Mark A. Knox

Oct 30, 2014

Poplar Grove, IL Mark A. Knox, 56, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, October 30, 2014 in his home after a lingering illness.  Mark was born May 12, 1958 in Belvidere, IL the son of Gerald L. and Velma (Butler) Knox.  Mark graduated from Belvidere High School in 1976 and entered the US Army in...

Eldon D. Wigget

Oct 28, 2014

Eldon D. Wigget, 63, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in his home after a sudden illness.  Eldon was born June 8, 1951 in Grand Junction, Colorado the son of Louis and Ann (Brooks) Wigget.  Eldon was employed by the State of Illinois, Department of human Services as a recovery specialist; Eldon was a patients'...

Donald Ellis Larson

Oct 25, 2014

Donald Ellis Larson, age 86, died in Plainview, TX on October 25, 2014 after a short illness. Born April 18, 1928 in Belvidere, IL, to Ellis and Florence Larson, he attended Belvidere High School, graduating in 1946.  He attended and graduated from the University Of Illinois Institute Of Aviation in 1958. On May 14, 1949, he married Joan Rae...

Cynthia L. Gallegos

Oct 23, 2014

Cynthia L. Gallegos, 68 of Belvidere, IL died Thursday, October 23, 2013 in Maple Crest Care Center in Belvidere. Cyndi was born July 14, 1946. She graduated from high school. Cyndi was a frame maker for photos. She was very crafty, enjoyed sewing, and especially liked Wii bowling. She was an avid bingo player. She is survived by 2...

Joseph A. Nelson

Oct 22, 2014

Joseph A. Nelson, 48, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL after a long illness.  Joseph was born June 9, 1966 the son of Joseph H.E. and W. Faye (Case) Nelson, in Rockford, IL.  Joseph enjoyed working with computers, collecting vintage toys; and was an avid genealogist, tracing his...

Patrick N. Moss

Oct 19, 2014

Patrick N. Moss, 54, of Poplar Grove, IL, departed Sunday, October 19, 2014 in his home surrounded by the eternal love and support of his wife and children. Patrick was a hardworking, honest man. He worked at Woodward Governor and owned M.R.S. Mechanical-the other love of his life. Patrick enjoyed the simple things in life like watching his beloved...

Artis M. Curtis

Oct 17, 2014

Artis M. Curtis, age 87, of Frederic, WI, formerly of Rice Lake, WI died Friday, October 17, 2014 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI. She was born on May 14, 1927 in Viroqua, WI to Lester and Alice (Martin) Chambers. After graduating from the Belvidere High School in 1945 in Belvidere, IL she...

Jason J. Turnipseed

Oct 12, 2014

Jason J. Turnipseed, 38, of Belvidere, died Sunday, October 12, 2014 in his home following a sudden illness. Born December 18, 1975 in Belvidere; the son of John and LaWanna (Felton) Turnipseed. He graduated from Belvidere High School, class of 1994 and Rock Valley College Truck Driving School. Jason married Sarah Moore in Belvidere, on July 20, 1996. He...

Donna M. Faber

Oct 11, 2014

Donna M. Faber, 79, of Poplar Grove died Saturday, October 11, 2014 in her home from natural causes. She was born on March 8, 1935 in Anna, Illinois; the daughter of David R. and Wilma (Adams) Sitter. Donna was employed as Sales Representative for Sunrise Electric Company. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Church as well as an active member of...

Shane M. Farel

Oct 11, 2014

Shane Michael Farel, 40, of Pecatonica died Saturday, October 11, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born May 19, 1974 in Anaheim, California; the son of Norman and Cheryl (Huss) Farel. Shane was a machinist for World Class Tool Co. of Rockford. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, watching football and spending time with friends and family. He...