Alice M. Hachmann

Dec 23, 2012

Rockford, ILAlice M. Hachmann, 93, of Rockford and formerly of Dubuque, IA died peacefully Sunday evening, December 23, 2012, in her home. Alice was born September 30, 1919 in LaCrosse, WI the daughter of John and Cora (Wagner) Schnittgrund. She married Arnold Hachmann on October 9, 1937 in Bellevue, Iowa. Alice was devoted to her family and the Best...

H. Roberta Suhr

Dec 22, 2012

Rockford, ILH. Roberta Suhr, 89, of Rockford, IL and formerly of Belvidere died peacefully, Saturday evening December 22, 2012 in her home following a lingering illness. Roberta was born May 20, 1923 in Sycamore, IL. She graduated from Sycamore High School with the class of 1947. Roberta married Clarence "Rocky" Suhr on April 12, 1947 in Sycamore, IL. Over...

Audrey E. Friend

Dec 21, 2012

Belvidere, ILAudrey E. Friend, 81, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Friday, December 21, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Audrey was born November 8, 1931 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Charles E. and Mabel (Koltz) Renz. She married Elmer E. Friend on March 4, 1956 in Belvidere. When Audrey was little, she helped...

Robert J. Kilmer

Dec 19, 2012

Robert J. Kilmer, 83, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Noarthwoods Care Center following a long illness. He was born in Mauston, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Doris Kilmer. He married Elaine Newkirk in Wisconsin in 1955. Robert was a Horse Trainer for Kilmer Stables before working 35 years at Delinsko Stables. He was a veteran...

Carol A. Buhl

Dec 19, 2012

Belvidere, IllinoisCarol A. Buhl, 78, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Wednesday evening, December 19, 2012 in Maple Crest Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Carol was born February 26, 1934 in Belvidere the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Shepherd) Boettcher. She married Edward F. Buhl on March 14, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere. Over the years, Carol...

Dona R. Gifford

Dec 17, 2012

Belvidere, IllinoisDona R. Gifford, 85, of Belvidere, IL died Monday evening, December 17, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Dona was born September 28, 1927 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Albert and Maria Ruth (Feurer) Schoening. Dona married Ralph Gifford in Rock Island, IL on October 26, 1946; he predeceased her on October 6, 1989. She graduated...

Anna Elizabeth Ralston

Dec 17, 2012

Anna Elizabeth Ralston, 90, of Belvidere, died Monday, December 17, 2012, in Maplecrest Care Centre. Born December 13, 1922 in Manchester Township; daughter of Walter and Minnie (Erickson) Ralston. Graduated from Livingston one-room rural school, Belvidere High School, NIU with her Bachelor's degree, and ISU with her Master's degree. Anna had a 35 year career of teaching in Livingston...

Kimberly Dawn Freeman

Dec 16, 2012

Kimberly Dawn Freeman, 48, of Rockford, died suddenly Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Swedish American Hospital. Born November 9, 1964 in Belvidere; daughter of Harry Freeman and Sandra (Wozniak) Hilgenberg. Kim worked as a cashier for Logli's. She was an avid Packer fan and loved animals. She was kindhearted, up-beat, happy, generous, and always willing to help out anyone...

Jill D. Salley

Dec 14, 2012

Jill D. Salley, 55, of Caledonia, died on Friday, December 14, 2012 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a long illness. She was born September 25, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois. Jill married Daniel F. Salley in Willow Creek Presbyterian Church, Argyle, Illinois on August 14, 1982. She performed factory work for Arnold Engineering Co. then later became a...

David M. Minakes

Dec 12, 2012

David M. Minakes, 72, of Rockford, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in his home following a sudden illness. He was born on March 4, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio; the son of Matthew and Jeanne (Curtis) Minakes. David graduated from Boys Town. He married Wendy Montgomery in Woodstock, Illinois on December 29, 1998. David was employed as a Truck Driver...