Richard L. "Dick" Smith
Aug 29, 2018
Richard (Dick, Smitty) L. Smith, Belvidere, IL Richard L. Smith, 76 died at home on August 29, 2018 in the arms of his loving wife. Born August 17, 1942 in Virginia to Fred and Maude (Grubbs) Smith. He moved to Belvidere at the age of three and attended Belivdere schools. RIchard was a very talented athlete, graduating in 1960. ...
Richard "Dick" Eugene Myers
Aug 28, 2018
Rockford, IL Richard "Dick" Eugene Myers, 71, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Born April 10, 1947 in Freeport, IL, son of Ellis and Ethel (Freeman) Myers. He graduated from Polo Community high school and then went on to work at Chrysler for 30 years. Dick was a lifetime member of the VFW. He enjoyed collecting...
Gary Martin Knutson
Aug 25, 2018
Belvidere, IL Gary Martin Knutson, 69, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away at his home Saturday, August 25, 2018. The son of late Marion Martin Knutson and late Delores Mae (Nissalke) Knutson. Gary was born on August 20, 1949 in Winoa, MN. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the years of 1969-1971. He later...
Lori J. Turner
Aug 23, 2018
Belvidere, IL Lori J. Turner, 63, of Belvidere, Il passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded with the love of her family. Lori was born February 16, 1955 in Belvidere, the daughter of James L and Marilyn J. (Murley) Turner. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1973 where she was the school's first...
Sharon Ann Hall
Aug 23, 2018
Belvidere, IL Sharon Ann Hall, 72, of Belvidere, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, August 23, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 9, 1945 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Albert and Verna Young. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1964 and would marry the love of her life Jerry Hall...
Dorothy I. Ward
Aug 21, 2018
Caledonia, IL Dorothy I. Ward, 86, of Caledonia passed away, Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 2018 at the family farm in Caledonia, IL attended by her loving family. Dorothy was born October 12, 1931 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Wayne and Ila (Harrolle) Baker. After graduating from Beloit High School, Dorothy earned her teaching certification from Whitewater College, WI. ...
Grace Mae Fowler
Aug 19, 2018
Belvidere, IL Grace Mae Fowler left our world but not our hearts on Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was born January 24, 1923, the daughter of Eben and Selma (Arison) Thurlby in Genoa, IL. Grace attended Kingston schools and graduated from NIU Teacher's College (later to become NIU) in 1944. Here she was active in bowling, hockey and chairman...
Rev. Paul Garchow
Aug 16, 2018
"Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life." -Revelation 2:10b August 16th, 2018. After 40 years of faithful service to his Lord, Pastor Paul Garchow was carried home to heaven in the arms of Jesus on August 16th, 2018. God led him so gently through a three year valley of pancreatic cancer. Pastor Paul...
Nicholas E. Bellich
Aug 16, 2018
Belvidere, IL Nicholas E. Bellich, 94, of Belvidere, IL passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Nicholas was born on February 4, 1924 in Savanna, IL the son of Stephen and Mary (Notz) Bellich. Nicholas was a graduate from Savanna High School and went on to become an apprentice at Ingersoll Milling and Manufacturing and remained a loyal employee as...
Robert Eldon Newport
Aug 13, 2018
Belvidere, IL Robert Eldon Newport, 94, of Belvidere, IL passed away August 13, 2018. He was born June 6, 1924 in Morris, IL to Harvey and Ruby (Aker) Newport. He attended O'Malley Grade School and graduated from Mazon High School in 1942. His family moved to the Belvidere area in 1946. He married Mary Ralston of Caledonia on October...