Darlene F. Bull

Oct 11, 2022

Darlene F. Bull, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 26, 1937, in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Christian & Edna Freese.  Darlene had married George Bull on March 28, 1959 in Ackley, Iowa.  Darlene was employed in the Rockford school system as a 5 th grade teacher prior...

Eldon "Don" Skodachek

Oct 10, 2022

Eldon "Don" Skodachek died peacefully October 10, 2022, in Rockford, IL. He was born March 3, 1934, in Chicago, IL, son to Charles Skodachek and Dolores Libert. He graduated high school and worked in the Tool and Die industry for many years. He was a member of Capron Lutheran Church.

Eldon is loved and missed by his...

Winifred M. "Winnie" (Osgood) Oliver

Oct 10, 2022

Rockford, IL/Weslaco, TX - Winifred M. "Winnie" (Osgood) Oliver, age 95, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 in Rockford, after long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on March 8, 1927 in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Lee and Petronilla (Van Rizen) Hinks. Winnie married Everette Osgood in 1943, while he was stationed in the Army. Together they had...

2020-2022 Service Of Remembrance

Oct 9, 2022

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A Service of Remembrance commemorating all those who have passed away since the beginning of 2020 until recently will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at Anderson Funeral & Cremation Services, 218 West Hurlbut Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008. Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss to officiate.

Mary "Pat" Reynolds

Oct 2, 2022

Mary "Pat" Reynolds, 88, of Belvidere, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at home with her children by her side. She was born October 13, 1933, to Fred and Halcyon Heusel. Pat married Wally Reynolds on September 6, 1953. Wally passed away December 26, 2012. Pat graduated from Lostant High School in 1951. Pat and Wally moved to Belvidere...

Billy Wayne Middlebrook

Sep 27, 2022

Billy Wayne Middlebrook, 75, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully September 27, 2022 in Belvidere. He was born September 14, 1947, son to John and Minnie Lue (Harvell) Middlebrook, in Mason, Tennessee. Billy graduated high school and worked at Chrysler in Belvidere for 44 years. He was a member of the UAW union at Chrysler. Billy loved to...

Samuel Emanuel Stephens

Sep 25, 2022

Samuel Emanuel Stephens passed away on September 25, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sam joins his sister, Stephanie Stephens, who passed earlier this year.  He leaves behind a son, Stefan Stephens; two sisters, Alexcia Stephens, and Lovelle Stephens; his father, Walter Stephens, and many other family members. Sam was born in Chapelton, Jamaica, on October 14, 1969, and eventually joined...

Lloyd D. Mcwilliams

Sep 24, 2022

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It is with great sadness that the family of Lloyd D. McWilliams, 76, of Rockford, announces his peaceful passing surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born March 15, 1946, in Rockford, the son of Dorothy Harriet Rapp and Lloyd Wilmer McWilliams. He graduated from East High School...

John Arthur Rankin

Sep 22, 2022

John Arthur Rankin, 76, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 22, 2022, in his home. John was born December 7, 1945, the son of John Robert and Dorothy (Pogue) Rankin in Burlington, Iowa. He married Mary (Marcia) Drummond on October 16, 1966. Together they had one son, Matthew. John served in the United States Navy. He...

Gilbert Romero

Sep 22, 2022

Gilbert Romero died peacefully, September 22, 2022, in Maywood, IL. A visitation will be with Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008, from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Belvidere Cemetery.