All Obituaries

Dennis Lee Osterberg, adoring husband and partner of Rebecca Osterberg, passed away on April 6, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin, Dane County. He was 77.  His death, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, following a brief ICU hospitalization, was attributed to a severe and long-time pulmonary illness his doctors correlated to military exposure to Agent Orange. In the presence of his family, Dennis was offered a final salute at the hospital’s nurses station ...

James Robert Gorham, 44, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away April 2, 2026. Born on September 15, 1981, in Rockford, James was the cherished son of James F. and Cindy M. (Jalowy) Gorham. From a young age, he was defined by his gentle heart and an immense, quiet creativity that stayed with him throughout his life. A 2000 graduate of Belvidere High School, James was an artist at heart. Whether he was lost in a sketch, crafting unique and imaginative Lego creations, or building and refining his ...

Mary Evelyn Houston, 89, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Surrounded by her family. She was born December 9, 1936, in Russellville, Alabama. The daughter of Oscar and Ida (Moore) Smelser. She worked for Zenith Electronics in Chicago for 12 years. Mary was a member of Belvidere First Assembly of God for many years. There she led countless Bible studies and helped with the B1 Food Pantry. She always made sure everyone was well fed. She also ministered services ...

Ronald Edwin Austin, 79, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1946, in Belvidere, IL. The son of Gerald D. and Marie F. (Mortensen) Austin. He attended North Boone High School and then went to serve our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after 30 years at Warner-Lampert Company. Ronald enjoyed skiing, fishing, and antique car shows. He is loved and will be missed by ...

Danny L. Huff, 82, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born June 18, 1943, in Belvidere, IL. The son of Joseph and Elinore (Koltz) Huff. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1961. There he met his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Jeanette Lucille Kastning. Danny retired as a master tool and die machinist from Arnold Engineering in Marengo, IL, after 44 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed ...

Lois Marie Plote, 87, of Kirkland, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, surrounded by her family, from complications of Long-COVID. Born November 15th, 1938 in Norwood Park, IL, the daughter of Bernhard and Esther nee Sass Von Bergen. Lois was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1957.  “Lo” married the love of her life, Wesley A. Plote on July 11th, 1959 at St. Luke's ...

Wanda “Pat” Ann Landmeier, 82, of Dundee, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 22, 1944, in Wilmington, Delaware. The daughter of George Matherly and Elsie (Greer) Lambert. Wanda married Guy A. Landmeier on September 25, 1990, in Geneva, IL. She was a gifted artist, and enjoyed sketching and watercolors. She also loved nature and surrounding her home with flowers, bird houses, and whimsy. She had a true ...

Nancy L. Moss, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away, peacefully, at her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 19, 1939 in Galena, IL, daughter of Ernest F. and Ethel E. (Bartell) Arand. She graduated from Belvidere High School and married the love of her life, Darryl L. Moss, on April 3, 1958 in Belvidere, IL. She retired as Executive Director of United Way of Boone County after 36 years.  Nancy enjoyed reading, dancing, televised ...

  Amelia (Millie) Rose Ede Giese, 88, of Hubbard, IA, formerly of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born October 29, 1937, in Belvidere, IL. She was the eldest of three children to Milton and Janis (Breitwieser) Ede.   She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1955. Millie met her future husband, Donald (Don) at a dance in Beloit, Wisconsin. They later married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere on July 2, 1966 and then settled into ...

Edith (Eydie Kay) Kaye Hudson-Hamblin, 77, of London KY, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2026, at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born June 27, 1948, in Plum Orchard, West Virginia, “Fayette County”. The daughter of Ralph and Lorraine (Settle) Pauley. Eydie moved to Belvidere, IL, when she was 15 years old and lived and worked there until she retired to London, KY. She loved her fur baby, Missy, watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhart Jr., ...