Sheri Gale Radenslaben, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Sheri was born December 8, 1946, in Morrison, to John J. and Esta I. (Renkes) Gentz. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and Prophetstown Grade School and was
Gayle Maxine Roth, 87, of Lenexa, KS, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, surrounded by her family, at Lakeview Village Care Center, in Lenexa. Gayle was born September 24, 1931, in Denver, CO, to Carl Granberg and Maxine Walgren Granberg. She moved to Kansas City, KS, in the late 1940’s and
Marianna Smith, 97, of Fulton, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Marianna was born April 18, 1921, in Friesland, Netherlands, to Peter and Anna (Postma) Dykstra. She attended rural Whiteside County Schools. Marianna was united in marriage to Lyle Smith on December
Dr. David Yeager, Podiatric Surgeon at Morrison Community Hospital, was invited to educate Head Start children in Sterling, IL, about the importance of taking care of their feet. A total of 90 kids from eight classrooms were entertained by his character, “Little Foot.” A good time was had by all,
Vernon Raymond Smith, age 90 of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Regency Care of Sterling, IL. Vernon was born on January 11, 1929, in Davenport, IA, the son of Raymond and Julia M. (Johnson) Smith. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for
Due to a rise in widespread influenza activity, not only in the community, but also in patients visiting our Emergency Department and outpatient clinics, CGH Medical Center is implementing temporary visitor restrictions effective immediately. While we realize these temporary steps may result in some inconvenience to family members and other
Catherine B. Wells, 90, of Morningside in Sterling, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 3, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Catherine was born October 2, 1928, in Morrison, IL, to Charles M. and Katherine (Smith) Birely. She graduated from Morrison High School and attended a Business
Phyllis M. Knight, 85, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Phyllis was born June 29, 1933, in Fulton, to John and Johanna (Stuit) Engelkens. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a 1951 graduate of Fulton High School. She
Elizabeth “Betty” E. Murphy, 88, died at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Betty was born December 21, 1930, the daughter of James and Roslyn (Cumrine) Lauff. She married John J. Murphy on May 27, 1950, at St. Mary Church. He preceded her in death on
Lanette K. Hinrichs, age 51, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lanette was born on January 21, 1968, in Sterling, the daughter of Glenn and Elnora (Wierema) Hinrichs. She was employed with Self Help Enterprises in Sterling. Lanette was a member of First Lutheran
Darrell J. Onken, 69 of Morrison, IL, died Sunday February 24, 2019, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Morrison, the son of Russell C. and Arlene (Thompson) Onken. Darrell had attended Morrison schools and served in the U. S. Navy during the
Harold D. Steiner, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday February 19, 2019, at Resthave Assisted Living in Morrison, IL. Harold was born May 17, 1924, to Cleo and Mary (Swope) Steiner in Sterling, IL. He was a Sterling High School graduate and attended Bethal Mennonite College. He married Lois Smith on
Danny E. Porter, Sr., 65 of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Danny was born on December 2, 1953, at St. Francis hospital in Kewanee, IL, the son of Cecil D. and Beulah (Neer) Porter. He spent his school years growing
Marjorie R. “Marge” Venhuizen, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Marge was born November 23, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Rennie and Lodina (Medema) Buikema. She was educated in the Morrison Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. On
Wilma J. Johannsen, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Wilma was born June 19, 1937, in Garden Plain, IL, to Cornelius and Winnie (Prins) Medendorp. She was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High