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...
Florence Lakatosh
Dec 1, 2017
Belvidere, IL Florence Cora Lakatosh, 81, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully December 1, 2017 in Rockford, IL. She was born December 11, 1935 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Frank and Vivian (Robbins) Regotti. Florence married David W. Lakatosh on December 23, 1961 in Park Ridge, IL. She was a member of Saint James Church and Christ Renews His...
Donald E. Penny
Nov 27, 2017
Donald E. Penny, 87, passed away on November 27, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on January 3, 1930 in Belvidere to Harris and Mildred Penny and attended Belvidere schools. He served in the US Air Force and army in Korea from 1954-1956. He was employed by the City of Belvidere Water Department as the town's only...
Todd G. Steege
Nov 27, 2017
Todd G. Steege, 48, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Monday, November 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Todd was born on October 20, 1969 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Lynn and Kitty Steege. Todd served our country in the United State Army. He married Angelique "Angel" Pfaffly on May 20, 1995 in Dubuque. He was...