Grant C. Meyers

Nov 14, 2021

LIVE STREAM My beloved son, Grant Colin Meyers left his earthly life & now he walks with the angels. His enlarged heart quit beating on Sunday afternoon, November 14, 2021. Grant was a one of a kind, if you met him you never forgot him. He was likable, easy-going, happy, funny & his laugh was unforgettable. Grant entered my...

Gerald "Gerry" P. Reed

Nov 12, 2021

Gerald "Gerry" P. Reed, 83, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully in his sleep, November 12, 2021 in Belvidere.He was born October 15, 1938, in Belvidere to George and Janette (Lietzel) Reed.He graduated from Belvidere High School.Gerry worked for AGCS Communications for 35 years and Rodix for 15 years.Gerry married the love of his life, Diane (Knott), on August 8,...

Lilia Larez

Nov 9, 2021

Lilia Larez, 49, of Belvidere, IL passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 9, 2021 in her home after a brave battle with cancer.  Lilia was born October 25, 1972, in Ameca, Jal., Mexico the daughter of Francisco Medina and Maria Hilda Fregoso.  She married Octavio Larez on January 28, 2005 and they were blessed with the birth of two beautiful...

Eunice "Marie" Anderson

Nov 8, 2021

Eunice "Marie" Anderson of Belvidere, IL died peacefully surrounded by family, November 8th, 2021. Marie was born April 11th, 1933 of Bakersfield, Mo daughter of Earl and Thelma (House) Butram. Marie graduated and married her sweetheart, Floyd R. Anderson, August 8, 1953. Marie was a housewife and homemaker to her family. Floyd and Marie were known for opening their...

Penny S. Chamberlin

Nov 3, 2021

Penny S. Chamberlin, 73, of Belvidere, IL passed away, November 3, 2021 at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, IL. Penny was born July 25, 1948 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Elmer and Gladys (Peters) Eckhardt. Penny was a graduate of Belvidere High School and married the love of her life, Michael Chamberlin on July 2, 1966. Penny worked for...

Vernon Leroy Blackmer

Nov 2, 2021

Vernon LeRoy Blackmer, 96, of Cherry Valley, IL died peacefully in his sleep November 2, 2021, in Belvidere. He was born December 13, 1924, son to Jacob E. and Alfridea A. (Peterson) Blackmer in Irene, IL. He graduated from Belvidere High School and served in the United States Army during the occupation of Japan. Vernon married his sweetheart, Eleanor...

Gregory F. Gay

Oct 28, 2021

Gregory F. Gay passed away on 10/28/2021 after a long illness. He was a graduate of Guilford High School in 1974. Greg had many interests in life including photography and flying small airplanes in his younger years. Greg enjoyed the outdoors and nature and right after high school graduation he planned, packed up and drove to Colorado with his...

James L. Schultz

Oct 25, 2021

James L. Schultz, 88, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021.He was born February 6, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Franklin and Margaret (Endsch) Schultz.He was an army Veteran, proud member of Stephen Ministry, Chuck Colson Prison Ministry and American Legion of Capron. James enjoyed fishing and sharing his faith with people. James will be missed...

Dr. Kent John Hess

Oct 23, 2021

Dr. Kent John Hess passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021 at his beloved home in Belvidere, IL. He was born to Wayne and Louise "Polly" Hess on April 24, 1942. Kent always spoke with such pride about being raised on the farm in Utica, IL. This childhood upbringing served as the framework of his character and he later...

Jay Gosnell

Oct 21, 2021

Jay Gosnell, 65, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 21, 2021, in Rockford. He was born April 28, 1956 in Chicago, to James and Betty (Gilland) Gosnell.He was a proud member of the VFW and American Legion.Jay was a cement contractor, who owned Jay Gosnell and Son Cement Contractor Company.He enjoyed fishing,...