet, passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 74 in Rochelle, Illinois. Born on September 21, 1950, in Chicago to Chester Marszalek Sr. and Rose (Romanek), Chet grew up on the city's South Side near the stockyards—a place that shaped his work ethic, quick wit, and trademark dry sense of...

Jun 29, 2025

Rochelle

Robert Wesley Trumbull, 79, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  Bob was born on November 25, 1945, the son of Verl B. and Florence (Marlatt) Trumbull in Downers Grove, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict....

Jun 26, 2025

Rochelle

Deborah Eve Ramsey, 84, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Debbie was born on January 25, 1941, the daughter of Harry and Rose (Goldberg) Kinchen in Bangor, Michigan.  On February 6, 1960, she married John "Ed" Ramsey in Rochelle. For well over 30 years, Debbie was a telephone operator for...

Jun 22, 2025

Rochelle – Hanarose "Rosie" Clue, 93, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Liberty Village in Rochelle. Rosie was born on July 5, 1931– the first child to James Albert and Ida Marie (Koonce) Dickerson of Cairo, Illinois. She married Ira John Clue in the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa on Nov. 15, 1952. She...

Jun 16, 2025

Sandwich

Judy Marlene Gaston, 67, of Sandwich, IL and long time resident of Aurora, IL passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 after a brief illness.  Judy was born on January 14, 1958, the daughter of William T. and Roberta M. (McCulloch) Gaston, in Aurora, IL.

Judy is survived by her four siblings: Margaret (John) Brady...

Jun 16, 2025

Rochelle

Dixon J. Montgomery (1949-2025) was a great husband for over 51 years to Mary Ann, father to Susan Ferrara (Zack Calhoon), son to Gloria and the late James "Big Jim" Montgomery, and brother to his late sister, Robin. He loved and was loved by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and was a friend to...

Jun 14, 2025

Rochelle

Edmund Leo Roberts, 80, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Ed was born on December 28, 1944 in Rock Island, IL. His adoptive parents were Leo P. and Irene N. (North) Roberts.  On November 8, 1969, he married Margaret Stokes in El Paso, IL.

Ed was a graduate...

Jun 12, 2025

Rochelle

Donald Elmer Cappel, 92, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois.  Don was born on June 4, 1933, a lifelong farmer and the son of Elmer F. and Irma M. (Strassenburg) Cappel Winker in Harvey, IL.  He proudly served with the United States Army.  On March 16, 1957, he...