Sep 29, 2024

Bruce Paul Jones, 82, of Poplar Grove, IL, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey. Bruce was deeply committed to his family, his country, and serving the Lord. On December 26, 1970, he married the love of his life, Gwen (Newhouse), and they shared 53...

Sep 26, 2024

William Joseph Brandenburg, 87, of Poplar Grove, IL, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1937. The son of Lois (Wulk) and Joseph Brandenburg. Bill was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. On January 20, 1957 he married the love of his life Naomi (Bruchs). Together they...

Sep 14, 2024

Orval Edwin "Ed" Bone, 89 of Belvidere, IL passed away in his son's home on Saturday, September 14 following a lengthy illness. Ed was born on July 4, 1935 in Corydon, IA the son of Orval and Myree (Clark) Bone.

Ed married the love of his life, Edie Berryman on August 10, 1957 in Palos Park, IL....

Sep 12, 2024

Diana Lynn Worley, 73 of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully September 12, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 13, 1951 the daughter of Beverly (Moran) and Lolan "Buck" Jackson Hughbanks. Diana was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. On September 20, 1969 she married the love of her life, Dale Worley,...

Sep 4, 2024

Mark David Rudy, 66, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away September 4, 2024. Born on January 14, 1958 in Belvidere, IL to David and Louise (Telschow) Rudy, Mark's childhood was spent in Huntley and then Freeport. Mark graduated from Freeport High School in 1976 and continued his education at Southern Illinois University where he graduated with a Bachelors of...

Sep 4, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Lovan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of his community, passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on October 10, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. Tommy's life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering love for his family and community.

Tommy married the love of his life, Candy,...

Aug 31, 2024

Walter Smith, a beloved father, grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, at the age of 58. Walter's passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him, but his memory will live on through the countless lives he touched.  Walter was born on October 9, 1965, in Elgin, IL. The son of Larry and Mary...

Aug 29, 2024

Shirley Jean Eddy passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, joining the love of her life, Bud, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Shirley married Bud Eddy, and together they raised four beloved daughters. Though Bud was taken too soon, Shirley remained the steadfast matriarch of the Eddy clan.

Shirley had a deep love for...

Aug 21, 2024

Carol Buffington (Buff), Age 77, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Carol was born on July 18, 1947 to the late John & Donna (Gulick) Stanfle. Carol graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College & began her teaching career with District 100 in Belvidere, where she taught for 35 years. Her...

Aug 16, 2024

Garry Lloyd Crull, 80, died on August 16th of cancer. He was born January 24, 1944, the oldest child of Lloyd and Florence (Jeffers) Crull. 1962 graduate of North Boone High School, Poplar Grove, IL, and graduated in 1966 from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. with a BS in Education and in 1976 from the University of Wisconsin- Platteville...