Ottilie M. "Tilli" Schulze
Nov 1, 2017
Ottilie, or Tilli, as she was known by many, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family November 1, 2017. Tilli was born in Mecklenburg, Germany to Regina Schneider Horn and Heinrich Horn April 17, 1934. She grew up on a farm in Döelitz, Germany, along with brothers Helmut, Hugo and Heinz, and sister Paula. When she was younger...
Gladys M. Luxton
Oct 30, 2017
Gladys M. Luxton, 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2017. Gladys was born in Missouri Valley, IA, on November 25, 1923, daughter of George and Bertha (Tiffey) Coleman. Gladys was married to Eugene A. Luxton for 43 years, living in Garden Prairie until 1966 when they built their dream home on Broadview Ave in...
Emery E. Meyers
Oct 30, 2017
Emery E. Meyers, 91, of Belvidere, IL, formerly of South Beloit, passed away Monday evening, October 30, 2017 at Medina Manor in Durand. He was born July 15, 1926 in Hunter, IL, the son of Ernest and Rena (Tarnish) Meyers. Emery served his country in the United States Army during World War II, where he was stationed in Germany....
Carol L. Allendorf
Oct 26, 2017
Carol L. Allendorf, 47, of Belvidere, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2017 after a sudden illness. She was born August 24, 1970, the daughter of Ray and Viola Schmuggerow. She married Jeff Allendorf on December 15, 2013 in Belvidere. Carol was a dedicated mother, who loved shopping, cooking, and being with friends and family. She...
Robert D. "Bob" Hyser
Oct 23, 2017
Robert D. "Bob" Hyser, 87, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 23, 2017 at Northwoods Care Centre after a short illness. Bob was born November 6, 1929 in Belvidere, IL, the son of Donald "Si" and Thelma (Hart) Hyser. He married the love of his life, Jean Vail on November 15, 1957 in Belvidere. Bob was employed...
Robert L. "Bob" Garner
Oct 23, 2017
South Beloit, IL Robert L. "Bob" Garner, 85, of South Beloit, passed away, Monday, October 23, 2017 at Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1932 in Beloit, WI, son of James and Edna Garner. Bob was proud to serve his country in the United States Army. He married Charlene Fors on June 26, 1965 in Wheaton,...
Gail D. Bennett
Oct 21, 2017
Belvidere, IL Gail D. Bennett, Jr., loving father, grandfather, artist, craftsman, active community leader, passed away, Saturday, October 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born September 15, 1935 in Belvidere, IL, son of Gail D. and Mary Bennett, Sr. Gail married the love of his life, Ann Smith on April 12, 1958 in Belvidere....
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...