Ethel Georgeanna "Georgie" Wiltse

May 20, 2018

A Life of Faith, a life well lived. Ethel Georgeanna "Georgie" Wiltse passed from this world to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2018. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that...

Donald F. Ranken

May 15, 2018

Cherry Valley, IL Donald F. Ranken, 75, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in his home. He was born December 20, 1942 in Cherry Valley, the son of WR "Boots" and Doris Ranken. Donald attended Hiawatha High School in Kirkland after which he proudly served his county with the United States Army. Donald married the...

Geraldine K. Hermanson

May 12, 2018

Roscoe, IL Geraldine K. Hermanson, 79, of Roscoe, IL passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 12,2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born February 2, 1939 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Earl and Blanche Stouffer. She married the love of her life, David Hermanson on January 31, 1959 in Roscoe IL. Geraldine was a member...

Irene B "Grandma" Dean

May 9, 2018

Belvidere, IL Irene B. "Grandma" Dean, 87, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully May 9, 2018 in Swedish American Medical Center Belvidere. Grandma was born December 21, 1930 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Charles A. and Sebelia E. (Garrison) Cook. She was a graduate of West High School and married Harold Dean on July 18,1964. Grandma worked as a...

Clarence A. Swanson

May 6, 2018

Cherry Valley, IL Clarence A. Swanson, 97, of Cherry Valley IL, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, May 6, 2018 in his home. He was born July 30, 1920 in Sycamore, IL the son of Oscar and Anna (Peterson) Swanson. He married the love of his life Frances Worley on August 27, 1944 in Genoa, IL. Clarence...

Rodger Johnson

May 2, 2018

Belvidere Rodger Clark Johnson, 85 of Belvidere, IL passed away in his home on May 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family He was born in Ridgefield, IL on February 2, 1933 to Ralph and Amanda (Guke) Johnson. Rodger retired from Belvidere School District 100 were he was a maintenance man. Rodger proudly served in the US Army during...

James A. "Jim" Roberts

May 2, 2018

Belvidere IL James "Jim" A. Roberts, 55, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully May 2, 2018 in Alden Debes Care Center. Jim was born September 10, 1962 in Belvidere IL, the son of Arkie (McCoy) Bennett. Jim spent most of his life as a route salesman until he became disabled due to several back issues and surgeries. Jim enjoyed...

Carolee "Ann" Blair

May 2, 2018

Belvidere, IL Carolee "Ann" Blair, 79, of Belvidere IL passed away Wednesday May 2, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born February 20, 1939 in Browns Valley, MN the daughter of Charles and Matha (Erdman) Lipka. She married the love of her life Robert Blair on October 11, 1957 in Browns Valley.  Ann was...

May C. Malisch

May 1, 2018

Belvidere, IL May C. Malisch, 101 of Belvidere passed away peacefully Monday May 1, 2018 at Northwoods Care Centre. She was born September 20, 1916 in Packwaukee, WI to William and Lillian (Kanzenbach) Barton. May married Glen Malisch on November 28, 1934 in Oxford, WI. She attended and graduated from Oxford High School. She retired from Arnold Engineering after...

Thomas L Smaha

Apr 30, 2018

Thomas L Smaha, 80 of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully after a lingering illness on Monday morning, April 30, 2018 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL.  Thomas was born July 7, 1937 in Ravanna, NE the son of Levi and Ethel (Cottingham) Smaha.  He married Marilyn Niemoth on June 28, 1958 in Grand Island, NE. He graduated from Ravanna...