Leona M. Ward (1930 – 2020)

Leona M. Ward, 89, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 31, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Leona was born October 8, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Charles C. and Mamie (Miller) Stern. She was educated in the Sterling grade schools and was a graduate

Robert J. Roman (1936 – 2020)

Robert J. Roman, 83, of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Bob was born on November 15, 1936, in Sterling, to Robert E. and M. Lucile (Johnson) Roman.  He was educated in the Prophetstown schools.  He married Juanita S. Sutton on June

Alan R. Walters (1944 – 2020)

Alan R. Walters, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at his home. Alan was born July 12, 1944, in Morrison, to John E. and Ruth (Paith) Walters.  He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1962 graduate of Morrison High School.  Alan worked at

Clarence E. “Bud” Stage (1944 – 2020)

Clarence E. “Bud” Stage, 75 of Rock Falls, IL, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 20, 1944, in Morrison, IL, the son of Clarence Roy and Edna Mae (Williams) Stage.  He married Mary Jean Thompson on August 21, 1961, in Morrison.  She died

CGH Fulton Medical Center Grand Opening

CGH Fulton Medical Center hosted a Grand Opening event at 1130 17th Street, Suite B, in Fulton, IL, on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  There were tours of the 2500-square foot facility, a chance to meet the providers, and refreshments to enjoy. “We are proud to

Linda L. Deets (1942 – 2020)

Linda L. Deets, 77, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home. Linda was born on October 29, 1942, in Sterling, to Roy J. and Ola M. (Buhrow) Wolber.  She attended Sterling schools and was a 1960 graduate of Sterling High School.  Linda married

Ted Luther (1929 – 2020)

Ted Luther, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison. Ted was born October 25, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, to Martin P. and Martha D. (Hock) Luther.  He was educated in the Brooklyn, NY, school system.  Ted served in the U.

Dorothy M. Bush (1919 – 2020)

Dorothy M. Bush, 100, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Dorothy was born May 31, 1919, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga.  She was educated in the Round Grove and Ustick Schools in rural

Phyllis A. Geerts (1938 – 2020)

Phyllis A. Geerts, 81, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown, IL. Phyllis was born March 8, 1938, in Erie, IL, to Henry and Effie (Brondyke) Dornbush.  She was educated in the Fenton, IL, Grade School and was a 1956 graduate of Erie High School. 

Kathleen Ann Bealer (1942 – 2020)

Kathleen Ann Bealer, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Kathy was born May 7, 1942, in Sterling, IL, to Marvin and Alice (Norman) Dykema.  She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1960 graduate of Morrison High

Baby Blakelyn Needs Support

Blakelyn Catherine Ann Musch, three-week-old daughter of Loren and Aubrey Musch, is in a Peoria Hospital, [likely OSF Children’s Hospital] facing surgery for Scimitar syndrome, which involves blood being misdirected from the lungs to the heart. A viewer stated, “I think this would make a great story for our community. 

Clayton L. Deter (1929 – 2020)

Clayton L. Deter, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Clayton was born December 21, 1929, in Morrison, to Daniel S. and Violetta (Nice) Deter.  He attended Gridley Elementary School and was a graduate of Morrison High School.  Clayton married Dorrine

Debra Ann Morgan (1959 – 2020)

Debra Ann Morgan, age 60 of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 13, 2020, at her home, exactly the way she wanted it to be. Deb was born on November 20, 1959, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Donald and Geraldine (Zuidema) Damhoff.  She

Dorothy “Dottie” A. Egberts (1937 – 2020)

Dorothy “Dottie” A. Egberts, 82, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Resthave. Dottie was born November 8, 1937, in Iowa City, IA, to Fred and Helen (McDowell) Eyerly.  Dottie had been employed as a beautician and as a

Victoria “Vicky” I. Humphrey (1944 – 2020)

Victoria “Vicky” I. Humphrey, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Vicky was born July 17, 1944, in Sterling, IL, to Alton L. and Fern A. (Frankfother) Bramm.  She was educated at St. Mary’s Grade School and Newman High School