Judith “Judy” Ann Hook, 82, of Morrison, IL. died November 23, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Judy was born November 7, 1941, in Morrison, to Clair and Dorothy (Williams) Scudder. She married James Smith and later married John Hook on April 7, 1992, in Morrison Judy worked
Darrell Gene Workman, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Darrell was born on September 23, 1940, in Morrison, the son of Harold and Anna (Grady) Workman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated
Todd Borger submitted this Letter to the Editor and Obituary notice regarding his mother, Beverly. She passed away Saturday, November 11 2023. Her parents were Jim and Dorothy Bush, who lived in the Morrison, IL, area their entire lives. My mother grew up in Morrison, attending Ebenezer Reformed Church, along
Barbara Tichler, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Barbara was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Bill and Helen (Barnard) Anderson. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She married
Kelby Lee Ottens, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home. Kelby was born May 20, 1959, in Clinton, IA, to Leon and Joyce (Hoogheem) Ottens. He received his early education in Chadwick, IL, and was a 1977 graduate of Chadwick High School. Kelby
Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., beloved husband, father, and Attorney, peacefully departed this world on November 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Valparaiso, IN, the eldest of five children born to Stephen and Mary Deckro. Stephen graduated from Valparaiso University and
Betty Lorraine Grater, 100, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Betty was born on April 29, 1923, in Morrison, to Harry R. and Bernice (Burch) Linder, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. She married Earl W. Grater
Kenneth J. “Ken” Reinhart, 81, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Ken was born on June 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to John T. and Jean M. (Kolin) Reinhart. He was raised and educated in the Chicago
Arlene B. Merema, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Arlene was born March 16, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Joe J. and Helen B. (Vander Vinne) Bielema. She was educated in the Otter Bluff Grade Schools and was a 1946
Todd “Mo” Morthland, 56, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home, from esophageal/liver cancer. Todd was born June 1, 1967, in Morrison, to Douglas and Jean (Marshall) Morthland. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1985 graduate of Morrison High School. Todd
Wilma Jean Tegeler, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation (Assisted Living) in Morrison. Born in Fenton, IL, on August 21, 1936, Wilma was the daughter of Kenneth and Marguerite (Strating) Tegeler. She was educated in the Spring Creek Grade School
Ronald L. Finnicum, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 19, 1945, in Morrison, the son of Robert Glass and Doris Finnicum. He married Lynne Finnicum on March 12, 1971, in Sterling, IL. Ronald retired from Goodyear Tire and
Ruth Corene Adolph, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care in Morrison. Ruth was born September 17, 1925, in Morrison, to Henry and Cornelia (Dykema) Smith. She attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married
Marilyn Gooch, 85, of Albany, IL, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Indianola, IA. Marilyn was born July 17, 1938, to David R. and Sylvia B. (Burns) Buikema in Albany. She was educated in the Albany grade schools and was a 1956 graduate of
Rose Hanson Warren, 92 of Sterling, IL, died Monday October 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Louis and Amy (Dorrington) Grimard. She married Oliver Warren on April 17, 1976, in Sterling. Rose, being the matriarch of her family,