Sharon F. Appel, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Sharon was born July 4, 1945, to Jay and Grace Louise (Juist) Newendyke in Morrison. She was a graduate of Thomson High School in Thomson, IL. On November 19, 1965, she
Steven L. Bearsley, 64, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. Steven was born April 24, 1959, in Savanna, IL, to Larry G. and Helen M. (Resel) Bearsley. He was educated in the Tampico, IL, grade schools and was a 1977 graduate of Savanna, IL, High
Myron J. Deets, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. Myron was born on January 22, 1941, in Sterling, to Nolan R. and Jesse Louise (Sivits) Deets. Myron was raised on a farm in Jordan Township and was a
Debra Sue Brady, 66, of Forreston, IL, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at SSM Healthcare Hospital in Monroe, WI. Debra was born August 19, 1957, in Clinton, IA, to Larry and Patricia (Bielema) Drury. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1975. She furthered her education, receiving a degree in
Kathy Ann Anderson, 66, of Morrison, died Sunday December 17, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. Kathy was born October 16, 1957, in Morrison, the daughter of Ellsworth and Marion (Dykhuizen) Nice. She married Thomas Anderson on January 1, 1999, in Red Wing, MN. Kathy loved nature
Linda Lee Sinkus, 64, of Morrison, IL, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Linda was born March 23, 1959, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Arnold and Carol (Bakener) Newcomer. She married Frank Sinkus on
Donna Sue Palumbo, 86, of Sterling, IL, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Chapters Living of Elmhurst, IL. Donna was born on October 7, 1937, in Huntingburg, IN, the daughter of Roy and Madonna (Fischer) Cox. She married Frank E. Palumbo on November 28, 1959, at St. Ferdinand’s Church
Esther Christine Ebbers, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL Esther was born April 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Clarence and Anna (Balk) Bielema. She attended the grade schools in Thomson, IL, and graduated from Thomson High School. On December 12,
Mary A. Tichler, 77, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Resthave, surrounded by her family. Mary was born August 3, 1946, in Freeport, IL, to Paul and Shirley (Halstead) Noeske. She was a 1964 graduate of Freeport High School and continued her
Alan R. “Big Al” Gravert, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Alan was born August 7, 1955, in Clinton, IA, to Ralph A. and Rose E. (Johnson) Gravert. He graduated from Fulton High School in
Andy J. Widener, 74, of Fulton, IL, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Eagle Point Health Care Center of Clinton, IA, after a 2-year battle with cancer. He was born on April 9, 1949, in Straight Creek, KY, the son of Andy and Magdalene (Haley) Widener. He married Annette
James Alan Miatke, age 62, died at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023, following an extended illness. James was born on November 5, 1961, in Sterling, IL, the son of Kenneth and Rita (Bonnell) Miatke. He was employed at several factories in the area, including Rayovac in Dixon, IL. James
Wilma Jean Foster, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Wilma was born on June 5, 1928, in Fulton, to William and Winnie (Geerts) Foster. She received her education in the rural Whiteside County
Geraldine Rose Byar, 92, of Sterling, IL, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Gerry was born on March 12, 1931, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Rose (Benson) Springer. She married William F. Byar on June 6, 1953, at Messiah Lutheran Church in
Joseph R. Ostrander, 90 of Sterling, IL, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness. Joe was born on December 29, 1932, in Dixon, IL the son of Cloyd and Bernice (Long) Ostrander. He grew up in Harmon, IL, and graduated from St. Norbert