Janice Mae Crenshaw, 79, of Sterling, IL, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born January 2, 1935, in Hahnaman Township, the daughter of John and Temple M. (Shere) Pierceson. She married Jerry Crenshaw on March 23, 1952, in Rock Falls, IL. Janice had worked for ten years at
Herman Beveroth, 86, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2014, surrounded by his family. Herman was born February 18, 1928, in Sterling, to Herman E. A. Beveroth and Amelia Louise (Machamer) Beveroth. He married Leora Wolber on June 6, 1948, at First Lutheran
Bernard J. Engelkins, 88, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Bernie was born August 11, 1925, in Fulton to Burnie O. and Nellie (Shipma) Engelkens. He was educated in the Fulton Christian School. He was a veteran
Marilyn J. Freas, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Marilyn was born October 6, 1932, in Fulton, IL, to Peter and Winifred (Bronkema) Hook. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and the Robertson Grade School of rural Whiteside County
Albert L. Benedict, Jr., 92, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Al was born October 12, 1921, in Morrison to Albert and Mary (Popkin) Benedict, Sr. He attended Morrison Grade Schools and later graduated from High School in Wisconsin. Al served in
Floyd C. Noble, 71, of Erie, IL, formerly of Savanna, IL, died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at his home. Floyd was born October 22, 1942, in Savanna, the son of Robert Ira Noble and Laura Thulion Noble. He was married to Carol Padulla West from December 28, 1973, to April
Eldora Tichler, 95, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Resthave Home. Eldora was born in Morrison to Robert and Minnie (Pruis) Douma. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County and Morrison Grade Schools. Eldora married Kenneth J. Tichler on February 14, 1941, in Morrison.
Keith Arlen Houseman, 63, of Rio Bravo, Tampulipas, Mexico, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Rio Bravo. Keith was born October 21, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Donald E. and Dorothy B. (Rushmeyer) Houseman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.
Betty Marie Reinders, age 87 of Dixon, IL, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at home with family. Betty was born on November 7, 1926, in Brookeville, IL, to John and Lillian (Martz) Buntjer. She married Wilbur Reinders on April 18, 1943, in Polo, IL. He preceded her in death on
Patricia A. “Pat” Folkers, 68, of rural Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family. Pat was born February 8, 1946, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Whitmore) Daniels. She married Gary Folkers on December 10, 1966, in rural Sterling, IL.
Harold A. “Bud” Burns, 90, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Bud was born December 31, 1923, in Albany, to William D. and Laura V. (Sanders) Burns. He was educated in the Albany Grade School and was a 1943 graduate of
Raymond N. Purvis, 81, of Coleta, IL, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at his home. Raymond was born August 16, 1932, in Argo Fay, IL, the son of Elmer and Virginia (Groh) Purvis. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Prescott Appliance before his
Gordon R. Denning, 60, died Friday, April 25, 2014, after an extended illness. He was born June 22, 1953, in Sterling, IL, the son of Wilbur and Lela (Burger) Denning. He was employed as a roofer for a period of time. Surviving are his daughters, Sanya Denning (Nick Willems) of
Nancy L. Dykstra, 69, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Nancy was born December 11, 1944, in Fulton, to Robert and Luella (Buikema) Deelsnyder. She was a 1962 graduate of Fulton High School. Nancy married Ronald D. Dykstra on October
Peggy Lee Kuehl, 76, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Harmony House at Mercy Living Center South in Clinton. Peggy was born September 12, 1937, in Morrison, to Arthur J. and Leona Irene (Gash) Baxter, Jr. She was educated in the Rock Island,