Apr 16, 2024

Richard "Dick" Dean Smith, 83, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on April 16, 2024. Born on December 15, 1940 in Storm Lake, Iowa. The son of Evelyn Imogene (Clarke) and George Richard Smith.

On August 20, 1960 he married the love of his life, June, and they shared 63 years of marriage. Dick was a deeply...

Apr 12, 2024

Jean F. Hyser, 87, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully April, 12, 2024 in Rockford, IL. She was born in Belvidere, March 24, 1937, daughter to Francis E. and Eda Mae (Ricedorf) Vail.  She attended Belvidere schools. Jean married Robert D. Hyser, November 15, 1957, in Belvidere. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with family and friends, frequenting...

Apr 11, 2024

Ralph Warren Wilson, 92, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully April 9, 2024 in Belvidere. He was born August 24, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, son to Ralph James and Bessie (Knudsen) Wilson. Ralph graduated high school and joined the Army National Guard. He attended college and married his sweetheart, Ellie Waskow on October 17, 1959 in Milwaukee. Ralph was employed...

Apr 11, 2024

Arlene Ann Shaw, 75 of Rockford, IL. Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at her daughters home, after suffering complications of a stroke.  Arlene was born on July 6, 1948 in Ann Arbor, MI. born to the parents of John and Laura (Walter) Jannisch. Arlene graduated from Belvidere High School in 1966.  She married her lifelong sweetheart Mickey...

Apr 5, 2024

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Vicky was born in Cuba, and came to America at the age of 15. Later in life she met and married the love of her life, James "Jim" Diss. They loved flying, travel and spending quality time with one another. She obtained her pilot's license herself, but generally preferred to be the passenger.

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Apr 2, 2024

Judy Ann (Gorham) Lamping, 73, of Cherry Valley, IL. took her final breath at home on April 2, 2024. She was surrounded by her most favorite thing in life: her family. Judy was born January 30th, 1951 in Rockford, IL to Darlene Streit and Tuffy Gorham. Judy married the love of her life, Gary Lamping, a couple of times,...

Apr 1, 2024

Louis Charles Anderson passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in his home at 91 years old.

He leaves behind his wife and partner of 62 years, Mabel (Guthrie) Anderson, five children: Brenda Isaacs (Danny), Brian (Lisa), Barrie (Cathy), Belinda Roberts (Lloyd) and Brent (Amy). He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 7...

Mar 28, 2024

Carol Erickson, 75, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at OSF St. Anthony's in Rockford, IL. Carol was born to Art and Theresa Damrau on October 13, 1948, in Rib Lake, Wisconsin. As the third born of seven children, Carol spent her early days working with her family on the farm. After graduating...

Mar 25, 2024

Jerry Lynn Cunningham, 60, of Belvidere, IL, passed away March 25, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1963 in Sterling, IL, the son of Judith (McKean) and Rudolph Cunningham. Jerry was a deeply devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Jerry graduated from Belvidere Highschool, and went on to continue his education at Rock Valley College automotive program....

Mar 22, 2024

Mary (Ralston) Newport was born November 16, 1927 in St. Joseph Hospital in Belvidere to Walter J. and Minnie (Erickson) Ralston of northern Boone County.

She attended Livingston, a one room school, and later caledonia grade school. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1945. She was a graduate of NIU and taught 3 years in the...