David Joseph Whalen
Dec 3, 2010
David Joseph Whalen, 28, of Poplar Grove, died Friday, December 3, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June June 14, 1982 in Belvidere, son of Dennis Whalen and Barbara (Alexander) Rowe. Faithfully served in the United States Army with a tour of duty in Iraq. David was the type of person to never give up. As a...
José H. Suárez
Nov 20, 2010
José H. Suárez, de 60 años, murió el sábado, 20 de noviembre 2010 en su casa tras una larga enfermedad. Nació el 14 de enero 1950 en Victoria, Guanajuato, México, el hijo de Rosalío Ramírez-Suárez y Felipa Reyes Vázquez. José se casó con Domitila Casas-González, en la Ciudad de México el 17 de octubre de 1970. Fue miembro de...
Maria Dolores Avila
Nov 20, 2010
Maria Dolores Avila, 72, of Belvidere, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 in Swedish-American Hospital following a short illiness. Maria was born in Las Cruz , Zacatecas, Mexico; the daughter of Antonio Romero and Josefina Aguallo. She is married to Raudel Avila in Mexico. Maria is a member of Jehovah Witness' Kingdom Hall. She is survived by her husband, Raudel...
Rosemarie M. Schilf
Nov 15, 2010
Rosemarie M. Schilf, 71, of Belvidere, died Monday, November 15, 2010 in her home after a long battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Nicholas and Martha (Fleischmann) Papa. Married Albert Schilf at St. Catherine's of Sienna in Oak Park. Was a member of St. James Church, the Red Hat Society, the Friday Afternoon...
Thomas D. Warne
Nov 11, 2010
Thomas D. Warne, 90, of Belvidere, died on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in his home. Born March 15, 1920 in Arthur, WI, son of Charles and Emma (Hutchcroft) Warne. Married Ruby Noggle on June 13, 1943 in Arthur, WI. Worked for Chrysler as an assembler. Survivors include his wife Ruby, daughter Sandra Castor of Belvidere, sons Thomas (Janice) of...
Nilon "June" Smith
Oct 28, 2010
Nilon "June" Smith, 68, of Belvidere, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in her home. Born July 28, 1942 in Clarksdale, Arkansas, daughter of Elmer Brown and Elnora Hackerd. She married Billie Smith on January 26, 1957. Member of the East Park Baptist Church and a retired beautician and caregiver. June loved her...
William "Bill" Raymond Pressly
Oct 24, 2010
William "Bill" Raymond Pressly, Sr., of Belvidere, IL, formerly of Grand Rapids and Albert Lea, MN, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 in his home. Born July 20, 1944 in Osceola, IA, son of Lester James and Blanche (Laney) Pressly. Bill proudly served our country during the Vietnam War, worked as a truck driver most of his life, and was...
Jeffery Jordan Thrist
Oct 24, 2010
Jeffery Jordan Thrist, 2 months old, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2010. He was born on September 1, 2010 in Rockford, the loving son of J Bryttany Jordan Hauger and Jeffery Charles Thrist. Jeffery is survived by his parents; two sisters, Maleyah Fisher, age 2; and Brooklynn Hauger, 17 months; maternal grandmother,...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Persson
Oct 19, 2010
Elizabeth "Betty" Persson, 61, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 with her husband and son by her side. Born January 27, 1949 in Oregon, IL, daughter of John and Doris (Heise) McDonough. Married Allen Persson on September 14, 1968 in Poplar Grove. Betty worked for 30 plus years in the donut kitchen and...
Eileen M. Leitzell
Oct 17, 2010
Eileen M. Leitzell (formerly Briggs), 86, of Belvidere, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 in Northwoods Care Centre. Born March 1, 1924 in Dixon, IL, daughter of Glenn and Faith (Castle) Shilling. Married Jarrette Leitzell on July 26, 1972 in Elko, Nevada. Eileen worked as an inspector for the Belvedere Company for 23 years, retiring in 1986. She loved to...