David T. Bullard, 56, of Poplar Grove, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries received in a vehicle accident. Dave was born June 8, 1958 in Belvidere, Illinois; the son of Frank and Kay (Reimer) Bullard. Dave was thoughtful, generous, and lived for his family. He graduated from North Boone High School, Class of 1976....
Connie R. Peterson, 78, of Belvidere went to heaven to be with her husband of 60 years, Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in the Emergency Room of O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born April 20, 1936 in Geneva, Illinois; the daughter of George and Faye (Perkins) Miller, Sr. Connie grew up in St. Charles, Illinois graduating...
Edna M. Morris, 91, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, October 5, 2014 in Maple Crest Care Centre after a lingering illness. Edna was born September 2, 1923 in Fairmeade, California the daughter of Emil and Lottie (Bump) Lungstrom. Edna married Edwin Morris on March 3, 1943 in San Diego, CA. Over the years, Edna worked for...
John C. Merrow, 71, of Belvidere, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Swedish American Medical Center Emergency Department following a long illness. He was born June 22, 1943 in Taylor, Michigan, the son of Claude and Audrey (McCreery) Merrow. John was a professional driver for Diamond Roller of Elk Grove, Illinois. He served his country in the Army during...
Andrew "Jimmy" Russell, AKA, Buck, 65, of Belvidere, IL died suddenly, Sunday, September 28, 2014. Born September 18, 1949 in Miami, FL, son of Clinton and Lucille (Cummings) Russell. He attended school in Miami, FL and from there attended Job Corp in Nemo, S.D. He completed his education and continued his journey to Belvidere in 1968, where he laid...
Stella Lillie Bowser, 87 of Belvidere, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Stella was born on September 19, 1927 in Blackwater, VA. Daughter of John Henry and Bessie (Gilreath) Livesey. She graduated from high school in 1945. Stella married James W. Bowser on April 21, 1950. She retired from Saint Joseph's Hospital as a cook. She loved cooking for...
Garden Prairie, IL Jane Anne Anderson, 77, of Garden Prairie, IL died peacefully, September 21, 2014 in her home after a brief illness. Jane Anne was born January 4, 1937 in Belvidere, IL; the first baby that year in Boone County, to Bremer and Lola (Hays) Carlson. She married Dale M. Anderson on April 26, 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa,...
Poplar Grove, IL Otis Keith "Tuna" Acup, 57, of Poplar Grove, IL went home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born February 13, 1957 in Bernie, Mo to Charles and Juanita Acup. Keith worked as an electrician. He loved fishing, gardening, canning the produce that he grew. He was a gun-collector and...
Cherry Valley, IL Eleanor Blackmer, 89, of cheery Valley, Il passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, September 16, 2014 in her home. Eleanor was born January 26, 1925 to Charles D. and Isis M. (Gines) Hoss in rural Lyons, Indiana without the benefit of a doctor, due to a severe snow storm. She was the 6th daughter in a family...
Joel K. Saynor, 60, of Belvidere, died Monday, September 15, 2014 in Swedish-American Hospital. Born September 20, 1953 in Woodstock, IL; the son of Hugh J. and LaVerne B. (Rick) Saynor, Sr. Joel is a graduate of Hiawatha High School, Kirkland, IL. He was employed by Johnson Controls as a Line Worker. Joel served in the Air Force during...