Gailen R. Hoel
Feb 18, 2016
Gailen R. Hoel, 63, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, February 18, 2016. Gailen was born January 17, 1953 to Ardon D. and Florence F. (Geise) Hoel in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He married Mona Shirlene Ellis on May 31, 1975 in Rockford. Fishing, skeet shooting, carpentry and watching the Bears were a few a his favorites. He is preceded in...
Lawrence Gene Schermerhorn
Feb 16, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" G. Schermerhorn, 51, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in his home. Lawrence was born January 31, 1965 in Rochelle, IL to Thomas D. and Judith A.(Wood) Schermerhorn. He is preceded in death by his father. Lawrence was a hard worker and loved to learn, therefore becoming proficient at many trades including: plastering, construction, woodworking, welding and plumbing....
Donald D. Gualandi
Feb 13, 2016
Rochelle Donald Dale Gualandi, age 79, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. He was born on October 27, 1936 in Dalzell, IL, the son of Fred and Viola Ehrmann Gualandi. Don married Wanda L. Richards on November 6, 1965 in Rochelle; she preceded him in death on January 28, 2002. Later,...
Donald "Frog" Foltz
Feb 12, 2016
Donald "FROG" Eugene Foltz passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born August 5, 1947 in Memphis TN, son of Cecil Edward and Artie V. (Williams) Foltz. Don married Judy Mear on June 4, 1977 in Dekalb, IL. He worked at Northern Illinois University until he retired as a custodial tech. Don enjoyed...
Clifford G Swope
Feb 12, 2016
Clifford G. Swope, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Rochelle Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born on March 19, 1934 in Compton, IL, the son of Wellington C. and Helen L. Koch Swope. Clifford married Bulah "Bobbie" E. Lewis on August 9, 1958 in Rochelle, she preceded him in death on October 8, 1991....
Merle D Lantz
Feb 11, 2016
Merle D. Lantz, 89, of Monroe Center, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. Merle was born September 23, 1926 in Letcher, SD, the son of Omer And Agnes (Dodd) Lantz. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Adee on March 1, 1947 in Monroe Center. Merle proudly served his country in the Army Air Forces during...
Lawrence A. Capes
Feb 9, 2016
Rochelle Lawrence A. Capes, 83, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home. Larry was born December 11, 1932 to Lorenzo and Mabel (Shelton) Capes in Rochelle, IL. After serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, Larry worked as a mechanic for 21 years for Swift & Company and then ten years at Anderson Plumbing before retiring in...
Annette I. Sullivan
Feb 9, 2016
ROCHELLE — Annette Irene (nee Ward) Sullivan, 68, of Rochelle, formerly of Bay St. Louis, Miss., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. She was born Feb. 12, 1947.She married Thomas James Sullivan from Savanna, Ill.; he preceded her on Dec. 9, 2003. Annette was employed by Eaton Corp. in Rochelle for 31 years as the plant accountant. She was...
Robert C. Furjanic
Feb 7, 2016
Robert C. Furjanic, 92, of Rochelle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Serenity Hospice & Home on February 7, 2016. Bob was born on August 12, 1923 to Joseph and Mary (Ostrowski) Furjanic in Chicago, IL. He married Rose Shuleff in 1947. He was later remarried to LaVaun (Bonnie) Morrison from March 1975 to June 2014 until she...
Ricky D. Jones
Feb 7, 2016
Davis Junction Ricky Dale Jones, 56, passed away at home Sunday, February 7, 2016. Ricky was born August 22, 1959 to Troy and Katherine (Anderson) Jones in Rockford, IL. He was a mechanic and loved to fixed things and barter for his services on the farm. Preceded by his parents and his brother, Jerry. Ricky is survived by three brothers:...
Hannah Hall
Feb 1, 2016
"Don't say 'she was surrounded by her loved ones', that is a given. And don't say 'she is now in heaven' because that is not a given, no one knows what happens, but I hope that is where I will be." One of the many lessons we learned from our mom. Hannah Hall, age 78, passed away on Monday, February...
Bob E. Eckhardt
Feb 1, 2016
Bob E. Eckhardt, 83, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Bob was born in Rochelle, IL to Edward and Ella (Schlie) Eckhardt. He married Jacqueline Beardsley on June 6, 1959 in Steward, IL. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2014. He is preceded in death by sisters Ruth Ellis, Ester...
Arthur P. Haws Sr.
Jan 27, 2016
Arthur Paul Haws, Sr., age 80, loving husband, dad, papa, and grandpa, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in his home in Rochelle with his loving family at his side. He was born June 12, 1935 to Frank and Winifred (Thacker) Haws in Ottawa, IL. He married Alice M. Smith on August 19, 1955 in Moses Lake, WA. Art honorably...
Samuel Guzzardo
Jan 27, 2016
Samuel R. Guzzardo, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in his home in Holcomb, IL. Sam was born July 28, 1933 to Tony and Frances (Bacino) Guzzardo in Rockford, IL. He married Kay Frances Hunt on December 12, 1959 at the Rochelle United Methodist Church. Sam proudly served with the United States Marine Corps. He then worked for Swift...
Tonya V. Cutshaw
Jan 22, 2016
Rochelle Tonya Cutshaw, 47, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 in Oregon, Illinois. Tonya was born February 2, 1968 in DeKalb, IL to Raymond and Patricia (Fillers) Cutshaw. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond and her sister, Marty. Tonya is survived by her mother, Pat; son, Mark (Jerri) Cutshaw of Waukesha, WI; four sisters: Crystal (Roy) Garza...
Carl "Bill" W. Anderson Iii
Jan 20, 2016
Rochelle Carl "Bill" W. Anderson III, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home. Bill was born March 24, 1955 to Carl Jr. and Mary (Concidine) Anderson in DeKalb, Illinois. He worked for several years for Del Monte. Bill is survived by his parents, Carl and Mary of Rochelle, his daughter, Lisa Anderson of DeKalb and his sister,...
Jerry Meacham
Jan 16, 2016
Jerry Meacham, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Swedish American Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 17, 1932 in Weakley, TN. Jerry Married Lula "Evelyn" Hill in 1955 in Rome GA. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, then worked and retired from the City of Rochelle. He...
Elaine Hruby
Jan 14, 2016
Elaine A. Hruby, 89, died peacefully in her home, Thursday, January 14, 2016 after a long illness. Elaine was born July 4, 1926 to Joseph E. and Erna C. (Holz) Denz in Chicago. Elaine married her college sweetheart, Donald J. Hruby on June 10, 1950 in Chicago. She was a graduate of Austin High School in Chicago and Northern Illinois...
Magdaleno G. Garcia
Jan 8, 2016
Magdaleno G. Garcia, 65, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home. Magdaleno was born October 30, 1950 to Jose and Susanna (Granados) Garcia in Mexico City, Mexico. He married Maria Del Carmen on January 2, 1977 in Piedras Negras, Mexico. He worked as a dental technician for many years. He is preceded in death by his sister, Maria...
Elmer Richard Rowley
Jan 5, 2016
Elmer Richard Rowley, 88, of Rochelle, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born March 15, 1927 in Rochelle, the son of Richard Girdon and Edna (Cross) Rowley. Elmer was born and raised a farmer and farmed all of his life. He worked for Rochelle Vault for 10 years and then as...
