Nov 27, 2024

Gregorio DeLeon, 102, of Roscoe, IL died peacefully, November 27, 2024, in Roscoe. He was born May 9, 1922, in Cotulla, Texas, son to Petronilo DeLeon and Juanita Martinez- DeLeon. Gregorio served in the Army Air Corp during WW II and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He married his love, Feliciana Salinas DeLeon. He was...

Nov 27, 2024

David Leroy Tisdale, age 58, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, peacefully passed away into the arms of the Lord on November 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 2, 1966, in Pekin, Illinois, he was the son of Evelyn (Timke) and Lee Roy Tisdale. Dave was a man whose life was defined by his deep devotion to...

Nov 26, 2024

Robert "Bob" Erickson, 79, of Belvidere, IL, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1945, in Chicago. A man of faith, Bob embraced life's blessings with gratitude and joy. His life was marked by service, love, and dedication to those around him.

Bob proudly served in the United...

Nov 23, 2024

Billy G. Launius, 91, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully November 23, 2024, in Durand, IL. He was born November 5, 1933, in Grass Valley, Ca, son to Joseph and Irene (Johnson) Launius.  Bill graduated high school and joined the United States Army. He served proudly and received a National Defense Service medal. He married Rose M. (Carlock) Launius on...

Nov 22, 2024

Michael David Preston, born July 12th, 1964, passed away surrounded by the people he loved on November 22nd, 2024. Mike was Belvidere's number one supporter. He shopped local, he coached baseball at the high school, and he was part of a bowling league at Dodge Lanes for many years of his life. When eating around town, he frequented Sam's...

Nov 21, 2024

Joy Lynn Beauregard, 67, of Rockford, passed away on November 21, 2024. She was born to Phyllis (Brick) and Roy Beling on June 30, 1957, in Rockford. A proud graduate of Guilford High School, Joy went on to work at several banking institutions in the area.

Joy had a passion for creating beauty in the world around...

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth Alden Johnson, 69, of Poplar Grove, passed away on November 18, 2024, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 22, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Doris (Bird) and John Johnson.

Kenneth attended North Boone High School and later pursued higher education at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he earned his...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert Charles Heim, 77, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on November 11, 2024. Born on November 5, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, he was the son of Rose Ellen (Wolford) and Frank Wesley Heim. Robert grew up on the family farm as the fourth of twelve children.

On May 29, 1971, Robert married the love of his...

Nov 10, 2024

Harold George Kolthoff, 93, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on February 13, 1931, in Pecatonica, Illinois, the son of Clara (Leisher) and Benjamin Kolthoff. Harold was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who cherished his family and his faith.

In...

Nov 10, 2024

Michael William Chamberlain of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side, Sunday, November 10th after a courageous battle with AML leukemia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Michael's life was a testament to his dedication, service and unwavering love for family and community.

His first love and greatest source of...