Oct 9, 2025

Sandra M. Baxter, 90, CHERRY VALLEY - Sandra M. Baxter, 90, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025. Sandra was born April 6, 1935, in Winnebago Co., IL, to H. Vincent and Winnefred (Lindgren) Baxter. She graduated from East High School, Class of 1953. Sandra married Donald Baxter on May 9, 1953. She was the...

Oct 5, 2025

Kenneth Earl Nettleton, 89, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Born on February 18, 1936, in Blaine, IL, Ken was the beloved son of Clarence and Mildred (Northrop) Nettleton.

A proud graduate of Belvidere High School, Class of 1956, Ken held a deep lifelong pride in his school and community. When inducted into...

Oct 2, 2025

Anita Lorraine Ralston, age 76, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1949, in Hedricks, Minnesota, the beloved daughter of Edna (Dahl) and Lyle Krause.

Anita was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a woman of deep faith whose life was a beautiful reflection of Christ's love....

Sep 25, 2025

Mark Anthony Todd, 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on September 25, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1952, in Tennessee. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mark lived a life rooted in service, strength, and love.

He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, building the discipline and strength of...

Sep 18, 2025

Juan Paulino, 23, of Belvidere, IL, died September 18, 2025, in Belvidere. He was born May 5, 2002, in Hoffman Estates, IL, son to Ricardo Paulino Hernandez and Ma Guadalupe Contreras- Lozano. Juan attended elementary and middle school in Carpentersville, IL and graduated from South Elgin High School.  He then attended college and was employed at Green IX Pest...

Sep 13, 2025

Dorothy Lee Shenberger -Nelson, 95, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert W. Nelson, her son Michael H. Nelson, and her siblings Clarence, Phyllis, Betty, and William.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters Ginger (Ron) Wood and Penny (Steve) Lindstrom, as well as her cherished grandchildren Jason...

Sep 10, 2025

Troy Daniel Cole, 52, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born June 28, 1973, in Belvidere, IL, to Kathy (Reynolds) and Gerald Cole.

On July 19, 2013, he married Theresa, the love of his life. Together they built a strong, tight-knit family. They raised their kids and grandkids with laughter and...

Sep 8, 2025

Timothy Ryan Winchester, 74, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully September 8, 2025, in Belvidere, IL. He was born February 13, 1951, in Harvard, IL, son to Stanley Dale Winchester, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Lee) Winchester. Timothy graduated high school and married his sweetheart, Debra Blodgett on September 25, 1971, in Poplar Grove, IL. He worked as a factory worker...

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...