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...
Jean M. Swanson
May 8, 2008
Jean Swanson, 72, of Belvidere, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 in her son's home in Hebron, Illinois following a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born June 11, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, daughter of William and Marilyn (Rust) Herrmann. She married Bert Swanson in Chicago, Illinois on June 16, 1985. Jean was employed as a Registered Nurse for Ravenswood...
Michelle L. Bertram
May 7, 2008
Michelle L. Bertram, 60, of Garden Prairie, Illinois died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Swedish-American Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1947 in Ogden, Utah, daughter of Vivien and Catherine (Hillman) Nalder. She has lived in Garden Prairie for the past 26 years. She came to the area from Utah. Michelle married Ron Bertram in...
Audrey M. Sachtleben
May 3, 2008
Audrey M. Sachtleben, 92, formerly of Marengo, Illinois, died peacefully Saturday morning, May 3, 2008 in Palm Gardens Nursing Home, Clearwater, Florida. Audrey was born April 2, 1916 in McHenry, Illinois the daughter of Lewis and Nellie McDonald. She graduated form Woodstock High School and was a former Pink Lady at Highland Hospital in Belvidere. Audrey was a former...