Kenneth Gene Smith
Feb 5, 2011
Kenneth Gene Smith, 72, of Poplar Grove, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Born July 7, 1938 in Chicago, son of Paul and Garland Smith. Married Patricia Schwartz on December 27, 1964 in Albany, WI. Worked as an assembler on the engine line at Chrysler from 1970 until his retirement on July...
Willie V. Prince
Feb 4, 2011
Belvidere, IllinoisWillie V. "Bill" Prince, 80 formerly of Rockford, Il died peacefully Friday afternoon, February 4, 2011 in Homebridge Care Center, Belvidere after a lingering illness. Bill was born August 27, 1930 in Whalen, KY the son of David and Emma (Conley) Prince. He is survived by eight children. Bill is predeceased by his parents, two children, a brother...
Rodney Lee Briggs
Feb 2, 2011
Rodney Lee Briggs, 64, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in Swedish American Hospital, Belvidere. Born November 15, 1946 in Belvidere, son of Delbert Briggs and Eileen (Shilling) Leitzell. Married Sheila Sommerfield on December 20, 1969 in Belvidere. Faithfully served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Worked as a cabinet assembler for Belvidere Company...
Lorene M. Ackerman
Feb 1, 2011
Lorene M. Ackerman, 79, of Belvidere, Illinois, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in West Valley Hospital , Goodyear Arizona from complications after open heart surgery. She was born in Belvidere on October 24, 1931; the daughter of Fred and Aletha (Green) Ackerman. Lorene was a graduate of Belvidere High School , class of 1949. She excelled as an Avon...
Maria Y. Rosalez
Feb 1, 2011
Maria Y. Rosalez, 83 of Belvidere, Il died peacefully Tuesday night, February 1, 2011 in Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Maria was the daughter of Conception and Isidra (Luna) Yberra. She was born February 2, 1927 n Edinburg, Texas. She married Jose J. Rosalez in 1944 in Texas. Maria was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Survivors include...
Viola Grace Fidder-Wych
Jan 28, 2011
Viola Grace Fidder-Wych, 92, of Garden Prairie, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2011. She was the baby of the family and the last of her generation to die. Viola was one of twelve children of John Jacob and Anna (Berg) Fidder. Her father came to the United States at age 15 from Schmiehiem,...
Verna C. Rice
Jan 23, 2011
Verna C. Rice, 91, of Rockford formerly of Belvidere, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Crimson Pointe Assisted Living Center. She was born June 23, 1919 in Belvidere, Illinois; the daughter of Hans and Carrie (Hannson) Strandberg. Verna married Howard Rice on November 27, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1997. She worked forty-four years for J.C. Penny...
Sigmund S. Romanowski
Jan 20, 2011
Sigmund S. Romanowski, 87, of Belvidere, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 in his home following a sudden illness. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 22, 1923 to the parents of Joseph and Veronica (Klisiewicz) Romanowski. Sigmund has lived in Belvidere for the past six years, moving here from Addison, Illinois. He was married to Marie E. Biehl...
Rosemary I. Freeman
Jan 18, 2011
Rosemary I. Freeman, 83, of Belvidere, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on June 1, 1927 in Sharon, Wisconsin; the daughter of Vern and Marie (Jurgens) Smith. She worked for various companies including Sundstrand and Arnold Manufacturing. Rosemary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed...
Douglas M. Boomgarden
Jan 16, 2011
Douglas M. Boomgarden, 86, of Belvidere, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 in P.A. Peterson Health Center. Born June 25, 1924 in Ogle County, son of Wesley Boomgarden. Married Betty Louise Rhode on October 18, 1946 in Belvidere. She went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2006. Douglas was an entrepreneur and owned Boomgarden Realty and Auction Service,...