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...
Kathlyn I. Larson
Jun 17, 2012
Kathlyn I. Larson, 93, of Belvidere, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 17, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was born July 28, 1918 in Elvaston, Illinois; the daughter of Samuel and Ada (Thompson) Reagin. Kathlyn graduated from Carthage Illinois High School. She was married to Gordon Larson at the Boone County Courthouse on March 15, 1936....
Deloss A. Pete
Jun 13, 2012
Belvidere, ILDeloss A. Pete, 93, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2012, in his home, after a brief illness. Deloss was born February 4, 1919 in Stillman Valley, IL the son of Tony and Josephine (Medonia) Pete. Deloss married Irene Rooth on September 21, 1940 in South Beloit, IL. Deloss farmed from 1933 thru 1967 and...
Joanne C. Roman
Jun 12, 2012
Joanne C. Roman, 80, of Belvidere, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Maple Crest Care Center. Born August 10, 1931 in Amboy, Illinois; the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Annabelle (Hartzell) Pitzer, Sr. Employed as a worker for the Illinois Tollway System for eleven years. Member of First United Methodist Church, Bykota Guild, Women's Club of Belvidere and Women...