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Dale L. Parks, 84, of Roscoe, and formerly of Belvidere, died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Born on Aug. 19, 1930 to Harmon and Lillian Parks in Effingham, Ill. Dale was employed at Sanitary Scale Co. and then retired from Barber Colman Co. He was a member of Belvidere Masonic Lodge No. 60. He […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BOONE COUNTY-‘You know you grew up in Belvidere, IL when…’ is a private Facebook group (you may request to be added) where Bill Eklund has been sharing some of his local photography. Bill’s photos have provided a glimpse of home for some who live far away, […]
Barney Ray Roberts, age 76, passed away on Friday Jan. 9, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on Dec. 28, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Clare William and Nellie Lenore Miller Roberts. He married Jo Ellen Marie Hintzsche on May 11, […]
Rockford man tasered by Loves Park Police LOVES PARK – On Tuesday night, Dec. 30, officers investigated a complaint of an incident in the 700 block of Windsor Road. During the investigation, at around 10:30 p.m., officers went to a home in the 700 block of Island Ave., in Rockford, […]
ROCKFORD – Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announces charges against a suspect in the recent quadruple murder in Rockford. Calvin L. Carter, 22, faces four counts of First Degree Murder. The charges stem from the shooting deaths of Martia Flint, 24, her sons Tyrone Smith III, 6, and Tobias […]
By Tricia Goecks Editor BELVIDERE – When Jeremy Meyers told his wife Sarah that they were invited to a Christmas party on Dec. 22 at Steam Plant Restaurant for Susie’s Garden Patch, she initially protested. Sarah couldn’t imagine why they had been invited to the party because they had not […]
By Tricia Goecks Editor BELVIDERE –After Mike Carlson passed away on Feb. 23, 2014 following a sudden illness, his widow Barbara was not certain that she would be able to find the strength to participate in the Joy of Christ Community Toy Distribution at Evangelical Covenant Church. And then while […]
Dr. Larry Gray McLain of Chicago, age 75, passed away peacefully with his wife Kathryn by his side on Saturday, Jan. 3. An avid runner, cyclist, triathlete, and ever-optimistic Cubs fan, Larry was born on Mar. 20, 1939 in Belvidere, and was the son of Charles & Margaret (Gray) McLain. […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Boone County officials have worked up a wish list of infrastructure needs should state money become available to deal with five major, local projects totaling $31 million. County Administrator Ken Terrinoni worked up the list after being asked to do so, in the […]
LA CROSS, Wis. – France Ann (Wallin) Artman, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, Wis. Fran was born April 26, 1915, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Andrew and Helen (Terry) Wallin.Ê Her father passed away when […]
