(Rochelle Memorial Day Service)
Several Memorial Day services were held yesterday in the area as we remember those individuals who helped protect this country.
A ceremony was held in Rochelle at the Veterans Memorial at Lawnridge Cemetery.
The guest speaker was Rochelle Mayor Chet Olson. He reminded area residents to take time and thank the veterans for their service to this country and remember the soliders who did their part in past wars.
Other Memorial Day services were held at the Woodlawn Cemetery, White Rock Cemetery,
Oregon, Ashton, Franklin Grove, Mt. Morris, Polo, and in Rockford.
(Veterans Memorial at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle)