Penelope Rosalie “Penny” Stoudt, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Penny was born January 21, 1938, in Centerville, IA, to Warren and Grayce (Easton) Hill. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Sangamon State University in Springfield, IL. On
Beatrice “Bea” O’dell Jenkins, 94, of Erie, IL, most recently of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community n Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Windsor Manor. Beatrice was born April 3, 1924, in Tompkinsville, KY, the daughter of Cuthbert and Ada Mae (Belcher) Birch. She attended school in Willow
Julia Anne Walters, 19, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 8, 2019, in Bremer County, IA, as a result of an automobile accident. Julia was born September 26, 1999, in Sterling, IL, to Troy and Christina (Attig) Walters. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 2018
Marjorie “Marge” Sellers, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Savanna, IL, died Wednesday February 6, 2019, at her home. Marge was born May 13, 1923, in Winner, SD, to Frank and Angie (Halfman) Lineback. She was educated in the rural Carroll County IL schools. On April 22, 1946, she married
Kenneth Russell Heffelfinger, age 73 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at his home. Kenneth was born on March 12, 1945, in Chadwick, IL, the son of Charles and Mildred (Queckboerner) Heffelfinger. He was a United States Army veteran and served in the war in Vietnam. Kenneth married
James K. “Postie” Larson, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Glen Elston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL. Jim was born January 23, 1943, in Morrison to Kenneth T. and Verna (Radatz) Larson. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was
The man. The myth. The legend. Men wanted to be him, and women wanted to be with him. Jerry Ray Habben, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on November 4, 1955, in
Thomas John Butkus, 63, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on February 4, 2019, after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease.) Tom was born on September 22, 1955, in Morrison, IL. He attended Morrison High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois in Champagne-Urbana, IL.
Mary Elizabeth Hudson, 92, of Erie, IL, a sweet, loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Davenport Lutheran Home. Mary was born June 17, 1926, in Newton Township, near Erie, the daughter of Harris and Martha (Burns) Slaymaker. Mary was
Kay F. Kobbeman, 73 of Rock Falls, IL, passed away peacefully after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 10, 1946, in Wyatt, MO, the daughter of Ponder and Rue Kissee (Romano) Walling. Kay put herself through Nursing School to become an LPN, having finished
Robert Emery Dykstra, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Robert was born February 13, 1924, in Morrison, to Hugo and Emma (Laman) Dykstra. He was educated in the Green Valley School of Rural Whiteside County. Robert married Grace J. VenHuizen on October
Leola May Naftzger, age 98, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Morrison, surrounded by her family. Leola was born December 30, 1920, in rural Albany, Whiteside County, IL, the daughter of Jesse D. and Mabel (Shook) Naftzger. Leola was a
Carolyn A. Dunaway, age 87, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home, in Sterling. Carolyn was born July 3, 1931, in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of Howell and Leona (Behres) Turner. She graduated from St. Mary High School in Lancaster, OH, in 1949
Darrell H. Wierenga, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Darrell was born February 17, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Howard J. and Ida M. (Graham) Wierenga. He was educated in the Albany Grade Schools in Albany, IL, and was
Danye J. Southern, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Genesis East Hospital ICU in Davenport, IA. Danye was born February 25, 1947, in Gary, IN, to James and Iska (Folkes) Southern. He was educated in the Gary school systems and was a graduate of Thomas Edison