Robert "Bob" Ballok, 65, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 03, 2017. He was born July 18, 1951 in North Chicago, IL, son of Albert and Evelyn (Rhodes) Ballok. Bob married Janie Johnson on February 22, 1974 in Belvidere. He graduated from Marengo High School and received his Associate's degree from Rock Valley College. Bob was the owner...
Richard E. Huffman, 88, of Poplar Grove, IL, died peacefully, Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. He was born September 27, 1928 in Harvard, IL, son of Lynn C. and Ester (Madsen) Huffman. He graduated from Bensenville High School in Bensenville, IL. Richard married his sweet heart, JoAnn Guell, on May 10, 1952, in Poplar Grove, IL. He...
Joyce J. "Joy" Fast, 78, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, March 29, 2017 at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born May 21, 1938 in Stetsonville, WI, daughter of Eric and Hattie (Perlick) Johnson. She married the love of her life, Gerald Fast on May 2, 1959 at Broadway...
Belinda Wolf-Anderson, 51, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 at Swedish American Medical Center in Belvidere after a lengthy illness. She was born September 20, 1965 in Waukegan, IL, daughter of Blaine and Linda (Aweve) Wolf, Sr. Belinda proudly served our country in the United States Air Force for 6 years, and was stationed at...
Belvidere, IL Donald L. Bland Sr., 81, of Belvidere, IL, passed away, Saturday, March 25, 2017 in his home with his wife by his side. He was born December 28, 1935 in Crown Hill, WV, son of Clifford and Aletha Bland. Donald married the love of his life Barbara Whitney on September 21, 1974 in Belvidere, IL. Donald proudly...
James W. Nelson, 84, of Belvidere, IL, passed away suddenly, Friday, March 24, 2017 at Swedish American Medical Center, Belvidere. He was born October 4, 1932 in Rockford, IL, son of Nels E. and Myrtle L. (Draper) Nelson. Jim married the love of his life, Jane B. Chambers on October 23, 1952. He went on to serve in the...
Thomas G. Howland, 52, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Saint Anthony Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born January 13, 1965 in Belvidere, IL, son of Harold and Helen (Wilson) Howland. Tom graduated from Belvidere High School and went on to attend Southern Illinois University and graduated from DeVry Institute. He...
Albany, Wisconsin Dale A. Marcellus, 79, of Albany, Wisconsin and formerly of Virginia and Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in his home. Dale was born on December 7, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and Augusta Marcellus. He graduated from Belvidere High School and then served our country in the United States Marine...
Calvin S. "Spoolhead" Lensing, 59, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, March 21, 2017 after complications from a massive stroke. He was born on October 29, 1957 in Decorah, IA, son of Daniel and Dorothy (Kapler) Lensing. Calvin was a rear end specialist and worked in the fabrication shop to help manufacture parts at Lefthander Chassis...
Dorothy M. Butt, 87, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 20, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born May 12, 1929, daughter of Clarence and Jessie (Martin) Book. Dorothy graduated from Leaf River High School and was employed by A.G. Communications for 23 years. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, where she was...