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,...
Robert Eugene Klinefelter
Jan 15, 2011
Robert Eugene Klinefelter, 46, of Belvidere, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Born September 19, 1964 in Belvidere, son of Charles and Florence (Fitch) Klinefelter. Married Tina Brinkmeyer on January 4, 1986 in Belvidere. Robert worked for Hintzsche Fertilizer in Kirkland for the past three and a half years and...
Emma E. Butz
Jan 13, 2011
Emma E. Butz, 82, of Belvidere, IL died Thursday night, January 13, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a lingering illness. Emma was born October 8, 1928 in Belvidere the daughter of William and Verna (Morris) Hale. She married Mr. Vyrl Butz on June 15, 1947 in Clinton, Wisconsin. Emma worked for the Belvedere Company as an...
M. Alice Thompson
Jan 11, 2011
M. Alice Thompson, 67, of Belvidere, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in her home after a long illness. Born July 8, 1943 in Freeport, IL, daughter of William and Ruth (Garman) Weeks. Married Robert Thompson on December 9, 1961 in Belvidere. Alice was never without something to do; over the years she worked at Genoa Light Electric, Fairview Manor,...