Phyllis Van Kampen, 79, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born December 11, 1943, in Oak Park, IL, to Nicholas and Edith (Wolthekker) Rispens. She married Henry Van Kampen on March 15, 1963, and they later moved to Morrison, IL, where they raised their family,
Marilyn J. Dyke, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home. Marilyn was born June 12, 1938, in Galesburg, IL, to John W. and Hazel (Wiebenga) Maring. She was educated in the Unity Christian Grade School and was a graduate of Fulton High School. She married
Larry Edward Blackert, 84, of Homestead o Morrison, Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died February 23, 2023, at Rock River Hospice in Sterling, IL. Larry was born March 6, 1938, in Omro, WI, to George, Sr. and Mabel Blackert. The family moved to Yorktown, IL, in 1940, and to
Geraldine “Deanie” L. Kophamer, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Homestead of Morrison. Geri was born on March 17, 1933, in Morrison, to Rennie J. and Lodina (Medema) Buikema. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1951 graduate of Morrison
Richard K. Barsema, 75, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA, with his daughters by his side. Rich was born July 22, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Cornelius and Lena R. (Brackemyer) Barsema. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools, was a
Evelyn H. Haas, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Evelyn was born January 1, 1929, in Clinton, IA, to Walter K. and Elfrieda (Martensen) Biermann. She attended Clinton schools and was a 1946 graduate of Clinton High School. She married
Thomas F. Casey, 76, of Albany, IL, died Sunday. February 12, 2023, at his home, with his two fur babies by his side. He was born on February 15, 1946, the son of Thomas F. and Violet (Larkey) Casey. He married Dianna Brants on December 8, 1980, in Silvis, IL.
Bill Wundram, 98, passed away peacefully in his home alongside his wife of 70 years, Helen. Bill had been employed for 74 years by Lee Enterprises as a Reporter, Editor, and Columnist. He was a Columnist seven days a week for 31 years. Bill loved his family and his dog,
Dale Sugars, 78 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2023. Dale was born March 11, 1944, in Greenville Township, the son of Delmar and Esther (Schrader) Sugars. He married Donna Smith on June 19, 1987, in Sterling. Dale retired from Frantz Manufacturing after 40+ years of service. He was
Geraldine (“Gerry”) Katherine (Smith) Elfline, aged 82, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Gerry Elfline was born on October 10, 1940, in Sheridan, WY, to Kenneth and Isa (Treichel) Smith. Not long after, the family relocated to Coal City, IL, where she would graduate from
Ronald C. Roth, age 90, of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS, died Friday, January 27, 2023. Ron Roth was born April 26, 1932, in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Southeast High School, he went to Kansas City Missouri Junior College for two years, then attended University of Kansas at Lawrence,
Gina Ellis, age 36, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Gina was born on August 20, 1986, in Sterling, the daughter of Ervin and Jill (Siperly) Cornstubble. She married Adam Ellis on June 5, 2009. He preceded her in death in 2015.
Robert “Bob” W. Tiesman, 85, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Bob was born March 27, 1937, in Dixon, IL, to Claus and Hilda (Haan) Tiesman. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of
Calvin S. Wing, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Calvin was born November 13, 1938, in Maquoketa, IA, to Edwin Slater and Elda Anna (Huebbe) Wing. He was educated in the rural Jackson County, Iowa, grade schools, and he
June E. Scudder, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Citadel in Sterling, IL, surrounded by her family. June was born June 13, 1940, in Dixon, IL, to Arlie and Sylvia (Sturdivant) Edwards. She was educated in the Franklin Grove Grade School and attended Morrison High