Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Apr 8, 2018

Rochelle Sandra K. Colwill, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 8, 2018 with her family by her side at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Sandy was born January 9, 1939 to Arthur and Virginia (Vogeler) Seitz in Rochelle, IL. She married Wendell (Pal) Colwill on December 15, 1956 in Rochelle. Sandy enjoyed reading, cooking and sewing. She was...

Apr 5, 2018

Dorothy Lillian Kadlec passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the age of 91. Dorothy was born to parents, Paul and Minnie Peisert, on August 15, 1926 in Saugatuck, MI. She married Steven John Kadlec in 1952, and the couple had two daughters: Dottie and Patti. Dorothy worked at Downers Grove South High School for 40 years where she...

Apr 1, 2018

Joy K. Schabacker, 65, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Joy was born on June 4, 1952 to Gerald and Frances (Hann) Watson. She married Ben Schabacker. Joy loved the water, especially boating and living on the river. One of her greatest joys were her dogs. Joy retired from Bay Valley Foods after...

Mar 29, 2018

Eunice Elizabeth Eckhardt, 84, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Franklin Grove. Eunice was born on February 25, 1934 to Ulrich and Esther Wald in Nelson, Wisconsin. She married Eugene William Eckhardt on May 12, 1956 in Rochelle, IL. Eunice was a member of the Rochelle Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 28, 2018

George M. Bland, 72, of Sandwich, passed away Wednesday, March 28. 2018 at his home. George is survived by his mother, Eileen Bland; two children: Brad (Courtney) Bland and Michelle (Nick) Grimm; and four grandchildren:  Andrew and Alex Bland and Brent and Kyle Grimm. George is preceded in death by his father, Malvern Bland; a brother, John Bland; and a...

Mar 24, 2018

Dorothy Rogene Blomberg, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 24 2018 at her son's home in Dixon with her family at her side. She was born on June 20, 1928 in Rochelle to Martin and Anna (Rhoades) Thompson. Rogene married Donald D. Blomberg on January 16, 1947 and he preceded her on August 21,...

Mar 21, 2018

John E. Overstreet, 48, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in a work related accident. John was born on May 11, 1969, the son of John W. and Carolyn K. (Jones) Overstreet in Kirksville, Missouri. He was a 1987 graduate of Warren High School in Monmouth, IL. He married Catherine Lee Cline on October 17, 1992 in Oregon, IL....

Mar 10, 2018

Rochelle Helen M. Pulliam, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Helen was born on April 20, 1920 to Joseph and Hattie (Bolhous) Harms in Kings, IL. She married Ray A. Pulliam in 1986 in Leesburg, FL; he preceded her in death August of 2006. She is also predeceased by her...

Mar 8, 2018

Arthur Dean Erickson, 61, of Creston, Illinois, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Art was born on January 17, 1957 to Clarence and Mary (Shook) Erickson in DeKalb, IL.

Art was a loving father and friend. He enjoyed watching and playing sports. He was a huge Chicago Bears fan....

Mar 7, 2018

Alice A. Reed, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. Alice was born on September 20, 1934 to Emmett and Augusta (Jahn) Tilton in Rochelle, IL. She married Melvin C. Reed on March 17, 1956 in Rochelle. Alice worked as a secretary at Tilton Elementary School for many years. During her...

Mar 6, 2018

Henry A. Truett, 77, formerly of Rochelle passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. Henry was born on April 27, 1940 to Henry and Mary (Rose) Truett in Wynnburg, TN. Henry was a machinist for many years before retiring in 2000. He married Laura Lee Webber on September 1, 1984 in Rockford, IL. In addition to his...

Mar 4, 2018

Monique Lucie Cote, 92, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford, IL. Monique was born on September 13, 1925 to Philippe and Alma (Routhier) Cote in Lister Station, Quebec, Canada. She is preceded in death by her son, Hillary Carlson; eight brothers: Emile, Antonio, Henri, Robert, Raoul, Alcide, Roger and Jean Louis Cote and...

Mar 2, 2018

Steward Shirley Jean Brown, 79, of Steward, IL passed away peacefully at Lincolnshire Place, Sycamore, IL with family by her side late Friday, March 2, 2018. She was born April 11, 1938 in Rochelle, the daughter of Raymond George and Margel (Kehn) Johnson. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1956. Shirley married Carl James Brown on September 16,...

Feb 27, 2018

Donald R. Taylor, 80, of Rochelle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. Don was born on August 25, 1937 to Oscar and Leona (Johnson) Taylor in Arbyrd, Missouri. From 1956 - 1960, Don was in the Air Force stationed at Chicago O'Hare before it became a civilian airport. He married Karen L. Busse on March 6,...

Feb 26, 2018

Gary Lewis Marks, age 77, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the St. Anthony Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born on July 23, 1940 in Lansing, MI, the son of Lewis L. and Anita E. (Rathbun) Marks. Gary married Barbara J. Nelson on January 6, 1962 in Rockford, IL. Prior to retiring,...

Feb 25, 2018

Rochelle

James E. Timm, 80, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL with his family by his side. Jim was born February 10, 1938 to Clarence and Harriet (Onan) Timm in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He was a great salesman and loved the opportunity his job gave him to meet new...

Feb 25, 2018

Rochelle

Robert J. Easterbrooks, Jr., 51, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Rochelle. Bob was born on May 24, 1966 to Robert J. Easterbrooks and Glenda White in DeKalb, IL. He graduated from DeKalb High School in 1984. Bob loved playing golf and watching football. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert and brother,...

Feb 20, 2018

Rochelle Clarence "Gene" E. Osborne, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Rochelle. Gene was born on June 26, 1947 to James and Myrtle (Helgeson) Osborne in Rochelle. He served in the United States Navy. Gene married Pamela Sue Stahlman on July 2, 1988 in Rockton, IL. He worked at the Ogle County Courthouse in the maintenance department for...

Feb 19, 2018

Arlene R. Chidley, 83, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Arlene was born on April 11, 1934 to Fred and Edna (Hattendorf) Redeker in Schaumburg, IL. She married Kent Chidley on October 22, 1955 in Palatine, IL. The role Arlene enjoyed most was being a farm wife and a stay-at-home mom. She also enjoyed her time...

Feb 14, 2018

Rochelle Rhonda L. Williams, 58, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. Rhonda was born on December 8, 1959 in Mansfield, Missouri. She briefly worked as a CNA at Rochelle Gardens. Over the last several years, Rhonda had the pleasure of meeting people and making many longtime friends while waitressing at the Sunrise Family...