Orville Knox Goodenough, Jr., age 93, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Orville was born June 10, 1930, to Orville, Sr. and Helen (Montgomery) Goodenough. He lived on the family farm on Garden Plain Road, with a few exceptions, all
Mildred “Mille” Alvena Douglas, 85, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Mille was born April 4, 1938 in Bushnell, IL, the daughter of Burdette and Eula Alvena (Ide) Huff. She was married to Don I. Douglas on June 18, 1955. Mille
The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Currently, there are 13 double red cell/PowerRed appointments available, and there are 12 whole
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has three guiding principles, which define their multi-faceted programs, activities, and sponsorships: Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest encourages and rewards the qualities of good citizenship. Open to all High School Seniors enrolled in public or
Frederick John Geiger, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2023, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. He lived in Morrison, IL, for over 30 years. Born on July 4, 1944, in Aurora, IL, he was the son of the late Leonard Francis and Juanita Mary (Donkle) Geiger. Frederick was
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their first free, Community Drive-Up Meal of 2024, on Thursday, January 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal features Beef and Veggie Soup. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in
This event will be an indoors workshop in a classroom setting, held at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sponsored by the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, registration begins at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The free session runs from
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The location is the first floor Conference Room. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. The last date to have previously donated
The following Arrest was made, and Citation issued since Friday, December 22, 2023. Arrests: On Monday, December 25, at approximately 12:56 a.m., the Morrison Police Department received a call of a suspicious subject attempting to enter locked vehicles at 400 N. Cherry Street. During the investigation it was discovered Dealon
Shirley M. Jones, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Shirley was born October 6, 1936, in Geneseo, IL, to Anthony and Bernadine (David) Large. She attended Geneseo and Sheffield schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She
After a life well lived, Gary L. Green, age 76, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family and under the exceptional care of Mercy One Hospice. Gary was born February 28, 1947, in Fulton, the son of Charles and Anna (James) Green.
It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Gale Roman announces his passing on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the age of 75. Wayne was born on January 7, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Wayne and Alberta (Lain) Roman. He attended Annawan High School, where he excelled in
Robert A. “Bob” BUIKEMA, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Bob was born November 14, 1934, in Morrison, to Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the Morrison schools and then served in the U. S. Air Force
Volunteer Millers will sponsor their first event of 2024, starting at noon on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will offer a free bowl of soup and a variety of table games. Both traditional table games and new versions will be set up for rounds of play.
Sharon E. Tribley, age 82 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Sharon was born on October 11, 1941, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Christian and Emma (Wade) LeFevre. She graduated from Polo, IL, High School. Sharon married Jerry Tribley