All Obituaries

Steven Anthony Meyerowitz, 39, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home. Son of Kenneth and Patti (Petracca) Meyerowitz, he was born on Monday, July 13, 1981 in Long Island, NY. Steve was a great son, brother, and friend to many. He was a kind spirited, loyal person and was happiest when the people he loved were happy! Steve loved to play games, watch movies, going to nature parks, and enjoyed fishing. He was a great man and was loved by so many people. Steve...

Bradley C. Malm, 79, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Son of the late Clarence and Ingegerd (Schelin) Malm he was born on Tuesday, March 3, 1942 in Rockford, IL. He graduated from high school and later served his country in the United States Navy. He married Shirley Abel on Friday, September 21, 1990 in South Holland, IL. Brad is loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Shirley; step children, Jean (Rob)...

Linda Marie Crull, 67, of Rockford, IL passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home. Daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Barbara (Keating) Burke, she was born on Sunday, August 23, 1953 in Belvidere, IL. She married the love of her life, Dennis Crull on Saturday, July 8, 1978 in Belvidere, IL. Linda is loved and will be deeply missed by her beloved husband, Dennis; son, Kevin Crull; grandson, Jayson Crull. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Barb. There will be a...

James F. Gorham, 68, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. He was born October 24, 1952 in Rockford, IL, to Francis Gorham and Darlene (Dummer) Streit. He married his high school sweetheart, Lucinda Jalowy, on July 21, 1973. Jim worked for Chrysler Assembly Plant, retiring in 2008 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Belvidere Moose Lodge and Belstone Club. He loved fishing, spending time with family, and playing with his grandsons. Jim is loved and will be...

Betty Laverne (Jones) Schumaker, 85, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Northwoods Care Centre in Belvidere, IL. Daughter of the late Riley Sherman and Dorothy Mae (Butler) Jones, she was born on Sunday, September 8, 1935 in Longgrove, KY. She graduated from high school in 1953 and then married the love of her life, Clifford Schumaker in March of 1954 in Argyle, IL. Betty was very active in her community volunteering at Cherry Valley School, Cherry Valley Village...

Mary Jane Hale, 77, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Raymond and Shirley (Chapman) Peterson, she was born on August 12, 1943 in Rockford, IL. She attended Auburn High School and was in the first graduating class. She married the love of her life, Jesse Hale, on Saturday, October 15, 1983 in Rockford, IL. First and foremost, Mary loved her husband Jesse, and stood by his side through their journey...

Rita Gamboa, 96, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home. Daughter of the late Refugio and Maria De Refugio (Hernandez) Gamboa, she was born on November 13, 1924 in Zacatecas, Mexico. She married the love of her life, Jose Ramon. Rita is loved and will be deeply missed by her son, Jose (Amparo) Ramon; daughters, Elida (Refugio) Robles, Olivia Acosta; grandchildren, Lupe Acosta, Coco Zeman, Jose Acosta Jr., Oscar Robles, Raquel Fuentes, Laura Acosta, Alejandra...

Philip Steven DelRe, 66, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. Son of the late Kenneth and Dolores (Duetsch) DelRe, he was born on Tuesday, September 14, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He married the love of his life, Susan Daniels, on Saturday, May 26, 1990 in Arlington Heights, IL. Philip is loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Susan; sons, David J. DelRe, Jonathan M. DelRe, Joseph C. (Trinity) DelRe; daughters, Amy C. (Sean) Ralph, Sarah C....

John "Farmer" Fitch, 77, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Son of the late Robert and Florence (Nimtz) Fitch, he was born on Friday, July 2, 1943 in Belvidere, IL. Farmer is loved and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his sister, Florence Klinefelter; nieces, Berta (Hector) Camargo, Tina Klinefelter; nephews, Bernie Klinefelter, Buddy (Dr. Kim) Klinefelter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Florence;...

Mary Ann Silvius, 101, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. Daughter of the late Homer and Tassia (Dragas) Goomas, she was born on Monday, March 24, 1919 in Rockford, IL. She married the love of her life, John J. Silvius, in July of 1948 in Freeport, IL. She is the matriarch of 5 generations of the Goomas bloodline. Mary is loved and will be missed by her several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Tassia; beloved...