Ann Elias Hanson, 93, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep, early Thursday morning, January 28, 2016, in Highview in the Woodlands senior care center in Rockton IL after a lingering illness. .She had been dealing with Alzheimer's disease for the last six years and was most recently in Hospice care for a worsening heart condition....
Belvidere, IL Bernard M. Ramsey, 89, of Belvidere, IL passed away, Saturday, January 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 8, 1926 in Belvidere, IL, son of Marion and Eva (Stevens) Ramsey. Bernard married Delores Plymale on November 9, 1950 in Belvidere, IL. He was a member of first Presbyterian Church in Belvidere. Bernard proudly...
Darlene M. Johnson, 97, of Blaine, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 20, 2016 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Darlene was born January 29, 1918 in Walworth, WI, daughter of Harry and Minnie (Erkfitz) Hoelzel. She graduated from Capron High School, Class of 1936. Darlene married Edward C. Johnson on...
John E. Gritzmacher, 76 of Belvidere, IL, passed away Wednesday evening, January 20, 2016 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. John was born October 18, 1939 in Belvidere, IL, son of Edwin and Gertrude (Scharping) Gritzmacher. He married Virginia Guhrke on July 2, 1960 in Marengo, IL. John owned and operated 320 Meats in Rockford and 640 Meats in...
Paul J. McCoy, 84, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Paul was born November 25, 1931 in Mosheim, Tennessee, son of Newt and Nellie (Story) McCoy. He married the love of his life, Ruth "Rosebud" Collins on July 5, 1952 in Newport, Tennessee. Paul was employed as a truck driver...
Belvidere, IL Raymond Gadomski, 81, of Belvidere, IL died Monday, January 4, 2016. Raymond was born October 20, 1934, the son of Bruno and Mary Gadomski. Raymond grew up on the northwest side of Chicago where he loved to play basketball. Standing at 6ft 9in, Ray excelled at basketball; he played for Weber High School in Chicago as well...
Poplar Grove Irma M. Morgan Irma Morgan, 85, died peacefully at home Monday, January 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 29, 1930, daughter of Denes and Mary (Orban) Mate. Married Otis Morgan July 2, 1949 at The Little Country Church In The City , Chicago ,IL.. Living in Chicago for most of her life, she graduated...
Gerald R. Kirchner, 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. Gerald was born February 27, 1942 in Detroit, MI, son of Jake and Hazel (Briggs) Kirchner. He retired from General Mills in Belvidere. Gerald was a member of the Eagles Club and American Legion in Belvidere. He was a huge baseball fan, especially the Atlanta Braves...
Lorraine E. Nelson, 94, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Maple Crest Care Center. Lorraine was born November 19, 1921 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Charles and Addie (Danielson) Jearns. She married Elmer Nelson on November 25, 1944 at Bethany Evangelical in Chicago. Lorraine worked as a secretary for the Independent order of Svithiod before...
Harold "Cork" Emanuel passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford IL as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was 86 years old. Harold was born on July 29, 1929 to Harold and Geraldine (Libke) Emanuel in Belvidere IL. He married Alice J. Meyers on November 10, 1951 at the United...