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...

Jan 4, 2024

Bill Bristol (Jr), 87, of Poplar Grove, IL., passed away January 4, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1936, in Ava, Missouri. The son of Bill and Opal Bristol. Bill was a deeply devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He served in the United States Navy between 1954-1963. On June 30, 1973 Bill married June (Worley) and...

Jan 1, 2024

Scott A. Whitfield, 65, of Belvidere, IL, passed away January 1, 2024, in Rockford, IL.  He was born October 8, 1958, in Rochelle, IL, son to Joseph and Beatrice (Neubert) Whitfield. Scott graduate high school and went on to have a long, dedicated, 40 plus years career with Chrysler in Belvidere in the Tool Crib department. He was a...

Dec 29, 2023

­­Edward Herman Winter 87 passed away on December 29 at Alden Debes Center.  He was born on October 7, 1936 in Bronx, New York, the son of Louis and Elsie (Tauck) Winter.  He attended Marengo High School, then after graduating he joined the Navy for four years (1953 to 1957).  He was stationed on the Shangri-La CVS39 and the...

Dec 27, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Norman Bell Jr. 91, passed away December 27, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL. on November 5, 1932, the son of Florence (Manrose) and Charles Bell. Chuck served in the United States Army, during the Korean War and remained a proud patriot all of his life.

He was a loving husband to the late...