Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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...

Feb 9, 2018

Robert Ray (Bob) Carlson, 86, of Rockford, IL and formerly of Steward, IL passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Presence Saint Anne's Rehabilitation Center in Rockford.

Bob was born in Big Rock Township, IL on Feb. 6, 1932, to Jerry and Hilma (Samuelson) Carlson. He attended Big Rock schools, where he developed a life-long passion...

Feb 8, 2018

Lillie M. Capes, 80, of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL with her family by her side. Lillie was born August 25, 1937 to Dairel and Minnie (Edmison) Wilson in Four Mile Township, IL. She married Reuben "Pete" Capes on April 9, 1955 in Rochelle. Lillie enjoyed playing music and spending...

Feb 5, 2018

John William McConkey, 42, of Ashton, IL, died in a car accident in Rockford, IL on Monday, February 5th, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Paula; two rascals (sons): Shane and Sam; his parents, Deane McConkey of Cortland, IL and Vickie McConkey of Sycamore, IL; brothers: Thomas, James (Theresa), Mark (Melanie); sister, Saundra Cavaleri; and many...

Feb 2, 2018

Unger-Horner Funeral Home 815-562-4534 Rochelle Lorna "Denise" Smith, 55, passed away February 2, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Denise was born on July 19, 1962 to Lawrence and Phyllis (Bruce) Eykamp in Rochelle. She was a life long Rochelle resident, working at the Sunrise restaurant as a server for over 24 years. Denise loved spending...

Feb 1, 2018

Catherine Lou Heck, 69, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Cathy was born February 17, 1948 to George and Betty (Linkugel) Holcomb in Covington, Kentucky. She married Benjamin J. Heck, Jr. on August 6, 1966 in Southgate, KY. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother...

Jan 30, 2018

Ignacio Fulgencio, 82, of Rochelle passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Rochelle Gardens with his family at his side. Ignacio was born July 10, 1935 in Michocan, Mexico, the son of Pablo and Maximina (Leon) Fulgencio. He married Imelda Nambo on November 27, 1954 in Michocan, Mexico. Ignacio is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He...

Jan 29, 2018

Rochelle Dolores Elaine Brandon, 84, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born December 28, 1933 in Ogle County, the daughter of Edward John and Mabel (Lumsden) Potts. Dolores has lived in Rochelle since 1971. She worked for Caron International until it closed. After that, she worked as lunch lady for Rochelle...

Jan 28, 2018

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Robert George Van Hise, age 93, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon with his family at his side. He was born on April 23, 1924 in Rochelle, IL, the son of George and Beatrice (Tilton) Van Hise. Bob Served during WWII in the U.S. Army. He married Marguerite...

Jan 25, 2018

Stillman Valley Todd Pfab, 53, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born August 29, 1964 in Rockford, the son of Bob and Nancy (Peters) Pfab. Todd graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1982. He attended Kishwaukee Community College for two years. Todd drove a truck for Sjostrom and Sons in Rockford...

Jan 20, 2018

Rochelle Betty Isley, 89, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford. Betty was born February 20, 1928 in Steward, IL, the daughter of Orin and Florance (Furman) Brown. She married Paul D. Isley in 1948. Betty worked at the Del Monte can plant for many years until she retired. She enjoyed cross-stitching, reading Amish...

Jan 18, 2018

Aaron Johnson, 51, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Central DuPage Hospital.  Aaron was born on January 8, 1967 to Cliff and Anna (Wedekind) Johnson in Mendota, IL.  He is preceded in death by a niece, Allie Johnson; uncle, Larry Wedekind and Sandy Yoakam, his companion of ten years. Aaron is survived by his mother: Anna Stevens of ...

Jan 17, 2018

Steward Sylvester R. Rapey, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in his home in Steward. Sylvester was born on June 2, 1934 to Joseph and Josephine (Brozik) Rapey in Milwaukee, WI. He married Geraldine Helen King on August 9, 1958 in Milwaukee and she preceded him in death on October 12, 1999. In addition to his wife and...

Jan 14, 2018

Rochelle John E. Helfrich, of Rochelle died on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL after a long illness. He was born on February 17, 1942 in Dixon, IL to Elwin and Althea Rucker Helfrich. He attended Rochelle Township High School. He married Joyce Baker on January 4, 1964 in Rochelle, IL. He owned and...

Jan 11, 2018

Earl V. Christell, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Norwest Community Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on September 24, 1927 in Oak Park, IL the son of Vally Christian and Anna Pearl (Olson) Christell. Earl served in the US Navy during WWII, receiving both the World War Victory Medal and...

Jan 8, 2018

Richard Lee Stoll, 75, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home in Rochelle. Dick was born on January 7, 1943 to Donald H. and Elizabeth B. (Reuss) Stoll in Sycamore, IL. He married Patricia Ann Dittbenner on August 21, 1965 in Belvidere, IL. Dick was a farmer for most of his life. After leaving farming, Dick was a...

Jan 4, 2018

Jerry Reinders Burial services will be held for Jerry Reinders, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2018 at his home in Gilmer Texas. Services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Ashton Cemetery, Ashton, IL. Services are under the direction of Unger Horner Funeral Home of Rochelle IL. Mr. Reinders...

Jan 3, 2018

Ashton Scott A. Morey, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Rockford, IL. Scott was born on February 27, 1962 to Rodney and Carol (Irish) Morey in Winona, Minnesota. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and the great outdoors. In addition to his love of motorcycles, Scott had a special love for wolves and all wild animals. Scott is survived...

Jan 3, 2018

Elaine M. Musselman, 90, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in DeKalb, Illinois. Elaine was born on February 24, 1927 to Olaf and Sena (Willms) Nesheim in Ogle County near Monroe Center, IL. She married John Glen Musselman on January 6, 1949 in Rochelle. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2005. Additionally, she is predeceased by two brothers:...

Jan 3, 2018

Formerly of Rochelle William R. Schermerhorn, 92, died January 3, 2018 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Bill was born on July 23, 1925 in Rochelle, IL to Frank and Margaret (Boyden) Schermerhorn. He attended school in Chicago and graduated from South Shore High School. Following graduation, he proudly served our country with the Army Air Corps. Bill was a lifetime member...