Jamie Salei Ross
Nov 9, 2026
Jamie Salei Somerville Ross
September 30, 1984 – November 9, 2026
Some people leave footprints on your heart that time can never erase. Jamie Salei Somerville Ross was one of those people.
Jamie, 42, passed away on November 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her. Jamie had...
Gary "Butch" Williams
Nov 8, 2026
Gary “Butch” James Williams, 83, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Butch was born on April 28, 1943, the son of James G. and Amanda K. (Engelkes) Williams in Rockford, IL. He proudly served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War serving as an air traffic controller...
Darrell F. Beach
Nov 6, 2026
Darrell Francis Beach aged 94, of Rochelle Illinois passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026 at Manor Court Nursing Care Facility in Rochelle. Darrell was born on September 14, 1932 near the town of Chana in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, Illinois. He is the son of Ray and Edna (Strang) Beach. He attended grade school in Flagg Center, Illinois...
Robert F. Schlosser
Nov 3, 2026
Robert Frank Joseph Schlosser, 84, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at his home.
Robert was born on April 5, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Theodore Frances Schlosser and Mary (Robich) Schlosser. Robert graduated from Biwabik High School in Biwabik, Minnesota. He worked as a printing press operator for both Rochelle Printing and Hub Printing...
Rosalie Reed Gartner
Nov 1, 2026
Rosalie Reed Gartner, 80, of Sycamore, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at her home. Rosalie was born on Oct. 18, 1946, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Dallas and Margaret (Kruse) Reed. Rosalie grew up on a farm outside of Chana, Illinois, and graduated from Rochelle High School in 1964. She attended college at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb...
George M. Stangley
Oct 31, 2026
George M. Stangley, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on October 31, 2026, at St. Anthony Medical Center following a prolonged illiness, with his loving wife by his side.George was born on April 1, 1946, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Oscar and Dorothy (Skinner) Stangley. As the youngest child and the only boy among three sisters, George certainly held a special place...
Louise Ann Doner
Oct 30, 2026
Louise Ann Doner, 95, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois with her family by her side. Louise was born on December 5, 1930, the daughter of Louie and Hilda (Trothing) Larson in Portland, Oregon.
She enjoyed baking, sewing, tending to her flowers in her garden, but above all she loved being the best grandma to...
Mauro Hueramo
Oct 22, 2026
Mauro Hueramo, age 44, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the home with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 22, 1982 in Michoacah, Mexico, the son of Adalberto Hueramo Belmonte and Leticia Nava Hueramo. He married the love of his life, Francisca Hueramo, on July 22, 2026 in Rochelle, Illinois. Mauro loved spending...
Javier Pacheco
Oct 20, 2026
Javier Pacheco, de 56 años, falleció el martes 20 de octubre de 2026 en el hospital U.W. Swedish American, rodeado de su familia. Nació el 17 de agosto de 1970 en Tlaltizapan, Morelos, México; fue hijo de Alfonso y Aurelia (de soltera González García) Brito.
Contrajo matrimonio con el amor de su vida, Catalina Vásquez Leal, el 2 de julio de...
Emma Jean Sexton
Oct 19, 2026
Emma Jean (Montgomery McCulloch) Sexton, 85, born October 27, 1940, in Baldwyn, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was a cherished and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, wife, and friend whose life was defined by her love for her family and her faith in God.
Emma Jean was the daughter...
Antonia Lara de Maldonado
Oct 16, 2026
Antonia Lara De Maldonado, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, October 16, 2026 at her home in Poplar Grove, IL with family by her side. Antonia was born on July 15, 1936, the daughter of Luis Lara and Carmen Garcia in Urireo, Guanajuato, Mexico. In 1952, she married Antonio Maldonado in Urireo.
Antonia is survived by her husband of 74 years, Antonio...
Barbara Jean Bartha
Oct 16, 2026
Barbara Jean Bartha, age 93, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Manor Court in Rochelle. She was born on January 10, 1933 in Tampico, IL, the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Hamburg) Galor. Barbara married Frederick Bartha on July 3, 1959 in Polo, IL, he preceded her in death on February 29, 2012. She worked at DelMonte...
David D Kasmar Sr.
Oct 15, 2026
The family of David D. Kasmar Sr. is sad but untroubled to announce his passing on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at age 95. David lived a long, full life, and his sense of humor, his determination, and grit will be missed by those who survive him.
David was born on August 31, 1931, to parents Raymond E. Kasmar and Theresa (Robb)...
Rhonda Kaye LeMar-James
Oct 10, 2026
Rhonda Kaye LeMar-James, 71, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, AZ. Rhonda was born on December 28, 1954, the daughter of Marvin Allen and Shirley Ruth (Risetter) LeMar in rural Lee County, Illinois. On May 19, 2000, she married the love of her life, William Forrest James in Long Grove, Iowa.
Rhonda was known...
Bruce Warren Boardman
Oct 9, 2026
Bruce Warren Boardman passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the night of October 9, 2026 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1947, to Warren S. and Elsie M. (Hansen) Boardman in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Homewood-Flossmoor, IL through the 9th grade when his family then moved back home to DeKalb, IL....
Armando Sanchez
Oct 8, 2026
Armando Sanchez, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the home with his family at his side. He was born on March 2, 1955 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Salvador and Antonia (Martinez) Sanchez.
He married the love of his life Tomasa Rebollar on September 5, 1973 in Mexico City, Mexico. Armando loved spending time with...
Merry Summers
Oct 7, 2026
Merry Louise Summers, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the La Bella Nursing Center in Rochelle, Illinois with her friends at her side. She was born on January 4, 1960 in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of Willis and Dorothy (Hammonds) Laws.
She married Rodney Lee Summers on July 13, 1984 in Oregon, IL, he preceded her in...
Rick J. Green
Oct 3, 2026
Rick J. Greenwald (Rick Green), 74, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Franklin Grove, Illinois. He was born on March 10, 1952, the son of Morris and Rogene (Kruse) Greenwald.
Rick grew up on the family farm in Chana, Illinois. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Radio-Television from Southern Illinois...
William "Bill" S. Hickey
Oct 2, 2026
William “Bill” Stephen Hickey, 77, passed away on October 2, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois. He was born on August 19, 1949, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Robert Franklin and Lois Eileen (Hart) Hickey.
Bill is survived by his siblings, Mary Goken of Rochelle, Charles (Linda) Hickey of Somonauk, Robert Hickey of Rochelle, Michael (Veronica) Hickey of Amboy, Ellen (Mark) Hazzard...
Joyce "Joy" Julie Bryant
Sep 28, 2026
Joyce “Joy” Julie Bryant, 68, of Mesa, Arizona, entered into eternal rest at her home on September 28, 2026, surrounded by her three children and daughter-in-law.
Joyce was born in Joliet, Illinois, on July 13, 1958 to Dorven and Dorothy Govig. Growing up on her parents' farm during her early years and later moving with her family to Creston, Illinois, Joy...
