Woman's body found in Kishwaukee River
ROCKFORD - Northern Illinois authorities are investigating after a kayaker found a woman's body in the Kishwaukee River.
A kayaker found the woman's body Sunday afternoon in the Kishwaukee Gorge Forest Preserve. The Winnebago County coroner's Office on Monday identified her as 46-year-old Beverly Janet Gitzmaker.
Officials say results were inconclusive after an autopsy. There will be further forensic studies.
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