Opal L. Harmon
Apr 24, 2015
Opal L. Harmon, 98, formerly from Esmond, IL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 in Beloit, WI. Opal was born January 22, 1917 in DeKalb County, North of Genoa to Ray and Ethel (Montgomery) Amos. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1934. She then attended Northern Illinois State Teacher's College in DeKalb, IL, where she earned her Bachelor of...
Sue Tieman
Apr 18, 2015
MaDonna "Sue" Tieman, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford on April 18, 2015. She was born on January 8, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of William and Margaret Ritzel French. Prior to retiring, she worked as a Direct Support Professional at Kreider Family Services in Dixon. Sue enjoyed spending time with her...
Lynn Marie Widhalm
Apr 11, 2015
Lynn Marie (Goken) Widhalm, 60, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Nana and Friend, of Rochelle, passed away Sat. April 11, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Lynn was born Sep. 24, 1954 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Casper and Marilyn (Schnorr) Goken. She is preceded in death by her father. Lynn was a Telecom Operator at Rockford Memorial Hospital and her mother's...
Thomas Burgess
Apr 7, 2015
Thomas J. Burgess, 62, of Rochelle passed away on April 7, 2015. He was born June 1, 1952 in Dixon, IL, the son of Hubert and Helen (Walker) Burgess. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Lynn Bondan on May 23, 1987. She preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2009. He is also preceded in death by his father,...
Diane E. Ruggerio
Apr 7, 2015
Diane Ruggerio, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Diane was born January 29, 1933 in La Salle, IL to Burton and Lillian (Peterson) Cooke. She married Anthony Ruggerio, Sr. on May 24, 1953 in Ladd, IL. Diane worked for Aigner's, Walmart and for the Rochelle Elementary School District as part of the kitchen...
Arthur Margheim
Apr 1, 2015
Arthur Margheim, 80, of Rochelle, IL passed away April 1, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on March 13, 1935 in Windsor, Colorado. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1953. The following fall he enrolled at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. While at Wartburg he excelled in athletics, earning first team All-Conference honors...
James T. Melvin
Mar 27, 2015
Rochelle James T. Melvin, 60, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 in Proviso Township, Illinois. Jim was born May 18, 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina to John and Carol (Blich) Melvin. He married Teresa Lynn Kendall on February 1, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jim was plant manager of Cedar Siding for several years. Jim is survived by his...
Victoria "Vicki" V. Stewart
Mar 25, 2015
Rochelle Victoria V. Stewart, 61, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Rockford, IL. Vicki was born February 27, 1954 to Victor H. and Lucille (Jenkins) Gruben in Rochelle IL. She married Tom Stewart on April 27, 1985 in Aurora, IL. She is survived by her husband, Tom Stewart, four daughters: Chenell, Schmell, and Taylor Stewart all of Rochelle and...
William F. Newton
Mar 25, 2015
Rochelle William F. Newton, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 quietly at his home. William was born June 7, 1927 in Reynoldsville, IL to William E. and Gladys (Garrett) Newton. He married Juanita Hall on November 14, 1953 in Mt. Morris, IL. He served our country as a Marine during World War II. William worked for Del Monte as...
Wilma Hamilton
Mar 21, 2015
Wilma Marie Hamilton, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was born on July 11, 1943 in Allenville, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie Summers Ervin. Wilma worked for many years at Caron International in Rochelle prior to retiring. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers:...
Harry F. Gross
Mar 19, 2015
Harry F. Gross, age 83, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on May 29, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the son of Harry Walter and Eleanor Marie Woehrle Gross. Harry married Lois Crowley on July 27, 1957 at St. James Catholic Church, Highwood, IL. Harry...
Wayne John Reed
Mar 18, 2015
Wayne J. Reed, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Rochelle. Wayne was born September 28, 1931 to Orville C. and Luella (Reitz) Reed in Rochelle, IL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd and 101st Airborne. On February 4, 1954, he married Mary Masters. He later married Sharon Melton in 1981. Wayne was a former member...
Cheryl Lynn Eich
Mar 13, 2015
Cheryl L. Eich, 68 passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in Rockford, Illinois. Cheryl was born January 12, 1947 in Dixon, Illinois to Ernest J. and Dorothy E. (Dean) Eich. She worked for Contel for over 25 years retiring in 1995. She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen, in 1975, and her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Shelley...
Hank Mcdermott
Mar 13, 2015
Charles "Hank" H. McDermott, 89, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Rochelle Rehabilitation in Rochelle. He was born on March 21, 1925 in Dekalb, Il the son of James and Celina (Guilbault) McDermott Sr. On December 28, 1946, he married Maxine I. Friestad in Dekalb, IL. He is preceded in death by his wife; grandson: Jon...
Glen E. Taylor
Mar 13, 2015
Glen E. Taylor, 88, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in Rochelle. Glen was born May 2, 1926 in Rochelle to Eli W. and Jesse L. (Rowe) Taylor. He married Audrey Fay Altenburg on December 2, 1949 in Rochelle. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. Glen was a Rochelle fireman for over 40 years. He also worked as...
John D. Birdwell Jr.
Mar 10, 2015
John D. Birdwell Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home. John was born December 6, 1929 to John D. And Lucille A. (Melinfoski) Birdwell in Chicago, IL. He married LaVerne A. Baratka on April 22, 1950 and she preceded him in death on December 13, 2007. He was also predeceased by his son, Jay Michael Birdwell,...
Todd Ramsey
Mar 9, 2015
Todd Jay Ramsey, 49, of Franklin Grove passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. Todd was born on March 10, 1965 to Bobbie and Patricia (Dailey) Ramsey in Rochelle. He was preceded in death by his wife, DeAnna, on October 31, 2004. Todd is survived by his mother, Patti (Butch) Runge of Rochelle, father, Bob (Peggy) Ramsey of Aurora, Indiana, four...
Kenneth Olson
Mar 8, 2015
Kenneth L. Olson (December 28, 1939 – March 8, 2015) Kenneth Olson, 75, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born December 28, 1939, in Elgin, IL. Preceded in death by his wife, Fern Coats, step-daughter, Donna Kinser Sidebottom and his parents, Ole and Dorothy Olson. He was a member of the Rochelle Moose Lodge...
Mary F. Thompson
Mar 8, 2015
Mary F. Thompson, 90, of Lindenwood, passed away March 8, 2015 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. She, along with her family, resided at 1329 Hwy. 251 North in Lindenwood for almost 40 years. Mary was born June 17, 1924 in Mahaffey, PA to W. Lynn and Della (Johnston) Hipps. She married Richard I. Thompson on June...
Lola M. Marsden
Mar 1, 2015
Rockford Lola M. Marsden, 93, passed peacefully with family at her side, on Sunday, March 1, 2015. A native of Rochelle, she was born October 11, 1921 to Jacob and Emma (Hansen) Foss. Lola was an honors graduate of R.T.H.S. at age 16 and was Ogle County Spelling Champion at age 12. She was employed by District 212 (R.T.H.S.) for...
