ROCHELLE — Dellouise Mae Byars, 84, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 26, 1932 in Lindenwood, the daughter of Ellsworth and Edna (Reints) Stocking. She was united in marriage to Delbert Franklin Byars Jr. on Sept. 5, 1948 in Paynes Point.
He preceded her in death June 6, 2006. Dellouise was also preceded in death by her son, Scott Byars; granddaughter, Joyce Schoepfer; son-in-law, Rocke Schoepfer; and one sister, Phyllis Smelcer.
Dellouise had a strong faith and dedicated her life to serving her Lord Jesus Christ. This was evident in the way she lived her life; praying and reading her Bible daily, hosting Bible studies, and teaching Sunday school. She loved spending time with all her family and considered them her “jewels.” She always took pride in the upkeep and decoration of her home and yard. She was especially known for her quilt making and pie baking abilities, even winning a blue ribbon for her pie crust. She was loved by many and will be truly missed. 
Dellouise is survived by six children, Deborah Schoepfer of Davis Junction, Diana (Jerry) Hicks of Chana, Brian (Rhonda Kay) Byars of Ridott, Julie New of DeKalb, Judy Ramos of Rochelle, and Janet (Gary) Church of Hanford, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Cathy Byars of Geneva; 14 grandchildren, Rocke Schoepfer, Vanessa (Drew) Adkinson, Daniel Schoepfer, Melanie Schoepfer, Jodi (Timm) Hare, John Hicks, Heidi (Brad) Marcum, Matthew (Wendy) Byars, Mark (Candy) Byars, Cole Ramos, Jaimee (Cody) Hinrichs, Olivia Ramos, Lauren Church, and Garrett Church; 11 great-grandchildren, Kylie Schoepfer, Alice Adkinson, Trevinn Hare, Zachary Hare, Megan Danielson, Morgan Byars, Scott Byars, Joshua Byars, Emily Byars, Claire Ramos, and Brayden Hinrichs; two sisters, Donna Walk and Doris Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
The family would like to thank her wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Kishwaukee Hospital, Bethany Rehab Facility, and the nurses at Serenity Hospice. 
A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at The Bridge Church, 11038 E. IL Route 38, Rochelle, with Pastor Greg Duncan officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow in Lindenwood Cemetery in Lindenwood.
Memorials may be directed to The Bridge Church or Serenity Hospice and Home. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.