Jan 6, 2026

Donna Loomis, 71, of Poplar Grove, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1954, to Loretta McGrain and Charles Loomis.

Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a furbaby mom, and friend whose kindness and strong spirit touched everyone who knew her. She worked for many years as a pharmacist assistant,...

Dec 31, 2025

Alan Anderson, born November 27, 1956, in Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully, December 31, 2025.

Alan was the son of Floyd and Eunice "Marie" (Butram) Anderson. He attended Belvidere High School and went on to build a lifelong career as a truck driver. Alan truly loved the road and took great pride in his work. He was...

Dec 31, 2025

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In memory of John H. Young (65), born June 1, 1960, who went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025.

As a son of Boone County, he attended Caledonia Elementary School, Belvidere Middle School, and Belvidere High School. His parents owned and operated the Belvidere TrueValue...

Dec 21, 2025

John Charles Coffey, 74, of Madison, WI, died peacefully in Belvidere, IL, December 21, 2025. He was born September 26, 1951, son to Marv and Marion (Savee) Coffey in Madison. John graduated from high school and became a chef working in the hospitality and catering industry for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, often...

Dec 20, 2025

Barbara Coffey, 77, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away on December 20, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of August and Christine Howler.

Barbara was raised in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where she attended and graduated from high school. Throughout her life, she worked various jobs to support her family and serve...

Dec 16, 2025

Myron James "Jay" Smith, 78, of Southampton, Massachusetts, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on December 16, 2025. He was born April 18, 1947, to James Francis Smith and Eula Jean (Lawfer) Smith. Myron graduated from Belvidere High School in 1965 as Valedictorian and from University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois with a bachelor's degree in 1969. He...

Dec 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Lewis, 78, of rural Belvidere, passed away peacefully, December 15, 2025, at Northwoods in Belvidere. She was born April 22, 1947, in Bayfield, WI, daughter to Theodore Joseph and Evelyn Lois (Heinze) Arseneau. The family later moved to Chicago and then Streamwood, IL. Patricia related the many happy memories of these years all her life. She attended...

Dec 13, 2025

Richard "Rick" Britton, 75, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday December 13, 2025. He was born April 30, 1950, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Charles Britton and Doris (Schmidt) Britton and was raised in Kirkland, Illinois.

Rick graduated from Belvidere High School in 1968. He began farming at a young age, participating in FFA and renting...

Dec 12, 2025

John Everett Sturges, 74, passed away on December 12, 2025, at home with his family by his side. Born November 30, 1951, to Mildred (Dykeman) and Ward Sturges, John grew up in Belvidere and graduated from BHS in 1970. He was proud of where he came from and spent over 36 years working hard as a woodworker for Belvedere...

Dec 7, 2025

Margaret Marie Maggio (Née Manino)

February 13, 1931- December 7, 2025

Margaret Marie Maggio, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Maggio, her son Jeffrey Maggio, and granddaughter, Ruth Maggio, loving daughter-in-law, Ann Maggio; her parents Nicolo and Rosa (Sampere)...