Obituaries Posted by Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Apr 21, 2025

Rochelle

Nora Pearl Turner Frias, 81, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Liberty Village in Rochelle, Illinois.  Nora was born on June 15, 1943, the daughter of Earl and Margie (Lynch) Childs in Mellwood, Arkansas.  She married James Turner and together they had three children before he passed away.  On March 28, 1984, she married John...

Apr 20, 2025

Rochelle

Jose Angel Gallegos, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home outside of Rochelle, Illinois.  Jose was born on October 1, 1944 in La Quemada, San Felipe, Guanjuato, Mexico to Jesus and Estanislada (Velazquez) Gallegos.  Jose worked for Del Monte Foods in Rochelle for many years.

Jose is survived by two...

Apr 20, 2025

Rochelle

Larry J. Hammond, 72, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home in Rochelle with his family by his side.  Larry was born on March 8, 1953 to Earl W. and Esther L. (McClain) Hammond in Rochelle.  On June 16, 1973, he married Mary Koebler in Rochelle.  Larry grew up in Rochelle and worked in...

Apr 18, 2025

Dixon

Janet Marie Bergeson, 68, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at her home in Dixon, Illinois.  Janet was born on June 24, 1957, the daughter of Dallas E. and Francis J. (Simmons) Durbin in Joliet, IL.

Janet is survived by her children: Jessie Burns of Collinsville, IL, Christina Burns of Rochelle, IL, Judy Needs...

Apr 17, 2025

Rochelle

Carol Ann McCarthy, 86, of Rochelle, IL passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL with her family by her side. She was born on April 2, 1939, the daughter of Walter Mazinski and Helen Webster in Chicago, IL.

Carol was known for her kindness and...

Apr 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Constantinos  "Gus" A. Vasilopoulos.  He left us on April 17, 2025 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family.  He was a man of immense wisdom, love, and strength, backed by an unwavering spirit.  His smile, his greetings,...

Apr 2, 2025

In loving memory of Fortunata "Rosa" Covelli Cassola

When asked what would she want her Superpower to be, she replied, "I would like to heal people."

A loving kind, warm and gracious soul. Fortunata "Rosa" Covelli Cassola, 89, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, April...

Apr 2, 2025

Rochelle

Mary Lou Kator, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois with family by her side.  Mary Lou was born on December 8, 1943 to Walter and Gertrude (Hinz) Buchman in New Castle, IN.  On August 29, 1964, she married William George Kator in Indianapolis, IN.

Mary Lou had...

Mar 28, 2025

Rochelle

Richard "Rick" Henry Kurz, age 66, died March 28, 2025 in Rochelle IL. He was born July 3, 1958 in Rochelle. He was the son of Orville and Barbara (Bunger) Kurz. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1976. He was a farmer in Ogle County for many years and a long time member of...

Mar 28, 2025

Gary Lee Isley, 59, of Rochelle, IL passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Loyola University Medical Center, in Maywood, IL.  Gary was born May 17, 1965 in Rochelle, IL the son of Leland and Edna (Olivier) Isley. Gary graduated from RTHS in 1983 and lived most of his life in the Rochelle area.  He was a heavy...

Mar 25, 2025

Rochelle

Barry Lee Sanders, Sr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 7, 1957, alongside his twin sister, Sheri, in Rochelle, IL, he was the son of Robert and Betty (Macklin) Sanders.

Barry was a man of...

Mar 24, 2025

Laurel "Laurie" Smith, 69, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025,surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Rochelle on April 24, 1955, Laurie was the daughter of Maxine I. (Friestad) and C. Henry "Hank" McDermott. A proud lifelong resident of Rochelle; she devoted her life to her family, students, and friends.

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Mar 20, 2025

Rochelle

Harold Richard Gosse, 84, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  Harold was born on July 31, 1940 to Harvey and Ethel (Firth) Gosse in Independence, Iowa. He served with the United States Marines from June of 1958 to June of 1961. On October 7, 1961, he married Patricia Price...

Mar 14, 2025

November 1, 1929 – March 14, 2025

Evelyn Marie Bearrows, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 at the age of 95, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, Illinois, surrounded by her family and special care givers. Evie was known for her loving and kind nature, and as...

Mar 14, 2025

Elizabeth "Susie" Ann Dean, 84, of Ashton, IL passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Allure of Mendota nursing home in Mendota, IL after a lengthy illness.

Susie was born on May 14, 1940 to George T. and Ila (Thelo) Wixom in Mendota, IL. She attended Mendota schools and graduated from MHS class of 1958. Susie worked...

Mar 12, 2025

Rochelle

James Eugene Reints, "JR", age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 surrounded by family. James was born in Kings, IL on February 26,1937, to Raymond and Frances (Terviel) Reints, the youngest of four children, two of whom preceded him in death. He married the love of his...

Mar 11, 2025

Rochelle

David Frank Bakes, 75, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Dave was born on June 11, 1949 to Frank W. and Bernice (Oldenburg) Bakes in Elmhurst, IL. He served with the United States Army for two years.  On June 22, 1968, he married Cheri Hoefle at Mary Queen Of...

Mar 10, 2025

Steward

Richard Earl Watkins, 73, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. He moved to Steward Illinois in 2019 with his wife, Connie, and had been a life-long resident of Florida.

Born on August 2, 1951, in Richmond, Virginia, Richard was a man who embraced life with passion and conviction. He had...

Mar 7, 2025

Malta

Joan "JoAnn" A. Berg, 90, of Malta, IL passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 in DeKalb, IL.  Joan was born January 27, 1935 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Merritt and Helen (Lazier) Leonard.  She married Robert L. Berg July 1, 1954 in Esmond, IL.  Joan was a nurse over the years, finishing out her career...

Mar 5, 2025

Steward

Betty A. Staton, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at her niece's home in Naperville, Illinois.  Betty was born on November 25, 1927 to Frank C. and Marie A. (Goetting) Amberger in Petersburg, IL.  In 1945, Betty graduated from Petersburg Harris High School. On October 3, 1948, she married Clarence Staton in Petersburg, IL....