Wilbert Frederick Felgenhauer
Feb 6, 2014
Rochelle Wilbert Frederick Felgenhauer, 90, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Rochelle. Wilbert was born March 8, 1923 to August and Martha (Dilling) Felgenhauer in Rochelle. He was an Army veteran; serving our country for 2 years. He farmed in the Rochelle area most all of his life. Wilbert was a member...
Danny Dougherty
Feb 1, 2014
Danny Joe Dougherty, 55, of Phoenix, AZ, died February 1, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born to the late Clarence & Glenna (Elliott) Dougherty, April 19, 1958, in Rochelle, Illinois. Dan graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1976. Dan attended Illinois State University, before completing his BS in Computer Information Systems at DeVry University in...
Lillian Hendrickson
Feb 1, 2014
Lillian Agatha Hendrickson Born: March 25, 1909 Died: February 1, 2014 Lillian was born Lylian Christine Christensen in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Her parents, Laust Kristian Christensen and Neisine Katherine Marie Nielsen, were Danish immigrant farmers. The desire for their own land took them north to Limerick, Saskatchewan Canada where they were successful in acquiring a homestead to farm. The harsh...
Juanita F. Ewald
Jan 31, 2014
Juanita F. Ewald 81 of Rochelle, died Friday Jan. 31, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 20, 1932 in Willisburg, KY, the daughter of William H. and Ora L. (Perkins) Long. Juanita married Virgil C. Ewald on Sept. 21, 1957 in DeKalb, IL. Preceded by three sisters: Evelyn Bugg, Vi Johnson and Jean Curtsinger and a brother...
Virgie Mae Baker
Jan 27, 2014
Virgie Mae Baker, 86, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Virgie was born March 10, 1927 in Greenville, Missouri to George and Mary (Hicks) Marler. She married Eugene "Shin" Baker on September 20, 1944 in Oregon, Illinois. Shin preceded her in death on November 11, 2013. Virgie attended the...
Mary Ann Davis
Jan 20, 2014
Mary Ann Davis, 78, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born May 24, 1935 to Etsel and Sophie (Knicely) Carter in Rochelle. Mary Ann married George "Jim" Davis on August 24 1957 in Rochelle. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1998. She was also predeceased by her parents,...
Charles Frank Glammeyer
Jan 17, 2014
Chana Charles Frank Glammeyer, 85 of Chana , IL was called home to be with the Lord Friday, January 17, 2014 at his home. He was born August 6, 1928 in Elberta, Alabama, the son of Frank and Frieda Glammeyer. He married Ada DeAun Gray on August 19, 1950 in Chana, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Wayne Baker
Jan 14, 2014
Wayne W. Baker, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Dixon, Illinois. Wayne was born December 21, 1929 in Rochelle to Wayne and Ila (Harrolle) Baker. He was a farmer and worked for Del Monte for many years. Wayne married Mary Ann Hufford on October 1, 1950 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle. He loved camping with his...
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...
