Margaret C. Hamilton, 77, of Belvidere died Saturday August 20, 2005 at Swedish American Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born October 26, 1927 in Peoria, IL. to Cecil L. and Francis C. (Marie) Rodell. She graduated from Rockford High School class of 1946. She married Charles "Jim" Hamilton on July 4, 1947 in Rockford, IL. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, a son: Karl (Cheryl) Hamilton of Cherry Valley, a daughter: Karen (Rafael) Golab of Ortonville, MI, 4 grandchildren: Leanne Hamilton, Joshua Hamilton, Katrina Golab, and Erich Golab. She is predeceased by her parents.

A memorial has been established in her name.