Billy Joe Horner

Mar 14, 2025

Billy Horner, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on April 20, 1933, in Greenville, Tennessee, to Rosie (Britt) Horner and George Horner.

In 1963, Billy married the love of his life, Amelia. Together, they shared 25 years of happiness, raising two sons and creating a...

Rodney Donald Johnson

Mar 10, 2025

Rodney Donald Johnson, 69, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 14, 1955, to Joyce (Gilliland) and Charles Johnson, Rodney was a devoted husband, father, papa, and friend. His life was defined by his deep love for his family, his dedication to his work, and his many...

Ronald R. Werner

Mar 10, 2025

Ronald R. Werner, 83, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on March 10, 2025.

He was born on November 3, 1941, in rural Deshler, Nebraska to Albert and Esther (Kahle) Werner and grew up on the family farm. Ron graduated from Deshler High School in 1959 and...

Charles Cunningham

Mar 5, 2025

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Charles Cunningham, 90, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 16, 1934, in Belvidere, IL, Charles was the son of Lester Cunningham and Hazel (Smith) Cunningham. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Charles led a life rich...

Marcia Barefield

Mar 3, 2025

Marcia Barefield, 66, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully March 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 17, 1958, in Belvidere, daughter to Richard and Esther (Maitland) Stedman.

She graduated high school and attended Rock Valley College. She worked at Green Giant/General Mills for 30 plus years as the safety coordinator and attended City First...

Anne Helen Manley

Mar 2, 2025

Anne Helen Manley(Crawford) also known as Helen Anne Manley, died the afternoon of Sunday, March 2nd 2025 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation after a short stay in hospice care.  She died with her family present to provide comfort in her final hours and days.

Anne was born in Belvidere, IL on June 25, 1934 and...

Kelly Denise Smith

Mar 1, 2025

Kelly Denise Smith, 66, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully in her home on March 01, 2025.  She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in recent months during a short illness.

Born October 7, 1958, in Elgin, IL daughter to Chapman and Joanne (Hauri) Smith.  Kelly spent many years farming in Curtiss, WI along with her...

Myrtle A. Hermanson

Feb 28, 2025

Myrtle A. Hermanson, 94, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully in Belvidere on February 28, 2025. She as born May 21, 1930, daughter to Willis and Hilda (Nowak) Hollister in Belvidere. She graduated Belvidere High School in 1948 and married Glen Hermanson in 1974 at Herbert Methodist Church in Herbert, IL. She worked as a switch board operator in her...

Edward J. Verhagen

Feb 27, 2025

Edward J VerHagen of Garden Prairie, IL passed away surrounded by family and friends, February 27, 2025 at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on June 5, 1955 to Laura and Harlow VerHagen in Rockford IL. A Belvidere High School graduate class of 1973 and a proud member of the...

Shirley Trueblood

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley Mae (Shook) Trueblood, 92, of Belvidere, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2025, when she peacefully passed away at her home in Belvidere surrounded by her family. Shirley was a woman of remarkable spirit and boundless love, whose passions for gardening, traveling, and her family left an indelible mark on all who knew her....