Robert L. “Bob” Arians, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 1, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Robert was born August 13, 1927, in Sterling, IL, to John R. and Hulda (Stralow) Arians. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He began
Ivan Joe Kaufman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 31, 2014, at his home. Joe was born November 14, 1936, in Tiskilwa, IL, to Preston M. and Florence E. (Cook) Kaufman. He was a graduate of Chadwick High School in Chadwick, IL, and served in the U. S. Army.
Sharon Kay Deter, 54, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at her home. Sharon was born September 13, 1959, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Carroll and Jacqueline (Reynolds) Rasmussen. She attended the Clinton grade schools and graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, IA. Sharon served in the
Gale E. Ellis, 94, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at Resthave Home. Gale was born April 29, 1920, in Jesup, IA, to Samuel R. and Lucy Armenta (Case) Ellis. He was educated in the rural Wayne County, IL, school system. Gale served in the U.
Gordon Edward Nelson, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Dixon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL. Gordon was born November 8, 1931, in Morrison, to Bert J. and Hattie (Beveroth) Nelson. He graduated from Morrison High School. He received his Bachelors Degree from Western Illinois University
Shirley A. Noble, age 78, of Walnut, IL, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Unity Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. Shirley was born on October 1, 1935, in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Orville and Millie (Foss) White. She was united in marriage to Arden Noble on June 6, 1954,
Janie Vogel, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Janie was born April 3, 1943, in Charleston, WV, to Chester and Julia (Shea) Platt. She graduated from Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, MI. After high school, Janie attended the
Dick L. Gruhn, 73 years old, of Lanark, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014, in his home. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Clinton, IA, the son of John and Helen (Lindstrom) Gruhn. He was a 1959 graduate of Lanark High school. On April 16, 1961,
Gary Dale Harvey, 48, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, August 15, 2014, at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. Gary was born January 7, 1966, in Rock Island, IL, to Dale L. and Betty A. (Seyller) Harvey. He graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, IL. Gary worked at
Dorothy M. Vos, 83, of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 14, 2014, at the nursing home. Dorothy was born July 27, 1931, in Morrison, to Donald G. and Kathryn (Rose) Zuidema. She was educated in the rural Green Valley Grade School and was a graduate
Mike “Hammy” Hamilton, 37, of Fenton, IL, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Mike was born May 22, 1977, in Morrison, to Larry and Tamara (Floming) Hamilton. He was a 1996 graduate from Morrison High School and attended MMI Motorcycle Mechanic Institute in Daytona, FL,
L. Nova Schultz-Marshall, 84, of 2505 46th Road, Vero Beach, FL, died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Hospice House in Vero Beach, after a prolonged illness. She was born in 1930 in Loudon, TN, and moved to Prophetstown, IL, in 1965. She worked for 15 years as an independent contractor
William A. Luther, 83, of Ottawa, IL, died Sunday, August 3, 2014, at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 7, 1931, in Collinsville, IL, he was the son of Durward B. and Thelma Mae (Laythrop) Luther. He was united in marriage to
Jack A. “Jack” Berges, Sr. passed to eternal life at the age of 94, on Sunday, August 3, 2014, with his wife of 71 years by his side in his home. Born in January 1920, in Ansonia, CT, to Emil and Lillian (Wehrle) Berges, he had tales to tell of
Nellie Pruis-Douma, 97, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Nellie was born January 20, 1917, in Fenton, IL, to Dick and Grace (Hook) Barsema. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools in Fulton. She married Jacob Pruis on August