Frank T. Kawsh

Jun 10, 2012

Frank Theodore Kawsh, Jr. born in Chicago, IL. on May 10, 1934 passed away suddenly on Sunday June 10 in Belvidere, IL, 2012. He is survived by his children, Debra, Joy, Cathy, Marty, Jeff and Kari; 13 grand children; 3 great-grand children and his beloved girlfriend for 20+ years, Robin and her family.He is best remembered for being the...

Rosemary L. "Rose" Shook

Jun 9, 2012

Rosemary L. "Rosie" "Rose" Shook, 61, of Poplar Grove, Illinois past into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. "Rosie" was born on August 22, 1950 in Whitehall, Wisconsin; the daughter of, George A. and Marion L. (Hagenbarth) Lyga. "Rosie" graduated from Independence Wisconsin High School, class of...

Lena Frances Carter

Jun 8, 2012

Lena Frances Carter, formerly of Urbana, died Friday morning, June 8, 2012. Frances was born on May 22, 1918 in the Land-Between-The-Lakes area (Trigg County) in Kentucky. She was the daughter of Dewitt Talmadge and Willie Douglas Mitchell. Frances graduated from Murray State University with degrees in music and commerce. After graduation from college, she taught choral music and...

Jean M. Fuchs

Jun 6, 2012

Jean M. Fuchs, 86, of Arlington Heights, Illinois and formerly of Belvidere died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in the Lutheran Home for the Aged. She was born July 20, 1925 in Richmond, Illinois; the daughter of Richard G. and Helen (Kruse) Richardson. She was married to Thomas G. Fuchs on May 7, 1955 at St. Mary Church, Woodstock were...

Ronald G. Tinberg

May 29, 2012

Capron, ILRonald G. Tinberg, of Capron died Tuesday morning, May 29th 2012 in his home from ALS. Ron was born January 29, 1953 in Elgin, IL the son of George and Ella (Henning) Tinberg. Ron was a graduate of Huntley HS Class of 1971, and Denver Automotive and Diesel College. Ron married Valerie Koehler on December 7, 1974. Ron...

Anna Ramirez

May 27, 2012

Rockford, ILAnna Ramirez, 95, of Rockford and formerly of Poplar Grove, died Sunday afternoon, May 27, 2012 in PA Peterson Home. Anna was born June 24, 1916 in Denta, Romania the daughter of Johann and Eva (Stoll) Hehn. Anna married Peter Hladeck in May 1931 in Denta, Romania; he died in World War II; she later married George Ramirez...

Earl O. Brockman

May 22, 2012

Belvidere, ILEarl O. Brockman, 85, of Belvidere, IL died Tuesday morning, May 22, 2012 in St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, IL after a short illness. Earl was born April 1, 1927 in Roxbury, WI the son of Arthur and Meta (Beuthin) Brockman. He married Darlene Larson on November 29, 1947 in Belvidere. Prior to his retirement, Earl worked...

Karen E. Buckley

May 18, 2012

Karen E. Buckley, 62, of Belvidere, died Friday, May 18, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 7, 1950 in Chicago, daughter of Clarence and Stephanie (Charkow) Kunes. Married Daniel Buckley on July 22, 1983 in Chicago Ridge. Member of St. James Church. Worked as a receptionist and a quality control inspector. She enjoyed, sewing, quilting, crocheting,...

Patrick L. Way

May 18, 2012

Poplar Grove, ILPatrick L. Way, 50, of Poplar Grove, IL died Friday, May 18, 2012 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL from Bile Duct Cancer. Patrick was born October 13, 1961 in Charleston, IL the son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Way and was a 30 year resident of northern Illinois coming from Charleston, IL. He married Kerrie...

Rev. Laverne C. Erickson

May 18, 2012

Laverne C. Erickson was born January 11, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. He attended North Park Junior College and graduated from North Park Theological Seminary and Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He married Bernice Peterson Erickson on June 10, 1936. She preceded him in death. Erickson served as pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Donaldson, Indiana; Evangelical...