Beth Erkonen’s soul left this earth Thursday, August 22, 2013. She died after a brief, sudden battle with lymphoma. She was born May 21, 1934, in Sterling, IL, to Isaac and Ella Mae (Renkes) Vandermyde. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1952. In 1956, she graduated from the University
Ronald Lee Habben, 75, of rural Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at his home. Ronald was born July 17, 1938, in Clyde Township, IL, to Reinhard and Vera (Pierce) Habben. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools, and in 1956 he graduated from Milledgeville High
Thomas “Tom” W. Ingram, 72, of 606 13th Avenue, Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. Tom was born October 17, 1940, in Moline, IL, to Paul P. and Anna M. Ingram. He was educated in the Sterling, IL, grade schools and graduated
John Henry Johnson, 86, of Toulon Health Care Center in Toulon, IL, died Wednesday August 14, 2013, at the Health Care Center. John was born July 3, 1927, in Geneseo, IL. His parents were Henry John and Rosalie Wilhelmina (Larson) Johnson. He was educated in the Prophetstown grade schools and
Stephen B. Nicewanner, 46, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at Genesis Health System in Davenport, IA. Stephen was born September 15, 1966, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Glenn and Donna (Ressen) Nicewanner. He worked at Self Help Enterprises. Survivors include his mother, Donna Nicewanner of
Grace E. Langan, 69, formerly of Hillsdale, IL, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Island, IL, where she had been a resident. The former Grace Elizabeth Toppert was born May 17, 1944, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Earl H. and Mabel
Evelyn C. Irion, 101, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born January 14, 1912, in Ustick Township, IL, to Albert D. and Etta C. (Body) Matthew. She was educated in the Spring Valley School of rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High
Early in the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2013, a wonderfully loving heart stopped beating at UnityPoint Health-Rock Island., IL. Lisa Despain Ward, 30, of Prophetstown, IL, earned her angel wings surrounded by those who loved her. Lisa was born June 18, 1983, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Tim
Betty Lou Young, 84, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Betty was born October 30, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Earl W. and Gladys (Wolber) Leseman. She was a graduate of Wallace School and attended Sterling High School. She married Lauren
Darel G. “Gabby” Mensch, 88, of Harbor Crest Home, Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the home. Darel was born May 19, 1925, in Pella, IA, to Bernard and Veda (Tice) Mensch. He graduated from Pella High School and received his B.A. from Central College in Pella. He
Carlene J. Planthaber-Chapman, 70, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Living Center. Carlene was born September 22, 1942, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Mary E. (Reynolds) Planthaber, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a
Beth E. Weaver passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. She was born in Clinton, IA, on August 31, 1929. She was the daughter of George and Edythe (Getty) Weaver. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation
Raymond L. Bustos, III, 68, of rural Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home. Born June 8, 1945, in Rock Island, IL, he was a son of Raymond and Norma (Griffits) Bustos, II. On August 27, 1966, he married Jackie Fenner in Moline, IL. He was a
Wayne Farrall, 95, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Nursing Home. Wayne was born December 12, 1917, in Prophetstown, IL, to Clarence and Corda (Stewart) Farrell. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Prophetstown High
Geraldine Martin-Wainman, 93, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Walnut Manor. Geraldine was born June 11, 1920, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of John and Jennie (Carr) Dobson. She married Glenn Martin on December 31, 1936, in Dixon, IL. He preceded her in death on February 20,