Ruth Peterson

Sep 11, 2015

Ruth Peterson of Bloomington, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on September 11, 2015.  She was born on October 5, 1937 in Woodstock, Illinois to the late Jerome L. and Margaret G. Johnson. Ruth grew up in Capron, Illinois and was a proud member of the North Boone High School Class of 1955 and her classmates remained friends...

James D Marks

Sep 8, 2015

James D. "Jim" Marks, Sr., 72, of Belvidere, Passed away the morning of September 8, 2015 at Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere. He was born November 29, 1942 the son of Louis "Bob" and Mabel Marks in Elgin, IL. After graduation from Marengo Community High School, Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jim enjoyed working...

Nancy H. Grenke

Sep 6, 2015

Nancy H. Grenke, 85, of Belvidere, IL passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. Mom was born in Mount Clemens, MI on May 2, 1930, where she met the love of her life, Gottlieb in the 1940's. The two moved their family to Belvidere, IL in 1967, where the family grew. Family meant everything to her. She enjoyed family gatherings...

Robert Benjamin Lear

Aug 31, 2015

Robert Benjamin Lear, 94, of Belvidere passed away peacefully, Monday, August 31, 2015 in Belvidere. Bob was born in his grandmother's house in Belvidere on June 2, 1921. His loving parents were Benjamin and Grace (Kiester) Lear. He was a lifelong resident of Belvidere, leaving only to serve his country as a Navy pilot during WWII and to go...

Timothy D. Frykholm

Aug 27, 2015

Rockford, IL Timothy D. Frykholm, 47 of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully, Thursday night, August 27, 2015 in Delnor Hospital, Geneva, IL after a short illness.  Timothy was born March 4, 1968 in Belvidere, IL the son of David D. and Judith C. (Hulstedt) Frykholm.  He married Cheri Nanci Turnmire on September 15, 2001 in LaFox, IL.  Over the...

Richard Yerk

Aug 23, 2015

Richard Yerk, 73, of Belvidere, IL passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Richard was born on March 12, 1942 in Belvidere, IL the son of Richard G. Yerk and Dorothy Langley. He married Marjory (Crocker) Yerk on September 2, 1961 in Belvidere, IL. Richard worked for the Belvedere Company and Sundstrand....

Dale R. Schwebke

Aug 21, 2015

Dale R. Schwebke, of Roscoe, IL, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. He was born March 5, 1946 in Belvidere, IL the son of Raymond and Helen Schwebke. Dale married Phyllis Bate and they were happily married for over 40 years. He was a United States Army Veteran and a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere. Dale...

Bethel C. Tunnell

Aug 20, 2015

Bethel C. Tunnell, 101 of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, August 20, 2015 in Swedish American Hospital after a sudden illness.  Bethel was born April 9, 1914 in Persia, TN the son of Orville "Orv" and Nancy Isophene "Vena" (Presley) Tunnell.  He married Opal Brown on December 28, 1946 in Gate City, VA; following her death...

Vivian Kaczorowski

Aug 20, 2015

Belvidere, IL Vivian Kaczorowski, 91, of Belvidere, passed away the morning of August 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was born August 7, 1924 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Anna Sobieski. Vivian married Chester Kaczorowski. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, but most of all spending time with her family, especially when she had the opportunity...

Jeffrey A. Green

Aug 19, 2015

Jeffrey A. Green, 23, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in his home. Jeff was born June 10, 1992 in Rockford, IL, son of Shawn Green and Bonnie Cannegieter. He graduated from Harlem High School and went on to earn his Airframe and Power Plant certificate from Rock Valley College. Jeff was employed at UTC...