On Friday, October 30, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 65 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 17 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 65 cases are 8 (under 20); 11 (20s); 4 (30s); 7 (40s); 11 (50s); 11 (60s); 6 (70s); 7 (80+.)
atrice Kennedy, 88, of Allure of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Beatrice was born May 7, 1932, in Schuylkill Haven, PA, to Milton and Sadie (Miller) Freeman. She was educated in the Schuylkill Haven School System. Beatrice married Irvin L. Kennedy on
Betty A. Peugh, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday October 30, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation of Morrison. Betty was born September 10, 1927, in Lanark, IL, the daughter of Milton and Lottie (Diehl) Traum. She married Rex Peugh on December 23, 1944, in Clinton, IA. He preceded her
Arthur C. “Art” Schroeder, 101, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Art was born November 11, 1918, in Ustick Township, IL. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He served in the
Orville W. Bush, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home. Orville was born September 4, 1933, in Morrison, to Jacob and Ella May (Wilkins) Bush. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Orville was in the
Marjorie Anne Schleuning, 84, of Resthave Care & Rehablitation, Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Resthave. Marjorie was born February 4, 1936, in Davenport, IA, to Earl R. and Vivian (Hooyer) Walker. She was a graduate of Chadwick, IL, High School and attended Carthage College in Carthage, IL.
Natalie “Bug” Williams, 15, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 26, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident. Natalie was born May 20, 2005, in Clinton, IA, to Alex and Sabrina (Monroe) Williams. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a Sophomore at Morrison High School.
Wilmetta Billie Ebersole, 86 died Monday October 26, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. She was born on November 10, 1933, near Mount Carroll, IL, the daughter of Thomas Patrick and Helen Catherine (Sauer) Burke. She was graduated from St. Mary Grade School and Community Catholic High
Marjorie A. Bittorf, age 88, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Marjorie was born on May 14, 1932, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Lewis and Ardetta (Brotheridge) Brunk. She attended Merrill School and Rock Falls High School. Marjorie married Joseph Bittorf
Keith E. Brandt, age 60, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. Keith was born on April 3, 1960. in Morrison, the son of Elwin and Marjorie (Stinemyer) Brandt. He married Tamara Holcomb on March 15, 2018, in Las
Nellie Jane Fisher, 83, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday October 24, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Nellie was born March 10, 1937, in Alton, IL, the daughter of Cleo and Hazel (Miller) Bethel. She married Richard Fisher on June 1, 1957, in Aiken, IL. He preceded
Marvin E. Decker, 99, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Marvin was born August 25, 1921, in Fulton, to Joseph and Mary (Borgman) Decker. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools
Ronald H. Bauer, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at his home. Ronald was born November 15, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to Herbert and Regina (Chess) Bauer. He was educated in the Chicago Schools and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On September
On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, the State of Illinois announced that Trick-or-Treating will be allowed, with certain restrictions to be considered. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) suggests that the safest way to celebrate Halloween is to stay home and use social media to contact relatives and friends. The
Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. The spring and summer have entered and exited without much fanfare, but something doesn’t feel the same. Anticipation of the colorful fall transitions, Halloween celebration for the youngsters, preparations for winter, and the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas are all awaiting us, but something is