Mick Welding submitted this press release. Recently, the Pink Heals tour stopped at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, to honor MCH Dietary Director Dody Ogburn. She is courageously winning the war with breast cancer. Her fellow employees were on hand, to thank her for her determination
Nancy J. Edwards, 59, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Nancy was born April 4, 1960, in Morrison, to Donald J. and Virginia L. “Ginny” (Walters) Gorzney. She attended Clystick Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Nancy married
Ruth A. Schroeder, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Ruth was born April 11, 1934, in Morrison, to Louis H. and Jennie (Temple) Buikema. She was educated in the Green Valley School of rural Whiteside County and
Doris I. Smith, 89 of Prophetstown, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Allure of Prophetstown. She was born on April 15, 1930, near Morrison, IL, the daughter of Henry Elmer and Florence (Hahn) Monnier. She was a 1948 graduate of Morrison High School and a 1981 graduate
Gloria F. Biermann, 89, of Clinton, IA, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at The Alverno Health Care Facility, in Clinton. Gloria was born May 30, 1930, in Fulton, IL, to Donald R. and Nellie G. (Buikema) DeWeerdt. She attended Fulton Grade schools and High School and graduated from Morrison, IL,
William L. Wulf, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Bill was born May 24, 1936, in Morrison, to William F. and Maye E. (Downey) Wulf. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison
Iona J. Harvey 91, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison.Iona was born October 24, 1928, in Sterling, IL, to Charles and Nellie (Neary) Stichter. She was educated in the Fenton grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. Iona married Raymond T.
Frances J. Norman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at her home. Frances was born September 27, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Richard and Roberta (Anderson) Sullivan. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School in Clinton and was a 1961 graduate of Mt. St. Clare Academy in Clinton.
James D. Lewis, Sr., (J. D.) AKA “Stoney,” 77, of Rock Falls, IL, died at his home on October 29, 2019. He was born in Junction City, AR, at the #4 Saw Mill to Dovie and Dessie (Cullins) Lewis. J.D. married Carole Hayden, October 2, 1961, in Magnolia, AR. He
Eilene E. Proud, 81, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully at home Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Eilene was born March 12, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to Lawrence W. Greenwalt, Sr. and Laneda “Dietz” (Lampe) Greenwalt. She attended Clinton, Grade and High Schools. She married Marvin E. Proud on June 6, 1954,
Anna C. Foreman, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 21, 2019, at her home. Anna was born February 17, 1927, in Lyndon, IL, to Marion C. and Cora (Hussey) James. She attended Lyndon schools. Anna married Charles E. Green on August 24, 1946, in Clinton, IA. He died July
Kathelyn D. Vander Vinne, 93, of Erie, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 21, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Kathelyn was born January 11, 1926, in Fulton, IL, to George R. and Dorcas H. (Hook) Foster. She was educated in the rural Whiteside
Phyllis A, Maxfield, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 14, 2019, at her home. Phyllis A. Hillmer was born January 16, 1923, in Geneseo, IL, to Harold and Belva (Wildman) Hillmer. She attended Geneseo schools, graduating with the class of 1941. During high school she was a drummer in
Viola “Tootie” M. Camp, 88 of Sterling, IL, joined her beloved husband in Heaven on October 9, 2019. Viola was born November 10, 1930, in Alsey, IL, the daughter of Harold P. and Stella (Lawson) Daniel. She was wed to Lloyd “Corky” M. Camp on June 6, 1952. He preceded
William “Bill” E. Pratt, 86, of Erie, IL, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at home surrounded by family. Bill was born December 23, 1932, in Erie, the son of Morris and Nina (James) Pratt. He served in the U. S. Army as a truck driver from 1953 to 1955. He