Deaths

Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 1, 2025

We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.

Michael McGinnis

Sep 2, 2025 — 2 min read

Jared Hammack, Robert Hansen, Paul Aasen, Dan Udelhofen

With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit in recent weeks:

August 16, 2025:
Jeffrey B. Rockenbach, 77, Roscoe
He lived on Cedarbrook Road.

August 22, 2025:
Robert E. Hansen, 81, Rockton
In 1974, he purchased Hansen Funeral Home, now Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home, and operated it for 33 years until his retirement.

August 23, 2025:
Jared L. Hammack, 48, Rockton
Part of Hononegah's class of 1995, he had a gift for building and creating, never afraid to dive into something new. He enjoyed grilling and sharing laughter with family and friends.

August 24, 2025:
Paul A. Aasen, 75, Rockton
He was a self-made man of many talents—farmer, craftsman, birdwatcher, problem-solver, and so much more.

August 26, 2025:
Dan P. Udelhofen, 71, Caledonia
He graduated from Hononegah in 1972. He worked as a carpenter for 50 years and enjoyed woodworking with his sons, often making projects for friends and family. He was also an avid outdoorsman.