Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jul 25, 2025

Donna Marie Wood, 95, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle with her girls by her side.  Donna was born on May 5, 1930, the daughter of Earl and Hazel (Gibson) Secoy in Oregon, Illinois.  On June 22, 1951, she married Oval Eugene "Gene" Wood in Rochelle, IL.  He preceded her in death on November...

Jul 24, 2025

Loves Park

Boyce "Butch" Junior Copeland, 66, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home in Loves Park, Illinois, with his daughters at his side. Butch was born February 9, 1959 in Rockford, Illinois and was raised in Holcomb, Illinois. He raised his family and lived in Rochelle, Illinois, for many years.

Butch was...

Jul 24, 2025

Unger-Horner Funeral Home Rochelle, IL

Larry D. Brown passed on July 24th, 2025, surrounded by a loving family, to be with our Heavenly Father. He departed with a sharp mind, precise memory, and a well-used and worn body. Larry was born on November 9th , 1932 to Ralph and Stella Brown of Louisville, NE. He was number ...

Jul 23, 2025

Meaghan Alice Lenke Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend Meaghan Alice Lenke, 46, of Rochelle, IL, suddenly passed away on July 23rd, 2025. She was born on November 13th, 1978, in Downers Grove, IL. Meaghan was a vibrant, loving soul who brought light and creativity into the lives of all who knew her. Meaghan had a deep appreciation for...

Jul 21, 2025

With the death of Suzie Colbert, a mother lost her best friend and sunshine of her life. The world also lost a true globetrotter and beam of pizzazz.

Suzanne Kay Colbert died Monday, July 21, 2025 in a multiple-vehicle accident near the Washington D.C. area where she resided and was based as a flight attendant for United...

Jul 20, 2025

Shirley Ann Unger, age 82, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital.  She was born on December 16, 1942 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of John and Catherine (Meyer) Ennenga.  She married Roger Dean Unger on July 16, 1960 in Oregon, IL.  Shirley loved spending time with her family, playing bingo and listening to...

Jul 19, 2025

Belvidere

Darrell Glenn Armstrong, 69, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by his family in Creston, IL.  Darrell was born on January 1, 1956, the oldest son of Jimmy L. and Frances M. (Tacker) Armstrong in Wynne, Arkansas.

Darrell drove a truck for Plote Construction for 32 years.  He worked hard but in...

Jul 18, 2025

Nancy Kay Esgar passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 18, 2025 and went to her heavenly home after a brief illness. She was born to Norman and Florence (Reeder) Willard on March 16, 1938 in Mendota, IL. She grew up on her family's farm in Mendota, attending a rural one room schoolhouse for...

Jul 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Virgil Swope Virgil Swope, a devoted father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at  home on July 17, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Compton, Illinois, on October 30, 1935,  Virgil's life was marked by hard work, independence, and countless good times spent on the golf  course with friends.  Virgil retired...

Jul 14, 2025

Janet M. (Helfrich) Grimes began her eternal life on July 14, 2025. Janet was born on June 4, 1944, in Dixon, IL. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Grimes, Sr, parents, Leroy, and Tressa (Woodyatt) Helfrich, her stepfather, William Docter, sister, Donna (Helfrich) Halfacre and life-long best friend, Mary Lou Smith. Janet is survived by...

Jul 11, 2025

Marian (Asselborn) Richman, 85, of Rochelle passed away on July 11, 2025. She was the matriarch of the Asselborn family and Granny's Berries. Marian was born at home on her family farm north of Rochelle, on May 9, 1940, to Elmer and Alice Greenfield. She spent her early years growing up in the Rochelle and Ashton area. She was...

Jul 10, 2025

Gloria Montgomery (1925-2025) died peacefully on July 10, 2025. She lived a life too full and long to easily encapsulate. A strong-willed woman, she enjoyed conversation, a good garage sale, throwing a great party, and caring for her granddaughters, Susan Ferrara, Kyanne Kerbel and Amber Rice and great-grandchildren, Caleb Rice, Cashus Kerbel, Norah Kerbel, Ava Rice, Charlie Rice and...

Jul 7, 2025

Linda Lou Arjes, 57, passed away July 7, 2025 at her home in Lindenwood, Illinois.  Linda was born on April 14, 1968, the daughter of Donald R. and Judy M. (Bunger) Arjes in Rochelle, IL. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1986.  Linda was the manager at McDonald's for several years before becoming ill.

Linda...

Jul 5, 2025

Margie Lee (Turner) Reints, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, as well as her beloved husband Jim on July 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Margie was born in Parkin, AR on April 4, 1939, the third of four children, one preceded her in death. She was the daughter of Odis and Mabel Turner and...

Jul 4, 2025

Marcia Jeanne Lawhorn, age 80,  joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved Wilbur on Friday, July 4, 2025. Marcia and Wilbur are dancing on streets of gold and catching up after many years of being apart on earth. She was born on November 26, 1944 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Charles and Geraldine (Chapman)...

Jul 2, 2025

Rochelle

Victor Manuel Mascorro, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  Victor was born on April 21, 1958, the son of Migel Mascorro Pelayo and Maria Guitro Fregoso in Mexico.  On April 21, 1982, he married Olivia Galvan Gonzalez in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Because of his...

Jul 1, 2025

Janice Marie Cich, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois.  Jan was born on December 22, 1943, the daughter of John and Harriett (Slezarczyk) Ziemba in Chicago, IL.  On April 8, 1967, she married Lawrence J. Cich in Harwood Heights, IL.

While attending Maine West High School, Jan participated in the...

Jul 1, 2025

Chester J. Marszalek, affectionately known as Chet, passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 74 in Rochelle, Illinois. Born on September 21, 1950, in Chicago to Chester Marszalek Sr. and Rose (Romanek), Chet grew up on the city's South Side near the stockyards—a place that shaped his work ethic, quick wit, and trademark dry sense of...

Jun 29, 2025

Rochelle

Robert Wesley Trumbull, 79, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab in Franklin Grove, Illinois.  Bob was born on November 25, 1945, the son of Verl B. and Florence (Marlatt) Trumbull in Downers Grove, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict....

Jun 26, 2025

Rochelle

Deborah Eve Ramsey, 84, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Debbie was born on January 25, 1941, the daughter of Harry and Rose (Goldberg) Kinchen in Bangor, Michigan.  On February 6, 1960, she married John "Ed" Ramsey in Rochelle. For well over 30 years, Debbie was a telephone operator for...