Nancy L. Schmidt, age 70, of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Nancy was born April 19, 1952, in Sterling, the daughter of George and Hilda (Mackenbach) Hines. She married Michael Schmidt on June 14, 1969, in Paw Paw, IL.
Joel D. Ramirez, 91, of Ballwin, MO, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, August 26, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Manchester, MO. He was born December 15, 1930, in Mercedes, TX, the son of Isreal and Sarah (Delgado) Ramirez. He married Sharon Kay (Heflin) Galena, IL, October 7,
Vonda M. Shank, 100, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, surrounded by family. Vonda was born June 3, 1922, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Reecher) Heide. She married Wayne Shank on June 16, 1940, in Coleta. He preceded
Faye Jansma, 81, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at her home. Faye was born September 16, 1940, in Morrison to William G. and Edna M. (Bush) Norman. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a Graduate of Morrison High School.
Mark K. Sandrock, 70, a life-long resident of Prophetstown, IL, died peacefully at his home, on Friday, August 19, 2022, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease.) Mark was born September 15, 1951, in Morrison, IL to Carlyle and Audrey (Ackland) Sandrock. He was a graduate of Prophetstown
Daniel M. Corona, 74, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Daniel was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on July 21, 1948. He was the son of Inesda Marin and Jesus Corona. He married Martha Corona Sanchez Chavez on October 18, 1970,
Thomas Eugene May, 48, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Thomas was born on July 16, 1974, in Clinton, IA, the son of Roger and Sue (Kolk) May. He raised his children in Morrison and was employed as an Electrician for many years. Thomas was always
James W. Lester, age 68, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jim was born on June 3, 1954, in Sterling,the son of John E. and Beverly (Buckingham) Lester. He was employed as Night Manager with County Market in Sterling for the past 20 years.
Kerry Williams, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Kerry was born on April 8, 1951, in Sterling, IL, to Harvey L., Sr., and Pauline (Pannell) Williams. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and attended Morrison High School. Kerry was
Frank Freas, 86, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Frank was born August 4, 1936, in Rock Falls, IL, to Wayne and Beulah (Blair) Freas. He was educated in Emerson School, Sterling High School, and Sauk Valley Community College
James E. Schmitt, Sr., 79, of Sterling, IL, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. James was born on March 25, 1943, in Sterling, the son of Paul and Florence (Jacobs) Schmitt. He married Shirley Major on November 4, 1967, in Dixon, IL.
Patsy Jean (Miller) Sharp, age 79 of Tampico, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Patsy was born on April 11, 1943, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Gale and Iola (Fortune) Miller. She married Ronald Sharp on August 5, 1961, at
Ruth A. George, 97, of Sterling, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ruth (Heilener) was born June 9, 1925, at the Sterling public hospital, the oldest daughter of Walter and Gesina (Edeus) Heilener. She lived all her life
Laurie Adolph, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Laurie was born October 8, 1953, in Morrison, to Ralph H. and Ruth C. (Smith) Adolph. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School
Zachary Tyler McDivitt, 35, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Mercy North Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Zachary was born on July 29, 1986, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ron A. McDivitt and Christine L. (Stage) Bramm. He enjoyed going for walks and talking to people. He had a