Feb 19, 2025

Catherine "Kathy" L. Kincaide, 85, of Rockford, IL, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1940, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Benjamin "Carl" Blackwell and his beloved wife, Bertha Mae "Marple" Blackwell.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kathy married Maynard Kincaide on September 23, 1958, in Rockford,...

Feb 18, 2025

Dennis Joseph Balk, 65, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Memorial visitation will be from 3pm to 4:30pm on Saturday, February 22nd at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W Hurlbut Ave. Belvidere, IL. Memorial service to follow at 4:30pm.

He was born February 4, 1960, in...

Feb 16, 2025

Harriet E. (Morgan) Glass, 96, of Belvidere, Illinois, was called home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2025, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 22, 1928, in Plankinton, South Dakota, Harriet was the daughter of James W. Morgan and Neva Cecil (Bridges). She graduated from Belvidere High School...

Feb 11, 2025

Mark L. Jankowski, 60, of Des Plaines, IL, died February 11, 2025, in Des Plaines. He was born February 26, 1964, in Chicago, IL, son to Carol (Sterczek) and the late Leon Jankowski. Mark worked as a distribution manager for many years. He loved playing and watching hockey, golf and cheering on his favorite team, the Cubs. Mark was...

Feb 8, 2025

Elmer A. Engelke Jr., 89, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. Born on November 22, 1935, in rural Belmont, WI, Elmer grew up surrounded by the beauty and simplicity of the countryside. Elmer proudly served in the United States Army, where he demonstrated a strong sense of duty and discipline. Following his military service, he...

Feb 5, 2025

Allen D. Martin, Sr., 88, of Poplar Grove, Il, died February 5, 2025 in Poplar Grove, IL. He was born on June 30,1936 in Marion, Kentucky, son to Frances and Bertha (McMican) Martin. Allen graduated high school  and joined the military serving our country in the Army National Guard in the Vietnam War. He married his sweetheart, the late...

Feb 4, 2025

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Mae Negus Totz, 94, of Belvidere, IL, passed away into Her Savior's arms on February 4, 2025. Born on May 26, 1930, in Belvidere, she was the only child of Wesley and Eva (Bailey) Negus. A lifelong resident of Belvidere, Mae was a proud 1948 graduate of Belvidere High School. She...

Jan 31, 2025

Lloyd E. "J.R or Butch" Meyers, Jr. 75, of Poplar Grove, IL, died peacefully January 31, 2025, in Rockford, IL. He was born March 18, 1949, in Rockford IL, son to Lloyd E. Meyers, Sr. and Ruth (Kasch) Meyers. Lloyd was a high school graduate and worked for Chrysler Automotive in Belvidere for thirty plus years and was noted...

Jan 31, 2025

Daniel L. Evans. 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep, January 31, 2025,  in his home in Belvidere. He was born March 18, 1951, son to Wilburn B. and Margaret (Richardson) Evans in Fort Meyers, Fla. He worked at Camcar as a factory worker for 38 years and Driv-Lok for ten years. He married his sweetheart,...

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley Arand, 89, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, on January 30, 2025. Born on September 16, 1935, in Belvidere, she was the daughter of Laura (Greene) and William Dodson.

Shirley will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She cherished the simple pleasures of life, especially going out to eat—a passion she enjoyed frequently. Though...