Betty J. Davidson
Aug 16, 2017
ROCHELLE Betty Jean Davidson, 74, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Swedish American Hospital. She was born September 16, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James Clyde and Etta Genevieve (Starns) Meserole. She married Charles E. Davidson on September 20, 1960 in Rochelle. Betty worked as a cook for Kings Elementary...
Jose Contreras
Aug 16, 2017
Jose V. Contreras, age 89, passed away at his daughters home in Fredericksburg, TX. He was born on January 13, 1928 in Devine, TX, the son of Esperion and Antonia (Velos) Contreras. Jose married Guadalupe Reyes in 1959 in Texas. He served in the U.S. Army then retired from the Maintenance Department at Northern Illinois University. Grandpa, Papa Joe, Pops,...
Diana Lynn Spray
Aug 15, 2017
Monroe Center Diana L. Spray, 70, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home with her family at her side in Oregon, IL. Diana was born February 7, 1947 to John and Marion (Beer) Shearer in Rockford, IL. She married Charles Raymond Spray on June 12, 1965 at the Monroe Center Community Church in Monroe Center, IL....
Rita L Bearrows
Aug 15, 2017
Rita L. Bearrows, 90, of Rochelle, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab Center. She was born July 14, 1927 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Paul and Lucille (Hall) Lower. She was united in marriage to Clyde W. Bearrows on July 9, 1946 in Macomb, IL. He preceded her in death on November 10,...
David W Mcgill
Aug 2, 2017
David W. McGill, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, IL. David was born December 26, 1958 to Harold and Catherine (Smith) McGill in Rockford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a nephew, Jeff Ewald. David is survived by his children: Mike (Sara Lipscomb) McGill of Rochelle and...
John F. Montmarquette
Jul 30, 2017
Rochelle John F. Montmarquette, 73, passed away Sunday, July 30 2017 at his home in Rochelle. John was born on March 23, 1944 to John and Helen (Hammerley) Montmarquette in Chicago, IL. Out of the many jobs John had, his favorite job was teaching the deaf and blind to communicate at Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind for six years. After...
Anuel Amahni Sanchez-Zepeda
Jul 29, 2017
Rochelle Anuel Amahni Sanchez-Zepeda, newborn, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Anuel was born on July 29 and lived two hours and 23 minutes. His parents are Cesar Sanchez and Araceli Zepeda. He is preceded in death by maternal great grandfathers: José Zepeda and Simon "Pete" Phelps; great great grandmother, Joan Bray and special uncle, Salvador...
Linda D Beck
Jul 28, 2017
Linda D. Beck, 63, of Oregon (formerly of Waterman), passed away peacefully Friday, July 28, 2017 at Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born on July 8, 1954 to Norvell and Mary (Bowman) Wilson. Linda was united in marriage to Earl "Butch" Beck on April 20, 1974; they were married 43 years. Linda was born in Waterman and...
Charles "Chuck" A. Bradford
Jul 25, 2017
Charles "Chuck" A. Bradford, 63, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Chuck was born August 28, 1953 to Harvey and Ernestine (Montgomery) Bradford in Sterling, Illinois. He earned an associates degree from Sauk Valley Community College. Chuck married Laura Helms on June 5, 1982 in Rochelle. He worked for Eagle Foods...
Ernie Cruz
Jul 22, 2017
Ernie Cruz, 51, of Dekalb, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1966, the seventh of eight children of Jorge and Alma (Rojas) Cruz. Ernie was united in marriage to Susan Dalenberg on September 16, 1989 in Chicago. Ernie worked for UPS for 18 years. Most recently, he was employed at...
Harry I. Shaffer
Jul 21, 2017
Harry I. Shaffer, 84, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home in Rochelle. Harry was born on October 20, 1932 to Verl and Elsie (Bean) Shaffer in Wayne County, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. Harry married Brenda Henson on February 14, 1985 in Kings, IL....
Jonathan "Jack" E. Burr
Jul 15, 2017
Rochelle Jonathan "Jack" E. Burr, 65, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Jack was born November 7, 1951 to Albert and Metta (Switzer) Burr in Woodstock, IL. He proudly served with the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. Jack married Marjorie Jean Peffer on June...
Linda G. Countryman
Jul 10, 2017
Ashton Linda Gayle Countryman passed away in her sleep on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Linda was born February 3, 1946 to Kenneth and Gladys Georgeson at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She graduated from North Boone High School in 1964. Following graduation, she attended Rockford Memorial Nursing School and received her...
Irene Hansen
Jun 24, 2017
IRENE HANSEN, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Watertown, WI. She was born on November 8, 1928 in Tuscola, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Edna Jane (Wells) Atkinson. Irene married Hershel Murphy in 1945 in Fairfield Illinois. They Divorced in 1960. She Remarried to Glen Morgan in 1963 in Oregon Illinois. Glen Passed away in...
Gary L Detoye
Jun 24, 2017
Gary Lee DeToye, 72, passed away on June 24th at home with his family by his side. He was born on June 05, 1945 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Philip and Beverly DeToye, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane (Behrends) who he married on Dec. 27, 1970; three daughters, Tracy (Patrick) Spang...
Mary Hill
Jun 23, 2017
With her four children at her bed side, Mary Madelyn Hill (Wagner) of Ashton, IL passed away peacefully on June 23, 2017. Mary was born on March 27, 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts. Being the only child of Frederick and Ethel (Stefan) Wagner of Ashton, her parents gave Mary a pony and a German Shepherd for companions. Mary maintained a love...
Richard "Fuzzy" Fenton, Sr.
Jun 20, 2017
Richard "Fuzzy" M. Fenton Sr, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Rockford, Illinois. Fuzzy was born February 10, 1939 to Everett and Sybyl (Floyd) Fenton in Sims, Illinois. He proudly served with the United States Army. Fuzzy married Doneta "Mary" Reynolds on December 10, 1966 in Rochelle. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2000. He worked...
Ata Raushan Shakir
Jun 16, 2017
DeKalb Ata R. Shakir, 41, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2017 in DeKalb, IL. Although his battle with colorectal cancer was short, he fought intensely with spirit and grace. Ata was born May 19, 1976 to Arif and Najee (Files) Shakir in Chicago, IL. He married Brenda Anne King on July 30, 2004 in Galena, IL. The couple...
Justin Earl Clubb
Jun 12, 2017
Monroe Center Justin Earl Clubb, 35, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Justin was born November 21, 1981 to Melvin and Gayla (Clark) Clubb in Freeport, IL. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 2000, where he was a three time wrestling champion. He loved camping and canoeing with his nephews and...
Robert Lee Bear
Jun 10, 2017
Robert Lee Bear, age 80, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 25, 1936 in Ripley County, Indiana, the son of Fred and Luella (Brooks) Bear. He married Donna Jean Rork on December 19, 1961 in Ripley County, Indiana. Robert retired as a lineman for IBEW. He is preceded...
