Aug 17, 2016

John "Jake" Schoepski, 84, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, August 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 28, 1932 in Belvidere, IL, son of Verne and Ruth (Pettey) Schoepski. Jake married the love of his life, Jean A. Wares, on August 28, 1950 in Poplar Grove. He was a carpenter by trade, and...

Aug 9, 2016

Lyle W. Zellner, 59, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in his home. Lyle was born March 26, 1957 in Rockford, IL, son of Kenneth and Marion (Hoppe) Zellner. Lyle served his country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Brenda Bye on October 27, 1999. Lyle owned and...

Aug 4, 2016

Patricia A. Ottaviano, 63, of Belvidere, passed away, August 4, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. She was born March 17, 1953 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Frank and Amy (Hoffman) DoLego. Patty married the love of her life, Gary L. Ottaviano on November 8, 1970 in Chicago. She was a daycare provider for many years until retiring. Patty...

Aug 3, 2016

Helen K. Pearson, 92, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on August 3, 2016 at Maple Crest Care Centre in Belvidere. She was born on July 21, 1924, in South Grove Township, IL to Verdie and Jessie (Barnes) Miller. Helen married her sweetheart, John Gordon Pearson, on September 11, 1943 in Rockford, IL. She retired from Aubrey's  in Union, IL,...

Aug 3, 2016

Iona J. "Scoop" Narestad, 100, of Belvidere, passed away, Wednesday morning, August 3, 2016 at  Northwoods Care Centre. She was born June 16, 1916 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of James and Retta (Ferdon) Hayes. Iona married Evan Narestad in 1937 in Belvidere. She was employed by the National Sewing Machine Company and Super Valu Bakery. Iona was a softball...

Jul 27, 2016

Joe Carlisle served the Belvidere community for 40 years as a family doctor. He was born in Edwardsburg, MI, to Harley and Ida Runkle Carlisle. He was the youngest of five siblings. The family relocated to Michigan City, Indiana when his father bought the Carlisle Funeral Home. He attended Indiana University in Pre- Med before he was drafted by...

Jul 26, 2016

Poplar Grove, IL Pamela F. Fleury, 64, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away suddenly, Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016 at Swedish American, Belvidere. She was born May 31, 1952 in New Salem, North Dakota. Pamela married the love of her life, Roger Fleury, on May 27, 2005 in Saint James Church in Belvidere. Pamela is loved and missed by...

Jul 24, 2016

Jul 21, 2016

Eugene Gustafson, 89 of Belvidere died Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Northwoods Care Center. Eugene, the son of Elmer and Beulah (Stevens) Gustafson was born July 11, 1927 in Steward Township, IL. He married the love of his life Beverly Brody on June 28, 1952. Eugene and Beverly were blessed to share sixty-two years of marriage. Together, they farmed...

Jul 18, 2016

William E. Heyer, 83, of Belvidere, went to be with our Lord in Heaven, July 18, 2016 at home with his family. Bill was born May 31, 1933 in New Hartford, MN, son of William J. and Martha E. (Fraunkron) Heyer. Bill graduated from Winona High School in 1951. He served in the United States Airforce from 1953-1957. Bill...