Dorothy J. Perkins
Jan 5, 2022
Live Stream Dorothy J. Perkins, 92, of Dekalb, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born September 16, 1929 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Berger and Martha Pearson. Dorothy was dedicated to her faith. She spent endless hours serving and giving her time to help others. Dorothy had a passion for...
John W. Bates
Jan 4, 2022
Live Stream John W. Bates, 61, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, in his home after a tenacious battle with cancer. John was born October 1, 1960, in Rockford, IL the son of J. William and Jane C. (Carter) Bates. He married Donna K. Stevens on August 22, 1992, at Zion Lutheran Church in...
Kathleen A "Kathy" Keller
Jan 3, 2022
LIVE STREAM Kathleen "Kathy" A. Keller, 76, of Belvidere, IL passed away January 3, 2022 in Rockford. Kathy was born July 3, 1945 in Belvidere to Raymond and Jeanette (Linder) Seymour.Kathy is a Belvidere High School graduate.She married the love of her life, George, on September 19, 1970 in Belvidere. Kathy loved knitting, crocheting, spending time with her family...
Marguerite Marie Emilie Fowler
Jan 3, 2022
Marguerite Marie Emilie (Becherer) Fowler, born April 8, 1925, in Leland, IL to Emma and Ernest Becherer went home to be with her heavenly father on January 3, 2022. She graduated from Leland High School and went on to graduate from Rockford School of Business. She was very proud of her perfect attendance in school and never missed a...
Dale R. Moss
Jan 1, 2022
Dale R. Moss, 70, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully January 1, 2022, in Janesville, WI. He was born August 8, 1951, in Belvidere, son to Mervin W. and Mary (Tracey) Moss. He graduated high school and married his sweetheart, Bonnie Smith, nearly 50 years married, the love of his life, on February 12, 1972, in Belvidere. He loved his...
Jack E. Tuggle Sr.
Dec 30, 2021
Jack E. Tuggle, Sr. 87, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born July 21, 1934, in London, KY the son of Guy and Ethel (Jones) Tuggle. He married Jeannette L. Harrison on November 20, 1955, in Jellico, TN. He served our country...
Claudia Prete
Dec 29, 2021
Claudia Prete, 81, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully, December 29, 2021, in Belvidere. She was born May 13, 1940, daughter to Bernard and Elizabeth (Kania) Lukas, in Chicago, IL. In 1962 she married her sweetheart, Louis Prete. As a child, she loved the outdoors, camping and Girl Scouts. Claudia reveled in introducing her new family to the joys of...
Irene Tapia Moreno
Dec 29, 2021
Irene Tapia Moreno, 64, of Belvidere, IL passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021 at Swedish American-Belvidere. Irene was born November 12, 1957 in Illescas S.L.P, Mexico the daughter of Antonio Moreno and Hermila Gutierrez. She married Dionicio Tapia on May 20, 1974. Irene is loved and will be missed by her husband, Dioncio; mother, Hermila Gutierrez;...
Harold E. "Coach" Anderson
Dec 28, 2021
Harold E. "Coach" Anderson of Belvidere, IL, passed away December 28, 2021. He was born March 24, 1934, to Leonard H. and Emma A. (Rhodes) Anderson. Andy was raised on a farm and was familiar with the hard work done by farm boys. He attended Sager's School, a country school, and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1952. There...
Elena Casares
Dec 26, 2021
Elena Casares, 69, of Belvidere, IL passed away in Rockford, December 26, 2021. She was born February 2, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Enrique and Consuelo (Perez) Casares. Elena enjoyed going to outings with her girls, baking, sewing pillows and giving her grandchildren special cards for each holiday. She was a care taker by heart and took care...