Geneva I. Hursh

Aug 6, 2013

Geneva I. Hursh, 97 of Rockford died Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Wayne E. Hursh. She is survived by her children, Ronald (Ruth) Hursh, Loren "Jerry" (Janet) Hursh and Cheryl Merfeld; daughter-in-law, Shirley Hursh and 2 brothers, Irvin & Lester Holt, 11 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...

Betty Edwards

Aug 6, 2013

Poplar Grove, IllinoisBetty Edwards, 83, of Poplar Grove, IL died peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born July 2, 1930 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Harold and Mary (Gumm) Behringer. Betty attended the University of Illinois where she met her husband of 61 years, Robert M. Edwards....

Floyd O."Bud" Newhouse

Aug 4, 2013

Poplar Grove, IllinoisFloyd O. "Bud" Newhouse, 95, of Poplar Grove, IL, died peacefully in the loving presence of his daughters, Gwen and Janet, in his home on Sunday morning, August 4, 2013. Floyd was born on the family homestead in rural Rock County, Wisconsin, the son of Charles L. and Gertrude (Williams) Newhouse on March 19, 1918. Floyd graduated...

Mark W. Doser

Aug 3, 2013

Mark W. Doser, 41, of Belvidere, died Saturday, August 3, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born January 18, 1972 in Rockford; son of Bob and Patricia (Broge) Doser. Served in the US Navy as an MP. Married Deanna Olcott on September 1, 2007 in Belvidere. Mark had worked various jobs, but most recently...

Marion Irene Anderson

Aug 3, 2013

Marion Irene (Collier) Anderson, 75, of Poplar Grove, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at home from cancer. She was born August 28, 1937 in Harvard, IL. Daughter of Harry W. and Irene (Saunders) Collier. She married Leland F. "Bud" Anderson on August 10, 1957 in Chemung, IL. They had 56 wonderful years together. Marion was previously employed...

Nancy Ann Freeman

Aug 2, 2013

Nancy Ann Freeman, 55, of Belvidere, died Friday, August 2, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital. Born October 30, 1957 in Rockford; daughter of Eugene and Mary (Daniel) Nordquist. Married Michael Freeman on October 17, 2008 in Belvidere. Worked for Waldom Electronics for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband Mike; mother Mary Nordquist of Machesney Park; sister...

Terry Lee Riley

Jul 31, 2013

Terry Lee Riley, 51, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Belvidere, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Woodstock Centegra Hospital. Born April 17, 1962 in Belvidere. Daughter of Darrell Luepkes and Connie (Cummings) Bone. Married Gary Riley on March 21, 1980 in Belvidere. Terry had worked as dispatch for CWTS, a trucking company; and for PMI, a photo shop. She...

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...