This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. “Let’s throw some dirt!” stated Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister, as she concluded her remarks on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Anyone traveling up “hospital hill,” N. Jackson Street, has seen the vast amount of dirt being moved for the $18
Larry Dean Gowan, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his home. Larry was born September 18, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Paul and Edith (Moodie) Gowan. He attended Rock Falls and Round Grove Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married Dawn
Illinois State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Tony McCombie invite local families to attend a free Children’s Health and Safety Expo on Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The venue is Glenview Middle School, 3100 7th Street, in East Moline, IL. Admission to the event is
Lance Atom Stuart, 31, of Houston, TX, died suddenly at home with close friends Dave and Lora Kelly on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Lance was born on December 21, 1987. He attended Fulton, IL, schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 2006. He grew up farming and liked computer
Florence M. Wilkens, 97, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Windsor Manor. Florence was born July 20, 1922, in Fulton, IL, to Albert and Josephine (Smith) Post, Jr. She was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School and was a 1940
Joyce Pauline Ernst, age 82 of Morrison, IL, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Joyce was born on May 10, 1937, in Sterling, the daughter of Dean and Mildred (Wagenknecht) Pyse. She married Alan E. Ernst on July 3,
Monroe Ivy Rice, infant daughter of Grace E. Rice, was stillborn on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. “Though she never spent any time with us, she touched many of our lives.” Survivors include her mother, Grace, of Morrison, IL; maternal grandparents, Larry and Kristy
Kenneth Irion, age 74, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque, IA, from complications due to a stroke he suffered Monday, May 13. Present at his bedside were his wife and a close family friend. Ken was born on January 22, 1945, in Morrison, IL,
Judy Ann Becker 76, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Judy was born September 2, 1942, in Morrison to Roy and Evelyn (Green) Housenga. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of
Barry L. McDonald, 64, died Monday, August 12, 2019, at his home in Phoenix, AZ. Barry was born on August 17, 1954, in Morrison, IL, to Lyle and Marjorie (Kuehl) McDonald. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He attended the University
Shirley Ann Van Buren, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Friday August 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Dixon, IL. Shirley was born March 23, 1939, in Wyoming, IL, to Tracy Frazier and Lauretta Pauline (Norman) Porter. She was educated in the Wyoming grade schools and was a graduate of
Dorothea L. Schroeder, 98, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her home in Lyndon. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established by the family. Dorothea was born June 14, 1921, in Lyndon to Albert W. and Hattie (Rosenow) Schroeder. She attended Lyndon schools. She farmed
Orvie I. Peppers, 93 formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday August 4, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She was born on April 22, 1926, in Hackleburg, AL, the daughter of Thomas J. and Minnie I. (Crow) Tidwell. She had worked in dietary at the former
Donna Lynn Landherr 69, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Donna was born June 27, 1950, in Morrison, to Dan and Dorothy (Van Kampen) Carroll. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1968 graduate of Morrison High
David M. Stone, 94, of Garden Plain, IL, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. David was born March 9, 1925, the son of Maynard P. and Alice (Heusinkveld) Stone. He graduated from Erie High School in 1943. He was a Korean War veteran