Dorothy Katherine Tegeler (1920 – 2016)

Dorothy Katherine Tegeler, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Resthave Home, Morrison. Dorothy was born November 6, 1920, in Fulton, IL, to Claus and Winnie (Londo) Norman.  She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School in

James O. Green, Sr. (1947 – 2016)

James O. Green, Sr., 69 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. James was born on February 16, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of James J. and Ruth (Ziegler) Green.  He is a United States Navy Veteran and served in the War

Jessie Dykema (1922 – 2016)

Jessie Dykema, 94, of Pleasant View Home, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the home. Jessie was born October 15, 1922, in Garden Plain, IL, to Joe G. and Minnie (Jarsema) Ottens.  She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. She married

John W. Wimer (1933 – 2016)

John W. Wimer, 83, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Cambridge, OH, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at his home. John was born May 28, 1933, in Upshur County, WV, to Ralph W. and Bernice (Cutright) Wimer.  He was a graduate of Cambridge High School and attended Ohio University.  He served

Wilma A. Trouth (1922 – 2016)

Wilma A. Trouth, 94, Dixon, IL, died, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at KSB Medical Center, Dixon. Wilma was born September 16, 1922, in Javer, Germany, the daughter of Anton B. and Ida (Bruns) Koester.  She married Robert Lee Trouth on November 30, 1944, in Sterling, IL, at Messiah Lutheran Church. 

Gerald L. Hamstra (1935 – 2016)

Gerald L. Hamstra, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Morrison Community Hospital. Gerald was born February 13, 1935, in Morrison, to Marvin and Inez (Tenboer) Hamstra.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1953 graduate of Erie High School in

Joyce M. Conboy (1918 – 2016)

Joyce M. Conboy, age 98, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Morningside of Sterling, in Sterling. Joyce was born October 27, 1918, in Rock Falls, IL.  She married John Conboy on November 20, 1940, in Davenport, IA.  He preceded her in death on August 13, 1975.  Joyce

Raymond Ralph Bielema (1919 – 2016)

Raymond Ralph Bielema, 97, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the nursing home. He was born September 25, 1919, in Fulton to Jacob R. and Alice (VanderSchaaf) Bielema.  He was educated in the Smith Grade School of rural Whiteside County, IL.  He married

Gertrude E. Puels (1913 – 2016)

Gertrude E. Puels, 103, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Born September 13, 1913, in Lyndon Township, she was the daughter of Miles and Elizabeth (Meyers) Hannis.  She married Allen H. Puels on June 3, 1936, in Morrison, IL. 

Phyllis I. Dykstra (1927 – 2016)

Phyllis I. Dykstra, 89, of the Alverno Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at the Alverno. Phyllis was born September 15, 1927, in Fulton, to Evert and Anna (Fisher) Geerts. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and

Marvin R. Kramer (1925 – 2016)

Marvin R. Kramer, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the home. Marvin was born December 5, 1925, in Clinton, IA, to Henry and Katie (Decker) Kramer. He was educated in the Cedar Creek grade school of rural Whiteside County and was

Donald Damhoff (1925 – 2016)

Donald Damhoff, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Don was born October 9, 1925, in Clinton, IA, to George and Maggie (Naninga) Damhoff. He was educated in the Lockhart Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of Fulton

Bruce L. Kelly (1951 – 2016)

Bruce L. Kelly, 65 of Paola, KS, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, following a brave journey with lung issues.  Bruce was born to Richard L. and M. Ann Kelly in Dubuque, IA, on March 20, 1951.  His sense of adventure and fun became evident when at the age of

Marion L. Deets (1920 – 2016)

MARION L. DEETS, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 14, 2016, at Resthave. Marion was born January 5, 1920, in Morrison, to Earl M. and Luella M. (Humphrey) McDearmon.  She was educated in the Bend School of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of Sterling High

Betty A. Edwards (1929 – 2016)

Betty A. Edwards, 86, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Monday, November 7, 201, at Resthave. Betty was born November 23, 1929, in Mechanicsville, IA, to Harold and Libby (Hartman) Longerbeam.  She was educated in the Mt. Vernon, IA, grade schools and was a graduate