Ronald Eugene Weimer, 74, of Morrison, IL, died on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home. Ron was born August 11, 1950, in Morrison, to Glen Everett and Edith Mae (Blasdell) Weimer. He was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Erie High School.
Author: Stephanie Vavra
The Whiteside Forum has rescheduled their book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living, for Sunday March 2, 2025, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and the program
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 3, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding
Donald Kenneth Jensen, 76, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home. Donald was born May 8, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Kenneth and Marjorie M. (Glazier) Jensen. He attended Fenton, IL, grade schools and was a 1966 graduate of Erie High School. Following high school,
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:21 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries, on Buell Road, south of Gaulrapp Road. The initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Buell Road at a high rate of
Philip J. Hamstra, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Highlight Health of Morrison (formerly Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center) in Morrison, IL Philip was born January 21, 1956, in Morrison, to John J. and Clara (Venhuizen) Hamstra. He attended Morrison Grade Schools and
Mike Beswick, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mike was born March 4, 1950, in Morrison, to Richard H. and Grace L. (Bartz) Beswick. He attended Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1968.
Editor’s note: This following information was compiled in the 2005 Morrison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Booklet. Five citizens wrote comprehensive, decade-long summaries, “A History of Morrison 1956 to 2005.” The passages covered Morrison Historical Society; it is on page 28. The old Odell Public Library was recognized as Morrison’s last standing,
Editor’s note: Photographer Jay Dirks is restoring his bi-State properties back to their rich, native ecosystems. He is a member of Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation Board. To complete his interview, he submitted an essay that began with a passage from History of Whiteside County, Illinois, From its
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted this weekly sports schedule beginning Monday, February 2, 2025.
Elmer “Bud” Jaeger, 90, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Camanche, IA, and Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Bud was born April 3, 1934, in Balltown, IA, to Nicholas and Irene (Thomas) Jaeger. He honorably served in the 4th United States
Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Class 1A Tournament, at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Morrison won each of its five matches, defeating Amboy (310-80); Fulton (280-160); Erie-Prophetstown (240-200); Eastland (250-170); Ashton-Franklin Center (300-160.) Ashton-Franklin Center finished second,
The sub-zero, morning forecast of February 20, 2025, did not dissuade those who enjoy Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. For the 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. hours, it was zero degrees outside the gallery. Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, 21 attendees were comfortable–warmed by hot beverages,
Gertrude M. Buikema, 98, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Resthave. Gerturde was born March 31, 1926, in Fulton, IL, to Claus and Hilda (Haan) Tiesman. She was educated in several of the local rural grade schools. On December 28, 1944,
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID, before the Federal deadline, which is now less than three months away. The Secretary of State’s office is proactively raising awareness about the uses of REAL IDs. It is also clarifying