Diane L. Frankfather, age 76, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at The Citadel of Sterling, IL. Diane was born on June 30, 1948, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Hobert and Thelma (Fulton) Smith. She married Robert L. Frankfather on June 8, 1974, in Morrison, IL. He preceded her
Erwin “EH” Stralow, 90, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home. EH was born on March 28, 1934, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Alma (Folkers) Stralow. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1952 graduate of Morrison High School. From
Patricia L. “Pat” Pell, 94, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Pleasant View. Pat was born July 31, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Francis “Verle” and Hazel (LaValley) Conrad. She was educated in the
Michael D. Eastwood, Jr., age 26, of Chicago, IL, died on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Mount Sinai Hospital. Michael was born April 22, 1998 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Michael D., Sr. and Tammy (Lord) Eastwood. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and
Connie Lou (Reed) Willhite, 80, went to heaven to be with Jesus Christ and her husband, Richard Lee Willhite, on September 2, 2024, just two days shy of her 81st birthday. She was born September 4, 1943, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Floyd “Mike” and Gertrude C. (Unger)
Vance Houzenga, 53, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Willows Assisted Living in Sterling. Vance was born November 4, 1970, in Morrison, IL, to Robert L. and Lorna K. (Massey) Houzenga. He was educated in Bi-County Schools in Whiteside County. He was Employed at Self Help
James L. Isenhart, age 85, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. James was born September 28, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the son of Frederick and Ella (Cratty) Isenhart. He grew up in Mt. Morris, IL, graduating from Mt. Morris High School in
Judith Kay Johnson, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home. Judith was born March 29, 1944, in Morrison, to Fred and Winnie (Tenboer) Pruis. She received her early education in Lincoln School, a one-room country schoolhouse, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1962.
Fred Steele, 97, of Lyndon, IL, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care of Morrison, IL. Fred was born January 9, 1927, in Murphysboro, IL, to James and Pearl (Logan) Steele. He graduated a year early from Pinckneyville High School in 1944. When he
Betty H. Schaver, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Betty was born September 11, 1931, in Fenton, IL, to Peter L. and Flora (Heun) Temple. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and attended Erie High
Mary Jane Fiet, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, Morrison. Mary Jane was born November 16, 1935, in Morrison, to Henry C. and Grace A. (Bonneur) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was
Verna P. Snyder, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Verna was born July 30, 1929, in Prophetstown, IL, to McKinley and Hazel G. (Lawrence) Pickens. She was educated in several area grade schools and was a graduate of York
Sharon L. Potvin, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Sharon was born February 8, 1952, in Clinton, IA, to Ralph A. and Rose E. (Johnson) Gravert. She was a graduate of Fulton High School. On July
Donna Mae Bierman, 92, of Homestead of Morrison in Morrison, IL, died on Friday, August 2, 2024, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Donna was born March 15, 1932, in Sterling to John and Carrie (Dombrosky) Landheer. She was educated in the Morrison schools. Later she attended a
Glenn A. Frank, 86 of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday July 30, 2024. Glenn A. Frank was born on August 3, 1937, to Cecil and Caroline Frank. He attended Tampico, IL, Schools and Sauk Valley Community College, earning an Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement. In 1963, he married Charlene Lamm