Phyllis R. Stralow, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home. Phyllis was born July 19, 1937, in Sterling, IL, to Herbert C. and Ruth J. (Swartz) Bull. She attended Morrison grade schools and high school. On September 30, 1956, she married Erwin “E. H.”
Larry W. Beckstrom, 75, of Dahinda, IL, formerly of Erie, IL, and Wyoming, IL, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Betty’s Garden Memory Care, Kewanee, IL. Larry was born December 10, 1950, in Central City, NE, the son of Vernal and Doris (Wisely) Beckstrom. At age three the family
Darlene H. Foster, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Darlene was born September 3, 1936, in Morrison, to Lloyd and Jennie (Sassen) Harvey. She was educated at the Green Valley Grade School in rural Union Grove Township and was a
Stephen W. Brumitt, 73, of Dowell, IL, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Morrison, IL. Steve was born October 25, 1952, in Carbondale, IL, to Roy and Helen L. (Hicks) Brumitt. He was a 1970 graduate of Carbondale Community High School. On May 14, 1971,
Nelta Jean Gerlach, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Nelta was born November 16, 1930, in Garden Plain, IL, to John and Fannie (Renkes) Damhoff. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of
Adrienna T. Rombouts, 60, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 21, 2026. Adrienna was born March 20, 1965, in Princeton, IL, to Adrian and Julia (DeVoss) Rombouts. She attended grade school in Manlius and was a graduate of Manlius High School. She went on to earn her RN degree
Patrick J. Housenga, 64, of Thomson, IL, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Pat was born May 13, 1961, in Clinton, IA, to Bernard J. and Mary J. (Lyons) Housenga. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and graduated from Fulton
Vicky L. Workman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Vicky was born July 27, 1948, in Clinton, IA, to Edward and Alida (Dykstra) Housenga. She attended Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High
G. William “Bill” Schaller, 87, of Fenton, IL, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Bill was born April 5, 1938, in Sterling, to Granville William Schaller, Sr. and Ella “Sally” (McDonald) Schaller. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1956 and attended
Viola Mae Ottens-Koster, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Viola was born April 21, 1929, in Clinton, IA, to Henry C. and Grace A. (Bonneur) Ottens. She was educated in the Union Grove grade school in rural Whiteside County
Jeremy R. Decker, 46, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Morrison Community Hospital. Jeremy was born February 5, 1980, in Morrison, the son of Jean (VanDusen) Decker and Ronald Decker. He was educated in Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. Jeremy proudly joined
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Medenblik (Ottens), 57, of Morrison, IL, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, nana, coach, and friend on Friday, February 6, 2026, while surrounded by her family and puppies at home. Jennifer was born on December 19, 1968, in Morrison. She
JoAnn Linton, age 91, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, IL. JoAnn was born on December 21, 1934, in Sterling, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Carroll) Richmond. She was raised on a farm in rural Morrison, IL. JoAnn married Merle Meiners on
Timothy D. Cochran, Sr., age 67, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Tim was born May 21, 1958, in Sterling, the son of James and Thelma (Dickerson) Cochran. He served in the U. S. Army
Roland D. Swanson, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Roland was born on December 12, 1932, at home in Prophetstown, IL, to Conrad “Pete” and Edith (Ross) Swanson. He was a 1950 graduate of Fulton High School. He served in the United States