Jeanette Schaver (1917 – 2013)

Jeanette Schaver, 96, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Nursing Home. Jeanette was born January 7, 1917, in Garden Plain, IL, to Hilcoe and Flora (Bonneur) Vander Eide. She attended the Garden Plain Schools. Jeanette married James E. Schaver on December 4, 1934,

Janet M. Huizenga (1920 – 2013)

Janet M. Huizenga, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Janet was born September 26, 1920, in Garden Plain, IL, the daughter of Charles W. and Allie J. (Jansma) Huizenga. When Janet was five, she moved with her family back to the

Jon David Becker (1962 – 2013)

Jon David Becker, 51, of Dixon, IL, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL.  He worked for Allied-Locke Industries, Inc. in Dixon. Jon was born August 5, 1962, in Geneseo, IL, the son of David T. and Gloria J. (Madsen) Becker.  He was a

Rosemary J. Browne (1933 – 2013)

Rosemary J. Browne, age 80, of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling, IL. Rosemary was born June 21, 1933, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Eugene and Ethel (Golden) Brody. She married Howard C. Wolf. He preceded her in death in 1968.

Dr. Julian M. Burn, Jr. (1933 – 2013)

Dr. Julian M. Burn, Jr., 79, of Clinton, IA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his home. Julian was born November 9, 1933, in Charleston, SC, to Julian M. and Vera E. (Anderson) Burn. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1952 graduate of Morrison High

Dorothy Decker-Boonstra (1927 – 2013)

Dorothy J. Decker – Boonstra, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at her home. Dorothy was born November 17, 1927, in Morrison to Dewey and Johanna (Bielema) Hamstra. She was educated in Morrison and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married Harold Decker on September

Catherine M. Sweenie (1913 – 2013)

Catherine M. Sweenie, 100, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at the center. Catherine was born June 18, 1913, in Chicago, IL, to Adolph W. and Mary C. (Eklin) Carlson. She was a graduate of Marinette High School in Marinette, WI, and the Westside

Ronald G. Vegter (1937 – 2013)

Ronald G. Vegter, 76, of Morrison, IL,  died unexpectedly Monday, September 16, 2013, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Ron was born August 5, 1937, in Morrison to George J. and Pearline F. (Workman) Vegter. He attended Morrison Community Schools.

Brandy J. Spencer (1970 – 2013)

Brandy J. Spencer, 43, of 10030 Yorktown Road, Lyndon, IL, died Friday, September 13, 2013, at his home. Brandy was born March 31, 1970, in Morrison, IL, to Ernest and Jeanette (Jones) Spencer, Jr. He married Dallas D. Niles on July 4, 2013, in Lyndon. Brandy was first employed by

Dorothy L. Bielema-Nelson (1921 – 2013)

Dorothy L. Bielema-Nelson, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 9, 2013, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Dorothy was born December 5, 1921, in Morrison, to William and Lillian (Wolber) Stralow.  She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. 

Bernadine M. Yaklich (1925 – 2013)

Bernadine M. Yaklich, 87, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, September 9, 2013, at Prophets Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Bernadine was born December 26, 1925, in Herrick, IL, the daughter of Earl and Viva (Musser) Moore. She married Frank Yaklich on May 31, 1944, in LaSalle, IL. He preceded her

Beverly Strating Voss (1941 – 2013)

Beverly Strating Voss, 71, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 1, 2013, at her home. Beverly was born November 7, 1941, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of John and Anna (Pessman) Strating. She was raised in Erie, IL, and graduated from Erie High School in 1959. She married Gene Voss

Kenneth E. Wiersema (1932 – 2013)

Kenneth E. Wiersema, 81, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, August 30, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Kenneth was born June 12, 1932, in Fulton and was the son of John H. “Jack” and Katherine (Haan) Wiersema. He married Sandra Morgan, January 22, 1960, in Fulton. He was

Lendell L. Lange (1931 – 2013)

Lendell L. Lange, 81, Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at 9:59 a.m. Lendell was born October 8, 1931.  He was educated in Morrison, graduating from Morrison High School in 1949.  He went on to attend Western University in Macomb, IL.  Lendell was inducted into the Morrison

David L. Meiners (1947 – 2013)

David L. Meiners, 66, of 15065 Schipper Lane, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at his home. Dave was born April 25, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to Karl H. and Clara E. (Farwell) Meiners. He was a graduate of Sterling High School. Dave was employed by General Electric in