Belvidere, ILMary Jane Bye, 81, of Belvidere died Friday, May 13, 2011 in Northwoods Care Center after a short illness. Mary was born April 17, 1930 the daughter of Addison and Hazel (Artz) Buse, Sr. She married Merrill J. Bye on August 7, 1949 in Belvidere. Mary worked for National Sewing Machine prior to her marriage and was a fantastic care giver to her family. She was a member of the Boone County District 2 Fire Department Women's Auxiliary and loved to tend her flower gardens and bird watch.She is loved and will be missed by her son Dale Bye; son in-law Dennis Peaslee; granddaughter Dawn (Erik) Lutzow; great-granddaughter Madison Lutzow; special friend Darlene Carlson; nieces and nephews. Mary is predeceased by her parents, husband, Merrill; daughter Judy Peaslee; sister Ida Fisk; brothers Addison and James Buse.

Memorials can be given in care of the Boone County District 2 Fire Department in Mary's memory.