Hortense Oesterheld
Nov 19, 2007
Hortense (Rodgers) Oesterheld, 90, of Rochelle, passed away November 19, 2007 at the Oregon Healthcare Center. Hortense was born January 25, 1917 near Byron, Il.. She was the daughter of Samuel and Charlotte (Gates) Rodgers. She was a united in marriage to William A. Oesterheld, February 8, 1936 in Aurora, Il.. Hortense and William had one son, Rodger Oesterheld of...
Refugio Rivera
Nov 19, 2007
Refugio “ Cuco” Rivera, 82, passed away November 19, 2007. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am November 24, 2007 with a one hour visitation prior at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Rochelle. Coulon-Lyons Family Funeral Homes 815-562-6872 assisted family with arrangements.
Bernerd "Bernie" H Lewis
Nov 11, 2007
Bernerd "Bernie" H. Lewis 69, of Plano passed away November 11th 2007 at Hillside Health Care. He was born on January 17th 1938 in Rockdale,IL to the late James and Anna Lewis. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley of Plano, His children Greg Lewis of Odell,IL. Jeff (Tina) Lewis of Pontiac,Kathy (Robin) Curtiss and Lori Lewis all of...
John A. Weatherwax
Nov 5, 2007
John A. Weatherwax, 96, of Rochelle, passed away November 5, 2007 at Rochelle Community Hospital. John was born July 12, 1911 in Storm Lake, Iowa, son of Issac S. and Mary Ellen Weatherwax he married Lucille Koch August 9, 1968 in Mt. Carroll, Il.. John worked for Rochelle Municipal Utilities at the steam plant for 15 years and was a...
Bent Leonard Hansen
Nov 5, 2007
Bent Leonard "Benny" Hansen, 87, of Rochelle, passed away November 5, 2007 at Rochelle Gardens Care Center. Bent Leonard Hansen was born January 16, 1920. He married Fern Jordan Schubert (deceased 1996) December 5, 1961. Benny as known by friends, mowed lawns and was an usher at the Hub Theater for many years before working at the Rockford College, then...
Michelle Ann Almquist
Nov 2, 2007
Michelle Ann Almquist loving mother, daughter and companion, 40, of Rochelle, passed away suddenly November 2, 2007. Michelle was born July 29, 1967 Salina, Kansas, daughter of Michael Conner and Linda Johnson. She is survived by one son, Jason Almquist of Rochelle, Illinois; one daughter, Alexandria Mijalski of Rochelle, Illinois; her mother and step-father, Ramon (Linda) Johnson of Chetek, Wisconsin;...
Leroy Rhodes
Oct 25, 2007
Leroy Rhodes, was born to Mary Alice Rhodes and Leroy Grant on October 27, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, His parents preceded him in death. Leroy was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Manley High School in Chicago, Illinois. He confessed a hope in Christ at Mercy C. Baptist Church, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1999, Leroy moved to Rochelle,...
Vance Charles Pfeiffer
Oct 23, 2007
Vance Charles Pfeiffer, 90, of Rochelle, passed away October 23, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Il. Vance was born September 14, 1917 in Ashton. Illinois, the son of Henry and Anna Pfeiffer. He married Marguarette DeShazo September 15, 1946 in St. John's Lutheran Church- Ashton. Vance served with the Army Air Corp in WW II as an airplane...
Ross Scofield
Oct 1, 2007
Ross Scofield 82, of Sandwich passed away October 1st 2007 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Betty of Sandwich and his children. Funeral service are to be held Monday October 8th 2007 at Salem Lutheran Church Sandwich at 10:30 a.m.. Visitation will be Sunday October 7th 2007 from 4-7 p.m....
Bruce A. Barnes
Sep 29, 2007
Bruce A. Barnes 75 of Millington passed away September 29th 2007 at Valley West Community Hospital . He was born on December 6th 1931 in Chicago to the late Kenneth and Simone Barnes. He was proud of have been a Eagle Scout. And his was an avid Bears fan. He is survived by his wife Joan, his children Bruce Barnes...
Clifford Hatch Dennis
Sep 24, 2007
Clifford H. Dennis 70, of Sandwich passed away at Sandwich Rehab and Health Care on September 24th 2007. He was born on October 8th 1936 in Rhoad Island. There will be no visitation or funeral services per family request, his remains where cremated.
Doris Pickle
Sep 15, 2007
Doris Pickle, 72, of Rockford, formerly of Ashton, Il., passed away September 15, 2007 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Doris was born August 18, 1935 in Lee County, the daughter of Walter J. Pickle and Edith Miller Pickle. She lived in Ashton from 1962 - 1992, Sun City, AZ. 1992 - 2003 and Rockckford, Il. 2003 - 2007. She...
Lillian L Boyce
Sep 12, 2007
Lillian L. Boyce, 96, of Ashton passed away September 12, 2007 at Sterling Pavilion. Lillian was born November 10, 1910 in Germany, daughter of Phillip and Amelia Becker. She married the late Henry W. Phelps in 1974 and the late Leo Boyce in 1993. She is survived by two daughters; Cheryl ( the late Freddie Ward) Taylor of Ashton, Il....
James ( Jim ) R. Knox
Sep 11, 2007
James ( Jim ) Knox 72, of Sandwich passed away in his sleep at his home. He was born on May 20th 1935 in Mendota to Virgil and Doris Knox. He graduated high school in Sandwich,he also graduated from Elgin Watchmakers College. He served in the U.S. Army, also an EMT with the Sandwich Ambulance Service and Sandwich Fire Dept...
Eunice Evelyn Anderson
Sep 1, 2007
Eunice E. Anderson 91, of Owatonna, Mn. formally of Somonauk. She was born in Foreston Mn. on October 2nd 1915. She is survived by her children Charles ( Linda ) Anderson of Somonauk, Eugene Anderson of Jonesboro, IL and Judy ( Herbert ) Hardgrave of Owatonna, Mn. Funeral services will be held Thursday September 6th 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at...
Florence M. Albrecht
Aug 31, 2007
Florence M."Gran" Albrecht, 98, of Ashton passed away August 31, 2007 at home surrounded by family. Florence was born September 18, 1908 in Ashton, IL., daughter of Charles and Margaret (Witzel) Ackerson. She married Earl W. Albrecht February 15, 1928 in Ashton. Preceded in death by her husband, one son; Denny and three brothers; Donald, Russell and Raymond. Survivors include,...
Lester Alan Swanson
Aug 31, 2007
Lester A. Swanson 62, of Plano passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Private graveside service at Arlington Cemetery Elmhurst,IL on September 19th with Rev. Carol Gates.
Maxine Rae Buchik
Aug 23, 2007
Maxine Buchik 87, of Sandwich passed away August 23rd 2007 at her home. She was born on April 5th 1920 to Charles and Delia Dickson in Sandwich. She was a graduated of Copley School of Nursing and a graduate with a BS degree from College of St. Frances.She served her contry during WWII as a U.S. Army Nurse She is...
Dean T. Van Hise
Aug 22, 2007
Franklin Grove Dean T. Van Hise, 91, of Franklin Grove, passed away August 22, 2007. At Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital. He was a life member VFW POST #3878, Rochelle, life member of American Legion Post# 497, Franklin Grove, Masonic Lodge # 7, Franklin Grove Lions Club, A.F & A.M, Franklin Grove Area Historical Society and Living History Antique Equipment Association....
Dorothy Ventler
Aug 20, 2007
Dorothy Ventler, 97, of Ashton, passed away August 20, 2007 at The Neighbors Nursing Home. Dorothy was born July 26, 1910. Daughter of Joseph Leddy and Katherine Riesenbeck. She married Harold H. Ventler March 8, 1940. Preceded in death by her husband, one daughter Karen and two brothers Tom and John. She is survived by two nephews Tom (Carla) Leddy...
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