Joyce A. Cordray, 84, of Belvidere, died Monday, September 15, 2014 in Park Place of Belvidere. Joyce was born on September 9, 1930 in Garden Prairie, IL; the daughter of Harold and Martha (Johanningsmeier) Cordray. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She loved to read the Bible. Joyce graduated from Spaulding High School. She is survived by...
Poplar Grove, IL Marilyn H. Johnson, 73, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, September 14, 2014 in her home. Marilyn was born March 12, 1941 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Gilbert W. and Mildred (Anderson) Osberg. Marilyn was a graduate of North Boone High School, Class of 1959; and married Stanley A. Johnson in Poplar...
Rockford, IL Grace E. Tomamichel, 102 of Rockford and a former longtime Boone County resident, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, September 12, 2014 in Emeritus of Rockford. Grace was born March 10, 1912 in Irving, Illinois the daughter of Oscar J. and Pearl Nellie (Durston) Eddington. She married Everett R. Tomamichel on October 5, 1940 in St. Charles, Mo;...
Susie Danielson (nee Babington), 62, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford on September 12, 2014, surrounded by family and friends, after receiving the last rites from the Catholic Church. She lived the past two and one-half years as a quadriplegic demonstrating grace and courage in the face of adversity. Susie was born July 21, 1952, to William...
Belvidere, IL Ethel M. Lee, 83, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, September 10, 2014 in Northwoods Care Centre after a lingering illness. Ethel was born September 25, 1930 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Glyndon and Emma (Humbracht) Hammond. She married Gordon L. Lee on July 16, 1948 in Belvidere. Ethel retired from Food Services...
David W. Schmidt, 92, lifetime resident of Belvidere, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 in his daughter's home. He was born March 4, 1922 in Rockford, IL; the son of Herman and Louise Schmidt. David was a veteran of WWII serving as a marine. He received his GED after returning home from service in the Pacific Theatre. David married...
Garden Prairie, IL Gary L. Gibson, 69, of Garden Prairie, Il passed away unexpectedly, Sunday evening, September 7, 2014 in the emergency room of SwedishAmerican Hospital, Belvidere, after a sudden illness. Gary was born December 13, 1944 in Mendota, IL the son of Walter A. and Charline (Buchanan) Gibson, Jr. He married Delores A. Tripp on June 12, 1965...
Vorita J. "Rita" Olson, 91 of Rockford, died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born December 21, 1922 in Fairdale, IL, the daughter of Dewey and Frances (Rote) Lantz. She married George "Bud" Ward, he preceded her in death. Rita then married Elwyn C. "Ole" Olson, he also preceded her in death. She worked...
Stephen D. Southard, 68, of Poplar Grove, Illinois died peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in his home. He was born on July 19, 1946 in Vincennes, Indiana; the son of Charles and Delores (Barnett) Southard. Steve worked as a repairman for the Chrysler Corporation. He enjoyed listening to Bluegrass Music as well as an accomplished musician with stringed...
Belvidere, IL Martha M. Marshallsay Dague, 90, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, September 4, 2014 in her home. Martha was born December 16, 1923 in Noble, Illinois the daughter of Max and Ruby (Anderson) Summers. She married Roger Marshallsay on June 24, 1945 in Belvidere, IL, he preceded her in death in November of 1967. Shen...