Riley A. Wilkens, 19, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home. Riley was born September 1, 2001, in Sterling, IL, to Todd and Susan (Habben) Wilkens. He attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 2020. Riley joined the National Guard as a
Ruth Elaine Meyer, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Ruth was born June 20, 1948, in Forest City, IA, to Emil and Sophia (Harringa) Ouderkerk. She was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade school and graduated from Morrison High
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report. The Thursday, May 20, 2021, ARC blood drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, sponsored by the St. Mary Parish Family. St, Mary Catholic Church sponsors two drives per year and has
Douglas D. House, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home. Doug was born August 10, 1930, in Como, IL, the son of Paul W. and Loretta (Chapman) House. Douglas House and Rosalouise Robinson (Monnier) were married on April 27, 1951, in Galesburg, IL. Doug was
On Monday June 14, 2021, Donald G. Devers died in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Don was born December 22, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Earl and Lois (Taylor) Devers. Don served in
Walter M. Heath, Sr., 80, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Walter was born September 5, 1940, in Morrison to Charles and Ethel (Kelly) Heath. He was educated in the Morrison schools. On November 27, 1957, he married Beverly
As of Friday, June 11, 2021, Phase 5 Guidance for Businesses and Venues has been updated and can be found posted on the IDPH website http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/phase-5. Some key points follow.
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report and photo. It was a chilly, pre-spring day on Thursday, March 18, when the second American Red Cross community blood drive of 2021 was held, at St. Mary Catholic Church at 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to
There will be an Open House, Celebration of Life in honor of the late Harry Pruis, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The gathering will be at the Brick Block Pub, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Due to Main Street
Marian Francis Ottens, 82, of Morristown, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the home of her son in Morristown. Marian was born September 17, 1938, in Denver, IA, to John William and Rose Anna (Oberheu) DeVries. Marian was educated in the Denver grade schools and was a
The Morrison Community Hospital Counseling Department welcomes our new Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. Olivia Carrow. In 2019, she received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Bard College in New York State. Her major emphasis of study was German.
Anton “Tony” B. Milder, Jr., 91, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home. Tony was born June 18, 1929, in Clinton, IA, to Anton B., Sr., and Gladys V. (Williams) Milder. He was a graduate of Clinton High School. He married Mona P. Tyra on September
Perry W. Ferguson, 69 died Wednesday May 26, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Sterling, IL, the son of Harry and Lois (Pfeffer) Ferguson and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Abell on August 28, 1971, in Sterling. She
Vernon George Voss, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Pharr, TX. He was born at home in Fulton, IL, on January 13, 1937, to George and Grace Kopenga Voss. Vern graduated from Fulton High School in 1955. Vern married Priscilla Smith on November 25, 1955,
Clifford E. Huizenga, 95, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home. Clifford was born November 17, 1925, in Newton Township, IL, to Jacob and Alice (Housenga) Huizenga. He attended Union Grove grade school in rural Whiteside County. He served in the U. S. Army Infantry