Donna Joan Smith, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Born August 27, 1947 in Sterling, IL, she was a daughter of Donald and Harriet Joyce (Garland) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Smith on
Elwyn D.Newendyke, 64, passed away January 8, 2015, at Landmark Hospital, Columbia, MO. Elwyn was born October 14, 1950, to Edward E. and Marian G. Newendyke in Morrison, IL. In February 1978 he married Iola D. Medenblik in Fulton, IL. At the age of four and a half years, the
John Cowley, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday evening, January 6, 2015, at his home. Born December 23, 1938, in Sterling, IL, he was a son of Robert Francis and Mary (Forth) Cowley. John served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post
Shirley A. Schmitt of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Omaha, IL, the daughter of William Voyle and Veda (Smith) Major. She attended Dixon Schools and was a graduate of the former Katherine Shaw
Jean E. Harris, 67, of Chadwick, IL, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Jean was born April 9, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Lyle F. and Roelvina E.(Hook) Paschal. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1965 graduate of Morrison
Charles Roger Martin, “Bubba,” age 65 of Sterling, IL, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at the University of Chicago Medical Center after a long battle with Leukemia. He was born May 15, 1949, in Dixon, IL, the son of Ebbie and JoAnne (Turner) Martin. He served in the United
Albert McLain, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center South, Clinton, IA. Al was born November 23, 1929, in Rock Falls, IL, to Edward and Sarah M. (Williams) McLain. He was educated in the Rock Falls and Thomson, IL, grade schools. Al was a
William J. “Bill” Norman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the Morrison Community Hospital. Bill was born September 29, 1937, in Sterling, IL, to William G. and Edna M. (Bush) Norman. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1956 graduate
Joyce M. Dickinson, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the Serenity Home & Hospice, Oregon, IL. Joyce was born August 31, 1925, in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of Arthur V. and Mae L. (Larson) Skarin. She grew up in Prophetstown and graduated from Prophetstown High School
Leonard West Thweatt, age 72 of Morrison, IL, departed this life Thursday, December 18, 2014. Leonard was born August 19, 1942, to Jesse Hobart and Jimmie (West) Thweatt, who were tobacco farmers in the mountains of beautiful Smithville, TN. The third of seven children, he attended a one-room school house
Dr. William J. “Bill” Simpson, 59, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa, City, IA. Bill was born on January 14, 1955, in Breckenridge, MN, to William L. and Alice M. (Petersen) Simpson. He was a 1973 graduate of
Ernest L. Browne, age 80 of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. Ernest was born on May 4, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to George and Nellie (Kamman) Browne. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Ernest married
David A. Webb, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 12, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. David was born June 2, 1946, in Rock Springs, WY, to Denver D. and Lillie Mae (Smith) Webb. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools and was a veteran of the U.
James P. Snyder, 84, of Sarah Harding, Clinton, IA, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. Jim was born October 10, 1930, in Ustick Township, IL, to Cornelius and Grace (Smith) Snyder. He was educated in the Morrison Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison
Jerry Donald Pilgrim, Jr., age 51, of Alden-Park Strathmoor Nursing Home, formerly of Lyndon, IL, met with his Lord at 10:05 a.m., on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Jerry was born April 18, 1963, in Morrison, IL, the son of Jerry D., Sr. and Lois J. (Johnson) Pilgrim. He attended the