Frederick W. Prior

Dec 30, 2011

Wheaton, ILFrederick W. Prior, 43, of Wheaton, IL died peacefully, Friday, December 30, 2011 in DuPage Convalescent Center. Fred battled the complications from a major accident, 22 years ago, with the loving care of so many people. Fred was born June 26, 1968 in Willingboro, N.J. the son of Anthony and Barbara (Dogger) Prior. Before Fred's accident, he worked...

Bill E. Redman

Dec 27, 2011

Belvidere, ILBill E. Redman, 69, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Tuesday morning, December 27, 2011 in his home after a short illness. Bill was born January 17, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the son of Eldon F. and Ruthteen (Allen) Redman. Bill married Virginia Pile in Belvidere, IL, she predeceased him in April of 1991. He was a 30...

Dustin Jared Smith

Dec 27, 2011

Belvidere, ILDustin Jared Smith, 27, of Belvidere, IL died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Dustin was born April 23, 1984 in Harvard, IL the beloved son of Cheryl Russell-Smith and William Smith. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 2003. Dustin worked at Russell-Smith Insurance Agency and Law Offices for three years, Maria's Pizza,...

Kim D. Emanuel

Dec 26, 2011

Kim D. Emanuel, 56, of Belvidere, died Monday, December 26, 2011 in his home, following a short illness, surrounded by his family. Born July 4, 1955 in Belvidere, son of Elmer and Carol (Dittbenner) Emanuel. He was loved and will be missed by all that knew him. Survivors include his wife Nancy (Schmeling) Emanuel of Belvidere, daughter Jennifer (Tony)...

Steve A. Betts

Dec 23, 2011

Steve Allen Betts, 53, of Poplar Grove, died in his home on Friday, December 23, 2011. Born August 13, 1958 in Germany, son of Nelson Betts and Bette (Pruden) Coit. Worked as a supervisor for United Airlines for 20 years, was a humanitarian, believing all people and animals deserve equal rights. Steve was much loved and will be missed...

Hulda "Alice" Swanson

Dec 22, 2011

Hulda "Alice" Swanson, 89, of Belvidere, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Emeritus Assisted Living Center. She was born on August 15, 1922 in Pike County, Indiana; the daughter of Clyde and Clara (Weeks) DeJarnatt. During the 1940's, Alice taught in a one-room school house. She then married Robert Swanson on August 3, 1947 at the First Baptist Church...

Gunborg E. Hermansen

Dec 22, 2011

Gunborg (Gunny) E. Hermansen, 87, of Batesville, Arkansas, formerly of Poplar Grove, Illinois, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in White River Medical Center, Batesville, Arkansas. Born April 23, 1924 in Dalsland, Sweden, daughter of John and Hilma (Larson) Holmgren. Married Boyd G. Hermansen on November 24, 1945 in Poplar Grove. Gunny worked as a beautician and was a Shaklee...

Velma V. Vivian

Dec 21, 2011

Velma V. Vivian, 97, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born on December 8, 1914 in Cincinnati, Iowa; the daughter of Jake and Ethel (Davis) Wessel. Velma graduated from Exiline, Iowa High School. She was married to James T. Vivian in Rockford, Illinois on April 9, 1943. Velma worked on...

Henry J. Johnson

Dec 15, 2011

Henry J. Johnson, 80, of Loves Park, died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 15, 2011, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 29, 1930 in Peoria, son of Henry J. and Drucilla (Rimington) Johnson, Sr. Married Alice Henninger on September 8, 1956 in Peoria. Worked as a counselor at Belvidere High School for 28 years, retiring in 1992. Henry was...

Helen Knox

Dec 8, 2011

Cherry Valley, ILHelen Knox, 91, of Cherry Valley, IL died peacefully Thursday morning December 8, 2011, surrounded by her family in Peterson Meadows Retirement Community. Helen lived most of her life in Belvidere and Cherry Valley. She was the daughter of Clarence and Louise (Jones) Darmon. She attended Northern Illinois University. Helen married Vincent T. Knox on June 10,...