James J. Entwhistle, 76, of West Liberty, IA, died Monday, December 5, 2022, at Lantern Park Nursing Home in Coralville, IA. James was born March 28, 1946, in Morrison, IL, to Elmer S. and Lillian E. (Shaleen) Entwhistle. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1964
Mark Hamstra, 64, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at Allure of Sterling. Mark was born September 9, 1958, in Morrison, IL, to Ralph and Rena (Hook) Hamstra. He attended local area schools. Mark worked at Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling for 45 years. He was a baptized member
Jacklin Rose Bales, 73, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Friday, January 13, 2023, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Jacklin was born on March 27, 1949, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Dale S. and Rose (McCleary) Gibson. She married Dale Bales on September 16, 1966. He preceded her
Lorraine J. “Punky” Norman, 94, of Asbury Court Living Facility in Des Plaines, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Asbury Court. Lorraine was born December 27, 1928, in Morrison, to Jessie and Louise M. (Arians) Knox. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and
Allen Clark McDearmon, 89, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Al was born on April 17, 1933, the son of Clark and Olive (Allen) McDearmon. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. Al was employed at Frantz Manufacturing and GE for many years. Survivors
Kenneth Ray Meinsma, Sr., 79, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Kenny was born on October 21, 1943, in Morrison, IL, to Henry C. and Marian A. (Beveroth) Meinsma. He was educated in Lincoln Grade School in rural Whiteside
Carol A. Leal, 79, of Morrison, IL, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Carol was born January 5, 1944, in Decatur, IL, to Henry K. and Ethel M. (Turnbull) Collins. She was educated in the Litchfield, IL, schools. She first married Donald L.
C. E. “Nip” Hartman, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Nip was born April 26, 1944, in Morrison, to Harry and Edith (Gerdes) Hartman and was a 1962 graduate of Chadwick High School. Nip served in the United
Rita A. Nagel of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Maple Grove, MN, after battling dementia with grace and dignity for two decades. She was born on November 29, 1932, in Clinton, IA, to long-time local florists, Joe and Helen (O’Toole) Wilson. Rita and her
On Sunday, December 4, 2022, the world lost an amazing wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, and friend. Nancy Shambaugh passed into the night surrounded by people who love her. She was born June 3, 1955, to Delbert and Katie McMullen, at Morrison Community Hospital, in Morrison, IL, the fourth of
Alice F. Billings, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Dixon, [IL,] Rehabilitation. Alice was born November 27, 1940, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Silvy) Royer. She married Joe Billings on August 2, 1958, in Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Joe; daughter, Jaini (Joe) Driscoll of
Jane K. Heath, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home. Jane was born April 16, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Harold and Ruth (Stuart) Walters. She attended Franklin and Clystic rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She worked
Lillian M. Strike, 91, of Sterling, IL, died November 29, 2022, at Allure of Sterling. Lillian was born October 1, 1931, the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Fredericks) Wagner. She married Eugene Strike on June 23, 1963, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. Lillian worked at Lawrence Brothers in
Timothy William Kophamer, 63, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Tim was born January 12, 1959, in Sterling, IL, the son of James Kophamer and Diana (Lutz) Kophamer. He spent his life working as a Millwright, employed by Sterling Steel Company (SSC), and as a farmer. Tim
Avis M. (Landheer) Chaimberlain, 93, of Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Avis was born January 28, 1929, in Morrison, to Edward and Martha (Oltmanns) Landheer. She was educated at the Stone School in rural Whiteside County, walking 2 ½ miles each