Kathleen M. "Katy" Leonard

Jul 30, 2013

Kathleen M. "Katy" Leonard, 62, of Rockford died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center from complications associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was born on February 28, 1951 in Belvidere, IL; the daughter of Charles and Sophronia "So-So" (Cashmore) Nihan. Katy graduated with a B.S. in Education from Illinois State University. She married Steven L. Leonard...

Helen I Sanford

Jul 29, 2013

Helen I. Sanford, 92, of Belvidere, died Monday, July 29, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born July 13, 1921 in Cisne, IL; daughter of Harry and Nellie (Block) Stine. Married Frank Redician on July 5, 1956 in Fairfield, he died in 1974. Worked for St. Joseph Hospital in central supply for 20 years....

Lori Jo Neubert

Jul 29, 2013

Lori Jo Neubert, 35, of Poplar Grove, went to be with her Savior on Monday, July 29, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born August 19, 1977 in South Charleston, West Virginia; daughter of Chris and Elizabeth (Chapman) Turley. Married Jason Neubert on July 15, 2000 in Hurricane, West Virginia. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Lori, an...

Leland "Bud" Anderson

Jul 27, 2013

Leland F. "Bud" Anderson, 78, of Poplar Grove, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. He was born May 31, 1935 in Wagner, South Dakota, son of R.F. and Blanche (Youngbluth) Anderson. They moved to Illinois in 1942. Bud served as SP5 from 1959 to 1964 and served in Korean War....

Betty Lou Dander-Itchue

Jul 25, 2013

Betty Lou (Brenz) Dander-Itchue, 70, of Belvidere, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 in her daughter's home surrounded by family. Born February 3, 1943 in Belvidere; daughter of Eldred and Harriet (Thornton) Brenz. Married George Itchue in Belvidere. Betty enjoyed bird watching, walks in the park, and playing the slot machines. Survivors include her daughter Jennifer (Mark) Boardman, son Jeffrey...

Dennis E. Challman

Jul 21, 2013

Dennis E. Challman, III, died July 21, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born December 31, 1983; son of Margaret (Nelson) and Robert Lancaster and Dennis E. Challman, Jr. Worked as a self-employed auto mechanic. He enjoyed working on any vehicle he could get his hands on. Dennis loved to be outdoors and spending...

Maxine J. Volkman

Jul 17, 2013

Belvidere, IllinoisMaxine J. Volkman, 75, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 17, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born February 23, 1938 in Winona, MN the daughter of Stuart and Margaret (Brown) Redmann. She married Melvin A. Volkman on October 6, 1956 in Winona, MN. Maxine enjoyed fishing with her family and...

Ramona A. Winn

Jul 16, 2013

Ramona A. Winn, 93, of Belvidere, IL passed peacefully into eternal life, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Swedish-American Hospital Emergency Room following a sudden illness. She was born on November 25, 1919 in Brandon, WI; the daughter of Steven and Carrie (Looman) Westhuis. Ramona married Lester "Bob" Winn in Alto, WI on October 29, 1938. She was employed as...

Lawrence "Larry" H. Istad

Jul 15, 2013

Lawrence "Larry" H. Istad, 73, of Poplar Grove, died in his home Monday, July 15, 2013. Born October 30, 1939 in Rockford; son of Henry and Doris (Peterson) Istad. Married Sara Meyer on July 15, 1961 in Rockford. Served in the US Air Force. Worked as a tool and die maker for J.L. Clark in Rockford and was a...

David C. Anderson

Jul 13, 2013

Poplar Grove, ILDavid C. Anderson 68, of Poplar Grove, IL died Saturday July 13, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. David was born August 2, 1944 in Rockford, IL the son of Earl C. and Marjory (Covey) Anderson. He married Karen E. Hart on October 14, 1967 in Poplar Grove, IL. David was an...