Apr 1, 2025

Curt Arden Crawford, 75, of Belvidere, passed away on April 1, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1949, to Mary Adelaide (Schauer) and Alexander Jacob Crawford. Curt was a lifelong resident of Belvidere, where he graduated from Belvidere High School in 1968. He had a deep appreciation for his community, often frequenting the IDA Library, Uncle Johns Restaurant,...

Mar 29, 2025

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Philip H. Hart, born on April 20, 1945 died on March 29, 2025. His father was a physician/surgeon who moved the family in 1954 from New York City to Albany, New York and then to the Chicago area. In 1963 Phil graduated from Evanston Township High School. He graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin with...

Mar 27, 2025

James Edward Onley, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 27, 2025, in Madison, WI. He was born on October 22, 1939, son to Katherine (Hertzner) and Truman Onley. James graduated high school and was able to walk down to receive his diploma recently. He married Cynthia Butt on February 10,...

Mar 25, 2025

Christine Sue Stevens, 65, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away March 25, 2025, in Rockford, IL. She was born on February 21, 1960, in Elgin, IL,  daughter to Frank Elliot and Gale Manzow. She received her GED and worked in the Book Publishing Industry at Houghton Mifflin in Geneva, IL. She loved spending time in her garden. She is loved...

Mar 21, 2025

William Joseph Bitterman, 85, of Belvidere, IL, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1940, in Buffalo, NY, the son of Herman and Mary (Goris) Bitterman. William was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

William graduated from Williamsville Central High School in Williamsville, NY. in...

Mar 20, 2025

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Robert "Bob" Cunningham, also known to many friends as "Rocky," 64, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully March 20, 2025 in Rockford. He was born October 16, 1960 in Belvidere, IL, son to Charles and Romelle (Miller) Cunningham. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1979, attended Rock Valley College, and received a bachelor's degree in...

Mar 19, 2025

Lyle J. Sherman, 82, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away at home March 19, 2025. He was born December 7, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, son to Henry "Hank" and Thelma (Giffey) Sherman. Lyle married Linda (Butler) Sherman on July 7th, 1990. He worked at Cassens as a mechanic until he retired. He was a member of the Coon Creek...

Mar 16, 2025

Samuel William Ruzic, 92, of Belvidere, IL, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2025.Born on August 30, 1932, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Mary (Spora) and Samuel Ruzic Sr. Samuel was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life was characterized by faith, service, and a passion for helping others.

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Mar 15, 2025

On Saturday, March 15th we said our final goodbyes to David Smith, 79, a lifelong Belvidere resident. David was born February 12, 1946, in Belvidere, IL, son to Phil and Nellie Maude (Hicks) Smith.   Dave enjoyed many hobbies over the years.  He was an avid wood worker, spending hours in his beloved woodshop building beautiful furniture, canoes, bowls, ornaments...

Mar 14, 2025

Lavon Anderson of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully, March 14, 2025, in Belvidere. She was born August 9, 1944 in Spencer West Virginia, daughter to Bill and Thelma (Starcher) Carpenter, She married Joseph E. Anderson on June 29, 1964 in Spence. She graduated high school and worked for Green Giant as a factory worker in the bin baking department and...