The Sterling Public Library is hosting a writing workshop on how to record your life story on every Friday between Friday, September 22, and Friday, November 3, 2017, at 10:00 am in their Community Room. Recording your life story, treasured memories, and special moments will leave a legacy for generations to come. This writing workshop
John W. VenHuizen, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. John was born January 4, 1941, in Morrison to Peter and Cornelia (Hamstra) VenHuizen. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1959
Love herb gardening and don’t know what to do with your harvest? Come to Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main Street, in Thomson, IL, for an herbal workshop. The workshop will be on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. Discover how to make herbal vinegars using your fresh or dried
Join the University of Illinois Extension on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, and Tuesday, October 10, at the Mt. Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL. This is an interactive, three-part series designed to better understand our brains as we mature. Each session will cover information related to
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly in Dixon on Tuesdays starting September 5, through November 21, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Square Centre.
Jane Ellen Fransen, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Jane was born May 24, 1944, in Morrison, to Loyal and Evelyn (Mason) Brandt. She grew up on the family farm with her best friends, sister Jeanne and cousin John Mason. She
Yoga with Martina offers guided hatha yoga and meditation in small class settings and individual sessions. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. Martina designs the classes to meet the individual’s level of ability and comfort. There is no need to be flexible or fit to start with yoga. Her goal
Daniel Jon Drosopoulos, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed peacefully from this life at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, September 11, 2017. Dan was born on December 28, 1952, in Savanna, IL, to Nickalos and Betty (Tanner) Drosopoulos. He grew up on the Mississippi River
Peggy J. “Jeanne” Weaver, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home. Jeanne was born on January 25, 1932, in Morrison, to George and Edythe (Getty) Weaver. She attended the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1949. She attended Coe College, University
Charles Matthew Wessels, age 56, of Rutherfordton, NC, died suddenly after a brief illness on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Charlie was born on June 22, 1961, to Dale and Barbara (Waterman) Wessels in Clinton, IA. He grew up in Fulton, IL, and was educated in
Leslie J. Garvey, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Gensis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA. She was born April 16, 1943. At Leslie’s request, there will be no funeral service or visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home
Arthur Clarence Best, age 83, passed away surrounded by family, Friday September 1, 2017, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Arthur was born on March 22, 1934, in West Pittston, PA, the son of Raymond and Eleanor (Werner) Best. He served his Country in the United States Air Force from
Della Mae Deelsnyder, 89, of the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, September 1, 2017, at the Alverno. Della Mae was born December 29, 1927, in Garden Plain Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Joe G. and Minnie (Jaarsema) Ottens. She was educated in
Roger “Swede” James Eshelman, age 67 of Morrison, IL, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at his home. Roger was born on July 21, 1950, in Dixon, IL, the son of Eugene and Lucille Eshelman. He married Ruth Dykstra on July 21, 1970, in Fulton, IL. Roger was a United States
Eleanor M. Larson-Nice, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Eleanor was born October 10, 1923, in Clyde Township, IL, to Roy S. and Elizabeth E. (Montgomery) Swanson. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1941 graduate of