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...

Billy M Jennings

Jun 6, 2017

Poplar Grove, IL Bill Jennings,71, of Poplar Grove, passed away June 6,2017 in Ruskin, FL. A Service of Committal will take place Wednesday, October 18,2017 at Belvidere Cemetery. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Woosley

Jun 3, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Mae Woosley, 54, of Belvidere, IL went to be with the lord on June 3, 2017.  She was born December 7, 1962, in Belvidere, to Jerry and Jeanette (Kopp) Harleman. She married her high school sweetheart of 37 years, Craig Woosley on July 11, 1981 at First United Methodist Church in Belvidere. Jackie graduated from Belvidere High...

Phyllis J. Schumacher

May 28, 2017

Phyllis Jean Schumacher, of Belvidere, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28th. She was born on January 8, 1933, in Belvidere, IL to Chauncey and Dorothy (Mitchell) Starr. She married Howard Schumacher on November 21, 1954. In her lifetime, Phyllis worked at Admiral in Harvard, Central Grain in Belvidere, several gravel pits and landfills owned...