Esther J. P. Tomamichel
Jan 25, 2015
Rockford, IL Esther J.P. Tomamichel of Wesley Willows, Rockford went to her rest January 25, 2015. She was born in Argyle, Illinois on Nov. 18, 1913, the daughter of Emil and Alma C. (Hacker) Peterson. Married in Kahalia, Missouri, May 3, 1941 to the late Rollan R. Tomamichel. Esther was a resident of Belvidere for 60 years. She was...
Robin L. Downs
Jan 18, 2015
Robin L. Downs, 49, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2015 in her home in Poplar Grove. Robin was born August 24, 1965 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of Robert "Pooch" and Dorothy (Mardell) McElroy. Robin married Michael J. Downs on June 9, 1984 in Belvidere, IL. She was a homemaker who loved caring for her family....
Rosella Dooley
Jan 15, 2015
Belvidere, IL Rosella Thornton Dooley, 88, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully Thursday evening, January 15, 2015. Rosella was born March 17, 1926 in Belvidere, IL. Daughter of John McCormick and Margaret Prox. She was a graduate of Belvidere High School, Beloit College, and Rockford Cosmetology Academy. Rosella was a Beautician for 50 years with Carlson Beauty Shop. She...
Glynda Sue Arthur
Jan 15, 2015
Glynda Sue Arthur, 57, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born April 15, 1957 in Rockford, IL. Daughter of Howard and Dorlis (Smith) Morrison. She was a graduate of Auburn High School, class of 1975. Sue married Bruce L. Arthur on July 2, 1983 in Rockford, IL....
Helen "Louise" Cleland
Jan 13, 2015
Helen Louise Cleland, 84, of Capron, IL passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015 in Northwoods Care Centre after a lingering illness. Louise was born March 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Roy W. and Clare L. (Fossler) Davis. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Polo, IL where she graduated from high school...
Ray Junior Anderson
Jan 10, 2015
Ray Junior Anderson, 77, of Belvidere, IL, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born May 16, 1937 in Ozark County, MO, son of John and Joyce (Provow) Anderson. He married Judy Johanningsmeier on December 22, 1956 in Belvidere, IL. Junior retired from Chrysler Corporation. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Ray...
Betty Wright
Jan 9, 2015
Obituary – Betty Turner Wright Betty Turner Wright (89) passed away peacefully at home January 8, 2015. Born September 3, 1925, on the family farm on Lawrenceville Road in Garden Prairie, IL, to Mildred and Allen Turner, she frequently commented on her wonderful childhood growing up on the farm. Betty attended a one-room schoolhouse and loved riding her pony,...
Alice M. Becker
Jan 8, 2015
Elgin, IL Alice M. Becker, 77, of Elgin, IL and formerly of Woodstock and Belvidere, IL died Thursday evening, January 8, 2015 in St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL after a short illness. Alice was born June 12, 1937 in Marengo, IL the daughter of Raymond and Pauline "Alice" (Faye) Crocker. She worked for the Belvidere Police Department as a...
Irene Y. Bohm
Jan 3, 2015
Irene Y. Bohm, 79, of Belvidere, IL passed away January 3, 2015 at OSF Saint Anthony, Rockford, IL. Irene was born August 16, 1935, and raised by her grandfather, Charles Hinkle. She married Gerald D. Bohm on December 21, 1952 in Pekin, IL. They just recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Irene retired from Arnold Engineering in Marengo. She...
Mildred May Banks
Dec 31, 2014
Belvidere, IL Mildred May Banks, 96, of Rockford and formerly of Belvidere, IL passed away, Wednesday evening, December 31, 2014 in Emeritus of Rockford. Mildred was born November 5, 1918, near Polo, Illinois to Raymond Irvin and Nora (Powell) Irvine. She met her future husband, Melvin Banks, at a barn dance in Boone County, and they were married at...