Sep 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" Bryeans, 89, of Poplar Grove, IL, died peacefully September 8, 2025, in Rockford, IL. He was born November 25, 1935, in Oran, MO, son to Jeff and Elsie (Whittington) Bryeans. Bob graduated high school and served in the United States Army for two years. He married Ethel Mae ( Kaisner) January 25, 1959, in Fairbury, IL. He...

Sep 7, 2025

Gary Allan Payne, 62, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1963, in Huntley, IL, the beloved son of Mary Louise (Lagerhausen) and Ronald Allen Payne.

Gary had a deep appreciation for nature and spent much of his youth fishing and participating in the 4-H Club. He remained a...

Sep 2, 2025

Magdalena "Nina" Izabella Taylor, 22, passed away on September 2, 2025. She was born on February 9, 2003, at Swedish American Hospital.

Nina graduated from Hiawatha High School. She was a devoted and nurturing mother to her two beloved children, Myrah Robin and Malachi Roman Klein as well as her 2 bonus kids Clark, and Brynleigh. From...

Aug 29, 2025

Sharon L. Fowler, 79, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 29, 2025.

She was born on September 11, 1945, the beloved daughter of Betty Jane Vowels and Arthur L. Johnson.

Sharon was known for her kind heart, vibrant personality, and generous spirit. She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs...

Aug 28, 2025

Alice Dorothy Nelson was born September 6, 1938. She passed away on August 28, 2025. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin. The third daughter to Clifford Edward Nelson and Dorothy Ione Nelson (Nelson). Sisters Carol, Marilyn and later a brother George. She graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1956. While in high school she started working at Hodel's...

Aug 22, 2025

Lois Ann Gauger, 69, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Born on February 3, 1956, she was the youngest of six children and grew up on her family's farm. In 1976, Lois married Jerry Gauger, and together they shared 49 years of marriage and raised two children.

She...

Aug 16, 2025

Lauren "Pete" Earleywine, 86, of Caledonia, Illinois, passed away on August 16th.

Pete was born on December 25, 1938, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Glen and Maddie (Davis) Earleywine. He met his wife, Arlene (Paris), on a trip to Europe. They were married in Joliet, Illinois.

Pete was an Electrical Engineer specializing in large...

Aug 12, 2025

Joyce Amelia Porter, 82, of Belvidere, Illinois, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1943, in Belvidere, the cherished daughter of Ione Estelle (Hammond) and Albert Joseph Kiddell.

Joyce grew up in Belvidere, where she formed many lifelong friendships and memories. She graduated from Belvidere High School...

Aug 11, 2025

Robert Charles Bruce, 69, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on October 22, 1955, he was the beloved son of Roberta "Luella" (Hawkey) and Russell Charles Bruce. A lifelong resident of Belvidere, Bob graduated from Belvidere High School.

Bob was a man known for his strong work ethic, loyalty, and deep devotion...

Aug 10, 2025

Ellie Dorothy Wilson, 94, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully August 10, 2025, in Belvidere. She was born March 8, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to Arthur and Ellie (Leidecker) Waskow. She graduated high school and became a clerk in the administration industry and worked for Bell Telephone Company.  She married her sweetheart, Ralph Wilson on October 17, 1959, in...