Doris Louise Query
Nov 11, 2015
Rochelle Doris Louise (Findley) Query passed away November 11, 2015 in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family including her first great grandson, born October 8. Doris was born July 7, 1936 in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Eldon and Ula (Carr) Findley. She married Dwayne Query on June 12, 1955 in...
Barbara A Byrd
Nov 10, 2015
Barbara A. Byrd, 82, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Barb was born October 8, 1933 to Anthony and Minnie (Brauer) Durso in Rochelle. She worked for Caron International for many years and then became part owner of T-Byrd Lanes in Rochelle. She bowled for over 50 years and was inducted into the...
Donald L Cleveland
Nov 9, 2015
Donald Cleveland, 86, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Don was born September 27, 1929 to Stanley and Edna (Peters) Cleveland in Amboy, IL. He graduated from R.T.H.S. in 1947 and from the University of Illinois in 1953 with degrees in business and accounting. Don was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Cargill...
Larry Dean Reineck
Nov 4, 2015
Larry D. Reineck, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Larry was born May 25, 1943 in Branson, MO. Before he moved to Rochelle, he lived in Ava, Missouri with his grandmother, Orpha Frye. He married Ramona Jasso on October 8, 1960 in New Milford, IL. He worked for the City of...
Ginger Kosobud
Nov 2, 2015
ROCHELLE Virginia "Ginger" Kosobud, 95, of Rochelle, IL died November 2, 2015 at the Franklin Grove Nursing Home. Ginger was born March 17,1920 in Fulton, NY to William Gomon and Violet Bartlett. She was married to the late Laddie Kosobud and was the mother of three sons: Kenneth, James and Richard. Ginger was employed for many years as an Emergency...
Lorna Merle Leifheit
Oct 31, 2015
Lorna Merle Wilson Tilton Leifheit, age 100, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on November 29, 1914 in Pangman Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Andrew Bertram and Maude Reed Wilson. Lorna was adopted by Leland and Edith Jenkins Tilton. She married Fredrick R. Leifheit on March 9,...
Veston "Chic" J. Whitener
Oct 30, 2015
Veston J. "Chic" Whitener, 70, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at Swedish American Hospital. Chic was born February 5, 1945 in Batesville, Arkansas, the son of Arthur B. and Nadean (Pankey) Whitener. He served with the United States Army from April 1968 to November 1969, including a tour in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the...
Stephen Chapman
Oct 29, 2015
Unger Horner Funeral Home 815-562-4534 Ashton Stephen Emerson Chapman, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. Stephen was born on January 18, 1942 in Dixon, IL, the son of Phillips and Bessie (Thomas) Chapman. He married Brenda Kay Henert on January 26, 1963 in Ashton. Stephen's passion was farming,...
Donnie Burton
Oct 24, 2015
Donnie W. Burton, 63, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home. Donnie was born May 30, 1952 to Ernest and Venar (Bouland) Burton in Rochelle. He married Swanetta Lynn Dodson on September 13, 1997 in Rochelle. He worked for the Ethenol Plant for 7 years before retiring. Donnie was a loving husband, wonderful grandpa and an awesome brother...
Robert L. Kempton, Sr.
Oct 20, 2015
Rock Falls Robert L. Kempton, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Rock Falls, Illinois. Robert was born June 14, 1941 to Maurice and Violet (Schofield) Kempton in Sycamore, IL. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and worked for Swift for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, son, Robert...
Venar B. Galland
Oct 14, 2015
Rochelle Venar B. Galland, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Venar was born December 1, 1934 to Charles and Illa (Mason) Bouland in Palestine, Arkansas. She married Dale R. Galland on December 29, 1972 at the Church of God in Rochelle. Venar worked for Wurlitzer in DeKalb and then...
Doris D. Friemuth
Oct 13, 2015
Rochelle Doris D. Friemuth, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Rockford, Illinois. Doris was born February 11, 1926 to John W. and Lois (Rose) Brentner in Durand, IL. She married Lawrence "Butch" Friemuth on June 5, 1949 in Stillman Valley, IL. Doris worked for Aigners for 13 years and then worked at Walmart for ten years. She also...
Bryan J. Walsh
Oct 7, 2015
Bryan J. Walsh, 49, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in a car accident east of Rochelle. Bryan was born March 6, 1966 to Robert and Bette (Nolte) Walsh in Libertyville, IL. He married Silvia Lopez on October 22, 1998 in St. Charles, Illinois. Bryan is survived by his wife, Silvia; three children: Oscar Gomez Lopez of Seattle, WA, Austin...
David A. "Smitty" Smith
Sep 29, 2015
Steward David A. "Smitty" Smith, 56, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at home. Smitty was born May 28, 1959 to Gardner J. and Margaret E. (Walker) Smith in DeKalb, Illinois. He married Julie Edwards September 20, 2015 in Steward, IL. Smitty was a many generation farmer on the Smith Farm and was also a Local 150 operator for 26...
Thomas Shimenetto
Sep 29, 2015
Thomas M. Shimenetto, Sr., age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Prairie Crossing and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona, IL. He was born on February 17, 1942 in Moline, IL, the son of Samuel and Marion (Latina) Shimenetto. Prior to retiring, Tom owned and operated a home remodeling business. He married Susan Nicklas on September 29, 1962...
David F. Kessen
Sep 27, 2015
Rochelle David F. Kessen, 91, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 with his wife at his side in Franklin Grove, IL. David was born August 2, 1924 in Taylorville, IL to John H. and Mary E. (Tingle) Kessen. He was a Merchant Marine during World War II. David married Caroline E. Schabacker on November 26, 1955 in Oregon, IL. They...
John J. Wheeler
Sep 24, 2015
John J. Wheeler, 88, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at home. John was born in McLeansboro, IL, May 30, 1927 to John Sr. and Dollie (Jordan) Wheeler. He married Helen Braddy on June 3, 1950 in Mount Vernon, IL. John worked for General Electric for many years before retiring. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Betty Wilson,...
Gunter P. Vogel
Sep 24, 2015
Rochelle Gunter P. Vogel, 75, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Rockford, Illinois. Gunter was born September 19, 1940 to Heinrich and Dora (Reif) Vogel in Kups, Germany. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 and worked on a farm for four years. After that, he started at Del Monte in 1961 as a mechanic for 34 years before...
Faith M. Huml
Sep 23, 2015
Faith M. Huml, 67, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Pingree Grove, IL. Faith was born August 30, 1948 to Melvin and Eileen (Heyen) Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her parents. Faith is survived by her husband, James Huml; son, Michael Huml of Rochelle; two brothers: Roy Johnson of Kent, WA and William (Terry)...
Alan Thor
Sep 20, 2015
Alan D. Thor, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Oregon, Illinois. Alan was born November 28, 1944 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Robert P. and Arlene E. (Schewe) Thor. He married Lynn A. Braithwaite on November 26, 1966 in Wausau, WI. Alan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1972. He...
