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...
Bernard William Parsley
Jun 6, 2017
Rochelle Bernard William Parsley, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 6, 2017. His wife and all three of his children were at his side. Bernard was born February 12, 1917 to Mamie (Cardott) and William Parsley in Compton, Illinois. He was a proud graduate of Steward High School, class of 1935. He served with the Army Air Corp, Air Force,...
Dale Bearrows
Jun 5, 2017
W. Dale Bearrows, 72, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at Rochelle Community Hospital. Dale was born August 17, 1944 in Rochelle, the son of George William and Eloise Mae (Kruse) Bearrows. He was united in marriage to Joyce Myers on January 31, 1970. Dale worked as a mechanic and also as a custodian for Rochelle Township High...
Juanita Copeland
Jun 4, 2017
Juanita Copeland, 79, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home. Juanita was born December 2, 1937 to Thomas and Dorothy (Winchester) Chambers in DeKalb, IL. Juanita married James I. Copeland on July 20, 1957 at Herando, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2008. She worked at Eaton's for 34 years. In addition to her parents...
Velma Jean Eckhardt
Jun 3, 2017
Velma J. Eckhardt, 71, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL surrounded by her loving family. Velma was born July 17, 1945 to Hughie and Beulah (Smith) Brown in Greeneville, Tennessee. She married Robert E. Eckhardt on December 3, 1966 in Rochelle and just celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary. Velma worked...
Janice S. Kennedy
May 21, 2017
Rochelle Janice S. Kennedy, 72, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Janice was born December 19, 1944 to Floyd and Mildred (Hubbs) Hartline in Anna, Illinois. She married Ferrell Kennedy on December 23, 1973 in Ottawa, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Ranken; grandson, Matthew Ranken; brother,...
Eugene "Gene" Lee Kessen
May 18, 2017
Eugene "Gene" Lee Kessen, 85, Rochelle, passed away in his home, Thursday, May 18, 2017. Gene was born on June 11, 1931, in Rosamond, Illinois, the son of John Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Tingle) Kessen. He married Helen Therese O'Brien on October 7, 1950, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle. Gene worked at GE then joined his brother, David,...
Joseph J. Howard, Jr.
May 13, 2017
Rochelle
Joseph J. Howard, Jr., 69, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Joe was born on March 3, 1948 to Joseph J. and Ethel C. (Mottis) Howard in Chicago, Illinois. He served with United States Navy and worked as an auto mechanic. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Vincenzo "Vince" Cassola
May 13, 2017
ROCHELLE — Vincenzo Cassola, 75, Rochelle, passed away Saturday, May 13 at Serenity Home in Oregon, surrounded by his family. Vince was born to Joseph and Leanarda (Biundo) Cassola in Cinisi, PA Sicily on May 6, 1942. There were six brothers and sisters in all. He first migrated to the United States at the age of 14, and he took...
Bradley G Mellor
May 11, 2017
Bradley G. Mellor, age 56, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was born on December 25, 1960 in Rochelle, the son of Ernest L. and Mary Kathleen (Rainwater) Mellor. Brad married Tammy Leigh Misciasci on October 15, 1983 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle. He enjoyed woodworking and working...
Edmond "Sonny" Thomas Gabriel
May 7, 2017
Edmond "Sonny" Thomas Gabriel, 75, of Chana, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home. Edmond was born April 5, 1942, in Sterling, IL, the son of August "Hap" and Bertha (Vervaecke) Gabriel. He was united in marriage to Virginia K. Birdsley on March 10, 1963 in Rapid City, IL. Edmond was a member of the New Hope Fellowship...
Charles Hufford
May 6, 2017
Charles R. "Smokey" Hufford, 86, passed away in his home town of Rochelle, Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was born January 3, 1931 in Sugar Grove, the son of Ira and Anna (Heckman) Hufford. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Hufford, and step-son, Leonard Pollock. Most people knew Charles as "Smokey". Smokey loved to Bowl and Fish...
David Allan Tilsy
May 6, 2017
David Allan Tilsy, 63 of Ashton, IL died suddenly Saturday, May 6, 2017. David was born June 5, 1953 in Joliet, Illinois the son of James and Frances (White) Tilsy. He married Kathryn Reinert on September 14, 1974. He was a fourth generation farmer with his brother, Mark Tilsy, and then his son, Jeremy starting in Will County and continuing...
