William S. Carey
Apr 1, 2006
William S. Carey, 74, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, early Saturday morning, April 1, 2006 in Maple Crest Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Bill was born February 27, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois the son of Kenneth J. and Helen M. (Fanning) Carey. He married Irene Kronke on September 30, 1949 in Freeport, Illinois. Bill grew up in Rockford...
Edwin H. Walberg
Mar 23, 2006
Edwin H. Walberg, 87, a life long Garden Prairie, IL resident died Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2006 in his home after a lingering illness. Ed was born October 2, 1918 at the family home the son of Axel and Signe (Anderson) Walberg. He married Elma J; Swezey on February 1, 1941 in the family home and following her death...
William E. "Bill" Gorham
Mar 22, 2006
William "Bill" GorhamHusband, Dad, Grandpa and Best FriendWilliam E. "Bill" Gorham, 71 of Boone County, Illinois, died March 22, 2006 after a 18 month courageous battle with cancer. Born November 21, 1934 in Belvidere, Illinois. The son of Francis Adrian and Evelyn (Barney) Gorham. Graduated from Belvidere High School in 1952. Served in the U.S. Marines Corps for 3...
Betty L. Boomgarden
Mar 21, 2006
Betty Louise Boomgarden died at Maple Crest Nursing Home on March 21, 2006, following a long illness. Born April 17, 1926 in Belvidere, Illinois, Betty was the daughter of Anne Menge. Betty lived in Belvidere at the time of her passing and had previously lived with her husband Douglas in Rockford, and other homes in northern Illinois. She was...
Dean Kruckeberg
Mar 18, 2006
Dean Kruckeberg, 77, of Belvidere passed away early Saturday March 18, 2006 at his home. He was born June 23, 1928 in Madison Co. Illinois to Otto and Frieda (Meyer) Kruckeberg. He spent his early years in southern Illinois where he attended school. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean War with the 45th Division...
Alvin C. "Jim" Bauman
Mar 15, 2006
Alvin C. "Jim" Bauman, 89, of Caledonia died Wednesday March 15, 2006 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1916 in Greenwood, IL. to Frank and Amelia (Anderson) Bauman. On June 29, 1940 he married Valorie Keeler in Dubuque, IA. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Admiral Corp. in Harvard until his retirement. Jim...
Darrell A. Blake
Mar 12, 2006
Darrell A. Blake, 67, of Belvidere, Illinois died Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2006 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Darrell was born October 29, 1938 in Boone County, Illinois the son of Gilbert and Blanche (Whitney) Blake. Over the years he worked as a machinist for Parson's Casket Hardware and currently was tending bar for...
Harold H. Pratt
Mar 10, 2006
ObituaryHarold H. Pratt, 92, a lifelong resident of Belvidere, died Friday, March 10, 2006 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a 3 week illness. Born April 12, 1913 in Boone County, Illinois, son of Frank and Dora (Dickinson) Pratt. Married Marjorie L. Smith in Belvidere on June 26, 1964. He farmed his entire life. Member of Zion Lutheran...
David Edward Silberhorn
Mar 10, 2006
DAVID EDWARD SILBERHORNLOVING SON, BROTHER AND UNCLEDavid Edward Silberhorn, 35, of Rockford, died Friday, March 10, 2006 in Rockford Memorial Hospital Emergency Room from heart failure. Born October 11, 1970 in St. Joseph Hospital, Belvidere, Illinois, son of David Donnell and Linda J. (Skrine) Silberhorn. He has lived the past two years in Rockford, coming here from Belvidere. He...
Kathy Lynn Swanson
Mar 8, 2006
Kathy Lynn Swanson, 45, of Belvidere, died Wednesday March 8, 2006 at Nelson Debes Care Center. She was born January 5, 1961 to David W. and Eileen Swanson in Rockford, IL. She attended services at His Glory Mission in Belvidere. She is survived by her mother and step-father: Eileen (Gary A. Roberts) Wetzel of Rockford, brother: Bradley D. Swanson...