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,
Eleanor J. Douglas, 93, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Nursing Home. Eleanor was born April 20, 1920, in Morrison, to John and Zada (Humphrey) Bruins. She graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison. Eleanor married Floyd F. Douglas on October 30,
Lois J. Lawrenz, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, in the Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison. Lois was born August 12, 1934, in Garden Plain, IL, the daughter of Harry B. and A. Nauta (Flikkema) Sterenberg. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1952 and worked for
James A. Ardapple, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Resthave Home, Morrison. FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, IL VISITATION: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, IL INTERMENT: Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison,
Wanda L. Francis, age 68 of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at her home. Wanda was born on January 31, 1946, in Sterling, IL, to Lyle S. and Grace (Wuebben) Finley. She married Arman D. Francis on November 21, 1964, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on
Constance “Connie” L. Schubert, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Connie was born July 16, 1952, in Savanna, IL, to Russell and Mae (Friske) Nelson. She was a 1970 graduate of Chadwick High School in Chadwick, IL. Connie married Duane Schubert on
Lorna B. Peterson, 93, of Scottsdale, AZ, went to be with The Lord on Friday, April 4, 2014. Lorna was born June 14, 1920, in Morrison, IL, to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Beswick) Hammer. She was educated in the Delhi Grade School of rural Whiteside County, IL, and was a graduate
Ross C. Babin, 57, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his home. He was born August 11, 1956, in Sterling, the son of Roy John and Elvira Ruth (Lehman) Babin. He married Julie Haan on October 5, 1974, in Sterling. Ross had worked at the former Glafka’s
Michael J. “Mike” Green, 50, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at his home. Mike was born July 3, 1963, in Morrison, to William M. and Grace J. (Tillis) Green. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1982 graduate of Morrison High School. Mike
Ella A. Kramer, 90, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Resthave Home. Ella was born July 31, 1923, in Garden Plain, IL, to Louis J. and Agnes (Sikkema) Pessman. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Ella married
Philip I. Jansma, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, IL. Phil was born June 9, 1937, in Morrison, to Herman and Eleanor (Dykstra) Jansma. He was educated in the Prairie Center Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a
Johanna Vegter, 94, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the nursing home. Johanna was born January 31, 1920, to Joe and Minnie (Jarsema) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Morrison grade schools. She married Martin “Mike” Vegter on March 1, 1940, in
Rena Zuidema, 93, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital. Rena was born May 19, 1920, in Morrison, IL, to Jordan and Anna (Kuehl) Wiebenga. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and attended Morrison High School. She