Gordon E. Hammond
Aug 22, 2019
Gordon E. Hammond, 85, a lifetime resident of Belvidere, IL, passed away on August 22, 2019 following a sudden illness. He was born on November 20, 1933 to Glyndon and Emma (Humbracht) Hammond in Belvidere, IL. Gordon married his "Honey" and childhood sweetheart, Pat, on June 12, 1954 and they had been married for 65 years. He attended Belvidere...
Wayne L. Smith
Aug 22, 2019
Wayne Lavern Smith, 87, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019 in Belvidere. He was born on September 10, 1931 , the son of Rex and Ethel Smith in Emmitts, Iowa. Wayne graduated from Sherburn High School in Sherburn, Minnesota. He was employed as a manager with Chrysler from 1966 until his retirement in 1987. Upon...
Januie A. Williams
Aug 15, 2019
Januie A. Williams, 57, of Rockford , Illinois, died peacefully on August 15, 2019 in Rockford. He was born on January 8, 1962 in Belvidere, Illinois to Harold and Ethel (Thronuton) Williams. Januie was a graduate of Belvidere High school and became a machinist working over twenty years in his field. Januie loved fishing and tennis. He loved spending...
James Dewey Diss
Aug 12, 2019
James Dewey Diss, age 82, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away at home on August 12, 2019. He was born on May 14, 1937 in Lima, OH to Dewey and Verna (Buchenroth) Diss. Jim died from complications related to a stroke he suffered on December 20, 2006. Jim loved aviation. As a young boy Jim goffered and swept floors...
Philip E. Poffenberger
Aug 12, 2019
Philip Eugene Poffenberger, March 2, 1940 – August 12, 2019 Philip Poffenberger, Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on August 12th, from complications of liver disease. Phil was born March 2nd, 1940 to Wayne and Edith Poffenberger in Beloit, WI. After graduating valedictorian from North Boone High School in 1958, he received a scholarship from Beloit College. Phil went on...
Rex A. Horner
Aug 11, 2019
Rex A. Horner, 50, passed away on August 11, 2019 in Belvidere, Illinois. Rex was born on November 26, 1968 to, Ray Lee and Beverly (Luse) Horner in Belvidere, Illinois. Rex worked as a cook at Arby's for 27 years. Rex loved bicycle riding; you would always see him riding his bike. He loved the Belvidere Park, he loved...
Catherine Elizabeth "Katie" Tate
Aug 8, 2019
Catherine (Katie) Elizabeth Tate, 89, of Rockford came face to face with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, Aug 8 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home, following a long illness. Family was at her side. Born April 24, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the eleventh child of twelve born to George and Stella (York) Logan. Growing up, Katie...
Audrey J. Jacobson
Aug 1, 2019
Audrey J. Jacobson, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 1, 2019 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Audrey was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 25, 1923 to Earl and Genevieve (Fair) Bishop. She married her loving husband, Raymond D. Jacobson, in December of 1942 in Watsonville, California. Audrey graduated from Belvidere High School and devoted...
Barbara Ann Hugus
Jul 19, 2019
On July 19, 2019, Barbara Ann (Young) Hugus, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 86. Barbara was born in Canton, Ohio on October 4, 1932 to Harry Edward and Ferne Arlene (Long) Young.She spent most of her early years in Barberton, Ohio, then moved to rural Clinton, Ohio, where she graduated from Clinton High...
Juanita Reyes Bushert
Jul 19, 2019
Juanita Reyes Bushert, 70,of Cross Plains, WI, passed away after a long illness on July 19, 2019 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on May 18, 1949 to Lorenzo M. Reyes, Sr. and Neftali (Cervantes) Reyes in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was a 1969 graduate of Harvard High School, later moving to...