Mike E. “Moe” DeSpain, 64, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy One Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Michael Eugene DeSpain was born March 11, 1960, in Rock Island, IL, to Robert E. and Joyce A. (Letterman) DeSpain. He graduated from Erie High School in
JoAnn Sue Funk, 94, of Winthrop, IA, died Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence, IA. JoAnn Sue Rose was born in Sterling, IL, on December 1, 1929, the youngest of six children of Alvin and Rachael (Moutray) Rose. She graduated from Morrison High School
Eugene C. “Gene” Scudder, 84, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Gene was born December 14, 1939, in Morrison, to Clair Scudder, Jr. and Dorothy (Williams) Scudder. He graduated from Morrison High
Ronald L. Hogue, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Ronald was born May 1, 1942, in Danville, KY, to Maurice E. and Dorothy (Burke) Hogue. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.
Curtis Morgan Parrott, 64, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Allure of Prophetstown, in Prophetstown, IL. Curt was born February 5, 1960, in Sterling, IL, the son of Robert and Kathryn (Mandrell) Parrott. Curt moved with his family to Tampico, IL, in 1966, and joined
Marge Bielema, 95, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven, MI. Marge was born November 2, 1928, in Garden Plain, IL, to Clarence and Jennie (DeWeerdt) Juist. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was a 1946 graduate of
Irma Ruth Hoogheem, 95, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Irma was born on February 20, 1929, in Albany, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Vogel) Brondyke. She attended Albany schools and graduated from Fulton High School. Irma married
Margaret “Peggy” Jane Terry, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Pleasant View Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center, in Morrison, IL. Peggy was born May 5, 1932, in Ackley, IA, to William and Laura (Yokum) Specht. She was a graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, IA.
David “Dave” John Stoudt, 61, of Boulder, CO, formerly of Morrison, IL, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home. Dave was born August 9, 1962, in Clinton, IA, to Penelope R. “Penny” (Hill) and John G. “Jack” Stoudt. He was educated in the Morrison schools, where he participated
Sandra K. Simester, 81, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Sandra was born August 4, 1942, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Elbert and Vivian (Roderick) Chronister. She married Paul Simester on May 29, 1963, in Rock
Pamela A. Decker-Vos, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Pamela was born September 19, 1952, in Edison, NJ, to William J. and Louise (Perrette) Davis. Pamela was married to James Eugene “Gene” Decker, Sr. on
Janice J. Kness, 77, of Clinton, IA, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, in Dubuque, IA. Janice Jeanne Dolan was born on January 13, 1947, in Clinton, the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Ingwersen) Dolan. She was a 1965 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and later from Mount St.
Michael Owen Lowery, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Mike was born August 7, 1944, in Princeton, IL, to Francis Owen and Dorothy C. (Whitver) Lowery. He was educated in the Walnut Grade School and was a graduate
Connie Helms, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Connie was born June 10, 1948, in Sterling, IL, to Robert J. and Lois (Knalsen) Oberle. She was educated in the Manlius Grade School and was a graduate of Manlius High
Donna Jean Hageson Pitts Smith, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Garden Plain, IL, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Donna was born November 6, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to Ernest and Mary Jane (Jeffers) Hagenson and was raised by her stepfather, Herman L.