Obituaries

Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Burial will immediately follow at Sharon Cemetery, Erie, IL. The

Roger Eugene Smith, 55, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born to Larry W. Smith and Linda C. Miner on February 2, 1969, in Coldwater, MI. He grew up in Lyndon, IL, and graduated from Prophetstown High School. After he graduated, he

Rick L. Morgan, 68, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home. Rick was born November 18, 1955, in Morrison, IL to Fay E. and Vernabelle J. (Buikema) Morgan. He was educated in the Tampico, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Tampico High School. He

It is with great sadness the family of Martha (Marty) Rose Renkes shares the news of her passing, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home on Pine Island, in St. James City, FL, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on June 2, 1946, in Rock Island, IL, to

Martha A. Moulton, 76, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Poudre Valley Hospital, following a resilient battle with cancer. Martha was surrounded by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. Martha was born on May 11, 1947, in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late

Robert J. “Bob” Schick , born April 27, 1939, and died April 10, 2024, was remembered with a Memorial Service in Metamora, IL. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Schick; daughter Diane (Tom) Pressley; son David (Deanna) Schick; grandson Andrew Pressley. Burial services will be held graveside Saturday, May 25, 2024,

Alice J. “Jo” Hammons, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Jo was born November 26, 1949, in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Walker) Mathis. Survivors include her husband, Steve Hammons of Morrison; daughters, LeeAnn (Anthony) Tessier of Kewanee, IL,

Edward A. Weeks, Sr., 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA, surrounded by his family. Edward was born March 19, 1945, in Morrison, to Emery, “Doc,” and Frances (Johnson) Weeks. He was educated in the Unionville Grade School and later

Gene A. Ottens, 84, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Gene was born August 2, 1939, in Morrison, to John K. and Henrietta (Haan) Ottens. He first attended schools in Milledgeville, and Thomson, IL, then later attended the

Dorothy A. Boles, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home. Dorothy was born June 8, 1927, in Sterling, IL, to Earl J. and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. She was educated in the Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Sterling

Alma J. Johnson, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Malvern, IL, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Alma was born on October 2, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Alice (Koenes) Seaman. She married Elmer Edward Johnson on October 17, 1949, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church.

Gary Lee Ottens, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Morrison. Gary was born May 19, 1944, in Morrison, to Garrett and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. He was educated in the Union Grove Grade School and attended Morrison High School. He served his Country

Mike E. “Moe” DeSpain, 64, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy One Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Michael Eugene DeSpain was born March 11, 1960, in Rock Island, IL, to Robert E. and Joyce A. (Letterman) DeSpain. He graduated from Erie High School in