Kelby Lee Ottens, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home. Kelby was born May 20, 1959, in Clinton, IA, to Leon and Joyce (Hoogheem) Ottens. He received his early education in Chadwick, IL, and was a 1977 graduate of Chadwick High School. Kelby
Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., beloved husband, father, and Attorney, peacefully departed this world on November 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Valparaiso, IN, the eldest of five children born to Stephen and Mary Deckro. Stephen graduated from Valparaiso University and
Betty Lorraine Grater, 100, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Betty was born on April 29, 1923, in Morrison, to Harry R. and Bernice (Burch) Linder, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. She married Earl W. Grater
Kenneth J. “Ken” Reinhart, 81, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Ken was born on June 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to John T. and Jean M. (Kolin) Reinhart. He was raised and educated in the Chicago
Arlene B. Merema, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Arlene was born March 16, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Joe J. and Helen B. (Vander Vinne) Bielema. She was educated in the Otter Bluff Grade Schools and was a 1946
Todd “Mo” Morthland, 56, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home, from esophageal/liver cancer. Todd was born June 1, 1967, in Morrison, to Douglas and Jean (Marshall) Morthland. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1985 graduate of Morrison High School. Todd
Wilma Jean Tegeler, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation (Assisted Living) in Morrison. Born in Fenton, IL, on August 21, 1936, Wilma was the daughter of Kenneth and Marguerite (Strating) Tegeler. She was educated in the Spring Creek Grade School
Ronald L. Finnicum, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 19, 1945, in Morrison, the son of Robert Glass and Doris Finnicum. He married Lynne Finnicum on March 12, 1971, in Sterling, IL. Ronald retired from Goodyear Tire and
Ruth Corene Adolph, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care in Morrison. Ruth was born September 17, 1925, in Morrison, to Henry and Cornelia (Dykema) Smith. She attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married
Marilyn Gooch, 85, of Albany, IL, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Indianola, IA. Marilyn was born July 17, 1938, to David R. and Sylvia B. (Burns) Buikema in Albany. She was educated in the Albany grade schools and was a 1956 graduate of
Rose Hanson Warren, 92 of Sterling, IL, died Monday October 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Louis and Amy (Dorrington) Grimard. She married Oliver Warren on April 17, 1976, in Sterling. Rose, being the matriarch of her family,
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Lea “Gigi” Grau, from Morrison, IL, announces her passing, at Allure of Prophetstown, on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 86. Sandra Lea was born on February 9, 1937, in Chillicothe, IL, to Irvin and Elsie Mae (Cooper)
Betty Lou Pashon, 87, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Betty was born on November 10, 1935, in Webster City, IA, the daughter of John and Rose (Brown) Leopard. She was employed as a Teller at Sterling Federal
Donald Lee Domdey, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Don was born on October 23, 1939, in Morrison to Ralph and Sarah (Rogers) Domdey. He was a 1957 Morrison High School graduate. On December 14, 1956, he was
Louella L. Engelkens, 78, of Sterling, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at CGH Medical Center of Sterling, IL. She was born on March 18, 1945, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Jake and Abbie (Peoples) Engelkens. She attended Malvern Grade Schools and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church