Aug 22, 2023

James Baird Redfern, 80, of Belvidere IL, passed away on August 22, 2023. He was born on April 26, 1943 in Sigourney, Iowa. The son of Beverley and Don Redfern. He was a deeply devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to support his kids and grandchildren every chance he got. On August 8, 1964 he married the love...

Aug 22, 2023

William J. Denning, 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2023. He was born March 12, 1950 in Valley City, ND, the son of Elaine (Beil) and Harold "Joe" Denning. He married Donna Hajek on August 21, 1971, at First United Methodist Church in Belvidere, IL. Their 52-year marriage is an inspiration to us all. Bill...

Aug 20, 2023

Audra Maureen Wilson, 53, of Belvidere, IL, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1970 in Litchfield, IL. The daughter of Robert and Beverly Broderick. Audra was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was the kind of person who never met a stranger. Audra was honest and authentic, and had a...

Aug 13, 2023

James "Jim" Allen Etes

February 13, 1942 – August 13, 2023 James "Jim" Allen Etes, 81, of Poplar Grove, IL. passed away on August 13, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Jim was born February 13, 1942, in Rockford, IL., the son of Donald and Mable (Traver) Etes. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Linda Guell, on June 9,...

Aug 12, 2023

Penny Kay Richardson, 79, of Kirkland, passed away on August 12, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1944, the daughter of Dorothy and Clifford Rhodes in Belvidere, IL. She graduated from Belvidere High School, class of 1962. On October 21, 1962, she married the love of her life, Wayne Richardson. Together they shared four children and 60 years...

Aug 10, 2023

Glenn Ole Johnson, 80, of Caledonia, IL, passed away on August 10, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born on November 23, 1942 in Belvidere, IL. The son of Ruth and George Johnson. Glenn graduated from North Boone High School, class of 1960. He went on to serve in the United States Army, based...

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Marcia Rankin, 77, of Poplar Grove, passed away on August 9, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1945 in Memphis, Missouri. The daughter of Genevieve (Peterson) and Melvin Drummond. On October 16, 1966 she married the love of her life, John Arthur Rankin who passed September 9, 2022. Together they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage, a...

Aug 7, 2023

Robert Cunningham, 93, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully, August 7, 2023, in Belvidere, IL surrounded by his family. He was born August 5, 1930 in Elmhurst, IL, son to Jack and Alice (Travis) Cunningham. Robert graduated high school and worked as a custodian and in the carpentry trade. He also served in the National Guard. He married his sweetheart,...

Aug 5, 2023

Matthew Calab Jackson, aged 24, died unexpectedly on August 5, 2023. He is survived by his loving family, Michelle Jackson (mother); Derek Rath (father); Ryan Connell (half-brother), Billy Connell (half-brother); John Connell (stepfather); Wanda Jackson (maternal grandmother); Stephen and Debrah Rath (paternal grandparents); his uncles, Adam (Michelle) Rath, Matthew W. Jackson; and his aunt, Melissa (Jeff) Honea; and many...

Aug 3, 2023

Dixie L. Timmerman, 75, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Austin, MN on February 22nd, 1948 to Elmer and Gloria Siewert. After graduating from Adams High School in 1966, she found herself in a number of careers, including waitressing and working at the US...