Gerald Lee Heshelman
Aug 23, 2026
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Heshelman, 80, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Belvidere, Illinois, to Glen and Mildred (Butz) Heshelman.
Jerry graduated from Belvidere High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as a union refrigeration pipe fitter, a...
Kevin Kaltenbach
Aug 17, 2026
Kevin Wayne Kaltenbach, 68, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois, to Winifred “Suzann” (Fulton) and Wayne Ira Kaltenbach.
Kevin was a graduate of Guilford High School and spent most of his working life behind the wheel as a truck driver for FedEx. Over the years, he became...
Brenda Weaver
Aug 16, 2026
Brenda Sue Weaver, passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on August 25, 1958, in Belvidere, Illinois, to Marilyn Jo (Hoss) and James Leroy Weaver.
For many years, Brenda worked as a Senior Energy Technician with ComEd, where she was dedicated to her career and took great pride in doing things the right way....
Mary A. Cordray
Aug 5, 2026
Mary A. Cordray, 90, of Garden Prairie, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1936, to Dorothy (Mitchell) Hopperstad and Chauncy Star.
A lifelong resident of Boone County, Mary was a cherished member of her community, known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and willingness to serve others. She devoted many years to volunteering,...
Sa'Niyah Selene Hardaway
Aug 4, 2026
Sa'Niyah Selene Hardaway was greeted with love when she entered this world sleeping. Although she was carried for a moment, she will be loved for a lifetime.
Margaret J. Brown
Aug 4, 2026
Margaret J. Brown, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026.
Born May 19, 1934, in Rockford, IL the daughter of John Galley, Jr. and Leah Peacock Galley.
Margaret spent her early years in Rockford, IL and Rockton, IL before her family settled in Roscoe, IL.
She graduated from Hononegah High School, Rockton, IL with the class of 1952.
It was in...
Eleanor L. Gable
Aug 3, 2026
Eleanor L. Gable, 95, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away on August 3, 2026. She was born in DeKalb, Illinois, to Harold and Garnet (Gibson) Smith. A 1948 graduate of Rochelle High School, Eleanor married Charles L. "Chuck" Gable on May 8, 1965, in Monroe Center, Illinois. Chuck preceded her in death on June 19, 2019.
Eleanor worked at Sundstrand for 32...
James L. "Pete" Weaver
Aug 2, 2026
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James L. "Pete" Weaver, 92, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 2, 2026. Born on February 9, 1934, the son of Violet (Walls) and Jasper Weaver. Pete lived a life defined by hard work, family, service to his country, and a genuine love...
Benjamin Leanos Macias
Aug 1, 2026
Benjamín Leanos Macías, de 57 años, de Belvidere, Illinois, falleció el 1 de agosto de 2026. Nació el 11 de diciembre de 1968 en la Ciudad de México, México, hijo de Hermelinda Macías Pereida y Rubén Leanos Leanos.
Benjamín fue un hijo amado, un esposo devoto, un padre ejemplar y un amigo leal. Trabajó incansablemente para sacar adelante a su familia...
Nancy C. Gustafson
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy C. Gustafson (Holtfreter) 89, passed away peacefully August 1st, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1937 to Bill and Gertrude Holtfreter in Belvidere, IL. Nancy married her sweetheart Don (Gussie) Gustafson on August 22, 1958 and they shared 64 years of marriage.
She graduated from Belvidere High School with the class of 1955. She was a car hop at...