Nov 22, 2024

Michael David Preston, born July 12th, 1964, passed away surrounded by the people he loved on November 22nd, 2024. Mike was Belvidere's number one supporter. He shopped local, he coached baseball at the high school, and he was part of a bowling league at Dodge Lanes for many years of his life. When eating around town, he frequented Sam's...

Nov 21, 2024

Joy Lynn Beauregard, 67, of Rockford, passed away on November 21, 2024. She was born to Phyllis (Brick) and Roy Beling on June 30, 1957, in Rockford. A proud graduate of Guilford High School, Joy went on to work at several banking institutions in the area.

Joy had a passion for creating beauty in the world around...

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth Alden Johnson, 69, of Poplar Grove, passed away on November 18, 2024, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 22, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Doris (Bird) and John Johnson.

Kenneth attended North Boone High School and later pursued higher education at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he earned his...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert Charles Heim, 77, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on November 11, 2024. Born on November 5, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, he was the son of Rose Ellen (Wolford) and Frank Wesley Heim. Robert grew up on the family farm as the fourth of twelve children.

On May 29, 1971, Robert married the love of his...

Nov 10, 2024

Harold George Kolthoff, 93, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on February 13, 1931, in Pecatonica, Illinois, the son of Clara (Leisher) and Benjamin Kolthoff. Harold was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who cherished his family and his faith.

In...

Nov 10, 2024

Michael William Chamberlain of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side, Sunday, November 10th after a courageous battle with AML leukemia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Michael's life was a testament to his dedication, service and unwavering love for family and community.

His first love and greatest source of...

Nov 6, 2024

Victoriana Morales-Reveles, 67, Rockford, IL, died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on November 6, 2024, in Rockford. She was born May 11, 1957, in Zacatecas, Mexico, daughter to Jesus Reveles and Andrea Reveles- Campos. Victoriana married her sweetheart, Gelasio M on September 1, 1991, in Los Angeles, Ca. She was a homemaker and attended St. James...

Oct 29, 2024

Margaret Ann Pearson, 76, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on October 29, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 1, 1948, in Bloomington, IL, to Mary (Lindsey) and Edward Martin.

Margaret married the love of her life, Clinton Pearson, and together they shared three children and 58 wonderful years...

Oct 27, 2024

Larry Charles Gaupp, 85, of Marengo, IL, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2024, after a long illness. Born on May 11, 1939, in Nekoosa, WI, he was the beloved son of Adaline (Atkin) and Fredrick Gaupp.

On December 9, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Kathleen Marie (Graff). Together, they shared 54 wonderful years...

Oct 19, 2024

Donald David Fisher, 85, of Belvidere, IL, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 6, 1939, to Marie (Warschkow) and David Fisher, Don's life was a testament to hard work, love, and faith.

After graduating high school, Don managed a filling station in Mason City, Iowa,...