Apr 6, 2023

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Frances Louise (Sue) Lafferty, 96, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, on April 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Frances was born on July 13, 1926, to Harvey and Gladys (Smith) Sutton, in Marengo, IL. Frances was a loving, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active member of the St. John's United Church of...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeffrey Lyle Harrison, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31st, 2023, surrounded by family. Jeff was born December 17th, 1958, to Charles and Mary (Pagel) Harrison in Darlington, Wisconsin. He married the love of his life, Barbara Harkner, on July 26th, 1980, and they went on to have two daughters – Andrea and Valerie. Jeff worked for Chrysler...

Mar 27, 2023

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Kenneth Gordon Koch, 78, of Garden Prairie, IL, died March 27, 2023, in Garden Prairie. He was born November 18, 1944, in Belvidere, IL, son to Gordon and Alice (Guse) Koch. Kenneth graduated High School and continued his education receiving certifications. Ken married Nan Jean Stutte in Las Vegas on September 10, 1986. He was...

Mar 26, 2023

Vernon "Roger" Day, 89, of Poplar Grove IL, passed away on March 26, 2023 in his home with family by his side. Born on November 20, 1933 to Eugenia "Evelyn" (Frint) and Orald Franklin Day. Roger was born and raised in Poplar Grove. He was deeply dedicated to his family, his country, and his local community. Roger served in...

Mar 19, 2023

Sonya Lea Rice, 85, of Rockford, IL died March 19, 2023 in Rockford. She was born January 12, 1938 in Monticello, Iowa. Daughter of Carl and Mary (Postel) Morning. After graduating from Monticello High School, Sonya worked as a cosmetician at May's Drug Store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She met and fell in love with a Pharmacy Intern named...

Mar 9, 2023

Andreas Jungert, 88, of Belvidere IL, formerly of Mount Prospect IL, passed away on March 9, 2023. Born on January 5, 1935 in Ilaca, Yugoslavia. The son of Hans and Appolonia (Siedel) Jungert. When Andreas was 8 years old, his family was evacuated from Yugoslavia due to the war. He and his family traveled by wagon train and...

Mar 9, 2023

Gregory Gordon West, 69, of Belvidere, IL passed away on March 9, 2023. Born on February 2, 1954 to Gordon and Elma West, in Beloit, WI. Greg graduated from Belvidere High School, class of 1972 where he is best remembered for his exceptional basketball career, winning many trophies as a center. His college education began at Wartburg College in...

Mar 7, 2023

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Lois Jean Ries, born in Forrest City, Arkansas, died at the age of 87, passing away on March 7, 2023. She was born on October 17, 1935 to Lois (Webb) Harris and Oris "Bill" Harris. She married David H. Ries on January 22, 1956. Lois stayed on base while her husband was in the Navy...

Mar 5, 2023

Margie Geneva Day, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 5, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on July 3, 1940 in Morristown Tennessee. The daughter of Mary and James Whaley. Margie was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was strong in her convictions and a free spirit. She...

Mar 4, 2023

Gladys V. McCollum, 87, of Belvidere IL, passed away March 4, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1935 to Julia Andersen and Earl Hoeg. She was a deeply devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. On September 6, 1951 she married the love of her life,  Ben McCollum, and together they shared 4 children and 68 years in marriage....