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,...
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...