Anna M. Yates
Jun 22, 2013
Anna M. Yates, 98, of Belvidere, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Maple Crest Care Center following a short illness. She was born on April 13, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. Anna was employed as a Factory Worker for A.B. Dick Company. She is survived by her nephew, Ronald (Ellie Haese) Craft, Belvidere, IL several great nieces and nephews.
Hazel K. Kasch
Jun 14, 2013
Hazel K. Kasch, 90, of Rockford, died Friday, June 14, 2013 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 13, 1922 in rural Winnebago County; daughter of Herman C. and Pearl (Welch) Kasch. She spent her life assisting on the family farm. She enjoyed gardening and always had lots of exotic pets. She enjoyed being outside and never liked to...
Samuel D. Whitney
Jun 10, 2013
Samuel D. Whitney, Jr., 89, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, died in his home on Monday, June 10, 2013. Born December 4, 1923 in Rockford; son of Samuel D. and Bertha (Hood) Whitney, Sr. Married Irene E. Scott on December 11, 1948 in Belvidere; she died October 29, 2009. Served in the US Army during WWII. He arrived on...
Shirley E. Waser
Jun 9, 2013
Shirley E. Waser, 78, of Rockford, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital. Born January 29, 1935 in Beloit, Wisconsin; daughter of Lewis and Vada (Michael) Meyers. Married Carl Waser on June 29, 1952 in Beloit. Member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Belvidere. Shirley dedicated her life to taking care of her family; she loved...
Russell E. Darby
Jun 7, 2013
Russell E. Darby, 91, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully Friday evening, June 7, 2013 in Northwoods Care Center after a long illness. Russ was born in Belvidere, IL on July 15, 1921, the only son of Ebert and Louise (Peters) Darby. Russ was a veteran of World War II, serving in the VRF2 Navy Pilot Group. He earned his...
E. Gertrude Dach
Jun 5, 2013
Caledonia, ILE. Gertrude Dach, 90, of Caledonia, IL died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 5, 2013 surrounded by her family at home. Gertrude was born on her family's farm October 9, 1922 in Fairdale, IL the daughter of Charles Ellsworth and Mena Adelia (Belshaw) Gilchrist. She married Max E. Dach on August 12, 1945 in Fairdale, IL. Gertrude was a...
Henry D. "Hank" Trifone
May 30, 2013
Henry D. "Hank" Trifone, 79, passed away Thursday morning, May 30, 2013 at home in Belvidere after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago on July 19, 1933, the son of Henry D. and Mildred (nee Rumsy) Trifone. He is survived by Karen (nee Ulrich), his loving wife of 32 years and his brother, Dan (Gloria)...
Clarence L. Larson
May 27, 2013
Clarence L. Larson, 89, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, died peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2013 in his home. Born February 16, 1924 in Madison, WI; son of Lewis and Hazel (Vogts) Larson. Served in the US Army Air Corps in the European Theatre. Married Lucille Anderson on December 6, 1943 in Belvidere. Worked as a machine tool repairman...
Cecelia Lynn Clinkenbeard
May 23, 2013
Cecelia "Lynn" Clinkenbeard, 55, of Belvidere, died in her home Thursday, May 23, 2013, surrounded by her family. Born March 15, 1958 in Sycamore, daughter of Robert and Thelma (Banet) Montgomery. Married Calvin Clinkenbeard on July 17, 1976 in Genoa. For the past 7 years Lynn worked as a para-professional for the Belvidere school district working with special needs...
William H. "Bill" Casey
May 20, 2013
William H. "Bill" Casey, 74, of Rockford, died May 20, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 1, 1938 in Rockford, son of William Daniel and Alice (Crawford) Casey. Married Herta Wunsche in 1960 in Germany. Served in the US Army and worked as a machinist for 126 Transportation Company. He was a member of the VFW, the American...