Gilbert Pierce
Jan 13, 2014
Gilbert "Gil" C. Pierce, 70, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at his home in Rochelle. Gil was born December 12, 1943 in Aurora, Illinois to George and Marie (Brachle) Pierce. He worked for Swift, Rochelle Foods and then later for Cushing Transportation. Gil was a veteran, serving our country with the United States Army. He was an avid Cubs...
Jaroldean "Jerry" L. Stanfa
Jan 11, 2014
Jaroldean "Jerry" L. Stanfa, 86, of Rochelle, passed away Sat. Jan. 11, 2014 at the Bethany Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in DeKalb, IL. Jerry was born in Rockford, IL May 10, 1927 the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Peterson) Flood. She married Peter S. Stanfa on April 25, 1946 in Rockford, IL. Together they owned and operated, Oaks Restaurant...
James Richard Davey
Jan 10, 2014
Creston James R. Davey, 91, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at his home. Jim was born October 24, 1922 to John and Genevieve (Scofield) Davey in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1940. He married Verla Mae Sampson on April 15, 1944 in Creston. Jim was a lifelong farmer in the Creston area. He was...
Joyce C. Cross
Jan 10, 2014
Joyce C. Cross, 72 of Rochelle, passed away Jan. 10, 2014 in Dixon IL. Services are pending on a future date.
William Glen Rains Sr.
Jan 3, 2014
William G. "Glen" Rains, Sr., 70 of Davis Junction, IL died Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1943 in Russellville, KY the son of Timothy and Ina (Morgan) Rains. He married Dorothy M. Hill on Jan. 27, 1962. After working for Nestle for 27 years he retired in 1996. Glen loved spending time...
Debbie A. Taylor
Jan 2, 2014
Debbie A. Taylor 46 of Rochelle, IL died Thursday Jan. 2, 2014 at home. She was born Nov. 18, 1967 in Rochelle, Il the daughter of Dean and Joan (Davis) Taylor. Debbie was formerly employed by Alloyd in DeKalb, IL for 17 years. As devoted mother of Alex, she also enjoyed country music and loved her cats. She was preceded...
Scott K. Sanderson
Dec 31, 2013
Scott Kermit Sanderson, 59, formerly of Rochelle, suddenly passed away on December 31, 2013, at his home in Colorado. In his passing, he has been supported by the love and continual prayers of family and friends as he entered into the arms of the angels. He was born at Rochelle Community Hospital on January 13, 1954, to Byron and Margaret...
Steven A. Draves
Dec 29, 2013
Steven A. Draves 19, of Rochelle. IL passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was born on October 22, 1994 in Rockford, IL the son of Darrin and Pamela (Beckman) Draves. Steven was a 2013 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. Steven loved all sports, was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed playing basketball and fishing. He loved to spend...
Dennis D. Garberg
Dec 29, 2013
Dennis D. Garberg, 68, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away in his home, Sunday, December 29, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 4th, 1:00 p.m., at Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS. Visitation will be held Friday, January 3rd, at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers,...
Robert F. Everest
Dec 24, 2013
Robert F. Everest, age 94, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He was born on September 16, 1919 in Boyne City, MI, the son of Ethan J. and Nancy Lord Everest. Robert married Beulah Swanson on October 15, 1941 in Big Rapids, MI, she preceded him in death on April 12, 2011. Robert retired in 1986...
Joyce Kivikko
Dec 23, 2013
Joyce Y. Kivikko, 76, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 in Rochelle, Illinois. Joyce was born December 18, 1937 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Verner and Julia (Haugen) Hays. She married Reino R. Kivikko Jr. on February 1, 2003 in Byron, Illinois. He preceded her on July 2, 2003. Joyce worked at Bob's Hardware as a manager for many years....
Edna Sheehy
Dec 16, 2013
Edna Mae Sheehy, 74, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born February 5, 1939 in Homer City, Pennsylvania to Sherd Jay and Amanda Nicewonger Burnheimer. Edna married Raymond Duane Sheehy on December 18, 1962. She is preceded in death by 3 sisters: Hazel Cain, Helen Mogle and Mary Louise Stuchell, and 2 brothers: Donald...
William George Anchondo
Dec 16, 2013
Creston William G. Anchondo, 73, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois after an extended renal failure. Bill was born January 19, 1940 in Ford City, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Ruth (Owens) Anchondo. He married Mary Ann Heal on March 23, 1985 in Creston, IL. Bill worked for Rochelle Foods for many years as...
William M. Hubbard Jr.
Dec 11, 2013
William M. Hubbard Jr., 84, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born December 8, 1929 in Rockford, IL to William M. and Frances (Patrick) Hubbard. Bill served in the Navy during the Korean War. He married Carol Schumaker on December 10, 1950 at the United Methodist Church in Rochelle....
Linda L. Wetzel
Dec 11, 2013
Linda L. Wetzel, 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born June 16, 1948 in Rochelle, the daughter of William and Louise (Mosely) Eckhardt. Linda married H. W. (Corky) Wetzel Jr. March 4, 1973 in Rochelle. She was a 1966 graduate of Rochelle Township High School and worked for more...
Margaret Chisamore
Dec 6, 2013
Margaret Lois Chisamore, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. She was born on March 10, 1930 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Ethel Scott Vance. Margaret married Richard K. Chisamore on May 17, 1945 in Rockford, IL, he preceded her in death on July 7, 1990. Margaret worked for...
Willie Lee Jones
Dec 6, 2013
Willie Lee Jones, age 67, of Steward, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Born December 10, 1945 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the son of Jim Hershal and Vady Jones. He married Peggy L. Catron and together they began a family tree. It branched out with Bill, Shelly (Jerry)Adams, the late Ronnie Jones and Terry...
Alvin Burkhart
Dec 3, 2013
Alvin L. Burkhart, 94, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Franklin Grove, IL. Alvin was born November 27, 1919 in Steward, IL to Raymond and Sophia (Hanke) Burkhart. He married Lucile M. McCann on May 7, 1941 on the family farm in Steward. Alvin was a life long farmer in the West Brooklyn area, and also had worked at...
Alvera Dean Forney
Nov 26, 2013
Ashton Alvera D. Forney, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Franklin Grove. Alvera was born November 3, 1929 to Jess and Mary Ann (Griffith) Partington in Murphysboro, Illinois. She married Ray J. Forney January 1, 1950 in Dixon, Illinois. Alvera worked for the Ashton High School and Ray J. Forney Inc. as the secretary for each place. She...
Brian W. Johnson
Nov 26, 2013
Brian W. Johnson, 44, of Rochelle passed away early Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Brian was born September 1, 1969 in Rochelle, IL; the son of Ronnie D. and Earline (Babb) Johnson. He married his high school sweetheart Shannan L. Smith on July 2, 1988 at the First General Baptist Church in Rochelle. He...
