Linda K. Vanderlaan, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Linda was born April 23, 1946, in Clinton, IA, to Elmer and Lois (Brondyke) Norman. She attended Garden Plain grade school and was a graduate of Fulton High
Stephen Earl Blasdell, 62, of rural Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Steve was born April 16, 1958, in Morrison, the son of Louis and Shirley Blasdell. He graduated from Erie High School in the Class of 1977 and then received a degree
Marcia Lou (George) Rodekamp, 59 of Sterling, IL, went to be with her Lord, on Friday, January 1, 2021. Marcia was born September 21, 1961, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, to Paul and Ruth (Heilener) George. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran in Sterling, on November 12, 1961,
Margaret Pessman, 80, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Margaret was born November 4, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Peter C. and Esther M. (Geerts) Smith. She was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and was a 1958
Steven J. Shaner, 60, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Steven was born on April 13, 1960, in Chicago, IL, the son of Donald and Lorraine (Keller) Shaner. He married Karen Adamec on June 14, 1986, in Downers Grove, IL. Steven
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce four deaths (1) 70s, (2) 80s, and (1) 90s. There are 54 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 10 (under 20); 7 (20s); 10 (30s); 10 (40s); 10 (50s); 5 (60s); 2 (70s.) We also announce 50 recoveries in
Dorothy M. Johnson, 81, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, died December 27, 2020, at Pleasant View. Dorothy was born December 16, 1939, in Fulton, IL, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold a virtual Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 to get information for the Zoom meeting.
The Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Center in Clinton, IA, and the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery will co-sponsor Iowa’s Freedom Summit, in recognition of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.” A live webinar will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
On Friday, December 25, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announces two recoveries and 11 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County: 4 (20s); 1 (30s); 1 (50s); 2 (60s); 2 (70s); 1 (80+.)
Ila Jean Geerts, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Ila was born December 9, 1927, in Morrison, to George and Louisa (Kahler) Schumacher. She attended West Clyde School for eight years and was a 1945 graduate of Morrison High School.
Marian N. Houzenga, 92, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Marian was born August 29, 1928, in Morrison, to Henry R. and Fannie (VanDyke) Medema. She was educated in the Green Valley School of rural Whiteside County.
Kenneth John Venhuizen, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Kenny was born on July 10, 1937, in Sterling, to Thomas and Elizabeth Evangeline (Vandermyde) Venhuizen. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1955 graduate of Erie
Dorothy B. Houseman, 94, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Resthave. Dorothy was born December 24, 1925, in Morrison, to Bernhard H. and Anna (Meyerhoff) Rushmeyer. She was educated in the McElrath Grade School in rural Whiteside County and was a 1944
John Hall Massey, 98, of Allure of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Allure. John was born September 9, 1922, in Lyndon, IL, to John James and Mary Hall (maiden) Massey. He attended rural Whiteside County schools of South Clyde and Bunker Hill. In his youth John was