Donald T. Skibbe of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Don was born on July 29, 1933, in Elgin, IL, to Herman and Evelyn Skibbe (later Wilkins.) Don lived a life that embodied the American dream, a life centered on family, community,
Obituaries
Richard “Dick” D. Ottens, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at Resthave. Dick was born on May 25, 1937, in Morrison, to Garrett C. and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. He attended Fulton, IL, and Morrison schools. He married Bette Wilkens, and together
Beverly Mara Reed, 92, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Beverly was born January 1, 1932, in Coal Hollow, IL, the daughter of Albert and Aina (Pihl) Floyd. She was a 1949 graduate of DePue High School.
Nancy J. Pratt, 88, of Erie, IL, fell a hair short of her goal of living to the age of 140, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Nancy Jean Kennedy was born October 15,1936, in Sullivan, IL, to Arthur and Elinor (Boyer) Kennedy. She graduated from
Marla K. Drury, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Friday November 8, 2024, at her home. Marla was born April 23, 1947, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond W. and Marjorie J. (Boelkens) Hartman. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Fulton High School.
Roberta Jean Lane, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Roberta was born October 21, 1939, in Fulton, to Jacob and Edna (Morgan) Houzenga. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was
Dr. Troy A. Greene, age 56, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Loyola Medical Center. Troy was born March 4, 1968, in Detroit, MI, the son of Ben and Iva Jean (Robbins) Greene. He was employed at Reynold for 30 years and later at Allied Locke
Carol L. Vail, 82, of Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at Homestead. Carol was born June 23, 1942, in LaSalle, IL, to Ralph and Dorothy (Harper) Constanzo. She was a 1960 graduate of Henry-Senachwine High School in Henry, IL. On
Glenn Harold Peterson, age 77, died Oct. 29, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA, due to complications from nasopharyngeal (throat) cancer, first diagnosed in 2003. He had two lengthy remissions and several shorter remissions from this persistent cancer. Glenn was born September 9, 1947, in Morrison, IL
Stanley W. Stralow, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, of Morrison. Stan was born October 19, 1937, in Morrison, to Raymond and Ruth (Schroeder) Stralow. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools and was a 1955 graduate
Geraldine “Deanie” Ann Damhoff, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her residence in Morrison. Deanie was born on September 14, 1928, in Morrison, to her parents, Don and Kathryn (Rose) Zuidema. Deanie attended Green Valley Grade School and Morrison
Richard Dean (Rick) Anderson, age 68, of Hays, KS, formerly of Medicine Lodge, KS, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. Rick was born at Community General Hospital, Sterling, IL, on November 10, 1955, the first born of Zane and Joyce (Knight) Anderson. Rick grew
Gene R. Voss, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Gene was born September 25, 1939, in Moline, IL, to Herman J. and Alice (Vos) Voss. He attended Erie Grade Schools and graduated from Erie High
Arlyn D. Zuidema, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Arlyn was born March 8, 1936, in Morrison, to Alvin H. and Dorothy A. (Pessman) Zuidema. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1954 graduate
Betty J. Hanna, 88, of Tampico, IL, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Betty was born August 23, 1936, in Morrison, the daughter of Seth and Florence (Lind) Nelson. She married Clyde Morden, Jr, and they later divorced. Betty then married