Colleen Marie Anglese (née O’Donnell), affectionately known as the “keeper of the fairies” of Albany, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Colleen was born on January 4, 1948, in Leon,
Obituaries
Jeffrey D. Groenwold, 51, of Clinton, IA, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. Jeff was born September 24, 1973, in Clinton, to Karl J. and Ruth Ann (Kooi) Groenewold. He attended school in Morrison, IL, and Fulton, IL, graduating from Morrison High School in 1992. Following high
Frank Ernest Palumbo, age 89, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Allure of Sterling, IL. Frank was born on August 12,1935, in Manhattan, NY, the son of Dominick and Mildred (Gallo) Palumbo. He married Donna Sue Cox on November 28, 1959, at St. Ferdinand’s Church in Chicago, IL, and together
Beverly Jean Carber, 85, of Sterling, IL, passed away at The Citadel of Sterling, on March 16, 2025, after a long illness. Born February 28, 1940, to Fred (Fritz) and Vivian Dehnert in Milwaukee, WI, she graduated from Lake Mills High School. She was a homemaker until her six
William E. “Bill” Behrens 86 of Sterling, IL, a dedicated farmer, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, tragically lost his life on Friday, March 14, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an outside fire. Bill was born on May 16, 1938, to Elmer and Esther (Dohner) at
Kathryn L. Lenox, age 77, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Stering, IL. Kathy was born on March 2, 1948, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Joy and Clara (Hammond) Moore. She married Gary Lenox on February 28, 1980. Kathy often helped at the
Jonelle M. Hook, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by her family. Jonelle was born March 13, 1959, in Morrison, to Harvey P. and Arnie M. (Adkins) Tegeler. She attended rural Whiteside County grade
Mary Ellen Presson, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Highlight Healthcare of Morrison. Mary was born March 2, 1956, in Clinton, IA, to Durward and Delores (Heath) Norem. She attended the Muscatine, IA, schools and also attended the John Amico School of Hair Design in
Ronald L. Garwick, 88 of Oro Valley, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Ron was born March 7, 1936, in Clyde Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Reuben and Gladys (Stinemyer) Garwick. He graduated from Morrison Community
Jesus Alvarado, age 77, died at his home, Friday, February 28, 2025. Jesus was born on November 5, 1947, in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Gloria (Becerra) Alvarado. He was employed as a Butcher for many years with FDL and, later, Rochelle Foods in Rochelle. IL. Jesus enjoyed
Gloria Anne (Phillips) Grams, 92, of Morrison, IL , passed away peacefully, Friday, February 28, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Gloria was born on February 19, 1933, in Oskaloosa, IA, to Elmer and Victoria (Allen) Phillips. She was educated in the Oskaloosa schools through her Junior
Ronald L. Garwick, 88, of Oro Valley, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Monday, February 24, 2025, in Arizona. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be held at a later date. The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison, IL, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Thomas Harvey Bryant, 86, of Chadwick, IL, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Thomas was born June 7, 1938, in Sterling, IL, the son of Joseph and Sadie (James) Bryant. He married Doris Saunders on January 5, 1957, at St. Mary
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.
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,