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...

Darrell William Voehringer

Aug 10, 2018

Belvidere, IL Darrell William Voehringer, 57, of Belvidere, IL passed away Friday, August 10. Darrell was born on September 1, 1960, in Chicago, IL the son of William and Ellen (Layden) Voehringer. Darrell was a graduate from William Fremd High School and went on to learn industrial trade work soon after, where he achieved the highest honors of his...

Wilfred Wayne Ward

Aug 10, 2018

Caledonia, IL Wilfred Wayne Ward, 89, of Caledonia, IL passed away peacefully, Friday evening, August 10, 2018 at the family farm in Caledonia, IL cared for by his loving family.  Wayne was born June 13, 1929 in Belvidere, IL the son of Wilfred L. and Maud E. (Marriett) Ward.  Wayne was a grain and livestock farmer and spent most...

Stanley Jones

Aug 5, 2018

Poplar Grove, IL Stanley Orville Jones, 69, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away at his residence Sunday, August 5. Stanley was born on March 29, 1949, in San Francisco, CA the son of Harlan and Helen (Laudal) Jones. Stanley spent his retired years enjoying casino boats and spending time with his family and grandkids. He enjoyed the holiday season,...