Feb 4, 2023

Marie Isabel Behnke, 99, of Rockford, IL, died February 4, 2023, in Rockford. She was born January 21, 1924, in Poplar Grove, IL, daughter to Arthur and Ellen (Hagedorn) Daniels. Marie graduated from Capron High School and married her sweetheart, Raymond Behnke, June 4, 1950. She worked as a machinist in a factory for many years and also as...

Jan 30, 2023

Eileen Elizabeth Wilkes, 91, of Belvidere IL, passed away January 30, 2023 with family by her side. She was born on March 6, 1931, in Harvard, IL to Lester and Helen Blackledge. She married the love of her life, Bill Wilkes, April 3, 1952. Together they shared 4 children and 56 years in marriage. Eileen was a dedicated mother,...

Jan 30, 2023

Maynard Koltz, 91, of Capron, IL, died peacefully at his home January 30, 2023, in Capron. He was born August 24, 1931, in Capron, son to Richard and Maude (DeMunn) Koltz. Maynard graduated from Capron High School in 1949 and continued with his training at IBM. He joined the military and served in the Army in the Korean War....

Jan 20, 2023

Sherry Ann Berry, 80, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully January 20, 2023, in Rockford, IL, surrounded by family and love. She was born February 3, 1942, in Rapid City, SD, daughter to Alan and Dealda (Madill) Cole. Being the eldest of her siblings, she spent a great deal of time caring for them. Though she spent most of...

Jan 18, 2023

Donald E. Harrison, 89, went to be with the Lord, January 18, 2023. Born March 7, 1933, in Keokuk, Iowa to Clarence Tanner Harrison and Bernice Mildred (Huston) Harrison. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1950 and is a Korean War Era Veteran who served in the Air Force as a crew chief. Don married the love of...

Jan 17, 2023

Ruth I. Simmerman, 79, of Belvidere, IL passed away January 17, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1943 to Violet and Howard Green. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed shopping and spending quality time with those she loved. She graduated from Adrian High School in Michigan and was employed for many years at Combined...

Jan 13, 2023

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Lois Lorraine Hyser, 85, passed away peacefully, at her farm with her family by her side, on January 13, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1937 in Garden Prairie IL, to Nancy (Cummins) and Erik Carlson. Lois was married to Wilbur "Sam "Hyser the love of her life, on December 15th, 1956 in Belvidere....

Jan 12, 2023

Anaya Shernia Taylor was born June 6th,1982 in Chicago to her mother Alma Jean Taylor. She has 5 amazing children, Kefonte Taylor, Ja'Naia lemon, Kameron lemon, Josie Raii Polard, and Alyssa Singleton. She has 4 siblings, Kayatanya Taylor, Neatter Taylor, De'Andre Taylor and Nikki Rivers. Anaya was loved by everyone, her kids nieces, and nephews , cousin , aunties...

Jan 12, 2023

Nancy J. Houk, 83, entered heaven on January 12, 2023. She was surrounded by her children and passed away peacefully at her home. Nancy was the daughter of Clifford (Al) Larson and Virginia Larson. She was the only sister of Gerald (Jerry) Larson, who survives her. Nancy was a blessing to all her family, friends, and many organizations in...

Jan 9, 2023

Allen L. Mix, age 82, of Poplar Grove, Illinois passed away January 9, 2023. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois to Alfred and Lillian Mix. Allen was a deeply devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He served our nation in the United States Army. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church...