Francis Eugene "Gene" Simerl
Oct 17, 2017
Belvidere, IL Francis Eugene "Gene" Simerl passed away, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born April 3,1925 in Greenup, IL, son of Jacob F. and Elsie Simerl. He married Robinette Keller on August 14, 1954 in Chicago, IL. Gene is survived by his wife, Robinette; daughter, Elizabeth (Bradley) Straw; grandchildren, Sherri (David) Gretschmann, Jason (Megan Johnson) Straw and Addison...
William J. "Bill" Braun
Oct 17, 2017
William J. "Bill" Braun, 79, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, October 17, 2017 in his home. He was born May 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL, son of Joseph and Ella (Voight) Braun. Bill married the love of his life, Marie Kolb on November 26, 1960. He was employed as a truck driver for Centrella Foods...
Shirley Fidder
Oct 17, 2017
Belvidere, IL Shirley Fidder, 87, of Belvidere, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 8,1930 in Harvard, IL the daughter of Edward and Dorothy Streit. Shirley married the love of her life, Edward Fidder on June, 28 1952 in Belvidere, IL. She was a graduate of Belvidere High School...
Kenneth C. "K.C." Zons
Oct 12, 2017
Belvidere, IL Kenneth "K.C." Zons, 70, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Thursday, October 12,2017. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Paul Wieczorek
Oct 11, 2017
Poplar Grove, IL Paul "Pollock" Wieczorek, 68, of Poplar Grove, passed away October 11,2017 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1949 in Chicago, IL, the son of Harry and Irene Wieczorek. He married the love of his life Dorothy on July 13, 1984 in Maywood, IL. Paul was a...
Robert W. Hill
Oct 10, 2017
Robert W. Hill, 79, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Northwoods Care Center after a lingering illness. He was born September 3, 1938 in Ontonogon, MI, son of Alfred and Jennie Hill. Bob graduated from high school and went on to serve in the United States Navy for 2 years. He married Helen Effler on...
Edith J Watts
Oct 7, 2017
Belvidere, IL Edith J. Watts of Belvidere died peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 7, 2017, surrounded by members of her loving family. She was born in Manchester Township, Illinois, on February 15, 1925, to James and Lillian (Burkman) Watts. She graduated from Belvidere High School and Michigan State University, where she was a member of Delta Gamma...
Clara M. Wienk
Oct 4, 2017
Clara M. Wienk, 87, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 8, 1930 in Almont, MI, the daughter of Orlin and Edna (Ferrier) Church. Clara dedicated her life as a CNA, retiring from Northwoods Care Center. She was a devoted member of Open...
Judd Lee Harnesk
Sep 29, 2017
Judd Lee Harnesk, 42, of Rockford, IL, died peacefully on September 29, 2017 in Rockford. Judd was born December 5th, 1974 to Roger Lee and LuAnn Jean (Rehling) Harnesk in Rockford. Judd married Bonita J. Dismuke on June 25, 2016 in Rockford. He was a high school graduate and bought and resold merchandise for "Moving On Up." He was...
Lydia Marie Ventura
Sep 28, 2017
Lydia Marie Ventura, 70, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 28, 2017 in her home. She was born August 23, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Abel and Guadalupe (Cahue) Mendez. Lydia married Fernando Ventura on April 22, 1976 in Chicago, IL. She received her associate's degree from Rock Valley College. Lydia was a former...