Editor’s note: David Mindrum and his family lived in Morrison in the 1960s and 70s. Kyle David Mindrum, 65, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Preston, MN, to Caryl and Mary (Nelson) Mindrum. Kyle graduated from High School
Dennis Robert Becker, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Allure of Prophetstown, in Dennis was born February 29, 1940, in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Verline (Smith) Becker. He married Barbara Beattie on April 26, 2015, in Clinton, IA. Dennis owned and operated a
Mark Heller, 49, of Des Plaines, IL, died May 14, 2023, at his home. Mark was born June 29, 1973, in Sterling, IL, to Danny L. and Jo J. (Birely) Heller. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1991 graduate of Morrison High School. He went
Linda E. Bryan, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home. Linda was born June 28, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Fred and Margarete D. (Hammer) Merritt. She was educated in the Cedar Rapids schools and later graduated from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon,
George C. Seger, 94, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. George was born May 11, 1929, in rural Erie, the son of Leslie and Alvina Christina (Ohlsen) Seger. He married Patricia Ellen Keag in 1955. She preceded him in death in 1970. He then married
Grace J. Green, 94, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Resthave. Grace was born February 21, 1929, in rural Sabula, IA, to Henry and Esther (Doyle) Tillis. She was educated in the rural Clinton, and Jackson County, IA, schools and graduated from
Larry D. Karash, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born on May 24, 1950, in Cambridge, NE, the son of Anthony Karash and Elsie Kinder. He married Peggy Pyse on September 28, 198,7 in Rock Island, IL.
Willis “Bill” E. Sikkema, 97, of Erie, IL, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison, IL. Willis was born May 10, 1926, in Garden Plain Township, IL, to Joseph J. and Gertrude (Wilkins) Sikkema. He was educated in the East Clinton Grade
Jeffrey Rolland, Sr., 64, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Jeff was born June 12, 1958, in East Chicago, IN, to Alexander and Marie (Holiat) Rolland. He was a graduate of Donald E. Gavit High School in Hammond, IN. He served
Megan Linke submitted this announcement in honor of her father.
Gary Bechtal, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home. Gary was born on July 8, 1942, in Morrison, to Everett and Carlene (McKee) Bechtel. He was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School. After high school, he attended Morrison Institute of Technology and was part
Carol Sue Stash, 69, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Albany, IL, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at The Alverno in Clinton, IA. Carol was born April 20, 1954, in Clinton, to Jacob J. and Jeanette (Buikema) Schaver. She was educated in the Albany Grade School and was a graduate of
Richard “Dick” Shepard, 75 of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home. Dick was born on January 18, 1948, in Morrison, IL, the son of Richard Louis and Marion (Weeks) Shepard. He married Lucille Stage in 1967 in Morrison. Dick worked for Sterling Commercial Roofing, retiring
Albert A. “Sparky” Forster, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Illinois Veterans Home at Lasalle in Lasalle, IL. Sparky was born May 22, 1948, in Thomaston, GA, to Henry J. and Mildred C. (Reeves) Forster. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam
Gerald R. Brackemyer, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home. Jerry was born February 2, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Richard J. and Florence (Renkes) Brackemyer. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1965 graduate of Morrison High School. He then