On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced no new laboratory-confirmed cases and six recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. We are saddened to report the death of an individual 90+ on Sunday, May 24, was COVID related. The State of Illinois announced 1111 new cases and 160 additional deaths.
On May 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced two new laboratory-confirmed cases and nine recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Those new cases include one person under ten years of age and one person in their 70s. The State of Illinois announced 2268 new cases and 87 additional deaths.
Carol J. Steinhagen, age 76 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Carol was born on June 28, 1943, in Coatesville, PA, the daughter of Vernon and Alice (Jones) Shetler. She married Lawrence “Larry” Steinhagen on October 23, 1965, in Sterling.
Wanda Lea Engelkens, age 86, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born on September 12, 1933, in Malvern, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Monier) Bushman. She married Allan Engelkens on September 12, 1950, in Morrison, IL. Wanda was a homemaker
Michael B. “Mike” Null, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Mike was born June 14,1950, in Morrison, to Omar and Ruth (Willer) Null. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include sister, Juliet R.
Samuel L. Dean, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Sam was born March 12, 1940, in Chilhowie, VA, to Leon and Martha (Childress) Dean. He was educated in the Virginia school system. On January 20, 1986, he married Velma
Frank C. Ward, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Frank was born June 9, 1925, in Morrison, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of
Tim Schares, 62, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice Home in Bettendorf, IA. Tim was born to Justin and Dorothy (Rouse) Schares in Cedar Rapids, IA, the first of eight children. He was raised in many cities in the Midwest, adjusting
Charles Edward Beckmann, 70, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Charles was born August 6, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Gustav W. and Erna (Bisping) Beckmann. He was a graduate of Well-Easton High School, and
Robert J. “Bob” Yarbrough, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bob was born November 3, 1921, in Morrison, IL, to Glenn and Clara (Deelsnyder) Yarbrough. He was educated in the Morrison school system. On March 2, 1945, he married Pearl
Brea M. Scott (Eich), 39, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home. Brea was born January 13, 1981, in Morrison, IL, to the late Brent D. and Judi (Bowen) Scott. She was educated in Illinois, then began her adult life in Colorado and explored the world
Cory Law wrote, “Today, Monday, April 27 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced six new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County, IL. Cases are: (1) 20s, (1)30s, (2)40s, (1)50s, (1)80s. Today Illinois announced 1980 new cases and 50 additional deaths.” For more information please visit https://coronavirus-response-whiteside.hub.arcgis.com// Contact Cory Law
Phil Cain, 57, of Cayuga, IN, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at Union Hospital ICU in Terra Haute, IN. Phil was born July 2, 1962, in Morrison, IL, to William and Jean (Engelkins) Cain. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1980 graduate of Morrison High
Arlyn Dale Thomson, 82, Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Arlyn was born on January 1, 1938, in Morrison, the son of Donald and Emily (Janssen) Thomson. He married C. Claudia (Mons) Thomson on October 10, 1958, and together they had two sons. He married Jonni (Gallentine)
Charles E. Cook, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home. Charles was born July 22, 1931, in Lostant, IL, to E. Frank and Helen A. (Bruch) Cook. He was educated in the rural Lostant grade schools and was a graduate of Somonauk High School in