Feb 1, 2024

Jennifer Rose Cairo, 36, passed away suddenly on February 1st, 2024. A loving daughter, sister, and pet mom, Jennifer will be greatly missed.

She was born on September 12, 1987 in Chicago, IL. Jennifer graduated from Belvidere high school, and went on to continue her education at Rock Valley College in Automotive Technology. She worked for Chrysler...

Feb 1, 2024

Shelly Lynn Walling, 55, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on February 1, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1968. The daughter of Sharon (Paul) and Eugene Meyer. Shelly was a deeply devoted wife, daughter, mother, and friend to many.

She worked for many years in the dental field, starting as a dental assistant and moved up...

Jan 31, 2024

Virginia M. Blomberg, 87, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on January 31, 2024. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Virginia was born on February 3, 1936. The daughter of Alice and William Frandsen.

Virginia was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and had strong faith. She loved gardening and spending time in...

Jan 31, 2024

Marjory Elaine Day, 88, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away January 31, 2024. Born on October 25, 1935 to Gladys (Brussel) and Oscar VanSickle. Marjory was a deeply devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She graduated from West High School, and worked at Rockford Library in her early years. This fostered a deep love for reading and sharing...

Jan 27, 2024

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Doris Lee Kessman, 92, passed early Saturday morning, January 27 with family at her bedside.  Born December 17, 1931, in Worden, Illinois, she was the daughter of Elmer and Helen Dannenberg.  She married Otis Elvin Owens on September 12, 1952 and he passed on March 30, 1965.  She married Gene (Beno) Kessman on May 26,...

Jan 25, 2024

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Holly Marie Daugherty, 38, of Loves Park, IL, died peacefully on January 25, 2024, in Chicago, IL. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota, November 30, 1985, daughter to Don Heimes and Candace Lovins. She graduated high school and married her sweetheart, Barry Daugherty, February 4, 2020, in Rockford.

Holly obtained her insurance...

Jan 23, 2024

Maynard Leroy Vaupel, 80, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Rockford, IL. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Iowa and was the beloved husband of 50 years to his wife Jean.

Maynard leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family. He is survived by his loving wife Jean...

Jan 20, 2024

Janice Rae (Esmond) Winterroth passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, the morning before her 88th birthday, surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law.

Jan was born January 21, 1936 in Harvard, Illinois to parents Raymond and Darlene (Behrens) Esmond. She lived her childhood years in Chemung, attending a one room schoolhouse.

She attended Harvard...

Jan 16, 2024

Vicki Lynn Wilson, 74, of Belvidere, IL, passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2024, and ran into the arms of Jesus.

Vicki was born November 16, 1949 in Wynne, AR to George C. Wilson, Jr. and Ruby Alsea (Jensen) Wilson.  While a young child, her family moved to northern Illinois, where she lived her entire school years in...

Jan 15, 2024

Adala Bailey, 100, of Britt, Iowa passed away on Monday January 15, 2024 at University of Wisconsin Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born July 23, 1923 near Klemme, IA. After graduating from high school in 1941 she attended Business College. On June 8, 1947 she married Russell Bailey of Britt, and in 1952 had one son...