Sylvester R Rapey
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...
John E. Helfrich, Sr.
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...
Earl V. Christell
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...
Richard Lee Stoll
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...
Jerry Reinders
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...
Scott A. Morey
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...
Elaine M. Musselman
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:...
William R. Schermerhorn
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...
Marlyn "Lynn" G. Strothman
Jan 2, 2018
Marlyn "Lynn" G. Strothman, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in her home. Lynn was born on November 5, 1948 in Manila, Philippines. She married Gary Strothman on June 23, 1973 in Santa Rita, Philippines. She worked for Crest Foods for several years. Lynn was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and the biggest cheerleader. She always stood on her...
Elwood L. Walk
Jan 1, 2018
Monroe Center Elwood L. Walk, 92, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 in Rockford, IL. Elwood was born on November 19, 1925 to Louis C. and Mary H. (Hookstead) Walk in Cherry Valley, IL. He married Janet Kirchman on March 17, 1984 and she preceded him in death on December 17, 1999. In addition to his parents and his wife,...
Drenda Jean Krainak
Dec 31, 2017
Formerly of Rochelle DRENDA JEAN (HICKS) KRAINAK, 70, passed away on December 31, 2017, at Wesley Willows Health Center in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on February 28, 1947 in Carbondale, Illinois to Orloff and Millie Hicks. She married Christopher Krainak in 1976 in Rochelle, Illinois. Drenda graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1965 and received a Bachelor of...
Francis "Bud" Heal
Dec 30, 2017
Unger-Horner Funeral Home 815-562-4534 Donna, Texas Francis "Bud" Heal, 83, passed away from pancreatic cancer in his home December 30, 2017 at Casa Del Sol RV Park in Donna, Texas. Bud was born February 26, 1934, in Malta, Illinois, the son of Fred and Barbara (Schubert) Heal. He married Barbara Russell on February 23, 1957. Bud served in the U.S....
Lillian Fern Tanner
Dec 30, 2017
Rochelle Lillian Fern (Clark) Tanner, 87, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2017. She was surrounded by her family in her Rochelle home. Lillian was born on November 22, 1930 in La Port City, Iowa to Vern and Jennie (Faust) Clark. After Bible School and nursing training, Lillian began a missionary...
Alice J. Ellis
Dec 28, 2017
Alice Jeanette (McCaffrey) Ellis, 87, of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at her daughter's home in Creston. Alice was born on May 31, 1930 in Amboy, the daughter of Frank and Florence I. (Maier) McCaffrey. She married Ronald L. Ellis on June 7, 1952 in Amboy. Ron preceded her in death on August 4, 2008.
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Bernice Holtman
Dec 23, 2017
Bernice P. Holtman, age 90, formerly of Lindenwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Mountain Home, AR. She was born on August 8, 1927 in Hammon, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer and Gertrude (Allee) Hill. She married Clarence William "Bud" Holtman on her eighteenth birthday, August 8, 1945, he preceded her in death on July 29, 2004...
Darrell G. Herrmann
Dec 21, 2017
Darrell G. Herrmann, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1958 in Rochelle, the son of Vincent T. and Shirley (Gittleson) Herrmann. Darrell graduated from Rochelle Township High School and then farmed with his brother David. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Gary Herrmann, and...
Gussie Jean Hood
Dec 20, 2017
Rochelle Gussie J. Hood, 81, passed away with her family by her side Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at home. Gussie was born on May 28, 1936 to Arthur Gussie and Missouri (Masterson) Starnes in Barnhill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. She married Raymond Hood in Rochelle. Gussie worked for General Electric for 20 years before retiring. She loved flowers and butterflies...
Betty Lawson
Dec 19, 2017
Betty E. Lawson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Ft. Walton Beach FL. She was born on September 26, 1928 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of Earl and Evelyn (Hubler) Wasser. She married Henry Ward Lawson on March 8, 1950. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1999. In addition to her parents, Betty...
Eugene "Buck" H. Bunger
Dec 17, 2017
Eugene "Buck" H. Bunger, 81, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockford, IL. Gene was born on December 19, 1935 to Henry R. and Barbara M. (Leonard) Bunger in Rochelle. He proudly served with the United States Marines. Gene married Mary Leathers on February 23, 1958 in Rochelle. He worked for Cassens Transport driving...
Berneice A. Frey
Dec 16, 2017
Rochelle Berneice A. Frey, 90, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Bethany Health Care and Rehabilitation in DeKalb. She was born August 10, 1927 in Edwardsville, IL the daughter of Walter and Alma (Hunt) Bardelmeier. She married Hugo F. Frey on August 5, 1947 in Highland, IL. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2004. Berneice is also...
