Barbara J. Kelly

Jun 8, 2014

Belvidere, IL Barbara J. Kelly, 84, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 in her home surround by her loving family.  Barbara was born December 5, 1929 in Cherry Valley, IL the daughter of Ralph S. and Alice N. (Kelley) Haffenden.  She married George B. Kelly in Belvidere, IL on August 26, 1950.  Barbara was...

Richard L. Graham

Jun 3, 2014

Richard L. Graham, 75, of Marengo, IL, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Rosewood Care Center of Rockford, following a long illness. Born January 16, 1939 in Spring Township, IL; the son of Ivan B. and Herma F. (Matison) Graham. He was retired from Laborers Local 1035 were he was a past Vice-President. He was a veteran serving in...

Lucile J. Ferguson

May 31, 2014

Lucile J. Ferguson, 102, of Belvidere, IL and formerly of Sharon, WI, passed away at Beloit Hospital on May 31, 2014 at midnight.  Lucile was born on January 20, 1912, in Lake Geneva, WI, the daughter of Fred and Lucy (Lickert) Manley.  She married Earl Lee Ferguson on June 28, 1928 in Chicago.  He preceded her in death on...

Patricia Lou "Pat" Tolsma

May 29, 2014

Patricia Lou Tolsma, 78, of Belvidere, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born February 27, 1936 in Kendallville, IN; the daughter of Laurence and Alberta (Schmuck) Jackson. She graduated from Rome City, IN High School. Pat married James D. Tolsma in Sturgis, MI on May 22, 1965. She was employed...

Marilyn J. Schoepski

May 29, 2014

Poplar Grove, IL Marilyn J. Schoepski, 82, of Poplar Grove, IL died peacefully, early Thursday morning, May 29, 2014 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness.  Marilyn was born July 27, 1931 in Poplar Grove, the daughter of Floyd E. "Jack" and Eleanor A. (Taylor) Dimond.  She married V. Jerry Schoepski on May 20, 1950 in...

Eloisa Castillo

May 29, 2014

Belvidere, IL Eloisa Castillo, 90, of Belvidere, IL died Thursday evening, May 29, 2014 in her home after a lingering illness.  Eloisa was born February 29, 1924 in Pearsall, Texas the daughter of Juan and Elvira (Mendez) Chavera.  Eloisa was a member of St. James Catholic Church; she enjoyed dancing and flower gardening. Eloisa is loved and will be...

Lorene B. Farel

May 26, 2014

Belvidere, IL Lorene B. Farel, 89, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Monday, May 26, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Lorene was born June 15, 1924 in Vidette, Arkansas the daughter of Oscar and Josie (Bryant) Foster.  Lorene married Daniel R."Ross" Farel in Bakersfield, Missouri on November 28, 1938.  She retired from Arnold Engineering where she...

Gladys E. Vangeisen

May 26, 2014

Gladys E. Vangeisen, 93, of Belvidere, died peacefully Monday, May 26, 2014 at Maplecrest Care Centre in Belvidere. She was born on June 22, 1920 in Woodstock, IL, daughter of George P. and Emma B. (Scott) Toomey. Gladys attended school at Saint James School in Belvidere. She married Leo R. Vangeisen on June 7th, 1948. She was a homemaker...

Esther E. Nelson

May 22, 2014

Belvidere, IL Esther E. Nelson, 83, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Thursday evening, May 22, 2014 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family.  Esther was born June 18, 1930 in Oxford, Wisconsin the daughter of William N. and Lillian Alma Amonda (Kanzenbach) Barton.  She married Donald E. Nelson on March 12,...

Lisa G. Harris

May 21, 2014

Belvidere, IL Lisa G. Harris, 53, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Friday morning, May 16, 2014 in Alden Nelson Debes in Rockford after a long illness.  Lisa was born January 30, 1961 in Belvidere, the daughter of John Jr. and Betty (Bland) Harris. She was a free spirit who loved her family deeply. Lisa is loved and will be...