Mary Margaret Morse
Mar 11, 2013
Mary Margaret Morse, 67, of Belvidere, passed peacefully, on Monday, March 11, 2013 surrounded by her husband and four children after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Mary loved life as she would say "she's a busy woman"! Mary cherished and loved her love of her life, husband Thomas with all of her heart! Tom was there caring for...
Betty Lou Smith
Mar 4, 2013
Belvidere, IllinoisBetty Lou Smith, 83, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully Monday morning, March 4, 2013 in her room at the Emeritus of Rockford. Betty was born February 12, 1930 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Irven and Phyllis (Hendricksen) Barr. She married Donald F. Smith on July 14, 1949 in Belvidere. Betty was a practicing LPN for Highland Hospital...
Charles M. Rubert
Feb 28, 2013
Charles M. Rubert, 68, of Rockford, IL and formerly of South Dakota, died peacefully early Thursday morning, November 28, 2013 in Alden- Alma Nelson after a lingering illness. Charles was born February 4, 1945 in Alexandria, South Dakota the son of Robert and Shirley (Sudmeier) Rubert. He married Karen L. (Carpenter) Kurtz on September 25, 1992 in Rockford. Charles...
Judy C. Ehlen
Feb 27, 2013
Judy Carol Ehlen passed away peacefully on February 27, 2013 at her home in Santee, California. Judy Carol (Jensen) Ehlen was born April 11, 1942 in Belvidere, Illinois. She was the daughter of Karl and Carol (Morgan) Jensen. Judy was baptized as an infant and she was confirmed in her faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere, Illinois in...
Kathleen F. Gray
Feb 27, 2013
Kathleen Flanagan Gray, 85, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in her home. Kathy was born September 4, 1927 in Houghton, Michigan, to William Watkins and Rosell (Frazier) Flanagan. She was married to Jerry Cornelius Gray on February 26, 1948, in Hanover, Indiana. Survivors include four children, Jerry F. (Cynthia) Gray, Mansfield, Texas; Deborah S. (Robert) Sander, Palatine,...
Margaret B. Distaola
Feb 25, 2013
Margaret B. Distaola, 102, of Belvidere, formerly of Chicago, died Monday, February 25, 2013 in Northwoods Care Centre. Born May 10, 1910 in Chicago; daughter of Joseph and Bertha Taylor. Was married to Anthony Distaola. Margaret had been a member at St. Williams Parrish where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and was...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Fields
Feb 24, 2013
Gerald "Jerry" F. Fields, 66, of Belvidere, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 16, 1946 in Rockford; son of Merlin F. and Lillian Fields. Married Charlotte (Perkins) Schultz on October 7, 2011 in Belvidere. Worked in construction his entire life and was a member of the Teamster's Union. He loved to go...
Lawrence A. Fenner
Feb 19, 2013
Lawrence A. Fenner, 91, of Rockford, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Crimson Pointe with his daughters by his side following a short illness. Larry was born on March 28, 1921 in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of Otto and Alice (Stromme) Fenner. Graduated Sterling High School in 1942. He was inducted in Sterling High School Football Hall of...
Raymond A. Palka
Feb 13, 2013
Poplar Grove, ILRaymond A. Palka, 56, of Poplar Grove, IL died peacefully, Wednesday evening February 13, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family from complications of Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Ray was born July 13, 1956 in Hammond, Indiana the son of Stas and Anna (Wrona) Palka. He married Wendy J. Sanders on June 27, 1992 in...
Frank John Bauer
Feb 13, 2013
Frank John Bauer, Jr., 84, of Poplar Grove, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital. Born June 7, 1928 in Chicago; son of Frank John and Frances Barbara (Donaubauer) Bauer. He attended Sauganash Elementary and Capron High School. Was married to Virginia Glendenning. Frank worked on the farm with his parents and sister until his retirement in...