Mr. Michael A. Kreiman

Dec 11, 2017

Michael A. Kreiman, 57, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully on December 11, 2017 in Rockford, IL.  Michael was born on May 31, 1960, in Chicago, IL, son of Robert and Penny (Green) Kreiman. Michael proudly served in the army and worked at Chrysler for six years. He was a fan of sports, comedy and politics and loved his granddaughters...

Roger Allen Hollembeak

Dec 10, 2017

Roger Allen Hollembeak, 75, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully from liver and kidney failure on December 10, 2017, at Park Place in Belvidere. He was born January 18, 1942, in Belvidere, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Dummer) Hollembeak. Roger married Karen White on September 30, 1961 in Poplar Grove, IL. As an adult, Roger worked on a farm...

Mr. David S. Njos

Dec 10, 2017

Loves Park, IL David S. Njos, 60, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 after a short illness. He was born November 25, 1957 in Austin, MN, the son of Paul and Janice (Cerny) Njos. David worked at Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere and also at Peak Sports Club. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Mrs. Yvonne Branom

Dec 9, 2017

Yvonne J Branom of Belvidere passed away peacefully with her sons by her side on Saturday December 9, 2017, at Cherryvale Place in Rockford.  Yvonne was born March 19th, 1931 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Edward T and May (Fanning) Jones.  Yvonne earned her Undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 1951 and her Masters in Speech Pathology from University...

Valorie Bauman

Dec 9, 2017

Caledonia, IL Valorie B. Bauman, 96, of Caledonia, IL, passed away suddenly, Saturday, December 9, 2017 after a sudden illness. She was born September 13, 1921 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Robert and Ara (Cooper) Keeler. Valorie married Alvin C. Bauman on June 29, 1940 in Dubuque, IA. She was a homemaker, who adored her family and loved...

Phoebe E. Granholm

Dec 7, 2017

Phoebe E. Granholm, 99, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 7, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center after a lingering illness. She was born September 4, 1918 in Boone County, IL, the daughter of Swan and Anna (Anderson) Persson. Phoebe married the love of her life, Clarence Granholm on April 22, 1944 in Belvidere. She graduated from...

Robert A. Fitchie

Dec 5, 2017

Robert A. "Bob" Fitchie, 77, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, December 5, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1940 in Elgin, IL, the son of Alexander M. and Edna M. (Pearson) Fitchie. Bob served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Korea. Bob married...

Carol J. Newport

Dec 5, 2017

Belvidere, IL Carol Jean Newport of Belvidere died December 5, 2017 at Wesley Willows Health Center in Rockford after a six-year battle with cancer.  She was born April 17, 1938 to Rollin and Arlene (Schwebke) Leonard in Belvidere.  Raised in Belvidere, she was valedictorian of her class at Belvidere High School.  She graduated with honors from the University of...

Paul Larson

Dec 3, 2017

Paul Larson, 70, of Sycamore, IL, passed away, December 3,2017 surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 220 E Harrison St. Belvidere, IL with Rev. Scott Nellis officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation...

Norma R. Nilsen

Dec 2, 2017

Norma R. Nilsen, 85, Rockford, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, December 2, 2017 at Fairhaven Christian Home after a short illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Norma was born July 31, 1932 in Marengo, Illinois, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Austin.  On August 19, 1950, she married Martin Nilsen in Rockford and they had...