James H. Voorhies
Jun 9, 2023
James H. "Pee-Wee" Voorhies, 91, of Belvidere, passed away June 9, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1931 in Belvidere, the son of Stella (Holiday) and Hugh Voorhies. James was kind and sociable and often wore a smile. On June 4, 1954 he married Barbara Marvin. Together they shared 2 children and 59 years of marriage. He worked...
Donna Jean Keegan
Jun 7, 2023
Donna Jean Keegan, 69, of Belvidere, IL peacefully passed surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023. She was born on March 22nd, 1954 in Belvidere, IL. The daughter of Floyd and Rose Carpenter (Ohlin). She graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1972. Donna married her everything, Gregory Richard Keegan, on August 25, 1973. They enjoyed 54...
Josmar González Pizano
Jun 5, 2023
Josmar González Pizano, 7, peacefully passed surrounded by his family on Monday, June 5th, 2023. He was born April 22nd, 2016, in Rockford, IL to Uriel González-Moran and Rocio (Pizano). He attended Washington Academy where he recently completed the 1st grade. Josmar was a wonderful soccer player and was in the Zamora International Soccer League. He also enjoyed music...
K. Robert Blietz
May 29, 2023
K. Robert Blietz, passed away May 29, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1952 in Belvidere, IL. The son of Jeannette (Boyce) and Robert Blietz. Bob graduated from Belvidere High School and continued his education at Rock Valley College where he graduated with an associates degree. Bob was a dedicated postal service worker for many years. He was...
Jeanette "Jan" Holden
May 28, 2023
Jeanette "Jan" Holden, 82, of Belvidere, IL passed away in her home on May 28, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1941 in Aurora, SD. The daughter of Anna and Jake DeJong. Jan was a deeply devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Belvidere. On December 17, 1988...
Laney Ray Sommerfield
May 28, 2023
Laney Ray Sommerfield, 79, of Poplar Grove, IL died peacefully, May 28, 2023 in Rockford, IL. He was born July 22, 1943 in Sparta, WI, son to Raymond and Aletha (Glenn) Sommerfield. He graduated high school and served in the United States Army residing in Germany for 3 years. He married Pamela Kalen February 9, 1985, in Caledonia, IL....
Sherry L. Webber
May 25, 2023
Sharon "Sherry" L. Webber, (79) passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1943, to Gale and Muriel Webber, in Belvidere. She lived her entire life on the farm which was homesteaded in 1845.
Sherry graduated from Belvidere High School in 1961, with high honors. After graduation, she...
Leroy Arthur Koltz
May 24, 2023
LeRoy Arthur Koltz, 91, of Belvidere, IL, passed away May 24, 2023 at OSF Hospital in Rockford, with pneumonia. He was born on August 11, 1931 in Belvidere and attended Belvidere schools. The son of Arthur and Fern Koltz. LeRoy was a deeply devoted husband, father and grandfather. In 1948 he enlisted in the US Marine Corp and proudly...
Darlene Joan Boardman (Lapointe)
May 22, 2023
Darlene Joan Boardman (LaPointe), 80, of Belvidere, IL, passed away May 22, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born February 17,1943, in Elgin, Illinois. The daughter of Joseph and Helen (Kelley) LaPointe. She retired from daycare after 30 years. Darlene loved spending time with her family and watching kids. Darlene would help anyone who needed it....
Dennis W. Harnish
May 18, 2023
Dennis W. Harnish, lifelong resident of Caledonia, IL departed this life at age 75 on May 18, 2023. Born September 26, 1947, the son of Harlan and Iris (Hopp) Harnish. Dennis graduated from North Boone High School and attended Rock Valley College before enlisting in the United States Army, 1968-1970, Vietnam Veteran. While serving, Dennis received a Bronze Star...