Thomas E. Graves

Jun 8, 2021

Thomas Eugene Graves, 64, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully, June 8, 2021, in Belvidere. He was born July 24, 1956 to Tad Graves and Shirley (Gahlbeck) Ollman. Thomas graduated high school, served in the Army as a mechanic and became a truck driver.  He enjoyed race car driving, fishing, boating and working with horses. Thomas is loved and will...

Gerald "Jerry" Fast

Jun 6, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Fast, 86, of Belvidere, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Jerry was born March 31, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois son of Walter and Evangeline (Johnson) Fast. He graduated from East High School in Rockford, Illinois and went on to study at North Park College in Chicago, Illinois. Jerry married his sweetheart, Joyce Johnson, on May...

Edward Lundt

Jun 6, 2021

Edward Lundt, 85, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on June 6, 2021. Edward was born on March 6, 1936 in Guttenberg, Iowa son of Alfred and Hilda (Kregel) Lundt. He married the love of his life, Ivanelle Horstman, on August 12, 1961 in Guttenberg, Iowa. Edward worked as a farmer before he began manufacturing tractors with International Harvester at...

James Ray "Jim" Sparks

Jun 4, 2021

James "Jim" Ray Sparks, 52, of Poplar Grove, Illinois passed away in his home on June 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born February 28, 1969 in Burlington, Iowa son of Gary and Kathleen (Daggett) Sparks. He graduated from Belvidere High School, class of 1984. Jim worked as a team leader at Chrysler Corporation. Jim was...

James E. Trevathan Jr.

Jun 4, 2021

Recording of Service Click Here James E. Trevathan Jr., 69, of Belvidere, Illinois passed away on June 4, 2021 in his home with his loved ones near. James was born September 28, 1951 in Pasadena, Texas son of James Sr. and Shirley Gwen (Landrum) Trevathan. He graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School and went on to...

Karen Renee (Lovdahl) Chennault

May 29, 2021

Karen Renee (Lovdahl) Chennault, 56, of Sharon, WI, died peacefully, May 29, 2021 at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born February 27, 1965 in Monmouth, IL to the late Theodore E. Lovdahl and Sarah "Eunice" Jesso. Karen graduated high school and attended Rock Valley College and Pikes Peak receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant degree and working as...

David Carl Jepson

May 29, 2021

David Carl Jepson, 89, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away May 29, 2021 in his home. David was born April 18, 1932 in Elgin, IL, the son of Carl and Edna Mae (Mason) Jepson. He married the love of his life, Mildred J. Davis, on March 11, 1950 in Elgin, IL. David graduated with a B.S. in Accounting and...

Robert William Grimes

May 27, 2021

Robert William Grimes, 95, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully May 27, 2021 in Belvidere, IL. He was born May 9, 1926 in Belvidere to William and Evalyn (Aten) Grimes. Robert graduated from Belvidere High School and went on to graduate from Coyne Electrical Trade School. He married his sweet heart, the late Barbara (Widell) Grimes on June 1, 1947...

Tammy Webb

May 24, 2021

Tammy Webb, 42, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on May 24, 2021. Tammy was born on August 7, 1978, in Dixon, Illinois to Lewis and Dinah Wilkinson. Tammy went to Polo High School and continued her education at Western Illinois University majoring in Criminal Justice. Tammy worked for DeKalb County Court Services as a...

Walter F. Schultz

May 24, 2021

Walter F. Schultz, 85, of Poplar Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born December 8, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois son of Walter and Maline (Gehrig) Schultz. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy and Naval Air Reserve. Walter married, Lynn Rutz, on April 1, 1967...