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Gary Eugene Dirks, 62, of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gary was born April 11, 1959, in Dixon, IL, the son of Donald and Leona (Kurk) Dirks. He was a graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1978, and University of Madison Short Course 1981.  He married Linda

Paul J. Huizenga, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Paul was born September 25, 1922, in rural Whiteside County, Ustick Township, Fulton, IL, to Claus P. and Kate (Eissens) Huizenga.  He was educated in the Fairhaven and Cobb Schools

Lois Marie Musselman passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, she was 95. Lois was born March 23, 1926, the daughter of George and Emma Bongart of Sterling, IL.  At age seven her father passed from appendicitis.  Their little family, mother Emma and sister Lilla Jane, moved to the Morrison,

You are invited to a Memorial Reception in Loving Memory of Roger and Marla Buikema, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lakeview North/South Pavilion. Please stop by and visit the family between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and share refreshments, dessert, and a favorite memory. You may RSVP to

Maria L. Huizenga, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Maria was born October 25, 1946, in Thomaston, GA, to Henry J. and Mildred C. (Reeves) Forster, Sr.  She was educated in rural Whiteside County grade schools and attended Morrison High

Harvey Wiebenga, 81, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Harvey was born August 28, 1939, in Fulton, to Richard “Dick” and Winnie (Balk) Wiebenga.  He was educated in the Excelsior Christian Grade School in Fulton and was a 1957 graduate of

Eva Mae Potratz, 92, of Sterling, IL, passed on peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, under the attentive and compassionate care of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Eva was born at home on December 11, 1928, in Froelich, IA, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Henkes) Miller.  She

Dwight A. Varner, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling. Dwight was born March 13, 1941, in Sterling, the son of Doris Ballard. Survivors include his wife, Janet; brother-in-laws, Jim (Jan) Wiemken, Don Wiemken; cousin, Patricia Pitts of Sterling; several

Sharon Jane Habben, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday June 27, 2021, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Sharon was born January 25, 1942, in Morrison, IL, to Clayton and Thelma (Renkes) Dykema.  She graduated from Morrison High School in 1960, and in 1964 she graduated from Hope

Kevin “Kev” Charles Castle, 70, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday June 24, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, of Morrison, IL. Kevin was born January 18, 1951, in Amboy, IL, the son of Clarence J. and Anna (Donavon) Castle.  He married Sherry Strub December 19, 1970.  They were married

Gene Dale Hartz of Morrison, IL, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Gene was born in rural New Bedford, IL, on July 11, 1930, to Vernon Harold and Blanche Marie (Nicholas) Hartz.  He graduated from Manlius High School in 1948.  He was united in marriage

Dalbert E. Temple, 94, of Fulton, IL, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Alverno Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Dalbert was born June 3, 1927, in Fulton, to David and Jennie (Huizenga) Temple.  He was educated in the Fulton Community Christian School and was a 1945 Graduate of