Vernon Milnes, Sr. (1927 – 2014)

Vernon Sidney Milnes, Sr., age 86 of Milledgeville, IL, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home, Sterling, IL. Vernon was born on October 18, 1927, in Morrison, IL, to Sidney and Edna (Swanson) Milnes.  He married Rhea Clary on February 18, 1948, in Morrison.  Vernon was a

Frank Gail Spencer (1928 – 2014)

Frank Gail Spencer, concluded his adventurous earthly life Mondy, March 10, 2014. Gail was born on October 15, 1928, in Sterling, IL, the son of Frank Charles and Bertha Mae (Bailey) Spencer.  He graduated from Sterling High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U. S. Army Aircorps and was

Alberta J. Wiebenga (1931 – 2014)

Alberta J. Wiebenga, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at the nursing home. Alberta was born October 4, 1931, in Clinton, IA, to Paul Wesley and Helena Christine (Jurgensen) Gladhill.  She was educated in the Clinton Grade Schools and was a graduate of

Roberta Ann Tichler (1937 – 2014)

Roberta Ann Tichler, 76, of 804 13th Street, Fulton, IL, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, after her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born July 24, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Jake C. and Florence (Wiebenga) Balk.  She was

Florence M. “Flo” Davis (1918 – 2014)

Florence Mildred “Flo” (Anderson) Davis, 96, a lifelong resident of Whiteside County, passed Saturday, March 8, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on February 15, 1918, in Illinois, the daughter of Emret Lewis and Martha Elizabeth (Miller) Anderson. She was a lifetime member of the

Helen Marjorie Parker (1922 – 2014)

Helen Marjorie Parker, 91, of Sacramento, CA, died January 16, 2014, in Sacramento. Helen was born on September 5, 1922, in Erie, IL, to Clarence and Tena Wiersema.  She grew up in Illinois and graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, IL.  Marge married Harry V. Parker in 1946, at

Pamela Rae Baker (1948 – 2014)

Pamela Rae Baker, 65, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her home in Fulton. Pam was born June 29, 1948, in Sterling, IL, to Alfred and Zelfia (Jewell) Doran.  She was educated in the Rock Falls Community Schools in Rock Falls, IL.  Pam was employed at ADM

Daniel A. Kaye (1961 – 2014)

Daniel A. Kaye, 52, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born June 14, 1961, in Denver, CO, a son of Edward and Alice (Hardt) Irving.  He served in the U. S. Army.  He was a member

Tony L. Arduini (1921 – 2014)

Tony L. Arduini, 92 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday March 4, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 19, 1921, in Rock Falls, the son of Phillip and Antonette (Carrino) Arduini.  He was a veteran of the Army in WW II, having

Matthew Madsen Anderson (1999 – 2014)

Matthew Madsen Anderson, 15, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Matt was born on February 12, 1999, in Sterling, the son of Michael Dennis and Jennifer Sue (Madsen) Anderson.  He attended East Coloma School and was currently a freshman at

Margaret D. Ayres (1932 – 2014)

Margaret D. Ayres, 81, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Margaret was born on September 8, 1932, in Sterling, the daughter of John H. and Velma V. (Boyer) Mayberry.  She was employed by Farm & Fleet in

Gordon D. “Butch” Wilkins (1942 – 2014)

Gordon D. “Butch” Wilkins, 71, of 1119 Scenic Bluff Road, Fulton, IL, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at his home. Butch was born July 20, 1942, in Morrison, IL, to James A. and Tena B. (Balk) Wilkins. He attended Ustick Township Grade School in rural Whiteside County, IL, and Fulton

Marvin C. Kaufman (1934 – 2014)

Marvin C. Kaufman, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at his home. Marvin was born August 3, 1934, in Tiskilwa, IL, to Preston M. and Florence E. (Cook) Kaufman.  He was educated in the Lanark, IL schools. Marvin served in the U. S. Army.  He married Kay

Jeannette Balk (1918 – 2014)

Jeannette Balk, 95, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Jeannette was born April 28, 1918, in Fulton, to William and Gertrude (Borgman) Venhuizen.  She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools.  She married Marvin “Mike” Balk on May 2, 1941,

Marcia S. Morris (1946 – 2014)

Marcia S. Morris, 67, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. The former Marcia Sue Maxfield was born July 14, 1946, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of R. Stanley and Phyllis (Hillmer) Maxfield. In 1964, she graduated from Morrison High