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...
Nancy A. Havens
Sep 12, 2015
Nancy A. Havens, 60, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 12, 2015 while at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. She was born on May 29, 1955 to John T. and Sara "Sally" (Stretch) Havens in Waupun, Wisconsin. Nancy attended the public schools in Rochelle, Illinois and her first two years of college at Kishwaukee College in Malta, Illinois. In...
Georgia Paddock
Sep 12, 2015
Georgia E. Paddock, age 91, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her home in Wheaton. She was born on January 5, 1924 in Pueblo, Colorado, the daughter of Samuel L. and Rilla Rourke Levingston. Georgia married James N. Paddock on November 16, 1956 in Baton Rouge, LA, he preceded her in death on May 11, 1995. She is...
Ronald D. Rand
Sep 11, 2015
Ronald D. Rand, 81, of Rockford, IL went to be with the Lord on Sept 11, 2015. Ron was born in DeKalb, IL on August 10,1934 to Emmet and Mary (Riemensnider) Rand. He attended Esmond grade schools and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1952. He joined the Marine Corps in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1957 after...
Pearl St. Clair
Sep 5, 2015
Pearl St. Clair, age 101, was chosen to go home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Rochelle. Pearl was born on September 19, 1913 in Atwood, Tennessee to Francis and Sally Arjes Sellers. She married John St. Clair on April 10, 1954 in Ottawa, IL, he preceded her in death on October 22, 2005. She...
George H. Campuzano
Aug 25, 2015
DeKalb George H. Campuzano, 68, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Bethany Rehabilitation and Health Care in DeKalb, IL. George was born September 5, 1946 to Fidel and Necie (Moore) Campuzano in DeKalb. He married Rita R. Lawrence on June 13, 1967 in Sycamore, IL. She preceded him in death on April 8, 2010. He was also preceded by...
Robin Plumley
Aug 22, 2015
Roberta "Robin" Jane Burton Plumley 58, of Rochelle, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family after years of battling ovarian cancer. She was born on Dec. 15, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Ruby (Frye) Burton. She graduated from Dixon High School in 1974 and attended Northern Illinois University....
Donald J. Hruby
Aug 21, 2015
Donald J. Hruby, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, August 21, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. Don was born November 14, 1927 to John G. and Margaret E. (Holler) Hruby in Harvey, Illinois. He proudly served in the United States Navy and then in the United States Army between 1948 - 1960. Don married Elaine Anna Denz on...
Marjorie J. Burr
Aug 18, 2015
Rochelle Marjorie J. Burr, 57, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at home with her family at her side. Marjorie was born on December 11, 1957 in Geneva, IL to Kenneth and Charlotte (Welborn) Peffer. She married Jonathan Edward Burr on June 16, 1979 in Batavia, IL. Prior to retiring, she worked as a telephone...
Evelyn L. Lund
Aug 14, 2015
Evelyn L. Lund, 99, of Lindenwood, passed away at her home Friday, August 14, 2015. Evelyn was born December 31, 1915 in Lindenwood, the daughter of William and Lucinda (Reints) Holtman. Evelyn married Everett W. Lund on June 3, 1943 in Iowa. Everett preceded her in death March 29, 2006. She attended Kings High School for three years and graduated...
Nancy E. Miles
Aug 9, 2015
Rochelle Nancy E. Miles, 76, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was born November 4, 1938 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to Webster and Marion (Dotter) Zierdt. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Miles, and her son, Terry Miles. Nancy is survived by her two daughters: Tamara (Dan) Morse...
Rodney K. Wendt
Aug 8, 2015
Rodney K. Wendt, 76, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Pinecrest Terrace in Mt. Morris, IL. Rodney was born July 6, 1939 to Kenneth A. and Clara (Kugler) Wendt in Rochelle, IL. He married Norene Voss on January 18, 1969 in Ashton, IL. Rod was a Rochelle Police Officer, a Master Sergeant for the Illinois State Police and a...
Kay Lynn Rosenbalm
Aug 3, 2015
Kay Lynn Rosenbalm, 61, passed away Monday, August 03, 2015 in Rockford, IL. Kay was born September 3, 1953 to Virgil M. Forister and Louise Rose Mcllvoy in Rochelle, IL. Kay worked as a postal service clerk in Rochelle, IL and records management assistant in DeKalb, IL. Kay's family and friends were her life and she enjoyed spending time with...
