All Obituaries

Robert H. Whitney, 96, of Alabaster, AL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was Born March 9, 1927, in Rockford, IL. The son of the late, Samuel and Bertha (Hood) Whitney. He graduated from Belvidere High School and then joined the United States Navy Where he served our country during WWII. He married the love of his life, Cora Bremer on May 31, 1951. He worked at Barnes Drill International as an engineer and salesman. His work gave him the...

Corine “Cory” Lee Popp, 64, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born April 26, 1959 to the late Millard and Joan (Chancellor) Kahne. She married the love of her life, Frank R. Popp Jr. September 6, 1980 in Elk Grove Village, IL. She enjoyed spending her time reading, watching old television shows, and spending time with her family. She is loved and will be missed by her beloved husband, Frank; son,...

Jeffery Scott Spate, 63, Cherry Valley, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home. He was born November 2, 1960, in Belvidere, IL to John Gordon “Gordy” and Judith “Judi” (Kingren) Spate. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1979. He was a Union Capenter and was very good at it. He was a skilled woodworker and a true artist. He was proud of the cedar strip canoe that he made by hand. He was a member of the Belvidere Free Mason’s and the Coon...

Joyce Marie Creighton, 71, of Belvidere, IL passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born July 6, 1952, in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Genevieve (Kilobassa) Zwierzyna. After graduating Ridgewood High School in 1970, she landed a job where she met the love of her life, James Creighton. They were married May 13, 1979, in Oak Park, IL. Joyce held many roles in life, none more important than as a mother & grandmother. When she suddenly lost...

Richard “Rich” Henry Jekosz, 53, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 28, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Wladyslawa (Strojna) Jekosz. He married the love of his life, Diana Lynn Mingotti September 8, 1999 in Rolling Meadows, IL. Rich was a devout member of St. James Catholic Church in Belvidere. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Diana and loved Las Vegas. He is loved and will be missed...

Robert Leo Bahling, 87, of Belvidere, IL went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, March 30, 2024 (the night before his 88th birthday) surrounded by his family at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 31, 1936 in Belvidere to Frank and Anna (Bann) Bahling. He graduated from Belvidere High School and then served our country in the United States Army. Robert married the love of his life, Glenda Kay Moore on November 17, 1956 at St. James Catholic Church in...

“Here’s the story of a lovely lady” Pamela Lynn Linhart, 56, of Belvidere, IL passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1967 in Harvard, IL to Raymond and Georgia (Freeman) Linhart. Pam was truly fearless and undoubtedly devoted in life, no matter what God had planned, she kept her head on her shoulders with the most infectious positive attitude. She is loved, remembered and will be missed by the love of her...

Gertrude Marion Aubrey “Grandma Gert”, 102, of Naples, FL, formerly of Union, IL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born June 4, 1921 in Huntley, IL, to the late Harry and Mamie (Hegberg) Sarbaugh. She graduated Marengo High School and then went on to graduate from Ellis Business College. She married the love of her life, Donald Miles Aubrey June 27, 1942 at Marengo Baptist Church. She was the CEO of Aubrey Manufacturing INC., Union,...

Connie Sue Stemwedel, 54, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford after an unexpected illness. She was born June 2, 1969 in Belvidere, IL. She graduated from the Boone County Center in Belvidere. She lived at Milestone Group Apartments since October of 1999. She had many special friends and staff at Milestone. She was a member of the Milestone Singing and Dancing Group and would perform at the...

Dollie Victoria Cornelius, 93, of Belvidere, IL passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her home. She was born August 3, 1930, in Surrency, Georgia to the late F. Marion and Lillian (Green) Martin. She married the love of her life, Joseph James Cornelius on November 1, 1952, in Chicago, IL. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belvidere. Dollie enjoyed Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, and going to craft shows. She is loved and will be missed by her sons, Steven (Cathy)...