Lisa Despain Ward (1983 – 2013)

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 (1928 – 2013)

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. Mensch (1925 -2013)

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 (1942 – 2013)

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 (1929 – 2013)

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 (1945 – 2013)

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 (1917 – 2013)

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 (1920 – 2013)

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,

Alice M. Scuffham

Alice M. Scuffham, age 91, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Alice was born December 11, 1921, in Burlington, IL, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Nelson) Seyller.  She married Harold Scuffham on October 10, 1942, in Burlington. Survivors include three sons,

Joan Olson (1923 – 2013)

Joan Olson, 90, of Resthave Retirement Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Joan was born May 3, 1923, in Lyndon, IL, to Arthur G. and Alice (Hook) Bierman.  She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a graduate

Oliver H. Nagel (1925 – 2013)

Oliver Henry Nagel, 88, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Dubuque, IA, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home in Morrison. He was born January 18, 1925.  Cremation rites were accorded.  Private inurnment will be at a later date in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, IA.  Arrangements

Earl W. Grater (1920 – 2013)

Earl W. Grater, 92, of 19190 Round Grove Road, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Pleasant View Rehabiltion & Health Care Center, Morrison. Earl was born August 31, 1920, in Malvern, IL, to William E. and Hazel M. (Book) Grater.  He was a graduate of the Malvern Grade

Janet Johnson Hanson (1940 – 2013)

Janet “JJ” Johnson Hanson, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at her home. She was born June 8, 1940, in Dixon, the daughter of George E. and Marion Grace (Glessner) Butterfield.  She was a 1958 graduate of Dixon High School.  Janet was employed as a real estate

Betty Lou Truckenmiller (1935 – 2013)

Betty Lou Truckenmiller, 77, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Betty was born November 27, 1935, in Fulton, IL, to Fred Alfred and Mamie Marie (Moore) Eads.  She attended Morrison High School in Morrison, IL, and graduated from the nursing program at

Robert A. Wagenecht (1928 – 2013)

Robert A. “Bob” Wagenecht, 85, of Morrison, IL, went home to be with his Savior after a courageous battle with cancer, passing on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, surrounded by his family, in his home. Bob was born June 10, 1928, in Morrison, to Arthur C. and Luella (Pyse) Wagenecht.  He