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
Elwyn William Nice, 89, from Allure of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Allure. Born on May 26, 1934, in Morrison, Elwyn was the son of Lyle W. and Lucille F. (Bechtel) Nice. He was reared and educated in the Robertson Grade
Wands V. Riggen, 91, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born August 18, 1932, to Clark and Stella (Barnhart) Nelson, in Fenton Township of Whiteside County, IL. She attended Valley Grade School and graduated
Nila G. Harris, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday November 22, 2023, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation in Rock Falls, IL. Nila was born January 19, 1943, the daughter of William and Louise (Davidson) Harris. She married Robert Harris on November 17, 1960, in Abingdon, VA. Robert preceded Nila in death
Judith “Judy” Ann Hook, 82, of Morrison, IL. died November 23, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Judy was born November 7, 1941, in Morrison, to Clair and Dorothy (Williams) Scudder. She married James Smith and later married John Hook on April 7, 1992, in Morrison Judy worked
Darrell Gene Workman, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Darrell was born on September 23, 1940, in Morrison, the son of Harold and Anna (Grady) Workman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated
Todd Borger submitted this Letter to the Editor and Obituary notice regarding his mother, Beverly. She passed away Saturday, November 11 2023. Her parents were Jim and Dorothy Bush, who lived in the Morrison, IL, area their entire lives. My mother grew up in Morrison, attending Ebenezer Reformed Church, along
Barbara Tichler, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Barbara was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Bill and Helen (Barnard) Anderson. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She married