March 2021 brought opportunities for Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics for area persons age 65 or older, plus some “essential workers” who may be younger. The pharmacy has been calling their customers to notify them of the availability of the Moderna vaccine.
Carol Jane (Hockman) Kallenbach died in her home on March 28, 2021, in Mission, TX. Carol was born in Freeport, IL, on December 11, 1936. She was the youngest of seven children born to Roy and Emma Hockman. Carol graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She married Roger Kallenbach
Donald H. Ward, 94, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Don was born on May 31, 1926, in Morrison, IL, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward, Sr. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a
Gertrude “Gertie” Huizenga, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Gertie was born March 27, 1935, at home in Morrison, to John and Jennie (Brontsma) Baar. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools and was a graduate of Erie High
Vernon Curtis Griffith, 91 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Vernon was born on November 4, 1929, in Xenia, IL, the son of William and Nellie Mae (Barr) Griffith. He was a United States Army Veteran and served from 1951-1953. Vernon
Earlier, on Monday, March 8, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully-Vaccinated People” in non-health care settings. This was an update to guidance released in February, that allowed fully-vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with, suspected, or confirmed COVID-19 to
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Gary A. Meyer, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Gary was born November 4, 1950, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Ralph and Clarice (Siefken) Meyer. In 1969 he graduated from Tri-Valley High School in South Dakota. He attended Northwestern College in
On Friday, March 12, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 14 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (under 20), 3 (20s), 5 (30s), 1 (40s), 3 (50s), 7 (70s.)
Scott V. “Dirty” Thayer, 53 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday March 13, 2021, at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford, IL. He was born on February 29, 1968, in Sterling, the son of Andrew and Kay (Zigler) Thayer. He attended Sterling schools. Scott married Dawn L. Lapp on August 15, 1992.
Gregory “Piggy” Proud, 62, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Piggy was born July 26, 1958, in Clinton, IA, to Marvin E. and Eilene E. (Greenwalt) Proud. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools. Greg served for two
Gregory A. Wolf, 64, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home. Greg was born August 3, 1956, in Sterling, IL, the son of James and Ruth (Wescott) Wolf. He was a 1974 graduate of Sterling High School and was employed at several places over the
Lester “Les” Renkes, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Les was born February 26, 1936, in Morrison, to John and Maggie (Vos) Renkes. He was educated in the Prairie Center School in rural Whiteside County, and was a graduate of
Lon McGarvey, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on March 8, 2021, at his home in East Wenatchee, WA. Lon was born on October 3, 1950, in Morrison. His parents were Harry and Joy (Rose) McGarvey. He attended Morrison Schools and then joined the military. He served in Viet Nam
On Friday, March 5, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death (70s) and three new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 3 (30s.)