Ronald “Ron” Ray Wiersema, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma and Agent Orange exposure. Ron was born on June 14, 1947, to Dorothy Hook and Arnold
Rusty J. Roselieb, 67, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Rusty was born June 14, 1958, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ronald Dean and Shirley Marie (Oleson) Roselieb. He was educated in the Annawan School
Larry L. Sieh, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Allure of Sterling, in Sterling, IL. Larry was born June 26, 1938, in Morrison, to Max C. and Amelia Caroline (Albers) Sieh. He was raised in Morrison and was a 1956 graduate of Morrison High School.
Arthur “Art” Pruis, 91 of Morrison, IL, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Art was born to Bernie and Cora (Tiesenga) Pruis on July 22, 1934, in Morrison. Art lost his father while in grade school, and his family moved to town.
Donna Esther Davis, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her home. Donna was born January 7, 1953, in Centralia, IL, to Donald S. and Vivian L. (Fowler) Fulton. She was raised in a military family and attended schools in various locations throughout the world. She
Larry L. Sieh 87, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Allure of Sterling, in Sterling, IL. Larry was born June 26, 1938, in Morrison, to Max C. and Amelia Caroline (Albers) Sieh. He was raised in Morrison and was a 1956 graduate of Morrison High School.
Corretta Catherine (Bielema) Van Kooten, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Coretta was born December 3, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Joseph and Dorothea (Sterenberg) Bielema, Jr. She married Bruce Van Kooten on February 17, 1950. Together
At the age of 88, Joyce Lorraine Tiesman went home to be with her Heavenly Father, on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1937, to Henry and Tena (Vos) Tenboer of Morrison, IL. Joyce was educated at Prairie Center Grade School
Kathleen “Kathy” Joy Cetwinski passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Deer River, MN. She was born on September 16, 1946, to Harry and Joy (Rose) McGarvey in Dubuque, IA. Her parents moved back to Morrison, IL, and Kathy attended the local Morrison schools. Kathy loved her family
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. co-officiating. Her Obituary Notice follows. Jane Ann James, 97, of Morrison, IL,
Joyce E. Lancaster, age 89, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Joyce was born October 13, 1936, in Milledgeville, IL, the daughter of Hiram and Crete (Calligan) Ferris. She married Charles Lancaster on January 14, 1956. Joyce enjoyed shopping,
Kevin “Zepe” James Zuidema, 66, of Clinton, IA, passed away with his daughter by his side, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Alverno Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. Kevin was born on April 29, 1959, to David L. and Judith A. (Rasmussen) Zuidema, in Clinton. He was
Patricia Ann (Bramm) Flynn, lovingly known as Mommy/Pat, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 79. On January 25, 1947, she was born in Morrison, IL, on January 25, 1947, to Woodrow Wilson Bramm and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. She grew up in Morrison, IL, and
Gwen Gardner, 75 of Prophetstown, IL, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She had been a resident there since January of 2025. Her brother, Garth of Moosehead Lake, Maine, was at her side. Gwen was born on April 22, 1950,
Harvey Ottens, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Homestead of Morrison in Morrison, IL. Harvey was born February 28, 1932, in Garden Plain, IL, to Joseph G. and Minnie (Jaarsma) Ottens. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and served in the United States Marine