Rick L. Morgan, 68, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home. Rick was born November 18, 1955, in Morrison, IL to Fay E. and Vernabelle J. (Buikema) Morgan. He was educated in the Tampico, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Tampico High School. He
It is with great sadness the family of Martha (Marty) Rose Renkes shares the news of her passing, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home on Pine Island, in St. James City, FL, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on June 2, 1946, in Rock Island, IL, to
Martha A. Moulton, 76, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Poudre Valley Hospital, following a resilient battle with cancer. Martha was surrounded by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. Martha was born on May 11, 1947, in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late
Robert J. “Bob” Schick , born April 27, 1939, and died April 10, 2024, was remembered with a Memorial Service in Metamora, IL. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Schick; daughter Diane (Tom) Pressley; son David (Deanna) Schick; grandson Andrew Pressley. Burial services will be held graveside Saturday, May 25, 2024,
Alice J. “Jo” Hammons, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Jo was born November 26, 1949, in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Walker) Mathis. Survivors include her husband, Steve Hammons of Morrison; daughters, LeeAnn (Anthony) Tessier of Kewanee, IL,
Edward A. Weeks, Sr., 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA, surrounded by his family. Edward was born March 19, 1945, in Morrison, to Emery, “Doc,” and Frances (Johnson) Weeks. He was educated in the Unionville Grade School and later
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held to honor Bradley A. Decker, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. All friends and family
Gene A. Ottens, 84, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Gene was born August 2, 1939, in Morrison, to John K. and Henrietta (Haan) Ottens. He first attended schools in Milledgeville, and Thomson, IL, then later attended the
Dorothy A. Boles, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home. Dorothy was born June 8, 1927, in Sterling, IL, to Earl J. and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. She was educated in the Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Sterling
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held to honor Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the service starts at 11:00. A luncheon follows in Morrison, IL, at the City
Alma J. Johnson, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Malvern, IL, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Alma was born on October 2, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Alice (Koenes) Seaman. She married Elmer Edward Johnson on October 17, 1949, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Gary Lee Ottens, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Morrison. Gary was born May 19, 1944, in Morrison, to Garrett and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. He was educated in the Union Grove Grade School and attended Morrison High School. He served his Country
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