Charles Ganze
May 1, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Ganze, 82, of Belvidere, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, May 1, 2017 in Rockford, IL. Born July 4, 1934, in La Salle, IL. He served in the United States Army. Charles worked at Cassens Transport and as a bus driver for many years, and then as a crossing guard. Charles is loved and...
Judith K. Byers
Apr 9, 2017
Belvidere, IL Judith K. Byers, 75, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Sunday evening, April 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born April 23, 1941 in Belvidere, daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Hays) Sellers. She married the love of her life, Charles "Chuck" Byers on October 15, 1960 in Belvidere. Judy was a...
Judith M. Ortmeier
Apr 8, 2017
Judith M. Hilden Ortmeier, 76, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Saturday April 8, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. She was born May 16, 1940 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of James and Mildred (Schwebke) Berryhill. Judy married the love of her life, Lowell Hilden in 1956, he preceded her in death. She worked as a home health caregiver for...
Alice M. Rogner
Apr 6, 2017
Belvidere, IL Alice M. Rogner, 93, of Belvidere, passed away Thursday morning, April 6, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center after a short illness. Born December 6, 1923 in Saginaw, MI, daughter of William and Lottie (Morse) Fleischmann. Alice married the love of her life, Albert C. Rogner, a former principal at Immanuel Lutheran Belvidere, from 1958-1970 on January...
Vester A. Hays
Apr 5, 2017
Vester A. Hays, 80, of Belvidere, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Born December 27, 1936 in Bell Center, WI. Vester worked a number of various jobs throughout his life. He was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship in Belvidere. Vester loved NASCAR, especially #48, Jimmie Johnson. He adored his dogs, Bashful...
Donna J. Edson
Apr 5, 2017
Belvidere, IL Donna J. Edson, 85, of Belvidere, formerly of Capron, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Maple Crest Centre. She was born February 20, 1932 in Capron, IL, the daughter of Ole and Bessie (Haug) Nelson. Donna married the love of her life, Alden Edson on June 26, 1954 in Capron, IL. She was a cook...
Cecilia Lopez Diaz
Apr 4, 2017
Belvidere, IL Cecilia Lopez Diaz, 78, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, April 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 22, 1938 in Huandacareo, Michoacan, Mexico, daughter of Bazereo and Juana (Fulcencio) Lopez. Cecilia married Manuel Diaz. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and adored her 9 children. Cecilia was a member of...
Robert Ballok
Apr 3, 2017
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
Mar 30, 2017
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 Fast
Mar 29, 2017
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...