Donald D Simmerman

Nov 28, 2013

Donald D. Simmerman, 72, of Belvidere, died peacefully Thursday morning, November 28, 2013 at Maple Crest Care Centre with his wife at his side. Don was born on October 3, 1941 in Dongola, Illinois; the son of Lee and Gladys (Leyerle) Simmerman. He married Ruth Green on June 14, 1992. Don was a Professional driver. He belonged to the...

Bonnie J. Keast

Nov 25, 2013

Bonnie J. Keast, 78, of Rockford, died Monday, November 25, 2013 in Park Strathmoor Nursing Home from a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born August 13, 1935 in Loves Park, Illinois; the daughter of James and Bonnie (Smith) Carter. Bonnie married Gordon D. Keast in Caledonia, Illinois on October 21, 1966. She was a member of the Moose Lodge...

Virginia A. Inman

Nov 23, 2013

Virginia A. (Eickstedt) Inman, 86, of Belvidere, IL died Saturday, November 23, 2013 surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Virginia was born March 30, 1927 in Marengo, IL the daughter of Alfred and Alma (Cassier) Eickstedt. She married Richard Inman on July 2, 1948 in Marengo. She loved to crochet, work crossword and jigsaw puzzles and made...

Alice J. Heggemeier

Nov 23, 2013

Alice J. Heggemeier, 91, of Loves Park, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, November 23, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Alice was born July 31, 1922 to Aubrey Carl and Jessie (Candler) Morris in Marissa, IL. She graduated from Nashville, IL High School and received an associate degree from Kishwaukee College. Alice worked...

Derwood B. Silvius

Nov 22, 2013

Derwood B. Silvius, 96, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Belvidere died peacefully, Friday, November 22, 2013 in Carrier Mills (Illinois) Nursing Home. He was born on August 17, 1917 in Belvidere; the son of Guy Irving and Maude Marr (Cowan) Silvius. Derwood was united in marriage to Betty Mae (Kronke) Silvius, January 24, 1944, in Belvidere and together they...

Alberta Ann (Blachford) Bowen

Nov 20, 2013

Belvidere, ILAlberta Ann (Blachford) Bowen, 80, of DeForest, WI and formerly of Belvidere, IL died Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Good Samaritan Care Center in Lodi, WI. Alberta was born October 12, 1933 in Spring Township, IL the youngest of thirteen children to Albert and Daisy Blachford. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1951 and married Gerald Bowen...

Mildred E. "Millie" Allen

Nov 19, 2013

Mildred E. "Millie" Allen, 95, of Belvidere, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in her home following a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1918 in Belvidere; the daughter of Oscar and Alma (Kjell) Nelson. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1936. Mildred married Bernard F. Allen in Belvidere on May 1, 1943. She was employed as...

Ana Roque

Nov 18, 2013

Anna Roque, 71, of Belvidere, died Monday, November 18, 2013 in Maple Crest Care Centre. Ana was born September 29, 1942 in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico; the daughter of Antonio and Providencia (Morales) Roque. She is survived by daughter, Carmen (Melvin) Mercado, of Belvidere; son, Thomas Ramos, of Texas; 6 grandchildren, Melody, Joyce, Michael Mercado; Zamir, Janelle and Nathan...

Glenn C. Geroux

Nov 16, 2013

Glenn C. Geroux, 79, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born October 6, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the son of Henry and Mildred (Borton) Geroux. He was married to Patricia Morse in Oak Park, Illinois on October 16, 1954. She preceded him in death. He later married Mildred Allen in Belvidere...

Dixie Lee Howard

Nov 16, 2013

Dixie Lee Howard, 56, of Caledonia, IL, died peacefully, Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Dixie was born March 26, 1957, daughter of Donald and Rose Mary (Peters) Howard. She worked in the finance department at Rockford Memorial Hospital for two years. Dixie was a member of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church. She...