Ruby C. James, 80 of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Ruby was born September 3, 1937, in Morrison to Alson and Ardetta (Given) Knox. She married Robert A. James on November 16, 1956, in Morrison. He died April 17, 2013.
Robert “R. G.” Howard, 82, of Erie, IL, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Unity Point Health-Trinity, Rock Island, IL. Bob was born March 31, 1935, the son of William and Hazel (Shepherd) Howard at the family home in Erie. He was Dr. Bob LaRue’s first baby delivery. He graduated
C. Neil Giffin, 77, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Prophets River Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Neil was born May 2, 1940, in Aledo, IL, to Everett L. and Ruth (Cabeen) Giffin. He was educated in the Aledo grade school and was a 1958 graduate of
Marion J. Sterenberg, 72, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Morrison, IL. Marion was born November 29, 1945, in Clinton, IA, to John B. and Gertrude (Smith) Sterenberg. He was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and was a 1963 graduate
Theodore (Ted) Deter died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the age of 64. Ted was born on September 24, 1953, in Morrison to John and Marie Deter. He graduated from Morrison Community High School in 1971. He married Judy
Grace Dorothy Poel, 82, of Cordova, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Grace was born January 21, 1935, in rural Rock Island County, IL, to Henry and Bernice (Gilbert) Lawrenz, Jr. She married Harlan “Bud” Poel on August 11, 1960, at the Cordova Baptist
Estela G. Escamilla, 88 of Sterling, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Estela was born February 15, 1929, in San Benito, TX, the daughter of Richard and Josephine (Avila) Garza. She married Bernabe Escamilla on May 29, 1948, in San Benito, TX. He
Evan D. Lewis, 87, of Bickford Cottage, Clinton, IA, formerly of Albany, IL, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Bickford Cottage. Evan was born September 2, 1930, in Tampico, IL, to Walter and Lucille (Drury) Lewis. He was educated in the Erie, IL, grade schools and graduated from Erie High
Ethel M. Jacobs, 89, of Morningside of Sterling in Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Morningside. Ethel was born August 8, 1928, in Cordova Township, IL, to Maurice and Madge (Hoobler) Sullivan. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and received her Associates Degree in Education at
Toni R. Cossman, 70, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at her home. Toni was born September 16, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Harvey and Pauline (Pannell) Williams. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. She married Paul Anglese, and he preceded
Alice B. Decker-Houzenga, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Alice was born May 11, 1928, in Fulton, IL, to John C. and Minnie (Eissens) Wilkens. She attended Spring Valley School. Alice married Alfred Decker on June 5, 1946, in Fulton. He died
Lorraine Margaret (Charneski) Bennett, 81, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born on February 13, 1936, to Edward and Esther (Pugh) Charneski in Savanna, IL. She attended schools in Savanna, St. Mary’s Catholic School in Clinton, IA, and also Clinton
Grace A. Boelkins, 86, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living, Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 10, 2017, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Grace was born February 25, 1931, in Newton Township, Whiteside County, IL, to William J. and Fannie (VenHuizen) VanZuiden. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was
Robert Vigen, age 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 3, 2017, at Regency Care in Sterling, IL. Robert was born November 12, 1927, in Willmar, MN, to Hjalmer and Esther (Johnson) Vigen. After serving in the Navy during WW II, he was employed at General Electric Co. in Morrison,
Jennie M. Howell, 61, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at her home. Jennie was born April 1, 1956, in Morrison, IL, to William E. and Joyce (Scudder) Blair, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. She married Randall J. Howell