Ashley N. Wunderlich, 16, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, from an automobile accident in rural Erie. Ashley Nicole Wunderlich was born August 22, 1998, in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Gary and Tracy (Baele) Wunderlich. She was a sophomore at Erie High School. Ashley was very
Hildred Buikema, 93, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 24, 2014, at her home. Hildred was born January 19, 1921, in Ustick Township, IL, to Claus and Kate (Eissens) Huizenga. She was educated in the Ustick and Fairhaven Townships grade schools. Hildred married Walter Buikema on December 30, 1941, in
Marcie L. Leonard, 95, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Good Samaritan Prophets Riverview, Prophetstown, IL. Marcie was born on March 27, 1919, in Marion County, MO, the daughter of Birdette (Young) and Nellie Gabe Wood Simmons. She married Clare “Pete” Leonard on November 8, 1941, in
Carol H. Langman, of Doylestown, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 86. She was the beloved wife of the late I. Michael Langman. Born in Roscoe, IL, on October 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Loyal Schuler and Hallie
Ronald L. Temple, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 17, 2014, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Ronald was born October 30, 1934, in Fulton, to David and Jennie (Huizenga) Temple. He was educated in the Fulton Community Christian Grade School, and attended Fulton High School. Ron had
George H. Blender, 90, of Prairie Hills at Clinton, in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, and Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. George was born June 26, 1924, in Dallas City, IL, to Charles and Bernice Blender. He was educated in the Peoria,
Ernest “Red” Spencer, Jr., 74, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Red was born October 5, 1940, in Dixon, IL, to Ernest E. and Alveretta M. (Keep) Spencer. He was educated in the Rockford, IL, grade schools and attended Milledgeville High
Patricia “Molly” Jones, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 12, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Molly was born October 30, 1936, in Tampico, IL, to Frank and Nellie (Brophy) Kelly. She was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High School. She married Kenneth A. “Skeeter” Jones on
Alta Mae Venema, 91, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Alta Mae was born November 19, 1922, in Garden Plain, IL, to Peter H. and Margaret (Jaarsma) Haan. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade
James P. “Fuzz” Furlong, 71, formally of Oswego, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Morrison, IL. Jim was born August 8, 1943, and grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather. Jim
Jeanne E. Matzen-Fiet, 69, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at her home. Jeanne was born August 4, 1945, in Clinton, IA, to George W. “Sonny” and Roberta (Sheridan) Rentschler. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was a 1963 graduate of
Wyman W. “Skip” Vinson, age 62, died at home Thursday, September 18, 2014. Skip was born on October 17, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the son of Eddie and Lola (Collins) Vinson. He was a local musical celebrity for 47 years and carpet installer. Survivors include, his loving companion of
Gene Brearton, 75, son of Frank and Florence Brearton, died on the 28th of August, 2014, in Houston TX. He was born in Morrison, IL, and educated in Whiteside and Carroll County Schools. Gene graduated in 1957 from York Township High School in Thomson, IL, where he also served
Carrie J. Muntean, 77, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, September 15, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Carrie was born July 26, 1937, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Katherine (Fowler) Doty. She married Harold Muntean on July 7, 1957, in Sterling. She was a member of St.
Isabella Jo Echebarria-Wright, infant daughter of Heather Echebarria and Kevin Wright, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Isabella was born August 5, 2014, in Sterling, IL. She is survived by her parents Kevin and Heather of Fulton, IL; big sister Jasmine Wright