Peggy A. Franks, 84, of Erie, IL, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Peggy was born in Kewanee, IL, on March 15, 1937, the daughter of Glenn and Violet (Swanson) Welbourne. She graduated from Neponset High School in 1955. She married William I.
Caroline L. Williams, 74, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. She was born on August 18, 1947, in West Palm Beach, FL, the daughter of Harold George and Dorothy Letitia (Barncroft) Iversen. Caroline attended St. Juliana Elementary School in West Palm Beach;
Jackie Vaughn “Jack” Cole went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2021. Jack had just had his 86th birthday on September 16. Jack Cole was born in Attica, IN, in 1935 to Mildred (Pitzer) and James “Pete” Cole. The family moved sometime around 1943 to St. John,
Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. The family invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Bernie. Please join them on Friday, October 1,
Geraldine “Gerri” M. Rose, age 69, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. Gerri was born on June 28, 1952, in Sterling the daughter of Irvin and Dorothy (Maxwell) Boles. She married Rodney Rose on February 15, 1975, in Rock Falls. Gerri was employed
Diana Mae “Aunt Di” Bailey, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Diana was born on December 12, 1935, in rural Erie, IL, the daughter of George and Dora (Nicely) Ballard. She graduated from Erie High School. On March
Anita S. Wiebenga, 71, of Pleasant Valley, IA, formerly of Albany, IL, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Aspire of Pleasant Valley. Anita was born August 19, 1950, in Clinton, IA, to William E. and Marie E. (Westgate) Fisher. She was educated in the Morrison, IL, grade schools and was
A Visitation for Daniel J. Buckley will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, IL. It will be followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., along with military honors. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Zimodro will be officiating. Daniel’s obituary follows. Daniel
Darlene Rathje, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Darlene was born April 10, 1944, in Clinton, IA, to Jacob J. and Jeanette (Buikema) Schaver. Darlene was educated in the Erie Grade School and was Valedictorian of her 1962
Diane M. Sexton passed away on September 7, 2021, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor her by living their lives to the fullest. Diane Marie Bonneur Sexton was born to Everett Eugene and
Becky Lynn VanDeWostine, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Sterling, IL. Becky was born September 6, 1946, in Morrison, to Arlyn “Shorty” and Kay Raser. She attended rural schools and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1964. She received her Associates of Business Degree from Moline
Marcia Lynn Stralow, 65, born and raised in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at River Crossing of Edwardsville, in Edwardsville, IL. Marcia was born November 1, 1955, in Morrison, to Arnold C. and Louise E. (Koester) Stralow. She was educated in the rural Woodside Grade School and later
Cynthia J. Ramirez, age 64, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Cindy was born on February 22, 1957, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Connor) Gundry. She married Noe Ramirez, Jr. on February 11, 2000. Cindy was employed as the Manager
Hugh “Whitey” Nelson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Whitey was born March 17, 1934, in Morrison, to Roy G. and Myra (Howard) Nelson. Whitey was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1952 graduate
Marcella A. Hamstra, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Marcella was born on July 8, 1949, in Sterling, the daughter of Adam and Helen (Bartz) Yoeckel. She married Philip Hamstra in 1987. Survivors include her father, Adam Yoeckel;