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...
Lola M. Hill
Dec 10, 2012
Lola M. Hill, 73, of Belvidere, died Monday, December 10, 2012 in Swedish-American Heart Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born on February 21, 1939 in Marengo, Illinois; the daughter of Ray and Henrietta (LeVoy) Stone. She married Donald C. Hill in Belvidere on January 5, 1985. Lola worked on the assembly line for Chrysler Corporation for 31...
Eugene "Sam" Carson
Dec 10, 2012
Eugene "Sam" Carson, 84, of Belvidere, died Monday, December 10, 2012 in Swedish American Hospital, Belvidere. Born November 22, 1928 in Lee County, Iowa; son of James and Hattie (Zachmeyer) Carson. Married Velma Graham on February, 11, 1950 in Ft. Madison, Iowa. Served in the US Army. Sam worked as an inspector for Sundstrand Corp. in Belvidere and was...
Thelma I Vance
Dec 5, 2012
Belvidere, ILThelma I. Vance, 97 of Belvidere, IL passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Maple Crest Care Center after a sudden illness. She was born August 24, 1915 to James W. and Neva (Bridges) Morgan in Plankinton, South Dakota. She married Cecil Knauss on June 1, 1939 in Iowa; he died June 19, 1977. She married Earl Knauss...