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...

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...

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...

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...