On Wednesday, June 22, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these four cases are (6) under 20; (2) 20s; (1) 40s; (1) 80s. The State of Illinois announced 1598 new cases and 23 additional deaths. Total Positive cases in Whiteside
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Whiteside County. This ties the previous highest announcement of ten cases on April 25. As we continue in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, COVID-19 is still in our community. Stopping
In order to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff Morrison Community Hospital has added a Mobile Screening Office. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Located in the back of the facility, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, the mobile unit will
Ruth C. Wilkens, 89, of Brookfield, WI, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at her home in Brookfield. Ruth was born June 5, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to Ren and Cornelia (Tegeler) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate
Donald F. Floming, 90, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL. Don was born in Atkinson, IL, to Frank and Marie (Hulslander) Floming on November 26, 1929. He was a graduate of Erie High School and served as the Class
Edna Mae Tegeler, age 95, of Mt. Carroll, IL, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. Edna Mae was born September 28, 1924, in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Klaas and Effie (VanderVinne) Wiersema. She married Lawrence W. Tegeler on February 24, 1950, and was a homemaker.
June E. Gorzney, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. June was born August 30, 1933, in Garden Plain, IL, to Jason and Ella (Damhoff) Bennett. She attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. On September 20, 1952, she
Clarence R. Harridge, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Clarence was born July 13, 1932, in Whiteside County, IL, to John B. and Susie L. (Van Doren) Harridge. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Clarence
Jessica Lynn Todd, 21, of Kewanee, IL, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Jessica was born January 6, 1999, in Clinton, IA, to Michael James and Christine Kay (Wilkens) Todd. She attended Morrison schools and was a graduate of Penn Foster. Jessica married
Maxine Olson passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, July 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born July 6, 1930, in Marshfield, WI, to Lucille and Theodore Salter. She grew up in Unity, WI. Upon graduation from Unity High School, she
Jeffrey Thomas Hill, 60, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Waco, TX, after a short battle with cancer. He was born September 4, 1959, in Morrison, IL, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1977. He served in the U. S. Army from 1977 to 1984 and the
Lloyd R. Collinson, 92, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Lloyd was born November 13, 1927, in La Fayette, IL, to Lloyd E. and Blanche L. (Stout) Collinson. He was educated in the Sterling, IL, grade school and was
CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, continues to closely follow IDPH and CDC guidance, to ensure the highest quality and safety standards that keep our patients, co-workers, and visitors as safe as possible. Although visitor restrictions have been revised, we are still limiting visitation to one approved visitor
Shirley Ann Blasdell, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her home. Shirley was born February 13, 1939, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Philip L. and Rosella Marie (Kennedy) Smith. She married Louis Blasdell on June 15, 1957, in Prophetstown, IL. He preceded her in death
Edith M. Weimer, 90, of Erie, IL, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. Edith was born November 26, 1929 in Fenton, IL, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Funderburgh) Blasdell. She married Glen Weimer on December 6, 1947. Edith worked multiple jobs, including Ida’s Café and Russ’s Café,