Johnathon Charles Leopold, 17, of Belvidere, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 in his home following a sudden unexpected illness. He was born March 26, 1994 in McHenry, Illinois; the son of Joseph J. Leopold and Katherine L. (Bishop) Kugler. John has lived in Belvidere for the last 7 and ½ years, moving here from Marengo, Illinois. He was baptized...
Ryan "Ryno" Halverson, 35, of Rockford died unexpectedly on Friday, May 6, 2011 in his home. He was born on December 6, 1975 in Belvidere, Illinois; the son of Warren "Joe"Halverson and Glenda (Osborn) Lorenzini. Ryan attended Belvidere schools. He was married to Christa M. Shue in Belvidere, Illinois on April 3, 2000. Ryan worked for Select Media as...
Margaret Rose Hyser, 82, of Belvidere, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Marengo, Illinois on January 8, 1929, the daughter of George and Iva (Carpenter) Andrews. She married William Hyser on November 2, 1945 in Belvidere. Rose will be remembered for her beautiful knitting and...
Marjorie Ellen Lindvall, 80, of Belvidere, died Friday, April 29, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. Born November 19, 1930 in Corona, CA, daughter of Jesse and Bertha (Naylor) Nowles. Married Dean Lindvall on September 23, 1950 in Belvidere, he died February 16, 1997. Marjorie enjoyed reading and going up to their cabin in WI. Member of...
Todd Tyler Emanuel, 53, of Belvidere, died Monday, April 25, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 6, 1957 in Belvidere, son of Elmer and Carol (Dittbenner) Emanuel. Todd enjoyed drawing, fishing, and gardening, was a very good cook and could fix anything. Survivors include his life-long companion Lisa Darley of Belvidere, mother Carol of Belvidere, sisters...
Cherry Valley, ILGlenn G. Frank, 83, of Cherry Valley, Il died Sunday, April 24, 2011 in his home after a lingering illness. Glenn was born September 30, 1927 in Spring Valley, Il the son of George and Ernestine (Nothnagel) Frank. He married Neva Daniels on December 27, 1945 in Morrison, IL. Glenn was a dairy farmer until his retirement...
Belvidere, ILRaymond J. Schwebke, 91, of Belvidere, IL died Saturday April 23, 2011 in Homebridge Care Center, Belvidere, after a lingering illness. Raymond was born March 6, 1920 in Belvidere the son of Harry and Gertrude (Parent) Schwebke. He married Margaret Hall on June 20, 1969 in Kirkland, IL. Raymond farmed for many years and worked for the Belvidere...
Travis M. "Trizzle" Radford, 21, of Poplar Grove, Illinois died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He was born on November 24, 1989 in Christina, Delaware, the son of Cynthia Radford-Tejeda. Travis is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cyndi and Jose Tejeda, of Poplar Grove, Illinois; his sister, Alexis Radford, two brothers, Zachary Radford and Tony Tejeda; Maternal...
Carol Louise Jensen, 88, of Belvidere, passed away April 12, 2011. She was born December 23, 1922 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Ozman Lewis and Stella Viola (Kerrison) Morgan. Carol lived her entire life in the Rockford / Belvidere area. As a teenager, Carol performed with her sisters at The Home Talent shows singing and playing guitar. Carol...
Lisa Michelle Slaven, 48, of Belvidere, died Monday, April 11, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 28, 1962 in East Chicago, IN, daughter of Doyle and Kate (Wilson) Dugan. Married Jimmy Slaven on January 22, 1986 in Hammond, IN. Most recently Lisa worked as a secretary for Washington Elementary. Her life's ambition was always to take care of...