Marjorie “Marge” L. Rushmeyer, 99, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Marge was born on August 26, 1924, in Rochelle, IL, to Earl and Florence (Cronk) Brown. She soon moved to Morrison and was educated in Morrison schools, graduating
Lynne Zahnle, 85, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. She was born August 21, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to John and Marcella (Zehring) Poole. On October 26, 1957, she married James L. Zahnle in Fulton, and they shared their lives for
Jean E. Cain-Temple, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Jean was born December 13, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant Township (Morrison), IL, to Burnie E. and Ellen Mae (Oostenryk) Engelkens. Jean was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a
Raymond J. Dykstra, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, and Thomson, IL, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Raymond was born July 4, 1928, in Thomson, to Ren and Ella (Balk) Dykstra. He was educated in the Thomson School system. On October
Joretta Kay Wolf, 83, from Milledgeville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 7, 2024, to reunite with God; her husband–the love of her life for 64 years–who passed just 60 days prior; other loved ones who had gone before her to heaven. She was born on
Penelope “Penny” Price, 88 of Albany, IL, died Monday May 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Erwin and Hazel (Johnston) Pierce. She married Gary R. Price on March 20, 1954, in Joliet. Penny had worked as a Teller
Lorna Marie (Voss) Engwall passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Lorna was born on June 13, 1949, in Topponish, WA, to her parents, Floyd Arthur and (Marie) Kathryn Voss. She attended Shirland Grade School (Shirland, IL), Hononegah High School (Rockton, IL,) and Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL,) where she majored
Carroll Jean Farthing, 89, of Liberty Court Assisted Living Center in Dixon, IL, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Liberty Court Assisted Living Center. Carrol was born July 17, 1934, in Morrison, IL, to Bayard and Mary (Kolb) Anderson. She was educated in the Clyde Township School in rural Whiteside
Norma Jean Boeck, 74, of Morrison, IL passed away on May 28, 2024, at Homestead Care Facility with her family by her side, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease/Lewy Body Dementia. Norma was born on September 23, 1949, to Render and Wilhelmina Aggen in Chicago, IL. After Norma graduated
Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Burial will immediately follow at Sharon Cemetery, Erie, IL. The
Roger Eugene Smith, 55, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born to Larry W. Smith and Linda C. Miner on February 2, 1969, in Coldwater, MI. He grew up in Lyndon, IL, and graduated from Prophetstown High School. After he graduated, he
Rick L. Morgan, 68, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home. Rick was born November 18, 1955, in Morrison, IL to Fay E. and Vernabelle J. (Buikema) Morgan. He was educated in the Tampico, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Tampico High School. He
It is with great sadness the family of Martha (Marty) Rose Renkes shares the news of her passing, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home on Pine Island, in St. James City, FL, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on June 2, 1946, in Rock Island, IL, to
Martha A. Moulton, 76, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Poudre Valley Hospital, following a resilient battle with cancer. Martha was surrounded by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. Martha was born on May 11, 1947, in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late
Robert J. “Bob” Schick , born April 27, 1939, and died April 10, 2024, was remembered with a Memorial Service in Metamora, IL. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Schick; daughter Diane (Tom) Pressley; son David (Deanna) Schick; grandson Andrew Pressley. Burial services will be held graveside Saturday, May 25, 2024,