Leroy F. Gossard (1936 – 2015)

Leroy F. Gossard, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. LeRoy was born October 3, 1936, in Fulton to Robert U. and Georgia (Norman) Gossard. He was educated in the Fulton Christian School and was a 1954 graduate of Fulton

Lois Long (1921 – 2015)

Lois Long, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown, IL. Lois was born May 23, 1921, in Chicago, IL, to Richard W. and Martha (Geleng) Schmitt.  She married Jack Long on June 10, 1944, in Chicago, IL.  He died March

Ronald W. VanDusen (1937 – 2015)

Ronald W. VanDusen, 77, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at his home in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born August 17, 1937, in Coleta, IL, the son of Delbert Wayne and Evelyn Irene (Collier) VanDusen. He served in the United States Marines. He married Linda Clark on February 14, 1987. He

Dorothy Dykhuizen-Tucker (1924 – 2015)

Dorothy Lillian Dykhuizen-Tucker, 91, of 1473 Atkinson Road, Dixon, IL, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. Dorothy was born February 6, 1924, in Port Angeles, WA, to Walter and Katie (Pettie) Bailey. She was educated in the Tacoma, WA, grade schools and graduated from high school in Tacoma.

John J. Hamstra (1918 – 2015)

, 96, of Good Neighbor Care, Sterling, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Good Neighbor Care. John was born December 1, 1918, in Mt. Carroll, IL, to Charles and Henrietta (Tillema) Hamstra. He was educated in the Whiteside County School system. John served in the

Myrna “Sue” J. Wade (1940 – 2015)

Myrna “Sue” J. Wade, age 74, died Thursday March 19, 2015 at her home in Morrison, IL. Myrna Jeanette Wade was born on June 10, 1940, in Sterling, CO, the daughter of Russell and Beulah (Pevler) Bruhn. She was employed with G.E. in Morrison for many years, retiring in 2000.

Dorothy M. Brackemyer (1921 – 2015)

Dorothy M. Brackemyer, 93, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Home. Dorothy was born April 14, 1921, in Morrison, IL, to Garrett and Helen (Mulnix) Meyer. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. Dorothy married Jacob J. Brackemyer

Marian E. Bramm-Spangler (1920 – 2015)

Marian E. Bramm–Spangler, 94, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Resthave. Marian was born April 2, 1920, in Garrison, IA, to John and Elfrieda (Zimmer) Gross. She was educated in the Garrison Grade School and was a 1937 graduate of Garrison High School.

Karl J. Groenewold (1947 – 2015)

Karl J. Groenewold, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. Karl was born December 25, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to John H. and Alice H. (VanderLaan) Groenewold, Sr. He attended Detroit High School in Detroit, MI, and was a graduate of

Neil T. Patterson (1931 – 2015)

Neil T. Patterson, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Neil was born June 27, 1931, in Madison, IN, to Meinard J. and Helen E. (Roark) Patterson. He was a graduate of New Bern High School in New Bern,

Norma J. Pape (1947 – 2015)

Norma J. Pape, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday March 7, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Norma was born November 21, 1947, in Morrison, to Cornelius and Inez (Houzenga) Wilkens. She married David L. Pape on February 29, 1964, in Stillwell, OK. Norma

Thomas L. Vogel (1940 – 2015)

Thomas L. Vogel, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Tom was born November 7, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Jay C. and Isabelle M. (Joens) Vogel. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison

James “Bob” R. Zigler (1926 – 2015)

James “Bob” R. Zigler, 88 of Hooppole, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Bob was born June 23, 1926, in Sterling, the son of Russell and Nellie (Coats) Zigler. He married Marilyn Brants on June 6, 1950. She preceded him in death April

Thomas L. Vogel (1940 – 2015)

Thomas L. Vogel, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Tom was born November 7, 1940, in Clinton, to Jay C. and Isabelle M. (Joens) Vogel. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High

Alan J. Dykstra (1961 – 2015)

Alan J. Dykstra, 54, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at his home. Alan was born February 18, 1961, in Clinton, IA, to John J. and Arlene (Feldt) Dykstra. He was educated in the Prairie Center and Union Grove Grade Schools of rural Whiteside County and was a