Dona M. Crawford
Jan 11, 2011
Belvidere, IllinoisDona M. Crawford, 82, of Belvidere, IL died early Tuesday morning, January 11, 2011 in her home after a lingering illness. Dona was born May 17, 1928 in Belvidere the daughter of Richard and Ellen (Pageloff) Steinke. She married Irving O. "Pete" Crawford on February 17, 1944 in Belvidere. Dona worked seasonally for Wenzel's Turkey Farm while she...
Dorothy C. Drake
Jan 9, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy C. Drake, 93, of Belvidere formerly of the Chicago area died Sunday, January 9, 2011 in Northwoods Care Center. She was born on December 30, 1917 in Creighton, Illinois; the daughter of Jack and Estelle Louella Chester. She was married to Robert "Red" Drake. He preceded her in death. Dorothy was employed as a District Sales Manager...
James Colbert
Jan 6, 2011
James Colbert died January 6, 2011 at Loyalton in Rockford, Illinois. Jim was born February 14, 1920 to James R & Ura Reichard Colbert in Waverly Illinois. Jim married his high school sweetheart Marjorie Patton in 1937. They were married for 71 years before her death in 2009. Jim served in the US Navy in World War II. His...
William B. Carson
Jan 5, 2011
Belvidere, IllinoisWilliam B. Carson, 80, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully January 5, 2011 in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. William was born January 14, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Howard M. and Lyla (Bates) Carson. He graduated from Tomah High School and the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. He went on to earn his Master's Degree from...
Otis P Hatcher
Jan 3, 2011
Belvidere, ILOtis P. Hatcher, 75 of Belvidere, IL died Monday night, January 3, 2011 in Beloit Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Otis was born April 23, 1935 in Walland, Tennessee, the son of Joseph and Mary Helen (Russell) Hatcher. Prior to his retirement he worked as a supervisor for Atwood Vacuum in Rockford. Otis was a member of...
Rose D. Carpenter
Jan 1, 2011
Rose D. Carpenter, 83, of Belvidere, died surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in her home following a sudden illness. She was born on January 16, 1927 in Rockford, Illinois; the daughter of Emil and Alma (Ulin) Ohlin. She has lived her entire adult life in Belvidere. She was employed as a Hostess and Assistant Manager...
Ingrid L. Amberg
Dec 31, 2010
Ingrid L. Amberg, 64, of Mundelein, Illinois, died Friday, December 31, 2010 in her home. Ingrid was born on April 9, 1946 in Belvidere, Illinois; the daughter of Clyde "Steve" and Arlene (Pearson) Fulling. Ingrid graduated from Guilford High School, Rockford, Illinois. She attended Rockford College and graduated from the College of Lee County with an Associate degree as...
Virginia A. (Morgan) Zeek
Dec 29, 2010
Virginia A. (Morgan) Zeek, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born on November 26, 1929 in Belvidere, Illinois; the daughter of John and Barbara (Schmars) Mack. Virignia was married to Earl Morgan in Rockford, Illinois on May 18, 1946. To this union, 5 children were born Larry, Kathy,...
Kenneth Leroy Kays
Dec 27, 2010
Kenneth LeRoy Kays, 68, of Belvidere, died on Monday, December 27, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital, Belvidere. Born November 27, 1942 in Dekalb, IL, son of Hubert B. and Berneitta (Blachford) Kays, Sr. Married Sandra Engelsen on October 31, 1964 in Herbert, IL. Ken worked as a farmer for most of his life. Was involved in 4-H and Big...
Marion Barbara Engelsen
Dec 25, 2010
Marion "Mickey" Barbara Engelsen, 89, of Caledonia, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 7, 1921 in Crystal Lake, daughter of John and Mary Lodtz. Married John Burton Engelsen on December 19, 1942 in Crystal Lake. He died on September 16, 1997. Marion was a member of the Davis United Methodist Church...