Barbara Fay Walls, 86, of Sterling, IL, died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, surrounded by family. Barbara was born September 12, 1938, in DePue, IL, the daughter of Harold and Alice (Hall) Moore. Barbara was very generous and kind and would help anyone
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Mary Jane Connelly, 99, died at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Mary Jane was born April 30, 1925, the daughter of Murray and Jennie (Hook) Ritchie. She attended the Morrison schools, where she excelled in academics, was a High School Cheerleader, Homecoming
Leonard Edward “Ed” Ebersohl, age 90, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Morningside of Sterling, IL. Ed was born on August 8, 1934, in DeSoto, IL, the son of Leonard and Faye (McCollum) Ebersohl. He married Kathryn Crowell on November 17, 1956, in Murphysboro, IL. Ed graduated college from
Maureen “Marie” (Carney) Henson, 83, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Marie was born on August 23, 1941 in Sterling, to Elbert and Catherine (Milne) Carney. She graduated from Newman High School in 1959 and then graduated from AIC in Davenport,
Louise E. Stralow, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Louise was born October 13, 1932, in Bryant, IA, to Hans H. C. and Margaret E. (Slaymaker) Koester. She was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and graduated
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,
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