Matthias Himmelsbach
Jun 3, 2016
Lindenwood Matthias Himmelsbach, 93, of Lindenwood, Illinois, passed away at his home on June 3, 2016. He was born on May 7, 1923 in Putinci, Yugoslavia to Georg and Magdalena (Armbruster) Himmelsbach. He married Katharina Weber on March 6, 1948 in Austria. In 1951, they came to the United States and settled in Mendota, IL. In 1963, they moved to...
Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Kurz
May 30, 2016
Rochelle Barbara "Bobbie" Ann (Bunger) Kurz, 81, of Rochelle, died Monday, May 30, 2016, surrounded by her family, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Born July 7, 1934, in Rochelle, she was the daughter of Henry and Barbara (Leonard) Bunger. Barbara and her husband, Orville, were married February 5, 1955. They were farmers in Ogle County for many...
William "Bill" Cody Weeks
May 29, 2016
William "Bill" Cody Weeks, 90, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his home. Bill was born October 11, 1925 to John William and Ellen (Johnson) Weeks in Malta, Illinois. On November 13, 1948, he married Patricia Cote` in Oregon, IL. She passed away on May 7, 1974. He then married Ardis Davidson on June 9, 1984. In 1952, Bill...
Paul "Paulie" G. Goldman
May 26, 2016
Paul "Paulie" G. Goldman, 57, of Ashton, passed away at his home Thursday, May 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1958 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Clifford and Nina (Clampet) Goldman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, William "Billy" Goldman and Dale Goldman. Paul is survived...
Richard P. Seitz
May 21, 2016
Richard Seitz, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, age 73, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Serenity Home in Oregon, with his family at his side. He was born on January 24, 1943 in Rochelle, the son of Arthur C. and Virginia E. Vogeler Seitz. Richard married Peggy A. Powell on April 23, 1965 in DeKalb....
Charles W. Mossberg
May 12, 2016
Charles W. Mossberg, 79, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Chuck was born August 4, 1936 to Ferdinand and Alice (Connors) Mossberg in Edgerton, Wisconsin. He proudly served with the United States Army in Korea during peace time. He married Carol Bohl on June 6,...
Betty (Barker) Cunningham
May 10, 2016
Betty L. (Barker) Cunningham, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Betty was born August 10, 1933 in Alto Township, Illinois. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1951. Betty worked at Woodward Governor for a time and then was a beautician and teacher at Rockford Beauty Academy where she eventually was in charge of running the school. After the...
Betty M. Letheby
May 7, 2016
Rochelle Betty M. Letheby, 92, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Rochelle. Betty was born February 26, 1924 in Willow Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Arnald D. and Marie (Swansen) Hansen. She married Melvin Letheby on November 29, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2015. She is also preceded in death by her...
Donald Keith Alcock
May 6, 2016
Lindenwood DONALD KEITH ALCOCK, 87, passed to his Heavenly home on May 6, 2016. Don was born January 11, 1929 in Lindenwood, IL, son of Meynard and Genevieve (Bray) Alcock. He was a life long Lindenwood resident, farmer and conservationist, past board member of Lindenwood Union Church, and Lindenwood School and past Captain of Lindenwood Fire Department. He is predeceased...
Pascual "Pas" Salazar
May 5, 2016
Rochelle Pascual "Pas" Salazar, Jr., age 61, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon with his family at his side. He was born on July 30, 1954 in San Antonio, TX, the son of Pascual and Hortensia (Inocencio) Salazar. Pas worked in maintenance for many years prior to retiring. Member of the...
Shirley A. Lantz
May 2, 2016
Monroe Center Shirley A. Lantz, 89, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 in Oregon, Illinois. Shirley was born July 17, 1926 to Donald and Mildred (Metz) Adee in Sycamore, IL. She married Merle D. Lantz on March 1, 1947 in Monroe Center. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2016. She is also predeceased by her parents, her grandson,...
Gary Paul Kehm
Apr 28, 2016
Gary P. Kehm, 67, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Rochelle Community Hospital after a long illness. Gary was born May 6, 1948 to Harold E. and Lorraine L. (Barnhart) Kehm in Mendota, IL. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1966. A few years later, he proudly served with the United States Army. Gary married Debra...
Esther Mancillas
Apr 25, 2016
Esther M. Mancillas, 68, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 in Rockford, Illinois. Esther was born October 5, 1947 to Strauder R. and Cletus F. (Ayersman) Marshel in Sims, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Ervin and Stanley. Esther is survived by her husband, Jessie; son, Jessie (Michael Boland) Mancillas, Jr. of Rockford; daughter,...
Linda K. Potter
Apr 18, 2016
Rochelle Linda K. Potter, 55, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 in Rochelle. Linda was born May 7, 1960 to Lester & Gloria (Vale) Willstead in Dixon, Illinois. She married Duane Potter on July 4, 1998 in Rochelle. She worked for Amboy Rehabilitation and Nursing as the Activities Director. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Willstead...
Cheryl Grennan
Apr 18, 2016
Rochelle Cheryl Grennan, 69, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 in Rockford, IL. Cheryl was born September 16, 1946 to Eugene and Eunice (Hayter) Charn in LaPorte, Indiana. She married Jack Grennan on August 1, 1964 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael; infant children: John and Mary; niece, Courtenay;...
James "Jim" E. Newman, Sr.
Apr 17, 2016
Rochelle James "Jim" E. Newman, Sr., 83, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his home in Rochelle. Jim was born December 14, 1932 to John S. and Ethel (Olson) Newman in Verona, Illinois. He proudly served with the United States Army. He then married Lois I. Clemons on August 18, 1956 in Seneca, IL. Jim worked for Del Monte...
Nicole Renee Mayer
Apr 15, 2016
Houston, Texas Nicole Renee Mayer, 44, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 in Houston, TX. Nicole was born August 9, 1971 to Paul and Linda (LeMar) Mayer in Rochelle, IL. She attended AIB College of Business in Des Moines, IA. She made her home in Houston, TX, where she entered the corporate business world. Nicole rose quickly to Executive Assistant...
Clayton "Jack" F. Heller
Apr 10, 2016
Unger-Horner Funeral Home 815-562-4534 Ashton Clayton "Jack" F. Heller, 93, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Dixon, IL. Jack was born September 20, 1922 to Clarence W. and Laura (Montgomery) Heller in Cherry Valley Township, Illinois. He proudly served with the U.S. Army during WWII in the infantry and as a cook....
William "Bill" Bero Iii
Apr 9, 2016
William "Bill" Bero III died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home in Rochelle. He was born on July 20, 1944 in Freemont, NE, the son of William Joseph, Jr. and Cecil Givens Bero. Prior to retiring, Bill was the Vice President of Operations of Industrial Pipe and Supply Company in Cicero, IL. He married Margaret Ann Pisha...
Kenneth D. Johnson
Apr 7, 2016
Rochelle Kenneth D. Johnson, 83, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Rockford, Illinois. Kenny was born December 19, 1932 in Milan Township, IL to Walter E. and Hazel (Berg) Johnson. Kenny proudly served in the US Army. He married Shirley Ann Herrmann on January 23, 1983 at the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle. He owned and operated Berg Electric...
