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Jean H. Allen, 85, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Jean was born October 6, 1928, in Sterling, IL, to Earl and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. She was educated in the Galt Grade School and was a graduate of Rock Falls

Dewitt K. “Spud” Beswick, 97, died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison, IL. He was born August 16, 1916, in Mount Pleasant Township, the son of Clarence W. and Maggie (Kennedy) Beswick. Spud was educated in the James one-room school in Whiteside County, where he

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