Judith Carole Lykowski
May 17, 2023
Judith Carole Lykowski, 83, of Belvidere, IL passed away on May 17, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born on March 19, 1940 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Cora and George Newman. Judith was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was caring and loving and often wore a smile. Judith worked...
Brad James Larson
May 15, 2023
Brad Larson passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 15 from an apparent heart attack. He was born in Belvidere, IL to William and Mary Larson. He graduated from Belvidere High School with the Class of 1974. Brad worked for a few years at Knox Trucking on the dock, before joining Anderson Roofing Company. When he was...
Robert Clem Foster
May 14, 2023
Robert Clem Foster, 90, of Poplar Grove, Illinois passed away May 14, 2023. On August 17, 1932. Robert was born in his grandparents' home in Boswell, Indiana. He was the son of Ruby (Melson) and Clement Foster.
He attended a single room schoolhouse in Tab, Indiana in his early years. He graduated from Reynolds, Indiana...
Joyce Elizabeth Brown
May 12, 2023
Joyce Elizabeth Brown, 87, of Belvidere, IL passed away on May 12 th , 2023 at Northwoods Care Center. She was born November 27 th , 1935 in Capron, IL to parents, Albert and Dorothy (Blaess) Swanson. Joyce worked at Falls Products in Genoa, IL for years. She volunteered at the Keen Age Center, sang in the silver...
Ruby Eva Hendrickson
May 10, 2023
Ruby E. Hendrickson passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born October 28, 1926 in Middleton, Wisconsin to parents, Walter and Marie Hoffman. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Dean Hendrickson; sons, Roger and Walter Hendrickson; parents, Walter and Marie Hoffman; brothers, Walter and Albert Hoffman; sister, Linda...
Cynthia Hope Schmidt
May 8, 2023
Cynthia Hope Schmidt, 68, peacefully ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on May 8, 2023 with her husband and soulmate of 52 years, Gary, and her son, Bruno, at her side. Cynthia was born in Rockford, IL on January 20, 1955 to Norma and Richard Olson. She spent her early years in Loves Park before moving to Belvidere...
Dennis James Lappin
May 2, 2023
Dennis James Lappin (a.k.a. Den, Denny, Uncle Den) passed on May 2, 2023. He was born October 7, 1950, son to Leverett and Maxine (Yerke) Lappin, in Woodstock, IL. Dennis graduated from Marengo Community High School and married his sweetheart, Karen Kanaly. He was an Avid Harley Rider, Hot Rod Mechanic, Fisherman, and even bigger fish story teller....
Denny Blazer
May 1, 2023
Denny Blazer, 61, of Belvidere, IL, passed away May 1, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1962, to Gladys (Rhodes) and Howard Blazer. He met his life partner, Essie Merbs in Arkansas, and together they served the Belvidere community and ran Mission programs, providing local homeless with food and clothing. Denny was also a manager at the...
Shirley Mae Pearse
Apr 30, 2023
Shirley Mae Pearse (Haffenden-Williams)
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Shirley M. Pearse, 87, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2023 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Shirley was born June 17, 1935, the daughter of Jesse and Bessie (Sinclair) Williams. Her father, Jesse Williams,...
Lewis D. "Jack" Bird Jr.
Apr 24, 2023
It's with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Lewis D. Bird Jr., also known to his loved ones as "Jack", on April 24, 2023 at the age of 80. Leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love. Born on June 11,1942, in Elgin, IL....Jack lived a full and passionate life......
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