Robert Eugene Wylie

Jan 1, 2014

Belvidere, ILRobert Eugene Wylie, 74, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Wednesday evening, January 1, 2014 in Anam Care in Rockford, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy illness. Robert was born May 1, 1939 in Pineville, MO the son of Raymond and Eva Mae (Mahurin) Wylie. He married Gwendolyn Ekman in 1960 in Belvidere, IL. Robert retired from...

Kendall Noel Trevino

Dec 30, 2013

Rockford, ILKendall Noel Trevino, 26, of Rockford and formerly of Belvidere, IL died suddenly Monday evening December 30, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital after a short illness. Kendall was born February 6, 1987 in Rockford the daughter of Richard "Rocky" and Rhonda Elaine (Singleton) Trevino. Kendall worked in telecommunications for Servicom; she loved comedy with Kevin Hart and Katt...

Mary Jane Spencer

Dec 26, 2013

Mary Jane Spencer, 89, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, December 26, 2013 at Maple Crest Care Centre. She was born June 27, 1924, daughter of Otis and Sally (Nelson) Manley, in Belvidere, IL. She was a lifelong resident of Belvidere. Mary Jane married Kenneth Spencer on October 27, 1944. She was employed as a nurse for several...

Sharon L. Peper

Dec 20, 2013

Sharon L. Peper, 64, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Friday evening, December 20, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born January 6, 1949 in Hammond, IN the daughter of Vernon Gene and Wanda Evadena (Zandstra) Kooy. Sharon married Richard E. Peper on October 18, 1996 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was a medical...

Gerald I. "Jerry" Ackerman

Dec 17, 2013

Gerald I. "Jerry" Ackerman, 71, of Roscoe, formerly of Harvard, Illinois, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was born on December 13, 1942 in Belvidere, Illinois; the son of Irving William and Marjorie Catherine (Mott) Ackerman. Jerry graduated from Belvidere High School. He married Sandra R. Johnson in Rockford, Illinois on October 14, 1967. He was employed...

Charles L. Wilkinson

Dec 14, 2013

Charles L. Wilkinson, 65, of Belvidere and formerly of Capron and Chemung, IL passed away peacefully Saturday December 14, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1948 in Harvard, IL the son of William and Ellen (Rutledge) Wilkinson. Charles has 4 siblings, Edward (Susie) Wilkinson, Richard (Diane) Wilkinson, Patricia Wilkinson and Daniel...

Edna Louise Butler

Dec 13, 2013

Belvidere, ILEdna Louise Butler, 92, of Belvidere, IL passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 in Northwoods Care Center after a lingering illness. Edna was born September 8, 1921 in Wayne City, IL the daughter of William and Josie (Withrow) Austin. She married M. Willard Butler on April 13, 1939 in Wayne City. Edna owned several restaurants in Belvidere and...

Russell L. Oliger

Dec 9, 2013

Russell L. Oliger, 65, of Garden Prairie, IL, formerly of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 9, 2013, surrounded by his family Dylan, Danielle and Kristy at his side. He was born August 5, 1948 in Long Beach, California, son of Louis L.T. and Margie (Braaten) Oliger. Russ worked at GIC, Placematt and was co-owner of the Pet...

Marjorie L. Wheeler

Dec 8, 2013

Marjorie L. Wheeler, 91, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Belvidere, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Crimson Pointe Assisted Living Facility. Marjorie was born January 23, 1922 in Belvidere, daughter of Elmer and Luella (Aves) Ollmann. She married Glenn G. Wheeler on August 7, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi. Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Belvidere. She worked...

Catherine A. Wills

Dec 8, 2013

Catherine A. Wills, 62, of Belvidere, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Swedish-American Heart Hospital following a sudden illness. Born December 22, 1950 in Belvidere; the daughter of Robert and Marietta (Somers) Blodgett. She was married to Jody Wills in Belvidere, January 30, 1982. Catherine held memberships at the V.F.W. and American Legion. She is survived by a sister,...