Nov 29, 2023

Jessie Ann Lawton, 93 of Bardstown, KY, formerly from Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2023 after a short illness. She was born on July 17, 1930, in De Pue, IL to the late Jess and Alma (Carlson) Joles. She was married to Earle Lawton for 9 years before his passing. Jessie loved her family and friends...

Nov 29, 2023

Milton "Mickey" Allen Johnson, 68, of Belvidere, IL, passed away November 29, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1955. The son of Betty (Vowels) and Arthur Johnson. He was born and raised in Belvidere, and graduated from the Center of Hope Notre Dame of Dekalb, IL. Mickey worked for many years at Growth Enterprises in Manufacturing, where he...

Nov 29, 2023

Dennis Daniel Kiesling, 61, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully November 29, 2023 with family by his side. He was born on July 26, 1962. The son of Sandra (Hinerichsen) and Ronald Kiesling. Dennis was a carpenter by trade and worked for many years at Ron Davison Builders. On April 13, 1995 he married the love of his life,...

Nov 25, 2023

Robert (Robbie) Michael Porter, born July 21, 1992 to November 25, 2023. Survivors, mother Amy and father Dwayne Michael Porter. Grandmother, Warrine (GeeGee); sisters, Heather and Isis; Aunties, Wanda, Patty, Blanca. Uncles, Al, Ty and Ken. Lots of cousins. Best buddies, Scott and Michael Strauss. Robert enjoyed cutting hair, listening to music, singing and making people laugh. Most of...

Nov 18, 2023

Robert "Bob" James Nie Jr. 64, of Caledonia, IL, passed away on November 18, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born on June 29, 1959 in Dixon, IL. The son of Jane (Hoenicke) and Robert James Nie Sr. Bob was a deeply devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Sterling High School and went on to get his...

Nov 17, 2023

Betty Mae Varble, 88 of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on February 5th, 1935 in Hatfield, Indiana to the late Chester & Velva Duley. She was married to Everett Varble for 51 years before his passing in 2005. Together they had 5 children, Michael, Timothy, Theresa, Linda and Kenneth. Betty loved...

Nov 15, 2023

Howard LeRoy McMahon, 87, of Capron, IL passed away, November 15, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1936 in Chicago, IL. The son of Alice Marie (Albecker) and William Edgar McMahon. Howard was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. On June 17, 1961, he married the love of his life, Victoria (Szostakowski), together they shared 2 children...

Nov 14, 2023

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Ann recently and triumphantly joined her loving husband, Gary on November 14th. We are pretty sure they are dancing, kissing, laughing and mom is updating dad on all the goings on with her friends and family over the past 3 years to this date. Ann Ginnette was born on May 14th, 1936, in Sharon, WI,...

Nov 9, 2023

Norma Jean Gesell, 95, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, in her home, in Rockford, IL.

She was born April 24, 1928, to Alfred O. Stimes and Doris (Chilson) Stimes, and lived her childhood years in Capron, IL. She married Donald Hugh Gesell on April 10, 1949. They farmed north of Belvidere until Don's death in...

Nov 9, 2023

Gary "Sliver" Brace, 81, of Poplar Grove, IL, died on November 9, 2023, in Rockford, IL. He was born September 24, 1942, in Rockford, IL, son to Harry Brace, Jr. and Grace (Elston) Brace. He graduated high school, joined and served in the United States Marine Corps and married Vickie Johnson on August 8, 1995 in Sturges, South Dakota....