Kenneth Eugene Brenz
Mar 13, 2011
Kenneth Eugene Brenz, 70, of Belvidere, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 in his home after a long illness. Born Sept. 11, 1940 in Belvidere, son of Eldred and Harriett (Thornton) Brenz. Faithfully served our country in the US Army. Married Patricia Crocker on March 10, 1962 in Belvidere. Worked for Belvedere Company for 45 years as an upholsterer, cabinet...
Erma L. Ferb
Mar 12, 2011
Kirkland, IllinoisErma Leorah Ferb was born November 19, 1921 in Brookville, Illinois to Raymon C. and Nora (Powell) Irvin. She spent her childhood in Poplar Grove, Illinois where her father managed the grain elevator. She graduated from Capron High School. Erma worked for the National Sewing Machine Company in Belvidere, Eden Fruit Company in Poplar Grove as well as...
Patricia D. Nelson
Mar 12, 2011
Patricia D. (Lewis) Tamanauskas Nelson, 77, of Garden Prairie, Illinois died Saturday, March 12, 2011 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a short illness. She was born March 6, 1934 in Belvidere, Illinois to Leslie W. and Iola (Hayes) Lewis. Pat married Harold E. Nelson in Belvidere on January 19, 1980. He preceded her in death on December...
Ginther Wilharm
Mar 12, 2011
Poplar Grove, ILGinther Wilharm, 85 of Poplar Grove, IL died peacefully at home March 12, 2011after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his children and grandchildren. Born on November 15, 1925, Ginther was honored to serve in the 508th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne during World War II. In...
Lois A. Burton
Mar 9, 2011
Belvidere, IllinoisLois Burton, 93, of Belvidere, Il died Wednesday evening, March 9, 2011 in her home after a lingering illness. Lois was born September 3, 1917 in Ogema, WI the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. and Myrtle L. (Carter) Stewart. She married Wayne W. Burton on March 2, 1940 in Belvidere. Lois worked with her husband at...
Doris B. (Grandholm) Belonger
Mar 8, 2011
Doris B. (Grandholm) Belonger, 83, of Garden Prairie, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in the Emergency Department of Swedish-American Belvidere. She was born December 31, 1927 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, the daughter of Hiram and Pauline Grandholm. Doris was married to Orlin O. Belonger in Belvidere, Illinois on March 30, 1957. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Belonger,...
Jack W. Virgin
Mar 8, 2011
Poplar Grove, ILJack W. Virgin, Sr., 63 of Poplar Grove, IL died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning March 8, 2011. Jack was born August 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL the son of Jack H and Carolyn (Koeller) Virgin. He married Griselda "GiGi" Golloso on April 4, 1970 in the Philippines. Jack retired from the US Navy as Yeoman's...
Elaine Holmquist
Mar 8, 2011
Elaine Holmquist, 62, of South Beloit, died March 8, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 31, 1948 in Red Bud, IL, daughter of Alfred and Olga (Koester) Stellhorn. Graduated from Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. She worked over thirty years as an X-ray/CT Technologist for Rockford Memorial and Mercy Health Systems. Elaine married Larry...
Winton Holmes Page
Mar 6, 2011
Winton Holmes Page, age 90 years, of Belvidere, Illinois, past away Sunday, March 6, 2011 in his home. He was born in Cherry Valley, Illinois on July 6, 1920, the son of William and Lillian (Holmes) Page. Winton married Myrtle L. Lovesee, October 7, 1944 at the First United Methodist Church, Belvidere. He was employed as a Dairy Farmer...
Lillian B. Moore
Mar 5, 2011
Lillian B. Moore, 99, of Belvidere, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Maple Crest Care Center. She was born November 26, 1911 in the home of her parents, Chris and Elsie Petersen of Maple Park, Illinois. She married Clarren L. Moore of Elnora, Indiana on February 2, 1932 and lived in Indiana for four years. Then moved to...