James Dean Heyer
Jul 1, 2017
James Dean Heyer, 54, of Poplar Grove, IL., died July 1, 2017 in Belvidere, IL. Born April 3, 1964, son of William E. and Dona (Bear) Heyer. James was a FFA farming club member at Belvidere high school where he graduated in 1981. He married his sweetheart, Lisa Fordsmand, on January 20, 2017 In Rockford, IL. James worked in...
Shirley M. Schwartz
Jun 29, 2017
Shirley M. Schwartz, 88, of Belvidere, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center after a short illness. She was born September 30, 1928 in Darlington, WI, daughter of Bert and Alma (Hexom) Carpenter. She married Gerald "Jerry" Schwartz on February 18, 1947 in Darlington, WI. Shirley worked at JCPenney in Belvidere until her retirement. She...
Clay Leo Balsman
Jun 20, 2017
Belvidere, IL Clay Leo Balsman, 88, of Belvidere, Illinois, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Northwoods Care Centre. Born September 22, 1928 in Chester, Illinois the only son of Rosemary and Noah Balsman. He married Elsie Ruth Decker on November 9, 1950 in Hernando, Mississippi and they moved to Belvidere soon after where Clay took a job as a...
Diana M. Anderson
Jun 9, 2017
Belvidere, IL Diana M. Anderson, 53, of Belvidere, IL passed away, Friday, June 9, 2017 in OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Diana was born August 24, 1963 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Gerald L. and Velma (Butler) Knox. Diana graduated from Belvidere High School in 1981 and She married Gregory Anderson on June...
Karen E. Dieterman-Backs
Jun 9, 2017
Karen E. Dieterman-Backs, 66, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 9, 2017 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 1, 1951 in Belvidere, daughter of George and Vivian (Schwebke) Dieterman. Karen graduated from North Boone High School, and went on to graduate with an Associate's degree from Rock Valley...
John C. Thomas
Jun 8, 2017
John C. Thomas, 72, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, June 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 25, 1944 in Chicago, IL, son of Charles and Grace (Forncrook) Thomas. John married Eva Hladeck on April 23, 1977 in Chicago. He was an entrepreneur, and owned many small business over the years. Most recently, he worked...
Ronnie A. "Rooster" Rasmussen
Jun 7, 2017
Ronnie A. "Rooster" Rasmussen, 60, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Knoxville, TN, after a motorcycle accident. Born January 9, 1957 in Belvidere, IL, son of Richard and Malva (Gustafson) Rasmussen. He graduated from Marengo High School, class of 1975. Ronnie married the love of his life, Renee Frederick, on June 29, 1985 and they...
Geraldine M. "Geri" Ambler
Jun 6, 2017
Belvidere, IL Geraldine M. "Geri" Ambler, 92, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, June 6, 2017 at Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere. Born August 10, 1924 in Belvidere, daughter of Charles and Lura (Brainard) Leonard. Geri married Russel C. Wych on June 28, 1947 in Belvidere, he preceded her in death on December 5, 1967. She went on to marry...
Kevin James Hayes
Jun 6, 2017
Kevin James Hayes, 55, of Belvidere, IL. , died peacefully on June 6, 2017 in Rockford, IL. Born November 28, 1961, in Belvidere, son of James "Buck" and Carol (Butram) Hayes. Kevin married his sweetheart, Rogena Hooper, on March 31, 1989 in Belvidere. He attended Belvidere High School and graduated from North Boone High School, class of 1980. Kevin...