Betty L. Plumley

Jul 2, 2012

Belvidere, ILBetty L. Plumley, 91 of Muskego, Wisconsin and formerly of Belvidere, IL died Monday, July 2, 2012 after a sudden illness. Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Norman V. Plumley and their sons, Michael (Sharon) of Muskego, WI and Donald (Margie) of Longmont, Co;; grandchildren Tracy (David) Scholfield, Brett Plumley, Angie (Miles) Rogers, Amanda and...

Bettirose Alice Snider

Jul 1, 2012

Bettirose Alice Snider, 80, passed away July 1, 2012 in her home. She was born on January 6, 1932 in Michigan City, Indiana; the daughter of Charles "Charlie" Richard and Goldie Irene Light. She married Tommy Eugene Snider on September 29, 1950, Tommy passed away one day later on July 2, 2012. She is survived by her three children...

Shirley M. Johnson

Jul 1, 2012

Capron, ILShirley M. Johnson, 77, of Capron, IL died Sunday morning, July 1, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a lingering illness. Shirley was born February 23, 1935 at home, on the farm in rural Boone County, IL, the daughter of James Leonard and Hazel Della (Spires) Smith. She married Everett J. Johnson on August 17, 1957...

Robert W. Olson

Jun 29, 2012

Robert W. Olson, 73, of Roscoe, died Friday, June 29, 2012 in his home following a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Born May 2, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois; the son of Gordon and Helen (Heatherington) Olson. Bob married Jean Glawe in Rockford on April 6, 1961. He worked as a wood pattern maker for over 35 years in the Rockford...

Billy W. Williams

Jun 28, 2012

Billy W. Williams, 74, of Belvidere, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Homebridge Care following a long illness. He was born on January 21, 1938 in Billingly, Alabama; the son of Robert and Gladys (Caver) Williams. Billy married Rhodonna Crabb in Clearwater, Florida on December 11, 1957. He served his country in...

Ethelyn M. Weaver

Jun 27, 2012

Ethelyn M. Weaver, 78, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Northwoods Care Center following a long illness. She was born on May 26, 1934 in Blaine, Illinois; the daughter of Harry and Minnie (Erkfitz) Hoelzel. Ethelyn was a graduate of Delevan Wisconsin High School. She was married to Donald E. Weaver in Poplar Grove, Illinois on November...

Joe E. Robbins

Jun 23, 2012

Joe E. Robbins, Jr. of Poplar Grove, Illinois, died suddenly in his home at age 45 on June 23, 2012. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 5, 1967 to Joe and Carol Robbins, Sr. His longtime loving girlfriend of 17 years, Dawn Sartino, passed away in 2010. Joe was an avid lover of horses and animals in...

Flossie S. Ellsworth

Jun 21, 2012

Flossie S. Ellsworth, 90,Flossie Ellsworth died June 21 in her home, surrounded by loved ones, after completing all her tasks and saying her final goodbyes. Flossie was born in Gilman, Illinois March 28, 1922 the daughter of Pearl (Cox) and Allen Skinner. She obtained her teaching certificate from Blackburn College and later completed her BA in Elementary Education at...

Dorothy Ruth Cooper

Jun 18, 2012

Dorothy Ruth Cooper, 80, of Belvidere, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at her home. Born July 12, 1931 in Aurora, IL, daughter of William and Magalene (Erath) Trapp. Married Willard F. "Bill" Cooper on March 26, 1949 in Aurora, IL, and celebrated 56 years of marriage before his passing on October 5, 2004. Dorothy had been the Activities assistant...

Anita R. Barefield

Jun 18, 2012

Anita Barefield, 85, of Belvidere past peacefully in her home, June 18, 2012 to join her heavenly father. Born September 18, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Luna and Bill Williams. She lived in the Rockford and Belvidere area since 1950. Married to Joe Howard Barefield, February 9, 1946. He preceded her in death. She retired as a...