Mccorkle Funeral Home-Rockton Obit

Gary Noller 80, of Rockton, IL died May 20, 2022 in Beloit Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 29, 1941 in Lena, IL to Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Esther (Trost) Noller. Gary lived all his life in Rockton and graduated from Hononegah High School in 1959. At the age of 9 sweeping floors and picking up tools, he began his career in general contracting working alongside his father in the new business in Rockton: Noller and Sons. Gary worked in the family business for nearly fifty years building new homes as well as operating a plumbing and heating service business. Gary married Jerrianna "Jerri" Ritter on December 3, 1966 at the Rockton United Methodist Church. The...

On Thursday May 19, 2022 Sharon passed onto Eternal Life at home with her family by her side. Sharon was born December 23, 1939 in Belvidere, IL. The daughter of Victor G. Baumgartner and Marjorie F. (Richardson) Baumgartner and Step Mother Marjorie A. Baumgartner. Sharon lived in Rockton, IL for 66 years, moving there in 1956. She graduated from Hononegah High School in 1958 and remained a proud Alumni, always supporting her daughters and grandchildren throughout their years at HHS. Sharon married Jack M. Funk, of Rockton on August 8, 1958 at the Old Stone Church in Rockton, where she remained an active member until her passing. They shared 56 years of marriage before Jack's passing...

Harold D. Bennett, 91, of Lake Summerset, IL passed away on May 9, 2022 at SSM Health Monroe Hospital. Born September 9, 1930 to Wayne and Kathryn Bennett in Clark County, IL. Mr. Bennett grew up in Robinson, IL and graduated from Robinson Township High School in 1948. He received his college degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a masters degree from Illinois State University. After college he was employed as a high school coach and teacher for 43 years. Harold coached multiple sports in Illinois during his 43 years, including basketball, football, soccer and track. He taught at Earlville, Morris, Cary-Grove, Carmi, Newark, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Durand. He compiled more than...

Arrangements are pending at McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel.

Visitation April 29 2022 4-8 PM. Funeral Ceremony April 30th at 11 AM at McCorkle Funeral Home-Rockton Chapel.

Jack L. Mitchell, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home of Durand, Illinois on April 12, 2022. Jack was born on June 2, 1934 at his home in rural Winnebago County, IL to Iola Mitchell. He was married to Mary Yale, in Rockton, IL on June 11, 1954. Together they built up their farm and homestead raising crops, cattle, rabbits, poultry, children, and grandchildren. He is survived by his 3 children, Robert "Bob" Mitchell of Durand, IL, Connie Mitchell of Beloit, WI, and Laura Mitchell-Holtzman of Shell Lake, WI; 5 grandchildren, Amanda (Carlos), Lane, Sarah (Karl), Stephanie, and Josh, and 9 great-grandchildren, and half brothers, Jim (Sandy) Maavich, Mike (Sue) Maavich, and Tom...

McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel is assisting the family. To view additional details about Lisa's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/lisa-kramar

Lisa L. Kramar, 83, Rockton, Illinois, died suddenly at 2:46 p.m. Friday March 18, 2022 in Beloit Memorial Hospital. Born April 23, 1938 in Monticello, WI, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Emma (Alplanalf) Graber. She graduated from Monticello High School class of 1956. Married to Robert Lee Kramar in Monroe, Wisconsin on September 22, 1962. Lisa was a hairdresser prior to marrying Bob. After their marriage, the family moved to Rockton, IL where Lisa worked as a hairdresser for a short time, stayed home to help raise the children and then worked at Dora's Diner in Rockton, IL for several years. She is a former member of Old Stone Church in Rockton, IL and a current member of...

Marcia Lee Hobbs, 79, joined the angels in heaven on March 8, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of the late Harold and Nancy J Remfrey. Marcia is survived by her husband, David C Hobbs Sr, children, David C Hobbs Jr and Michele (Mimi) Hobbs; grandchildren Dalton Hobbs and Shelby Hobbs; her cousins; and her fur babies Libby Rose and Maddie. She is preceded in death by her parents. Marcia lived a meaningful life, one that involved courage and being in service of others. She was never fond of being the person at center stage and preferred to be the most reliable, steadfast, thoughtful, co-pilot a husband, son, daughter, grandchild, cousin, friend could...

F. Arlene Fischer, 91, or Pecatonica, IL went to her heavenly home at 5:09 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born on February 14, 1931 in Dixon, IL. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Dorothy (Kasper) Langholf. She attended grade school in Dixon, IL through third grade and then attended Seward Grade School when family moved to Pecatonica, IL. She graduated from Winnebago High School in 1949. Arlene married David F. Fischer in 1950 in Seward Methodist Church. They farmed in Pecatonica, IL for three years at which time David was drafted into the Military Service. When he returned home they moved to Brodhead, WI to farm again. They lived there for 50 years and...

Arthur D. Voss, 52, of Chandler, Arizona died February 21, 2022 in Glenn Heights, Texas after a sudden illness. Art was born August 7, 1969 in Beloit, WI the son of Arthur D. and Mary (Holeton) Voss. Art graduated from Hononegah High School class of 1987. After graduating he entered the US Airforce serving stateside. He worked as an aviation mechanic for Southwest Airlines. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on cars. In his younger years Art played basketball, football and wrestled. Survivors include: mother Mary Voss; brothers Randy Voss, Floyd (Lorie Kay) Voss; sister Rhonda (Terry) Polhill, Lori Voss and Teana (Mark) Bauling; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by...

Marcia Elaine Stearns, 86 of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away on February 8, 2022 at Independence Village. She was born on November 2, 1935 in Blanchardville, WI, the daughter of Perry and Alice (Hanson) Granberg. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1953. She married Richard Stearns and together they raised 3 boys. Marcia loved being around people. She made so many cherished friends throughout her life, in Beloit and in her years living in Sedona, Arizona. Marcia was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. She always had a joke to tell or a story to share. Many times, those were shared to all who were sitting around a card table with her. She loved playing cards, card...

Edward W. 'Red' Collins passed away peacefully in his home on January 18th, 2022 after a long and happy life. Red was born March 31st 1928 in Oakley, TN, to Maude and John William Collins. The youngest of 9, his mother died when he was less than a year old and he was cared for by his special sister, Magdalen, until he reached school age. Red grew up with 5 brothers and 3 sisters, learning the value of hard work and the love of family through both hardship and joy on his family's farm. In a time where you pranked someone by putting their wagon on the barn roof, rode a horse to school, and ate what you grew, Red longed for something different. With his father's blessing, he left the farm for...

Thomas Kelly Dobson , 71, of Brodhead, Wisconsin passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at 3:05 a.m. in Javon Bae Medical Center - Riverside Campus. He was born on February 17, 1950. Tom graduated from Hononegah High School, class of 1968. He served in U.S. Army from July 1970 to February 1972. He volunteered on the Shirland Fire Department for 52 years with Captain status for the last several of those years. Tom was the Shirland Township Road Commissioner for many years. He loved the fact we were able to buy a small farm and were able to raise some beef cattle, have a few horses and an assortment of dogs. He always had a dog with him in his work truck. He enjoyed working our land and in...

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Rose Marie Lovejoy passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with her daughters at her bedside. She was 92 years old. She was born March 31, 1929 in Rockford, Illinois to Vera (Carpenter) Bates and Carl Bates. Rose graduated from Hononegah High School and Northern Illinois State Teachers College (DeKalb). Rose married Newell Curtis Lovejoy on July 30, 1949, at Roscoe United Methodist Church. During the wartime manpower shortage, she started traveling throughout Winnebago County on a detasseling crew for DeKalb Hybrid Seed Corn, working at area farms. She was a longtime waitress at the Wagon Wheel. Rose's other passions were volunteering for her community of Rockton....

Our Mother, Catherine Mary Smith, received her Angel Wings Friday, January 7, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born September 1, 1939 to Charles J. and Catherine E. Heimlich, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Robert M. Smith and they gave birth to two children, Michelle (Galen) Greenly of Lancaster Pennsylvania and Stephen (Kelly) Smith of Rochester Illinois. She and Robert were divorced in 1979. He also preceded her in death. She is also survived by her companion Paul Carlson, her Grandchildren, Kristina (Chris) Gray, Kyle Stevenson, Katie (Joe) Palmer, Ashley (Connor) Searle, Sean Smith, Step Grandchildren, Yvonne (Greg)Bachman, Dale Greenly, Brandon Reim, Brady...

Merle C. Sprague, 92, of Roscoe, IL died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 in McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton, IL. Burial will be in Roscoe Township Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday. Memorials may be given to VETS Roll. To view additional details about Merle's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/merle-sprague

Charlotte Joyleen "Char" MacDougall, 85, of Brodhead, WI died at 8:55 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 2021 in SSM St. Mary Health Hospital in Madison, WI after a brief illness. She was born October 7, 1936 in Davis, IL the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everette and Stella (Nyman) Olson. Char graduated from Durand High School class of 1954. She married her high school sweetheart Curtis MacDougall in Durand, IL on October 16, 1955. Char retired from Amerock Corp. in 2000 after 35 plus years. She is a member of Durand United Methodist Church, where she has been active in many different committees. She was the Durand High School Alumni Secretary for many years. Char enjoyed cooking, family...

Charlotte Joyleen "Char" MacDougall, 85, of Brodhead, WI died at 8:55 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 2021 in SSM St. Mary Health Hospital in Madison, WI after a brief illness. She was born October 7, 1936 in Davis, IL the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everette and Stella (Nyman) Olson. Char graduated from Durand High School class of 1954. She married her high school sweetheart Curtis MacDougall in Durand, IL on October 16, 1955. Char retired from Amerock Corp. in 2000 after 35 plus years. She is a member of Durand United Methodist Church, where she has been active in many different committees. She was the Durand High School Alumni Secretary for many years. Char enjoyed cooking, family...

McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel assisted the family.