Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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...

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

KINGS

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 ...