On Monday, January 13, 2020, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Wits Fitness memory and cognitive function workshop, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer each month. She will lead participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the
Karla Burn, Marketing Director at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, honored Certified Nursing Assistant Kim Pinkous. Pinkous has served and loved Resthave residents for over 35 years. “Resthave would like to thank Kim for her dedication and service. We are grateful for her continued work
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Program Leader The November American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, in their Heritage Hall, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2019. It was exactly one week before Thanksgiving.
Ardith R. “Arkie” Zuidema, 80, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Ardith was born July 28, 1939, in Clinton, IA, to Jacob H. and Gertrude (Hoogheem) Norman. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and attended Fulton High School. Ardith married
Carol Lee Given, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Carol was born May 31, 1941, in Gurnee, IL. She married Rex B. Given, Sr. on November 29, 1956, in Morrison. He died October 8, 2012. Carol worked
Mary Ann Temple, 89, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Windsor Manor. Mary Ann was born August 8, 1930, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob and Gertrude (Hoogheem) Norman. She attended Fulton schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Mary
Phil “Billygoat” Akker, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home in Morrison, IL, from an extended illness. Philip Gene Akker was born March 25, 1957, in Morrison, the son of Louis and Beverly (Carley) Akker. He grew up in Chadwick, IL, and was a 1975 graduate of Chadwick
John Lee VanderSchaaf, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 23, 2019, at his home. John was born June 19, 1941, in Morrison, to Lee and Georgiana (Newendyke) VanderSchaaf. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He was married to Louise
Joyce A. Lilly, 71 of Fulton, IL, died Monday December 23, 2019, at Mercy One Medical center in Clinton, IA. Joyce was born on September 15, 1948, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Ikey and Mary (Frank) Engelkens. She married Frank Ernest Lilly on December 31, 1984, in Fulton. Joyce
Harold G. Renkes, 99, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Harold was born August 8, 1920, in Garden Plain, IL, to Phaul and Nellie (Sterenberg) Renkes. He was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and was a graduate of Erie
Willard J. Huizenga, 97, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison. Willard was born May 25, 1922 in Erie, IL, the son of Anno and Rena (Heun) Huizenga. He married Ella Mae Bielema on October 6, 1943 in Erie. She preceded him in
Alberta H. Ardapple, born November 26, 1925, to Lester E. and Nellie E. (Little) Jackson in Chenoa, IL, died Thursday, December 12, 2019. A graduate of Chenoa Community High School in 1943, Alberta graduated from MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, IL, in 1947. She became a high school teacher
Amber Lee Jaco, 40 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 28, 1979, in Riverside, CA, the daughter of Terry B. and Lorrie M. (Aaron) Jaco. She married Troy Crouch on December 29, 2013. Amber was employed as a transportation representative
James F. Fish, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at MercyOne in Clinton, IA. Jim was born November 30, 1942, in Sandwich, IL, to Wilton J. and Susan E. (Smith) Fish. He was educated in the Sandwich Grade Schools and was a 1960 graduate of Sandwich High
Ruth Ann Tervelt, 97, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Ruth Ann was born August 8, 1922, in Morrison, to Claus and Celia (VanDyke) Vogel. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a