E. Louise Brockman
Apr 11, 2009
E. Louise Brockman, 79 of Belvidere died from heart complications in her home on April 11, 2009 with her faithful pets, Sadie (Boxer) and Nuggie (Yellow Tabby) at her side. Born November 20, 1929 to Albert and Tillie (Johnson) Walker. Louise enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening for many years. She received great joy from her grandchildren and great granddaughters...
Ruth Ann Abelson
Apr 11, 2009
Ruth Ann Abelson, 80, of Rockford, died at 10:40 P.M. Saturday, Aapril 11, 2009, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Ruth was born in Ironwood, MI, on June 24, 1928, the daughter of Walter and Elina Maki Hendrickson. She married Gust Abelson in 1946 in Hurley, WI. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Ironwood.Survivors include her...
Thomas C. Nilsen
Apr 10, 2009
Thomas C. "Mr. Grumpy" Nilsen, 85, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 10, 2009 in Homebridge (Biltmore) Rehabilitation Center from complications from heart surgery. He was ready to go home and be with his Lord. He was born March 29, 1924 in Belvidere; the son of Hans and Beulah (Hinckley) Nilsen. Tom married Phyllis J. Wascher in Belvidere...
Donald B. Fuchs
Apr 9, 2009
Donald Brian Fuchs was welcomed to his heavenly home on April 9, 2009 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Don was born to Thomas and Jean Fuchs of Belvidere on March 17, 1958. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1976. He married Jennifer "Jody" Olcott of Marengo, Illinois on June 8, 1985. Together, they had three...
Marlene M. Logan
Mar 26, 2009
Marlene M. Logan, 75, of Poplar Grove, Illinois died Thursday, March 26, 2009 in O.S. F. St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 6, 1933 in Burlington, Iowa; the daughter of Kenneth J. and Mae (McCauley) Merriss. She married Maurice M. "Maurie" Logan. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church; the...
Lynn Allen Wallace
Mar 26, 2009
Rockford, IllinoisLynn A. Wallace, 55, of Rockford, Il and formerly of Walnut, IL and Belvidere, IL died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital after a lingering illness. Lynn was born in Chicago, IL the son of Leslie A. and Marilyn Rose (Smith) Wallace on July 26, 1953. Lynn's childhood dream was to work for the...
Betty M. Silvius
Mar 25, 2009
Betty M. Silvius, 88, of Marion, Illinois formerly of Belvidere, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in Marion, Illinois. Betty was born on August 24, 1920 in Belvidere; the daughter of Walter and Ella (Laging) Kronke. She married Derwood Silvius in Belvidere on January 24, 1944. Betty was employed as an office worker for Barber-Coleman Co. She was a member...
Dagny Sylvia Olson
Mar 25, 2009
Dagny Sylvia Person Olson, 83, longtime resident of Belvidere, died Wednesday morning, March 25, 2009 in Easton, MD with her daughter Maggie at her side. Born April 24, 1925, the daughter of Philip and Hannah Person. Dagny graduated from Belvidere high School in 1942 and from Augustana College, Rock Island in 1947. Dagny married Stanton R. Olson on August...
Robert A. Cole
Mar 21, 2009
In loving memory of Robert A. Cole remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He enjoyed gardening, spending time with loved ones and meeting friends at Pug Dog Diner. Survivors are Kathy (Ron) Madison of Burlington, WI; Ken Cole, Machesney Park, IL; Kellie (Eric) Watson, Rockford, IL; five grandchildren, Steven, Andrew, Eric, Kyle and Torrie; four...
Robert E. Horn
Mar 21, 2009
Robert E. Horn, 73, of Rockford, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the emergency room of Swedish American Hospital from injuries received as a pedestrian in a traffic accident earlier that evening. Robert was born March 27, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Frank J. and Elsie M. Svensson Horn. Robert grew up in a Rockford Swedish neighborhood and...