Marlene H. Estebo

Feb 18, 2015

Marlene H. Estebo, 83 of Belvidere, IL passed away Wednesday evening, February 18, 2015 in her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born June 16, 1931 in Kiester, MN, daughter of Harry and Lilly (Wegner) Bauman. She graduated from Kiester High School. Marlene married John Estebo in 1949 in Kiester, MN, he preceded her in death....

Joan Mary Peabody

Feb 16, 2015

Joan Mary Peabody, 80, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2015. Joan was born September 19, 1934 in Chicago, IL to John and Adriana Lueder. She graduated from St. Edwards Catholic High School and married John D. Peabody, in 1951 in Elgin, IL.  Joan was a loving caregiver and enjoyed running her daycare for many years....

Virginia D. "Ginger" Pape

Feb 14, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" D. Pape, 78, of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly Saturday, February 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. She was born on August 29, 1936 in Bell, California to Ralph and Marion Walker. Ginger enjoyed traveling, was an avid bowler in her younger days and loved watching her granddaughter play college volleyball. She will be...

Alice M. Johnson

Feb 13, 2015

Alice M. Johnson, 89 of Belvidere, IL passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 in Maple Crest Care Centre in Belvidere. Alice was born August 1, 1925 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of Reuben N. and Margaret H. (Haines) Widell. She graduated from Belvidere High School and attended Rockford College. Alice married Sidney W. Johnson on May 12, 1944 in Oak...

John L. Pearse

Feb 8, 2015

John L. Pearse, 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday evening, February 8, 2015. John was born April 24, 1935, son of Maynard and Emily (Lyford) Pearse. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1953. John married the love of his life, Shirley Williams Haffenden on June 5, 1954. John was in the United States Marine Reserves. He was...

Marcella M. Peterson

Feb 3, 2015

Marcella M. Peterson, 94, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Marcella was born November 15, 1920 in Sycamore, IL. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marcella is loved and will be missed by her children, Lee (Ardis) Strack, Juanita Schober, Gary (Sheryl) Strack, and Wesley Strack. She was a loving...

Delores L Ramsey

Feb 2, 2015

Delores L. Ramsey, 87, of Belvidere, IL passed away in her home, Monday, February 2, 2015. She was born November 30, 1927 in Grand Island, NE, daughter of Lester and Linda (Weigert) Plymale. Delores married Bernard Ramsey on November 9, 1950 in Belvidere, IL. She was a homemaker. Delores was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Belvidere. She...

Dennis J. Martin Sr.

Jan 31, 2015

Belvidere, IL Dennis J. Martin, Sr. 86, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 31, 2015 in Northwoods Care Center after a lingering illness.  Dennis was born May 21, 1928 in Chicago, IL the son of Thomas and Neva (Nichols) Martin.  He married Joan Wolff in 1952; following her death, he married Shirley Sellers in 2007 in...

Beverly Hermanson

Jan 30, 2015

Beverly A. Hermanson, 80, of Belvidere, IL passed away Friday afternoon, January 30, 2015 in Maple Crest Care Centre after a lingering illness. Beverly was born March 14, 1934 in Poplar Grove, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Eleanore (Peters) Rewoldt. She married Harry A. "Bud" Hermanson on September 8, 1951 in Belvidere. Beverly was a loving wife, mother...

Vicki L. Mistretta

Jan 28, 2015

Vicki L. Mistretta, 64, of Rockford, IL died Wednesday January 29, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital. Vicki was born July 12, 1950 in Rockford IL, the daughter of Martino Paul and Elaine (Eickstedt) Mistretta. Vicki loved animals, going out to eat, reading, cooking, sewing and most of all Vicki just loved people. Vicki will be missed by her...