Kathleen M. "Kathy" Taylor, age 79, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 6, 2023. She was born on August 20,1943, in Rockford, the daughter of Everett and Winifred (Oliver) Osgood. As an infant, she lost her father in war and was then raised by Charles G. Oliver.
Kathy graduated from Belvidere...
Arthur "Art" John Vermett, Jr. 73, Capron, IL. Passed away July 4th surrounded by his family while listening to a White Sox game at Saint Anne Place, Rockford, IL.
He was born July 16, 1949 in Harvard, IL. The son of Arthur and Grace Vermett. Art married Diane Elaine Flanders on June 24, 1972, in Harvard, IL....
Matthew William Schultz, 46, of Rockford, IL. passed away July 2, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1977 to Darrell and Kathleen (Thurow) Schultz. Matthew was born and raised in Belvidere, IL. He graduated from BHS class of 1995. Matthew was locally famous for his position of left guard in the 1994 & 1995 Belvidere Buc football state...
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Lynell Carter, 75, of Belvidere, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on July 2nd, 2023. She was born on August 10th, 1947 in Evansville, WI, to Walter and Helen (Griffith) Powers. Lynell married Bill Carter on September 28th, 1968, in Belvidere IL, and together they shared 54 years of marriage. She was a...
Donna Louise Bucz (aka "Dulio", or "Donna Beans"), 62, passed away on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at her Kirkland home with many members of her loving family by her side, offering love, support, and endless cuddles.
Donna was born on April 14th, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Marilyn and Jacob Bucz. She had fond memories of growing...
Cynthia Diane Seibel, 74, of Machesney Park, IL passed away June 30, 2023. She was born in Luverne, Minnesota. The daughter of Beatrice (Neubert) and Joseph Whitfield. Cynthia was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She worked for over 30 years at Chrysler in Belvidere, IL until her retirement. She had a strong work ethic and would often bring...
Joseph M. Herdzina, 64, of Elgin IL., passed away June 28, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1959 in Chicago, IL. The son of Delores (Paquin) and Frank Herdzina Jr. Joseph was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was a devoted fan of the Chicago Bears football and the Chicago Cubs baseball. Joseph loved to relax and...
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Bruno Junod, 81, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away June 26, 2023. He was born on March 30, 1942 in Napoli, Italy. The son of Guillio and Rosa (Barbieri) Junod. Bruno was born and raised in Italy, and upon meeting the love of his life, Graciela Mendez, on the island of Capri, came to America...
Laurel Ann Dittbenner, 68, of Belvidere, IL. passed away June 24, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1954 to Esther (Maitland) and Richard Stedman. Laurel was a deeply devoted mother and grandmother. She served her community for many years in the healthcare industry. She started her education in nursing at OSF St. Anthony. She worked at St. Anthony's...
Tyler William Stowers, 25, of Belvidere IL, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2023. Tyler was born on April 20, 1998 in Hoffman Estates, IL. The son of Tyrone and Brenda Stowers. On December 8, 2018 he began his relationship with the love of his life, Cindy Siphengphone, and they shared 5 years together. They were blessed with the...