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Ronald K. “Ron” Kuehl, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born May 8, 1953, in Morrison to Kenneth and Jane (Newell) Kuehl.  He attended the Union Grove School and was a 1971 graduate of

Beulah Porter, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL, with her loved ones by her side. The earth lost an angel, and heaven gained a new one. Beulah was born August 11, 1933, in Tampico, IL, to

Judson “Judd” Wayne Rutledge, 67 of Walnut, IL, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Judd was born on June 28, 1953 in Moline, IL, the son of Willis and Jean (Elliott) Rutledge.  He attended Morrison High School.  He was a self-employed contractor and

Bernard “Barney” Vos, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Barney was born July 11, 1927, in Groningen, Netherlands, to John and Geesien (Barr) Vos.  When he was three months old, he immigrated to the United States with

Kenneth Prestley was born in Morrison, IL, on October 7, 1946, the son of Marge and Lee Prestley.  He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in Austin, TX, on September 11, 2020. Creativity is definitely the dominant characteristic most associated with Ken by his friends, family, and colleagues.  His

Philip Gail Zuidema, 82, of Eugene, OR, passed away of natural causes, Friday, September 11, 2020, Eugene. Philip was born February 26, 1938, in Morrison, IL, to Curtis and Elizabeth (Klount) Zuidema; he was the oldest of three children.  He was educated in Morrison, graduating from Morrison Community High School

Dennis J. McMahon, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, after a brief illness. Dennis was born August 2, 1947.  He graduated from Morrison High School and Western Illinois University.  His travels took him to California, where he lived, worked, and attended Orange County Community College and

Tamara “Tam” Hamilton, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home. Tam was born September 30, 1952, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Melton) Floming.  She was a 1970 graduate of Erie High School and attended Cosmetology School.  She married Larry Lee Hamilton

Loretta Jean Crow, 97, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown in Prophetstown. Loretta was born January 25, 1923, in Lucas, IA, to James T. and Marie L. (Schade) Crow.  She attended school in Lucas, graduating from the local high school. 

Alan G. Manchester died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at home in Plainfield, IL. He was born October 30, 1945, and raised in Morrison, IL, the fourth of five children to Dr. Ward B. Manchester II and his wife Virginia.  He was graduated from Morrison High School class of 1964.  He