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Shirley Unger Obituary

Shirley Ann Unger, age 82, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1942 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of John and Catherine (Meyer) Ennenga. She married Roger Dean Unger on July 16, 1960 in Oregon, IL. Shirley loved spending time with her family, playing bingo and listening to her extensive collection of country music records. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 infant brothers, sister, Betty Roberts, and 3 additional brothers: John, Roy and Curtis Ennenga. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Roger Unger of Rochelle; daughter, Brenda (Brian) Jones of Machesney Park, IL; son, Lloyd (Shirley) Unger of Sycamore; 5 grandchildren: Roger (Lauren) Unger, Susan (Kyle) Fitzgerald, Alicia Lynch, Justin Lynch and Cory Lynch; 6 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Mary Shook and Katherine Ennenga. There will be no service. Cremation rite and care is being provided by the Unger Horner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle. Guest book www.UngerHorner.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Shirley Unger, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WREX on Jul. 20, 2025.

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