Janice Carol Carlson
Mar 16, 2026
Janice (Jan) Carlson of Holcomb, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Monday March 16, 2026 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Jan was born to Ernie and Martha (Elliot) Flick in Oregon, IL on May 20, 1938. On September 6, 1958, she married Gene Carlson and had three sons: Mark Carlson of Glendale, AZ, Brett...
Gary Dale Vogeler
Mar 15, 2026
Gary Dale Vogeler, 69, of Esmond, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Gary was born on January 7, 1957, the son of Dale R. and Connie J. (Busse) Vogeler in Rochelle, Illinois.
Gary, better known as “Vog” grew up with strong values that shaped his entire life: grit, hard work, laughter, and a stubborn streak that those who...
Diane Lewis Reed
Mar 14, 2026
Diane Lewis Reed, 85, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Franklin Grove Nursing Home in Franklin Grove, Illinois.
She was born March 2, 1941, in Hibbing, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Eleanor (Albertson) Armstrong. Diane married Ramon Kline, with whom she had three children. She later married Jerry Reed in 1978; he preceded her in death in 2019.
She was...
Myra Jane Hammonds
Mar 14, 2026
Myra Jane Hammonds, 85, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. She was born February 21, 1941, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, the daughter of Samuel and Minnie (Smith) Johnson. Myra married James W. Hammonds in 1970 in Wynne, Arkansas. He preceded her in death in 1998.
Myra enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who loved...
Darroll Allan Richardson
Mar 11, 2026
Darroll Allan Richardson, 91, passed away peacefully day, March 11, 2026 at his home in Rochelle, Illinois with family by his side. Darroll was born on March 7, 1935, the son of Charles P. and Helen P. (Mitchell) Richardson in DeKalb, IL. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. On May 21, 1968, he married...
Ronnie E. Jones
Mar 10, 2026
Ronnie E. Jones, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois, following a courageous year-and-a-half battle with pancreatic cancer. Ronnie was born January 7, 1955, in Wilson, Arkansas, the son of Troy and Katherine (Anderson) Jones. He married Betty Newton September 15, 1973 in Rochelle, IL.
Ronnie loved his wife, children, and grandchildren...
Patricia Marie Gonzales
Mar 7, 2026
Patricia Marie Gonzales, 73, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born October 6, 1952, in Rochelle, Illinois, the daughter of Lester Sr. and Loretta (Bunger) Davis. Pat married Lupe Gonzales July 6th, 1974 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle, IL.
Patricia was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle...
Diana Lynn Somers
Mar 3, 2026
Diana Lynn Somers, 77, a resident of Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL, passed peacefully away at OSF St. Katherine Hospital in Dixon, Illinois, Tuesday March 3, 2026, after a brief illness.
Diana was the oldest daughter of Howard and Marguerite (Hinrich) Somers of Lindenwood, IL. She attended Lindenwood Grade School and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1966. After...
Ralph Walter Papke
Feb 27, 2026
Ralph Walter Papke, 97, passed away February 27, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois. He was born October 8, 1928, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Frank Albert and R. Elenora (Carlson) Papke.
Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947.
Following his military service, Ralph demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic throughout his life. He...
Luis Porras
Feb 25, 2026
Luis F. Porras, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1946 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Florencio and Dolores (Alva) Porras. Luis married Nelda C. Presley on August 20, 1986 in Jonesville, VA, she preceded him in death on November 10, 2010. Luis served in the...
Gregory Edward Hoffmann
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Gregory Edward Hoffmann 69, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Born on March 26, 1956, in Winona, Minnesota, Greg was called into the pastoral ministry and faithfully served the Lord and His people for decades in Illinois and Wisconsin. Most recently, he served at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...
Richard Melton
Feb 21, 2026
Richard “Rich” Howard Melton, age 85, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1940 in Rochelle, the son of Howard and Melba (Lamar) Melton.
Rich proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, an experience he carried with him the rest of his life. Following his military...
William Walch Tyler, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Dixon
William Walch Tyler, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois. Bill was born on July 18, 1938, the son of William W. and Geraldine (Bienfang) Tyler in Rochelle, IL. He proudly served with the United States Marine Corps, VMS 323 Squadron in El Toro, CA from 1957 to 1960. On...
Evelyn Rose Beardin
Feb 11, 2026
Evelyn Rose Beardin, 97, of West Brooklyn, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois. Evelyn was born on July 19, 1928 to Clarence and Laura (Meisel) Geuther in Mendota, IL. On September 10, 1952, she married the love of her life, Al Beardin in Rochelle. He preceded...
Archie Eugene Jensen
Feb 9, 2026
Rochelle
Archie Eugene Jensen, 92, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Archie was born on August 6, 1933, the son of Mervin and Bertha (Williamson) Jensen in Boone, Iowa. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War. On November 7, 1987, he married Deanna Marie Eash in...
Rosalba Mejia Lopez
Feb 6, 2026
Rosalba Liseth Mejia Lopez, age 15, passed away on February 6, 2026 after a courageous and heart-wrenching battle with Leukemia. She was a beautiful young 8th grade student at the Rochelle Middle School, and had just celebrated her Quinceañera.
Visitation will be from 4 - 7:00 P.M. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th...
Sandi Graber
Feb 6, 2026
Sandi Graber passed away in the early hours of Friday, February 6th, 2026 - one day short of her 81st birthday. Her family is saddened, yet comforted knowing that her physical pain is over. Sandra Carol Dalton was the only child of Ralph and Gladys Dalton. They were devoted to their daughter, and they were active; a lesson Sandi learned...
Gregory Cotovsky
Feb 5, 2026
Gregory L. Cotovsky, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1976 in Chicago, IL the son of David and Sandra (Galati) Cotovsky. Greg married the love of his life, Jennifer Lee Berkley on October 13, 2007 in Oregon, IL. They brought their beautiful son, Gregory Lawrence Cotovsky,...
Machelle Terry
Feb 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Machelle Terry
Machelle Terry, 71, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on February 2, 1955, in Wynne, Arkansas, Machelle was the beloved daughter of Lurid Moore, Priscila Faye Russell, and stepfather, Cecil Call. Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, strength, humor, and generosity....
Mariah Avila
Feb 1, 2026
Mariah Evette Avila, 26, passed away Sunday, February 01, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois after a tragic shooting took her life too soon. Mariah was born on April 27, 1999, the daughter of Ramiro Avila and Jacqueline Campos in Rochelle, IL.
Mariah was a true creative spirit whose talents and passions touched every part of her...
