With hearts filled with both sorrow and hope, we celebrate the life of Christine Joy (Schultz) Schouten, who entered into the presence of her Savior and Heavenly Father, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, after a life marked by unwavering faith, deep love, and joyful service. Cremation rites have been
James T. Biba, age 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home. Jim was born April 23, 1957, in Hillsboro, WI, the son of Irv and Arlene (Tabor) Biba. When he was two years old, his family moved to Cicero, IL, which is where he
Cynthia A. “Cindy” Engelkens, 76 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home. She was born on July 3, 1949, in Morrison, the daughter of Frank and Addie Mae (Elliott) Gorzney. She married Paul Engelkens on July 8, 1967, in Malvern. He died
Tyler Rex Engelkins, 39, of Clinton, IA, passed away at his home on Monday, June 8, 2026. Tyler was born on May 13, 1987, in Morrison, IL. He grew up in Morrison and attended Morrison schools, where he quickly earned a reputation as the class clown. Tyler had a
Brian J. Brackemyer, 61, of Lanark, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Brian was born September 5, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Garrett R. and Carole G. (Stoudt) Brackemyer. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1982
Daniel Forrest Brandon, 62, passed away peacefully at Winning Wheels, Prophetstown, IL, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Danny was born April 1, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Robert and Margaret (Steiner) Brandon. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1982. Dan loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, bicycling and helping
Adam J. Hamstra, 39, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home. Adam was born February 24, 1987, in Rockford, IL, to Philip J. and Marcella “Sally” A. (Yoeckel) Hamstra. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.
Michael Hinrichs, age 67, of Lanark, IL, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home. Michael was born December 1, 1958, in Sterling, IL, the son of Glenn and Elnora (Wierema) Hinrichs. He worked for Russell Koster for many years and was employed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in
Janice Marie Stuart, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. A woman of unwavering strength and a generous spirit, Jan spent her life nurturing others and finding profound beauty in life’s simplest moments. Born in Erie, IL, to the late John Lourde and
Nelta L. Roeder, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Nelta was born November 16, 1949, to Marion C. and Geneva J. (Meurs) Stuart, in Morrison. She attended the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School.
Kathryn A. Bach, 86, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Morrison. Kathryn was born April 18, 1940, in Geneva, IL. She was educated in Aurora, IL. On September 8, 1960, she married Richard W. Bach. They shared their lives with
Daryl Eugene Schroeder, 59, of Tampico, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Daryl was born September 14, 1966, in Clinton, IA, to LaVerne D. and Donna J. (Mitchell) Schroeder. He attended Morrison grade schools and was a 1984 graduate of Morrison High
Louis G. Magana, 92, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Louis was born on August 17, 1933, in Dixon, IL, to John and Petra Magana. He married Rachel Martinez on September 8, 1951, and they shared many years
Carol Armstrong died Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Carol Armstrong was born January 13, 1948, the daughter of E. L. and Janet (Hawkins) Schoaf. She Married Dale Armstrong March 7, 1969. She graduated from the Unionville grade school and Morrison High School in 1966. She received her BA and MA from
William J. Roth, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford, IL. Bill was born November 17, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Walter C. and Grace H. (Kwosigroch) Roth. He attended Catholic schools in the Chicagoland area, before serving in the United