Donald E. Landherr, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017. at his home. Don was born July 1, 1937, in Morrison to Harold John and Vera Edna (Rick) Landherr. He was educated in the Delhi and Macrath grade schools in rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of
Robert “Bob” Forrest Hovey, 72, of Albany, IL, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society, Prophetstown, IL. Bob was born October 24, 1944, in Clinton, IA, the son of Forrest and Loretta (Kennedy) Hovey. He graduated from Erie High School in 1962. On July 18, 1964, he
Edward Theodore Abbott, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Ed was born January 9, 1930, in Sterling, IL, the second son of Louis Asa and Eunice Pingel Abbott of rural Morrison. He lived on the family farm for nearly 86 years and
Willard D. Van Zuiden, 78, of Albany, IL, died on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2017, at his home. Willard was born on December 10, 1938, in Morrison, IL, to William J. and Fannie (Ven Huizen) Van Zuiden. He married Evelyn Wiersema on October 5, 1956, in Fulton, IL. She preceded
Editor’s note: Amy Wiltshire, Community Relations Coordinator, submited this renovation update and photos. Lots of exciting things are happening at Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL! We are updating the building in many ways. Pictured below are the wonderful staff, assisting earlier in
Marjorie M. Brandt, age 95, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Regency Care of Sterling. Marjorie was born August 22, 1921, in Genesee Township, the daughter of Homer and Eva (Wagner) Stinemyer. She married Elwin Brandt on December 2, 1939, in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in
Nancy Lou Matthews, 75 of Chadwick, IL, died Thursday, August 10, 2017. Nancy was born on October 13, 1941, in Livingston, WI, to Lester and Vera (Davenport) Reger. She married James Matthews on September 25, 1959, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua, IA. She enjoyed working
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, IL, on Tuesdays, September 5, through November 21, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Square Centre,
Marvin E. Hook, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the home. Marvin was born May 7, 1921 in Fulton, to Joseph and Elsie (Borgman) Hook . He attended Fulton schools. He worked at Curtis Company prior to serving in the
Editor’s note: This article continues a series of informative health essays by Dr. David M. Prator, Jr., BS, DC, of Advantage Care Health in Morrison, IL. What is an “-itis”? How often is this term used around us daily? Relatives or friends talk about their health issues and speak of
Deborah F. Juist, 68, of Polo, IL, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Deb was born July 4, 1949, in Morrison, IL, to Jay J. and Virginia A. (Decker) Wilkens. She married Gary R. Juist on January 15, 1971, in Morrison. Deb had worked
Corliss J. Kerr, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at her home. Corliss was born January 8, 1922, in Morrison, to Harvey C. and Sylvia E. (Baker) Cobb. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School in
John “Jack: Stoudt, long-time resident of Morrison, IL, passed away late in the evening of his 84th birthday, Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Seven Lakes Memory Care, Loveland, CO. He died of complications of Lewy Body Dementia. John George Stoudt was born July 2, 1933, in Erie, IL, to Paul
Howard J. Wiersema, 86, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Howard was born June 7, 1931, in Ustick Township, IL, to Jacob and Helen (Van Kampen) Wiersema. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Grace E.
Dale R. Blasdell, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Dale was born December 15, 1951, in Morrison, to Ray C. and Jessie P. (Hovey) Blasdell. He was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade school and was a 1970 graduate of Erie High