On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Illinois Department of Health launched “County Level COVID-19 Risk Metrics” on their website, to give local officials and communities another tool to assist with decision making. Included are the following topics. The State of Illinois released a list of frequently asked questions about the data
Dr. David Yeager, Podiatric Surgeon, has provided complimentary foot care to children for the past 14 years, through the Illinois Elks Children’s Care program. Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation provides services, treatments, and equipment, to ease a child’s daily burden in coping with a physical problem. Many cases are very
Lois Boucher, 84, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Nursing Home. Lois was born August 9, 1935, in Rock Falls, IL, to William and Ella Mae (Crotts) Boucher. She was educated in the Rock Falls
Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) may allow outdoor visitation for residents when certain conditions are met. Visitations must be limited to two visitors at a time per resident. The maximum number of residents and visitors in the outdoors space at one time is predicated on the size of the outdoor space.
On Friday, June 19, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced four new laboratory-confirmed cases and six recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these four cases are (1) under 10; (1) 30s; (1) 50s; (1) 60s. The State of Illinois announced 692 new cases and 44 additional deaths. Total Positive cases
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Patricia M. Lilly, age 67, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. Patricia was born on April 18, 1953, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Thomas) Adams. She was married Randy Lilly on January 15, 1978, in Hillsdale, IL. Patricia was
Lawrence “Max” E. Maxwell, age 87, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Milledgeville, IL, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Lawrence was born March 9, 1933, in Galt, IL, the son of Earl J. and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. He served in the U. S. Air
Mildred “Millie” J. Heun, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Resthave. Millie was born December 18, 1932, in Fulton, to Clarence “Claus” and Winnie (Buikema) Van Zuiden. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was
Editor’s note: Cory Law, from Whiteside County Health Department, furnished this information. “The COVID-19 crisis has put a strain on many individuals within our communities. Please see the list nutritional education materials. These can help people reduce trips to the store with common substitutions, prepare for emergencies, and find creative
Emma J. Vervaecke, 104, of Morrison, IL, passed away at her home, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Emma was born March 6, 1916, in rural Hoopole, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Johnson) Sibley. She married Emil “Red” Vervaecke in 1938 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death in
Laura Frederick, 69, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Laura was born August 29, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to George and Henrietta (Kooi) Zuidema. She attended the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison
Henry B. James, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Henry was born December 24, 1930, in Morrison, to Clyde and Cora (Hussey) James. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. On May 2, 1954, he married
Joan M. Heusinkveld, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Joan was born May 4, 1933, in Fulton, IL, to Donald and Nellie (Buikema) DeWeerdt. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High
David H. Davis, age 63, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown, IL. David was born October 17, 1956, in Morrison the son of Jerrold and Mary (Wood) Davis. He was employed as a farmer for many years. He is survived by brothers, Rod (Kim