Adam H. Yoeckel, Jr. (1927 – 2024)

Adam H. Yoeckel, Jr., age 96, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Adam was born August 26, 1927, in Wacker, IL, the son of Adam H., Sr. and Irene (Remery) Yoeckel. He married Helen Bartz on July 24, 1948,

Ruth L. Letcher (1937 – 2024)

Ruth L. Letcher, 87, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Addington Place of Clinton in Clinton, IA. Ruthie was born February 4, 1937, in Pearl City, IL, to Ralph A. and Esther M. (Ernest) Brinkmeier. She was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was

Janice K. Brightman (1934 – 2024)

Janice K. Brightman Stone, 89, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Garden Plain, IL. Janice, an Erie, IL, native, was born October 15, 1934, to Lloyd and Gladys Brightman. After graduating from Erie High School in 1952, Janice attended the Moline Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated as

Danny E. Stevens (1954 – 2024)

Danny E. Stevens, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, IA. Dan was born March 14, 1954, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Percy and Katherine “Kay” (Oberg) Stevens. He graduated from Erie High School in the class of 1973.

Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan (1956 – 2024)

Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Sandy was born on April 4, 1956, in Moline, IL, the daughter of John “Rodney” and Elizabeth (Ekstrand) Dillin. She married Larry Mack Duncan on December 20, 1975, at

Robert A. “Bob” Rubright (1935 – 2024)

Robert A. “Bob” Rubright, 88 of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Arthur and Jeanette (Cox) Rubright and had served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Thomas R. Lawson, Jr. (1967 – 2024)

Thomas R. Lawson, Jr., age 56, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Thomas was born August 18, 1967, in Dixon, IL, the son of Thomas, Sr. and Karen (Madden) Heflin. He served in the U. S. Army and later was

Anthony Szabo (1967 – 2024)

Anthony W. “Tony” Szabo, 56, of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home in Florida. Tony was born December 19, 1967, in South Bend, IN, to Anthony W. and Janet L. (Severied) Szabo. He graduated from Penn High School in

Lorraine J. Hand (1931 – 2024)

Lorraine J. Hand, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, passed from this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was 92 years old and resided at Homestead of Morrison, IL. She was born March 10, 1931, in Sterling, IL, to J. Wallace and Jean (Vandenberg) Mathew. She attended Round Grove school and

Yvonne Ruth Burkholder (1935 – 2024)

Yvonne Ruth Burkholder, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home in Morrison. Yvonne was born November 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Walter and Rena (Rose) Doorenbos. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1953. On

Cheryl Ann Christianson (1947 – 2024)

Cheryl Ann Christianson died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 76. Cheryl was born in Rock Island County, IL, on January 25, 1947, and graduated from Rockridge High School in 1964. She attended Blackhawk Community

Irvin R. Prins (1940 – 2024)

Irvin R. Prins, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. Irv was born May 5, 1940, in Morrison, to John A. and Helen (Van Zuiden) Prins. He was educated in Greene School in Lyndon, IL, and graduated Lyndon High School in 1958. He served in

Ruth A. Kath (1934 – 2024)

Ruth A. Kath, 89, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Aurora, IL, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home in Morrison. Ruth was born May 27, 1934, in Aurora, IL to John and Wanda (Elbe) Miller. She attended East Aurora High School. In May of 1960 Ruth married Martin Kath

Duane L. Stern (1941 – 2024)

Duane L. Stern, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024. Duane was born August 28, 1941, in Sterling, IL, the son of Louis and Loretta (Rickleff) Stern. He married Charlotte Blevins on September 18, 1965, in Sterling. Duane served in the Army as a Military

Richard Eugene Dombroski (1946 – 2024)

Richard Eugene Dombroski, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Allure of Sterling, IL. Richard was born on September 19, 1946, in Sterling, the son of Edward and Patricia (Kroff) Dombroski. He married Mary Beth Bauer on May 7, 1966, in Prophetstown, IL. Richard owned and