Edna R. VanDerVoort-Taylor (1949 – 2020)

Edna R. VanDerVoort-Taylor, 71, of Albany, IL, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Edna was born August 7, 1949, in Clinton, to Lloyd and Edna L. (Wiese) Humphrey.  She was educated in the Albany schools.  Edna married Samuel C. VanDerVoort on May 17, 1970, in

Joey Greer (2020)

Joey Greer (nee Garcia), age 68, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at home in Rock Falls, IL, surrounded in her last days by family. Joey was born in Alice, TX, and grew up in Sterling, IL, where she attended Sterling High School.  Joey began her career as a Certified

Garrett “Gary” J. Dykstra (1932 – 2020)

Garrett “Gary” J. Dykstra, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Gary was born April 28, 1932, in Fenton, IL, to John S. and Anna (Link) Dykstra.  He was educated in the Cottonwood Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a

Brent D. Oncken ( 1954 – 2020)

Brent D. Oncken, 66, of Lyndon, IL, left to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Unity Point Health Trinity in Rock Island, IL. Brent was born on January 13, 1954, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ronald and Lavona (Egert) Oncken, Sr.  He married Peggy Dublo

CGH Recognizes Sunshine Award Winner Jill Bryan, CNA

Jill Bryan, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in CGH Medical Center’s Digestive Health Center.  She was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs,

CGH Recognizes DAISY Award Winner Shelly Lewis, RN

Shelly Lewis, a Registered Nurse from CGH Home Nursing, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.  An International program, the award is presented to nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care.  The DAISY

Yetta Roana Todd (1920 – 2020)

Yetta Roana Todd, age 100 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Yetta was born on August 3, 1920, in Morrison, the daughter of Frank Glenn and Ethel Grace (Fellows) Lyon.  She married, Warren Smith, Sr, on August 21, 1938, in Morrison. 

Loyd D. Crocker (1930 – 2020)

Loyd D. Crocker, 90 of Sterling, IL, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at Morningside of Sterling, in Sterling. He was born a long, long, time ago in Morganton, AR, the son of Carl and Luna (Stark) Crocker, on March 17, 1930.  He served proudly in the U. S. Army as

Jack L. Icenogle (1939 – 2020)

Jack L. Icenogle, age 81, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at Regency Care of Sterling, in Sterling, IL. Jack was born on January 23, 1939, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Clifford and Zelora (Sawyer) Icenogle.  He married Carolyn Jaques on September 28, 1963.  Jack was employed as a Foreman

November 14 County COVID-19 Report

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department sadly announced one death of a person in their 90s and 147 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  We also have 30 recoveries.  The ages of these 147 cases are 13 (under 20); 19 (20s); 20 (30s); 25 (40s);

Robert “Bob” Bierman (1933 – 2020)

Robert “Bob” Bierman, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Robert was born May 30, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman.  He attended Lincoln grade schools of rural Whiteside County and Morrison High School.  Bob

Spencer J. Knox (1937 – 2020)

Spencer J. Knox, 83, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Spencer was born March 3, 1937, in Morrison, to Russell and Marian (Schuler) Knox.  He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison

Leah “Boots” Hayen (1938 – 2020)

Leah “Boots” Hayen, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Leah was born April 6, 1938, in Galena, IL, to Clair and Francis (Leitzinger) Brown.  She was

Jeanette C. Ilsley (1931 – 2020)

Jeanette C. Ilsley, 89 of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Windsor Manor. Jeanette was born January 12, 1931, in Sycamore, IL, to Emil and Alice (Nelson) Cassier.  She grew up in the Sycamore Park, which was established

Marla Rae Buikema (1938 – 2020)

Marla  Rae Buikema, 82, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully late Monday evening, November 9, 2020, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Marla was born October 6, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to W. Frank and Teresa (Haan) Timmons.  She attended Fulton grade schools, graduated from Fulton High School, and earned