The Vegter family is hosting a Memorial Reception for the late Marilyn and Steven Vegter, on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Triple Play Bowling & Banquet, 1601 9th Avenue in Fulton, IL. Everyone is invited to stop by between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., enjoy fellowship and help the family celebrate Marilyn’s and Steven’s lives. Their obituary notices follow.
Marilyn J. Vegter, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Marilyn was born November 14, 1942, in Rockford, IL, to Marion C. and Geneva J. (Meurs) Stuart. She attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Marilyn married Harlan J. Vegter on November 25, 1960, in Morrison. She worked for Mt. Pleasant Mutual Insurance for more than 20 years as a Secretary and Office Manager. Marilyn later worked for Forreston Mutual Insurance for a short while, until going to work for the Whiteside News Sentinel for a few years. She enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her family. She loved reading and traveling around to see her grandchildren. Marilyn never missed a ball game or an event her grandchildren were participating in. She taught Sunday school at Morrison Christian Reformed Church, and she was a member of the former Golden Hour Circle.
Survivors include her husband, Harlan; daughter, Barb (Scott) Reynolds of Fulton, IL; sons, Arnold (Twyla) Vegter of Morrison and Mark Vegter of Bloomington, IL; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Nelta (David) Roeder of Morrison and Judy (Richard) Holesinger of Fulton; brothers, Larry Stuart of Rock Falls, IL, Richard Stuart of Clinton, IA, and Joel (Nikki) Stuart of Port Byron, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Vegter; brother, Donald Stuart.
A private family Graveside Service was held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Kevin VerHoeven officiating. A private family Visitation was held at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A memorial was established to St. Jude Children’s Hospitals.
Steven John Vegter, 52, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL.
Steve was born August 1, 1967, in Morrison, to Harlan and Marilyn (Stuart) Vegter. Steve attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married Rebecca Sue Eichelberger on August 1, 2004, at the Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls, IL. Steve was employed by P&P Industries in Morrison and most recently with Tyson’s Fresh Meats in Joslin, IL. He loved football, especially the Buffalo Bills, and wrestling. He shared a passion for cars and watching Motor Trend with his children. He was very adamant about his girls having a good education.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; daughters, Clara, Geneva, and Arlana Vegter; stepdaughter, Natisha Partridge; parents, Harlan and Marilyn Vegter of Morrison; sister, Barb (Scott) Reynolds of Fulton, IL; brothers, Arnold (Twyla) Vegter of Morrison and Mark Vegter of Bloomington, IL.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Graveside Service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2020, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Kevin VerHoeven officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial was established by the family.