George Edward Entwhistle (1945 – 2022)

George Edward Entwhistle was born May 10, 1945, in Morrison, IL.  He battled kidney disease for several years, including dialysis.  He died January 19, 2022, in Iowa City, IA. George attended schools in Morrison, where he became an Eagle Scout.  He went to the University of Iowa to study Electrical

Kevin R. Bruckner, Sr. (1954 – 2022)

Kevin R. Bruckner, Sr., 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Kevin was born September 6, 1954, in Morrison, to Raymond E. and Dorothy A. (Huycke) Bruckner.  He attended Morrison schools.  Kevin first worked for Climco Coils in Morrison, and he

Billy J. Jones (1941 – 2022)

Billy J. Jones, age 80, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Billy was born on May 27, 1941, in Trumann, AR, the son of Billy R. and Agnes L. (Lafarlett) Jones.  He was employed as a Machinist with Illinois Forge

Marilyn M. Vogelsang (1929 – 2022)

Marilyn Marie Vogelsang, 92, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, Morrison, IL, and formerly of Decatur, IN, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Morrison Community Hospital. Marilyn was born in Greeley, IA, on December 26, 1929, to Estella and Fred Woeste.  She met her soon-to-be

Rita K. Haan (1949 – 2022)

Rita K. Haan, 72, of Chadwick, IL, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Rita was born October 30, 1949, in Sterling, to Wayne and Frances (Marsh) Dersham.  She was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School

Mary Ann Richey (1927 – 2022)

Mary Ann Richey, age 94, of Morrison, IL, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Morrison. Mary Ann was born January 13, 1927, in Dayton, IA, to Latimer F. Newstrand and Bessie (Leach) Newstrand.  She was educated in the Dayton schools and graduated from Dayton

Tamara Ann Gerdes (1961 – 2022)

Tamara Ann Gerdes, 60 of rural Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 11, 1961, in Sterling, the daughter of Arlyn and Elizabeth (McFadden) Gerdes.  Tamara was a 1979 graduate of Milledgeville High School and was a graduate of Morrison Institute of

Richard Arlyn Haan (1946 – 2022)

Richard Arlyn Haan, 75, of Chadwick, IL, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Richard was born May 11, 1946, in Morrison, IL, to Paul and Lela (Sykes) Haan.  He was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High

Florene R. Shaw (1945 – 2022)

Florene R. Shaw, 76, of Sterling, IL, died Friday December 31, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Florene was born September 13, 1945, in Mt. Carroll, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Imogen (Handel) Oviatt.  She married Jerry D. Shaw on November 3, 1961, in Mt. Carroll.  He preceded her

Charles G. Maxwell (1939 – 2021)

Charles G. Maxwell, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling. Charles was born March 25, 1939, the son of Earl and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell.  He married Nancy Hein on September 29, 1957, at Rock Falls[, IL,] Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Charles retired

George L. Temple (1930 – 2021)

George L. Temple, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. George was born February 17, 1930, in Garden Plain, IL, to Burnie and Minnie (Medema) Temple.  He was educated in the Hope Grade School in Garden Plain and was a graduated from Fulton

Arnie R. Snyder (1947 – 2021)

Arnie R. Snyder, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Arnie was born July 26, 1947, in Morrison to Peter and Henrietta (Housenga) Snyder.  He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of

James Slaymaker (1943 – 2021)

James Slaymaker, 78, of Greenview Home, Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in his home. James was born on November 17, 1943, in Morrison, IL, to Delbert and Pearle (Graham) Slaymaker.  He attended the Newton Township Grade School and graduated from Erie High School in 1962.  James worked at

Barbara J. Skibbe (1934 – 2021)

Barbara J. Skibbe, 87, of Morrison, IL, died December 16, 2021, at Regency Care of Sterling, IL. Barbara was born October 11, 1934, in Morrison the daughter of Carl and Mary (Reynolds) Planthaber.  She married Donald Skibbe on November 21, 1952, in Prophetstown, IL. Barbara loved taking her grandchildren fishing

Judy A. McCulloh (1939 – 2021)

Judy A. MCCulloh, 82, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Judy was born October 2, 1939, in Morrison, to Lawrence and Anneta (Vanderlaan) Schroeder.  She graduated from Morrison High School in 1957.  She married Owen “Mac” G. McCulloh