Marilyn R. Burkholder
May 19, 2014
Marilyn R. Burkholder, 83, of Belvidere, died Monday, May 19, 2014 in her home following a short illness. Born March 24, 1931 in Sublette, Illinois; the daughter of Glen and Madeline (Wagner) Smith. She married John Burkholder in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 17, 1965. Marilyn owned and operated the Casa Mia restaurant until retiring in 1976. She was...
Lavern O'Neil "Ole" Peterson
May 19, 2014
LaVern "Ole" Peterson, 83, died peaceably at home with his family by his side. He was born in Sparta, WI on March 23, 1931. Married Connie Miller on June 19, 1954 in St. Charles, IL. Came to Illinois in 1949 to work on a farm. He served in the Korean War in the 7th Calvary Regiment from 1952 to...
Faith N. Carlson
May 14, 2014
Faith N. Carlson, 26, of Belvidere, IL, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Rockford, IL. Faith was born on May 27, 1987 in Rockford, IL. Daughter of Pamela Carlson and Stanley Smith. She received her GED and was studying massage therapy, and attended Rock Valley College. Faith was of Christian faith. She was a very spiritual person,...
Claude E. Alexander
May 14, 2014
Poplar Grove, IL Claude E. Alexander, 86, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away Wednesday evening, May 14, 2014 in his home after a sudden illness. Claude was born July 28, 1927 in Bicknell, IN, the son of Jesse and Ruby G. (Overton) Alexander. He married Violet M. Christy on February 26, 1948 in Kentucky. Claude was a machinist for...
Patrick J. Eskew
May 10, 2014
Belvidere, IL Patrick J. Eskew, 28, died unexpectedly, Saturday, May 10, 2014 in his home after a sudden illness. Patrick was born August 7, 1985 in Belvidere, the son of Sumner M. and Jamie M. (Webster) Eskew. Patrick graduated from Belvidere High School and earned his B.A from Illinois Institute of Art. Patrick was a member of St. John's...
Sharlet M. Johnson
May 10, 2014
Sharlet M. Johnson, 76, of Belvidere, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Swedish-American Hospital following a lingering illness. Born March 7, 1938 in Belvidere; the daughter of Ralph M. and Amanda (Guke) Johnson. Sharlet worked as an operator for GTE. She enjoyed snowmobiling, Baseball, attending the Boone County Fair and car racing at the Rockford Speedway. Sharlet graduated from...
Robert B. "Bob" Luedtke
May 8, 2014
Robert (Bob) Burnell Luedtke Belvidere, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 8th, 2014 peacefully at his home. Born on August 28th, 1923, son of Fred and Nancy (Vowles) Luedtke in Belvidere, IL. Bob attended Belvidere High School where he graduated from in 1941 and proudly enlisted in the military in 1943. Bob proudly served in the 265th Field Artillery...
Henry A. Woosley
May 8, 2014
Henry A. Woosley, 65, of Belvidere, IL, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born September 18, 1948 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, son of Caswell and Thelma (Craig) Woosley. He married Sharon Herkey on September 22, 1990. He was employed by John Deere and R.J. Daniels. Henry was a member of...
Kathleen L Buerer
May 7, 2014
Kathleen L. Buerer, 57 of Roscoe, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a short illness. She was born to George and Lillian (Awe) Buerer, on May 30, 1956 in Chicago, IL. Kathleen was an Environmental Lawyer and an Author with two books published. She enjoyed traveling, biking, hiking, genealogy and experiencing other cultures....
Darwin K. Blake
May 4, 2014
Belvidere, IL Darwin K. Blake, 81, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2014 in Medina Nursing Home, Durand, IL after a brief illness. Darwin was born May 25, 1932 in Belvidere, IL the son of Gilbert and Estelle (Blanche) Blake. He married Donna Fleming on August 6, 1955 in Marengo, IL. Prior to his retirement, Darwin...