Roger A. Yurs
May 19, 2008
Roger A. Yurs, 62, of Rockford, died Monday, May 19, 2008 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 18, 1945 in Belvidere, Ill., the son of John and Mamie (Hulstedt) Yurs. He has resided in the Belvidere and Rockford area most of his life. Roger married Sue R. Mills in Belvidere on March 18,...
Henry R. Morehead
May 17, 2008
Henry R. Morehead, 93 of Belvidere, Illinois died peacefully, Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2008 in Northwoods Care Center after a lingering illness. Henry was born May 8, 1915 in Flora Township, Illinois the son of Raymond and Mabel (Kingsbury) Morehead. He married Mary G. Hamill on May 29, 1937 in Belvidere. Prior to his retirement, he was an independent...
Judith A. King
May 16, 2008
After a spirited and grace-filled expedition with emphysema and C.O.P.D., Judy King died from a sudden illness on Friday, May 16, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born February 17, 1942 the daughter of Richard L. and Doris E. (Tessman) Cartwright in Tomah, Wisconsin. She married Kenneth E. Lembke, Sr. in Belvidere, Illinois...
Beverly Nelson
May 16, 2008
Beverly J. Nelson of Poplar Grove went to be with Jesus May 16, 2008, born Nov. 6, 1929 to James and Bessie (Stanton) Adams in Chicago, Illinois. Beverly was a wonderful mom, wife and homemaker. She married her husband, Norman Nelson of C. Olson N. Nelson Decorating Co. on September 23, 1950. She was involved in the PTA and...
Steve Alex Quast
May 15, 2008
Steve Alex Quast, 55, of Belvidere, Illinois and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky and Burlington, Wisconsin died May 15, 2008 in Belvidere after a 2 year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Steve was born August 25, 1952 in Burlington, Wisconsin the son of Ernie and Vera Quast. He married Rita Foster in Madison, Wisconsin on October 8, 1977. Steven was...
Edgar A. Baugus
May 15, 2008
Edgar A. Baugus, 77, of Poplar Grove, Illinois died suddenly Thursday, May 15, 2008. He was born December 29, 1931 in Carlisle, Kentucky, the son of Kenneth and Ruby (Roundtree) Baugus. He married Sheila in Fairfield, England on October 30, 1954. Edgar was an automotive technician for Howard Pontiac in Elmhurst, Illinois. He served in the Air Force during...
Wayne Wascher
May 13, 2008
Belvidere, IllinoisWayne Wascher, 57, of Rockford, Illinois died peacefully in his home, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 after a sudden illness. Wayne was born in Belvidere, Illinois on September 15, 1950, the son of Fred W. and Elnora (Putt) Wascher. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1968 and shortly thereafter joined the US Army, serving stateside during the Vietnam...
Allan G. Osberg
May 12, 2008
Allan G. Osberg, of Upham, Wisconsin, died May 12, 2008 in Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice following a short illness. Born February 24, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Gilbert W. and Mildred (Anderson) Osberg. He has been a resident of Upham for four years, going there from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Allan was a sales representative for Lurie-Patek Glass Company....
Patrick J. Gardner
May 11, 2008
Patrick J. "Pat" Gardner, 86, of Poplar Grove, IL died Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 10, 1921 in Chatfield, MN the son of Walter and Esther (Sackett) Gardner. Pat was a decorated veteran of World War Two, serving in the US Army in...
Astrid A.M. Holmgren
May 9, 2008
Astrid A.M. Holmgren, 91, of Rockford, Illinois died Friday, May 9, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford after a sudden illness. Astrid was born August 19, 1916 in Dalsland, Sweden, the daughter of John and Hilma (Larson) Holmgren. Astrid managed the Wedgewood Restaurant in Belvidere and also worked for Warner-Lambert. She was a life long member of Tabor Lutheran...