Genevieve Ellingson
Mar 11, 2021
Genevieve Ellingson, 93, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away March 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 28, 1927 in Dekalb, IL, the daughter of Hugh and Stella (Holiday) Voorhies. Genevieve was a 1946 graduate of Belvidere High School. She married the love of her life, Donald F. Ellingson, on June 22,...
David A. Bue
Mar 7, 2021
David A. Bue, 75, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021 at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton, IL. Born November 18, 1945 in Rockford, IL; the son of Leonard and Alma Bue. Graduate of North Boone High School and Northern IL University. David was a Marine veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He worked 30 years...
Lois L. Sprecher
Feb 28, 2021
Lois L. Sprecher, 95, was reunited with her husband, George, on February 28, 2021. Lois, daughter of Silas and Lillian Larson, was born on April 16, 1925 in Geddes, SD. Her family moved to Milledgeville, IL, where in high school, she met her husband. During WWII, Lois was a "Rosie the Riveter" at an ammunition plant. Lois and George...
Charlene Ann Daniels
Feb 26, 2021
Charlene Ann Daniels, 91, of Belvidere, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Independence Village, Rockford, Illinois. Born April 18, 1929, in Belvidere; son of Fred and Alice (Davis) Somerville. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1947 and married Raymond Daniels in 1949. Charlene, living most of her life in Belvidere, had 3 children. She held a variety of...
Darlene M. Anderson
Feb 23, 2021
Darlene M. (Sunden) Anderson, 93, of Belvidere, Illinois passed away from congestive heart failure early Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021 at Javon Bea Mercyhealth Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Darlene was born February 27, 1927 in rural Boone County, the daughter of David and Amy (Carlson) Sunden. Darlene attended Davis Road School, a one-room schoolhouse in southern Boone County, until...
Zayd Matthew Peterson
Feb 21, 2021
Our sweet baby boy, Zayd Matthew Peterson, gained his angel wings on February 21, 2021. Zayd was born on February 21, 2021 to his parents, Terrence Peterson and Kenosha Holland in Rockford, IL. Although his time here on earth was brief, he made a lasting impact on those who were able to meet him. Zayd was loved beyond words....
Gary D. Gustafson
Feb 21, 2021
Gary Dale Gustafson, 61, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully at home on February 21, 2021 due to complications of ALS. He was born November 3, 1959 to Bernard and Marilyn (Schroeder) Gustafson in Belvidere. He married his love, Sandy Bender on October 11, 1986 in Rockton, IL. Gary attended Belvidere High School. Over the years he was employed at...
Pamela K. "Pam" Mcnames
Feb 20, 2021
Poplar Grove, IL Pamela K. McNames, 76, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021 at Symphony - Northwoods Care Center. Pam was born December 19, 1944 in Belvidere, the daughter of Amos and Helen (Lynch) McNames. She worked for Eden Fruit in Poplar Grove prior to their closing. Pam was a lifelong member of Poplar...
Irene Emily Schultz
Feb 17, 2021
Irene Emily Schultz, 90, of Kirkland, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, February 17, 2021 in Kirkland. She was born October 24, 1930 to George and Mildred (Schwiesow) Henk. She married her sweetheart, Raymond Schultz, July 15, 1950 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Itasca, IL. She was a homemaker/farmer for many years. Irene...
Thomas H. Kniep
Feb 16, 2021
Poplar Grove, IL Thomas H. Kniep, 89, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021 at Cherryvale Place. Tom was born March 12, 1931 in rural Nebraska the son of Henry and Verna (Kuhr) Kniep. Tom began his banking career while in high school in 1947. Following his graduation, he served our country during...