Pearl G. Schmidt
Feb 18, 2005
Pearl G. Schmidt, 104, of Poplar Grove, Illinois passed away quietly in her sleep Friday, February 18, 2005 in her home. She was born March 21, 1900 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to William and Rosena (Altofer) McLosa. Pearl married Herbert Schmidt in Chicago, Illinois on February 6, 1919. She is survived by Son, George (Helen) Schmidt, Poplar Grove; a daughter,...
Merle Allen Beard
Feb 17, 2005
Merle Allen Beard, 86 of Rockford, formerly of Poplar Grove, died at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, February 17, 2005 in Provena Cor Mariae Center following a lengthy illness.Born September 17, 1918 in Poplar Grove, Illinois. The son of Damon and Gertrude (Miller) Beard. He married Dorothy Porter in Rockford on February 14, 1937. He was employed as a Farmer, a...
Fay Robinson
Feb 13, 2005
Capron, IllinoisFay Robinson age 85, of Capron, Illinois died Sunday morning, February 13, 2005 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Fay was born in Capron, Illinois on December 18, 1919, the son of Duett and Nettie (Erbentrout) Robinson. He married the former Shirley Smith in Capron on November 23, 1947. Fay spent his life farming.He...
Celia Cesar
Feb 11, 2005
Celia Cesar, 94, of Poplar Grove passed away Friday February 11, 2005 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1910 in Adams Friendship, WI. To Avalt and Molly (Martin) Houden.Celia was a member of Homemakers of America, The United Methodist Women's Noon Circle, belonged to a special card club, and was a collector of teapots, bells,...
Helen L. Walberg
Feb 11, 2005
Helen L. Walberg, 84, of Garden Prairie, Illinois died Friday Morning, February 11, 2005 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born July 1, 1920 in DeKalb County, Indiana to John Frederick and Jennie Marie (Elliott0 Imler. She was married to Lars Bloomquist, he died in 1944. She later married John Bloomberg. He died in 1970....
Ruth Weld
Feb 11, 2005
Ruth Weld, 96, of Belvidere, died Friday at Wesley Willows Health Center. She was born on September 22, 1908, in LaSalle County, IL to Ora John and Clara (Fogg) Coon. She married Robert S. Weld of Belvidere, on August 2, 1941, in Havana, IL. Ruth was educated in Havana, IL, attended Knox College in Galesburg, IL, and taught school...
Vivian E. Paulson
Feb 11, 2005
Vivian E. Paulson, 83, of Belvidere died Friday February 11, 2005 at Maple Crest Care Centre. She was born January 14, 1922 to Lawrence and Minnie (Montgomery) Nease in Garden Prairie, IL. She worked as a secretary for various companies. Vivian was a member of the First United Methodist Church.She is survived by sons; Jody Paulson of Roscoe, and...
Alberta Bogardus
Feb 5, 2005
Alberta E. Bogardus, 84, of Belvidere, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 in Northwoods Care Center following a lingering illness. Born September 24, 1920 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. Mizner. She married Leslie E. Bogardus in Dubuque, Iowa in 1939. Employed as a factory worker by General Electric Co. retiring in 1975. Member of Illinois Horse Association; Boone...
Margaret E. Peterson
Feb 2, 2005
Margaret E. Peterson, 93, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday morning, February 2, 2005 in Northwoods Care Center. Born April 24, 1911 in Rockford, Illinois. The daughter of Edward and Lena (Schewe) Seiler. She married Harvey R. Peterson on April 21, 1934 in Cherry Valley, Illinois. Margaret is survived by Daughter, Sherry Ann (Don) Greenhow, of Belvidere; and Son, Neal...
Edward L. Lowery
Feb 2, 2005
Edward L. Lowery, Jr. 57, a longtime resident of Belvidere, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in Our Divine Savior's Hospital, Portage, Wisconsin following a sudden illness. He was born November 28, 1947 in Pikesville, Kentucky to Edward Lee and Stella (Mullins) Lowery, Sr. He married Janet C. Beecham in Rockford, Illinois on January 27, 1968. He was a self...