Lois Ann Ries
Jul 17, 2016
Lois Ann Ries, 71, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, on July 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1945 in Tillman Minnesota, daughter of Ernest C. and Leona L. (Moser) Strain. She attended high school in Minnesota. Lois married her sweetheart, James R. Ries on October 12, 1963. Lois worked as an inspector for...
Myrna E. Watts
Jul 11, 2016
Belvidere, IL Myrna E. Watts, 100, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, July 11, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Myrna was born September 7, 1915 in Manchester Township, IL, daughter of James G. and Lillian (Burkman) Watts. She graduated from Belvidere High School, Class of 1933, where she was one of the first recipients...
Jean E. Lehr
Jul 5, 2016
Belvidere, IL Jean E. (Keast) Lehr, 79, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at The Atrium Assisted Living. She was born March 29, 1937 in McHenry County, IL, daughter of Everett and Mary (Anderson) Mordt. Jean married Alden Keast on June 15, 1957 in Harvard, IL. Jean married Reinhold Lehr on August 28, 2007. Jean worked...
Paul A. Volkman
Jul 4, 2016
Paul A. Volkman, 53, went to heaven to fish with his sister and mother on Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born on February 21, 1963 to Melvin and Maxine (Redmann) Volkman in Winona, MN. He lived in Belvidere, IL for most of his life. Paul recently moved to Green Valley, AZ to be by his only son, Branden...
Carlos J. Alvarez
Jul 4, 2016
Rockford, IL Carlos J. Alvarez, 79 of Rockford, IL; passed away peacefully, early Monday Morning, July 4, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1936 in Mexico the son of Ancelmo and Maria (DeJesus) Majia De Alvarez. He married Margarita (Camacho) Andrade. He enjoyed nature and loved his family. Carlos is loved...
Larry Howard Stensven
Jul 1, 2016
Larry Stensven, 61, of Belvidere, IL passed away following a lengthy illness on July 1, 2016 in Belvidere. He was born on November 8, 1954, the son of Lester and Jean (Stevens) Stensven. Larry married Valerie (Kirk) Stensven on September 15, 2000. Larry was a veteran of the Navy and proudly served our country during the Vietnam War. He...
Elma L. Henneberry
Jun 27, 2016
Elma L. Henneberry, 94, of Belvidere, IL, passed away, Monday evening, June 27, 2016 at Maple Crest Care Centre. She was born April 9, 1922 in Joliet, IL, daughter of William H. and Alice "Charlotte" (Kinsey) Handlon. Elma married John J. Henneberry on October 12, 1940. She was a devoted member of Saint James Catholic Church. Elma was a...
Stacey A. Forsell
Jun 24, 2016
Stacey A. Forsell, 54, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, June 24, 2016 in his home. He was born November 28, 1961 in Aurora, IL, son of William and Phyllis (Melland) Forsell. Stacey married Kristi Bohm on April 11, 1987 in Rockton, IL. He was a heavy machinery operator for Operators Local 150. Stacey enjoyed NASCAR,...
Janice E. Difford
Jun 18, 2016
Janice E. Difford, 65, of Beloit, WI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born June 24, 1950 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of Donald C. and Inez M. (Johansson) Difford. She is survived by her siblings, Jock (Deborah) Difford, and Julia (William) Morris; and numerous nieces and nephew. She is preceded in death by...
Gerald Cole
Jun 16, 2016
Belvidere, IL Gerald E. Cole, 66, of Belvidere, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 16, 2016. He was born to Daniel and Laverne Cole in Belvidere, on October 13, 1949. He attended and graduated Belvidere High School and was employed as a Header Operator/Machinist for more than forty years. He married his sweetheart, Kathleen, on April...