Vera L. Hamstra, 83, of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at her home. Vera was born March 21, 1937, in Morrison, IL, to Bert and Sylvia (Housinga) Vos. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School in Erie,
Arnold C. Stralow, 92, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Windsor Manor. Arnold was born June 14, 1928, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Alma (Folkers) Stralow. He was educated in the Morrison schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He served
On Friday, December 18, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department sadly announced one death of a person in their 80s and 25 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. We also have 100 recoveries: 3 (under 20); 2 (20s); 2 (30s); 5 (40s); 2 (50s); 8 (60s); 3 (80+.)
William “Bill” M. Berge, 85, of Ottawa, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Ottawa Pavilion in Ottawa. Bill was born October 10, 1935, in Morrison, the son of C. J. “Barnie” and Irma J. (Whiteside) Berge. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1954
Stanley John Domack, 85 of Morrison, IL, flew West on December 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley A. and Helen C. Domack, and his wife of 62 years, Shirley, who passed away in November 2016. He is survived by sisters Rennett, Marshann, and Rosemary; son,
Donna VanKampen, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Donna was born April 27, 1939, in Morrison, to John and Susan (Birely) Sykes. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1958. On January 2, 1959, she married Leon D. VanKampen in
Citizens may receive a free, COVID-19 test from inside their vehicle on Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The site is temporary for this weekend. The location is the parking lot by the former JC Penney store in Northland Mall, 2900 E.
Stanley R. Mitick, Jr., 97, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Stanley was born November 10, 1923, in Denver, CO, to Stanley R. and Sybil A. Mitick. He was raised in Denver and graduated in 1942 from North Denver High School.
State Representative Tony McCombie and the City of Savanna, IL, are promoting the annual Savanna Community Blood Drive, on Monday, December 28, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Savanna Fire Department Truck Bay, 101 Main Street, Savanna, IL.
Barbara Price, 72, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Rock Falls, IL. Barbara was born October 12, 1948, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Buske) McCrystal. She married Arlyn Price on September 14, 1968, in Dixon. He
Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. Bernie was born February 24, 1929, in Morrison, IL, to John and Jennie (Brontsema) Baar. He was educated at Bunker Hill rural school and then Morrison High School. He served
Emelie Jean Workman, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. Emelie was born July 12, 1938, in Oak Park, IL, to Anthony Frederick and Jeannie (Havenga) Stoit. She attended grade and high school in Evergreen Park, IL. On March 22, 1958,
Marilyn J. Vegter, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Marilyn was born November 14, 1942, in Rockford, IL, to Marion C. and Geneva J. (Meurs) Stuart. She attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Marilyn
Everett D. “Burr” Hughes, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Everett was born July 21, 1947, in Columbus, KY, to Everett S. and Lovie M. (Palsgrove) Hughes. He graduated from Sterling High School in Sterling. Everett joined the
Carol L. Helms, 85 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling, IL. She was born on October 28, 1935, in Rockford, IL, the daughter Lewis and Mildred (Lemke) Bates. She married Keith Helms on January 6, 1980. Carol had worked