Helen Windland
Jul 1, 2016
Helen J. Windland, age 85, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on December 26, 1930 in Rockford, IL to Maynard and Evelyn (Baxter) Troxell. Helen graduated from Monroe Center High School. She married Delbert Ray Windland on December 9, 1948 in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her on May...
Sharon Ann Kuehl
Jun 29, 2016
Rochelle Sharon Ann Kuehl, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her home. Sharon was born on March 12, 1945 to Edwin and Jane (Delano) Smith in Goshen, New York. She married Richard Kuehl on November 22, 1963 in Artesia, California. Along with her husband, Sharon, was the owner of Reliable Fabrication and president for 33 years, working along...
Maida L. Goff
Jun 22, 2016
Rochelle Maida L. Goff, age 93, of Rochelle, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Alpine Fireside Healthcare Center, Rockford, IL after a long illness. Maida was born on November 10, 1922 in Bluford, IL to Wilbur and Maude (Moore) LeMar. She married James Goff on January 23, 1942 in DeKalb. She was a bookkeeper for her husband's contruction...
Shirley June Williams
Jun 15, 2016
Rochelle Shirley Carter Haenitsch Williams, age 84, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was born on June 19, 1931 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of John Etsel and Sophie (Knicely) Carter. Shirley retired from Eaton Corporation. Preceded in death by her parents, two sons: Russell and Ryan Haenitsch, brother: Laverne "Bud" Carter, and four sisters:...
Norma Brooks
Jun 14, 2016
Norma Jean Brooks, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Mt. Morris, IL. Norma was born June 1, 1929 to Edward and Florence (Nieman) Koeppel in Iron Mountain, Michigan. She married Wallace "Wally" Brooks on September 5, 1953 in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Norma was the secretary for Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle for 40 years. In addition to her parents,...
Ardith Ann Mccaslin
Jun 10, 2016
Ardith Ann McCaslin, 76, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Serenity Hospice and Home. Ardith was born February 21, 1940 in Rochelle, the only child of Donald and Vada (Cook) Dittmar. She was united in marriage to Raymond Ellis McCaslin on October 18, 1958, in Creston. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2012. In...
Donald Wayne Lamb
Jun 8, 2016
Rochelle Donald Wayne Lamb, Sr., 77, of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 13, 1938 in McClure, IL to Henry and Melissa (Porter) Lamb. Don married Clyda McBride on September 15, 1956 in Cairo, IL. He faithfully served the Lord as a member of the First Presbyterian...
Bettie Withers
Jun 7, 2016
Bettie Ruth Withers passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born on April 4, 1925 to Merrell and Marie Fosdick in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of four girls. She grew up in North Freedom, Wisconsin during the Great Depression. Following a tragic fire which destroyed the family home in North...
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...
