Oct 22, 2025

Beth Quitno, 74, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2025.  She was born October 26, 1950, in Elmhurst, IL, daughter to Hugh John and LaVerne Bernice Saynor. Beth attended Hiawatha High School in Kirkland, IL and graduated in 1968. She was employed for 25 years as a rural carrier for...

Oct 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sharon Reynolds August 21, 1952 – October 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Reynolds, who departed this life peacefully on October 19, 2025, after a brave four-year battle with cancer.

Born on August 21, 1952, to Kenneth and Marguerite (Fleming) Wych, Sharon grew up in Garden...

Oct 15, 2025

Douglas Beard, 83, of Poplar Grove, IL, died peacefully, October 15, 2025, in Rockford, IL. He was born January 23, 1942, in Chicago, IL, son to Elmer and Ruby (Miller) Beard. Doug loved life on the farm in Leaf River with his parents and three sisters. Douglas graduated from Leaf River High School in 1960. He married Georgia Ludwick...

Oct 13, 2025

Sally Ann Paugels, 83, of Rockford, IL , died peacefully October 13, 2025, in Belvidere, IL. Born September 19, 1942, in Belvidere , IL, daughter to Kenneth and Evelyn (Boettcher) Richardson. She graduated high school and attended Rock Valley College. She married her sweetheart, Dennis Paugels at Immanuel Lutheran Church, May 10, 1986 and was married for 39 years....

Oct 9, 2025

Sandra M. Baxter, 90, CHERRY VALLEY - Sandra M. Baxter, 90, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025. Sandra was born April 6, 1935, in Winnebago Co., IL, to H. Vincent and Winnefred (Lindgren) Baxter. She graduated from East High School, Class of 1953. Sandra married Donald Baxter on May 9, 1953. She was the...

Oct 5, 2025

Kenneth Earl Nettleton, 89, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Born on February 18, 1936, in Blaine, IL, Ken was the beloved son of Clarence and Mildred (Northrop) Nettleton.

A proud graduate of Belvidere High School, Class of 1956, Ken held a deep lifelong pride in his school and community. When inducted into...

Oct 2, 2025

Anita Lorraine Ralston, age 76, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1949, in Hedricks, Minnesota, the beloved daughter of Edna (Dahl) and Lyle Krause.

Anita was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a woman of deep faith whose life was a beautiful reflection of Christ's love....

Sep 25, 2025

Mark Anthony Todd, 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on September 25, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1952, in Tennessee. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mark lived a life rooted in service, strength, and love.

He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, building the discipline and strength of...

Sep 18, 2025

Juan Paulino, 23, of Belvidere, IL, died September 18, 2025, in Belvidere. He was born May 5, 2002, in Hoffman Estates, IL, son to Ricardo Paulino Hernandez and Ma Guadalupe Contreras- Lozano. Juan attended elementary and middle school in Carpentersville, IL and graduated from South Elgin High School.  He then attended college and was employed at Green IX Pest...

Sep 13, 2025

Dorothy Lee Shenberger -Nelson, 95, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert W. Nelson, her son Michael H. Nelson, and her siblings Clarence, Phyllis, Betty, and William.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters Ginger (Ron) Wood and Penny (Steve) Lindstrom, as well as her cherished grandchildren Jason...