Sep 22, 2023

Patricia Alison Smith, 80, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away September 22, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 13, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin. The daughter of Norma (Morehouse) and Alvin Schwartz. Pat was raised on a farm, and grew up with a strong moral code of work ethic and family values. On December...

Sep 21, 2023

Gregory Alan (Gregg) Erikson was born April 15, 1944, in Matteson, Illinois, the son of Lorraine and Albert Erikson. He died in his beloved airpark home in Poplar Grove, Illinois on September 21, 2023.

After graduating from Illinois State University, he married Letty Miller and they had two children - Laura (Bill) Smith- granddaughter, Grace and Jeffrey...

Sep 21, 2023

Janet Marie Diamond, 76, of Belvidere, IL passed away on September 21, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 15, 1947 in Missouri, the daughter of James Russell Campbell and Marguerite (Sterling). Janet was a deeply devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. On October 4, 1969 she married the love of her life, Warren Diamond....

Sep 17, 2023

Luanne June Carlton, 87, of Belvidere, IL, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2023. She passed away in her home surrounded by family. Luanne was born on June 19, 1936 in Belvidere, the daughter of Ethel (Fairgrieves) and Axel Larson. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always put family first. Luanne...

Sep 10, 2023

Clarabelle Helen Scherbarth, 95, of Cherry Valley, Illinois, died peacefully, September 10, 2023 at her home. She was born November 14, 1927, in Mosling, Wisconsin, daughter to Ervin and Anna (Wasmund) Rueckert. She graduated Gillett High School. She married Arthur George Scherbarth on April 21, 1951, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pulcifer, Wisconsin. Clarabelle and Arthur helped with...

Sep 10, 2023

Jon A. Seymour, 60, of Belvidere, IL passed away September 10, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1962, the son of Jeanette and Raymond Seymour. He graduated from Belvidere Highschool. Jon served in the United States Navy and was a proud veteran.

Jon enjoyed woodworking, and working on stereo equipment. He loved the sound of classic...

Sep 9, 2023

Jerry crossed the finish line September 9, 2023 in an elapsed time of 86 years and 4 ½ months.

He was born 10 minutes before his twin brother James (Jim) to Maurice (Pat) and Eleanor (Thompson) Haley. When they were 16 years old, a horrific automobile accident left Jim paralyzed and changed the Haley family lives forever....

Sep 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert L. Fay Sr.

Robert "Bob" L. Fay Sr., age 82, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Bob's departure marks the end of an era, leaving a void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Son...

Sep 5, 2023

Donna Jean Effler, 68, of Belvidere, IL passed away September 5, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1954 in Sterling, IL. The daughter of Dan and Joyce Enright. Donna was a deeply devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Belvidere. Donna loved singing in church and praising the Lord....

Sep 2, 2023

Christiano Daniel Morales went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2023. Danny was a high spirited and loving child. Born on August 5, 2017 the son of Karina Hernandez. He was a kind and generous child, often picking flowers and giving them to those he loved. Danny loved spider man, playing soccer, and quality time with his...