Roger Keith Kallenbach, 81, a loving husband, supportive father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Mission, TX. Roger was born April 9, 1935, to Harry and Mildred (VanVliet) Kallenbach in Niagra, WI. He married Carol Jane Hockman on July 3, 1955, at First
Anna M. Ellis, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday April 4, 2017, at Resthave Home. Anna was born January 11, 1921, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga. She was educated in the Round Grove School of rural Whiteside County. Anna married Gale E. Ellis
Leora Mae Beveroth, 89, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Leora was born June 7, 1927, in Sterling, the daughter of Roy J. and Olga (Buhrow) Wolber. She married Herman Beveroth on June 6, 1948, at First Lutheran
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer on Thursday, April 6, 2017, as she leads participants through interactive activities, designed to exercise the brain, to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. You are never too young or too old to get started training your brain, so join Karla
Whiteside County Healthier Communities Partnership (WCHCP) will participate in National Public Health Week Monday, April 3, 2017, to Sunday, April 9. The WCHCP is made up of 30 local agencies, including health, police, schools, mental health, and other social agencies. All are committed to getting healthier by walking towards their
Lola Jean Behrens, age 88 of rural Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on June 9, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Lawrence and Erma (Watson) Dirks. She married Donald H. Behrens on October 22, 1950; he preceded her in death on March 19, 2006. Lola
Fenton United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This drive is open to the public and will be held at 10019 Main Street, Fenton, IL. Appointments are appreciated; walk-in donors will be welcome. To donate, please contact Judy
Ronald Dean Peppers, age 68 of Rock Falls, IL, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at his home. Ronald was born on August 8, 1948, in Phillips County, AR, the son of Willie and Inez (Tidwell) Peppers. He married Paula Franks on August 23, 1967, in Como, IL. He was a
Ronald G. Huizenga, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. Ron was born June 20, 1938, to George T. and Sadie B. (Byland) Huizenga. He was a graduate of Morrison High School and served in the U. S. Army National Guard. Ron married Dorothy A.
LarRene S. “Punk” Tompkins, 56, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA LarRene Sue Pape was born August 6, 1960, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Larry and Irene (Housenga) Pape. She worked as a limo driver for
Kenneth H. Kemmer, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Kenneth was born April 22, 1918, in Morrison, to Frederick and Mabel (Twombly) Kemmer. He was educated in the Unionville Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Kenneth married Marie
Bertrand D. Rice, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison. Bert was born June 13, 1921, in Coleta, IL, to William J. and Mabel J. (Vaughn) Rice. He was educated in the Malvern Grade School and was a graduate of Lyndon High School in
Beverly K. Van Oosten, 76, of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her home. Bev was born May 10, 1940, in Morrison, IL, to Earl A. and Pauline D. (Teach) Rhine. She was educated in the Lyndon Grade School and was a 1958 graduate of Lyndon High
Richard Paul Aldrich, infant son of Shawn Aldrich and Kelly Baily, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Richard was born February 1, 2017. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Andrew and Charles Bailey; sisters McKenzie and Gracie Bailey; maternal grandmother, Michelle Courtright of Alabama;
Hope Delores Bailey, age 94 of Sterling, IL, died Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Regency Care of Sterling. Hope was born on September 1, 1922, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of William and Anna (Mickelson) Desmond. She married Benjamin Franklin Bailey on June 12, 1948, in Rock Falls. He