Andre "Andy" B. Lindquist
Dec 7, 2015
Monroe Center Andre "Andy" B. Lindquist, 70, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 in Rockford, IL. Andy was born November 4, 1945 to Carl and Beatrice (Schroeder) Lindquist in Rockford, IL. He married Carol J. Vickery on November 29, 1969 in New Milford, IL. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2002. Andy worked for A.G. Communication Systems for...
Iris Mae Sturgill
Dec 3, 2015
Rochelle Iris M. Sturgill, 95, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in her home. Iris was born Janurary 16, 1920 to John F. and Mable (Reints) Strang in Lindenwood, Illinos. She is a graduate of Stillman Valley High School and Rockford School of Nursing, graduating in 1969. Iris was an L.P.N. working for St. Anthony Hospital and Alma Nelson...
Wayne E. Wetzel
Dec 3, 2015
Ashton Wayne E. Wetzel, 88, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 in Franklin Grove, IL following a short illness. Wayne was born July 24, 1927 to Joe W. and Edna (Thomas) Wetzel in Ashton, Illinois. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service, he devoted the rest of his life to farming in...
Kenneth Gittleson
Nov 29, 2015
Kenneth Robert Gittleson, age 73, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 4, 1942 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Marvin and Esther Lipske Gittleson. He married Kay Hardesty on October 23, 1971 in Oregon, IL. Ken drove a fuel truck for Rochelle Oil for...
Susan Hall
Nov 28, 2015
Susan V. Hall, 56, of Katy, TX, formerly of Monroe Center, passed away at her home Saturday, November 28, 2015. Susan was born September 5, 1959 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Richard C. and Violet (Reed) Hall. She is preceded in death by her father. Susan was a 1977 graduate of RTHS. She obtained her LPN from Lamar University...
Evelyn E. Gates
Nov 26, 2015
Evelyn E. Gates, 94, of Rochelle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 26, 2015, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born December 14, 1920, in Wayne County, IL, the daughter of William H. And Evea Marie (Ethington) Alexander. She was united in marriage to Donald E. "Mike" Gates....
George Howard Streitberger
Nov 24, 2015
George Howard Streitberger, 90, died at his home in Rochelle, Illinois on November 24, 2015. He had been suffering from dementia for the past several years. George was born on December 15, 1924, in Wheaton, Illinois to George Frederick (Fred) and Rose Belle, nee Sleep, Streitberger. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1944 and earned an accounting degree from...
Frances Clark
Nov 15, 2015
Frances E. Clark, 84, went home to be with the Lord in the presence of her loving family Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Sycamore, Illinois. Frances was born June 1, 1931 to John Floyd and Ludie M. (Sandlin) Stanford in Sulligent, Alabama. She married E.J. "Gene" Clark on February 7, 1963 in Rockford, IL. He preceded her in death on...
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...
