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Fred G. Hans, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his home. Fred was born May 13, 1935, in Sterling, IL, to Martin and Hazel (Humphrey) Hans. The past 36 years he farmed for Gail Rogers of GRR Farms in Morrison. Fred especially enjoyed his Sunday shopping

Marvin E. Zaagman, 94, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the nursing home. Marvin was born September 23, 1921, in Fenton, IL, to John and Grace (Schaver) Zaagman. He was educated at the Green School of Lyndon, IL. On October 5, 1943, he married

Virginia Van Zuiden, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Virginia was born May 7, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Edward T. and Pauline B. (Stone) Schuler. She attended Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison

Roger A. Schumacher, 85, of rural Erie, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Pleasant View Rehab & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Roger was born on August 17, 1930, in Clinton, IA, to Fred and Viola (Rasmassen) Schumacher. He served his Country in the U. S. Army from

Kathy J. Wickler Speth, age 69, of Belmont, WI, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Friday, June 10, 2016, after a courageous, ten-month battle with cancer. She was born December 22, 1946, in Platteville, WI, to Burdette and Carol (Weittenhiller) Dobson.  Throughout her life, Kathy had a passion

Philip James Wilkins, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Phil was born July 17, 1936, in Morrison, to James A. and Tena B. (Balk) Wilkins. He was educated in various rural grade schools in Whiteside County and was a

John “Woody” Bramm, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, FL, as a result of an automobile accident. Woody was born September 22, 1948, in Morrison, to Woodrow W. and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. He was educated in the Morrison grade

Ruth K. Lenox, 91, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at La Vida Llena Lifecare Retirement Community, Albuquerque, NM. Ruth was born February 5, 1925, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Bannas) Lempke.  She married John B. Lenox on August 24, 1945, in Dixon,

Edwin George Kolk, 81, of Fulton, IL, died on May 31, 2016, at his home in Fulton, following a battle with cancer. Ed was born on October 27, 1934, in Clinton, IA, the second son of Harry and Jennie (Flikkema) Kolk.  He grew up in Fulton and finished at Fulton

Carol “Sue” Todd, age 74 of Sterling, IL, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at her home. Sue was born on October 11, 1941 in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Warren and Yetta (Lyon) Smith. She married Dale Todd on November 21, 1986, in Xenia, OH. She was a member

Lowell L. Beggs, 85, formerly of Amboy, and Oregon, IL, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at his home in Lake Geneva, WI. Lowell Lindell Beggs was born to the late Esco and Gladys (Wilkerson) Beggs on December 3, 1930, in Buncombe, IL.  Although he began his life in southern

Tommy R. Stahl, 70, of Clinton, IA, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Tom was born September 21, 1945, in Clinton, to Richard Raymond and Millicent Emile (Snyder) Stahl. He was educated in the Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School.

Barton L. Hoogheem, 53, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at home as a result of an accident. Barton was born August 14, 1962, in Sycamore, IL, to Arnold and Lorraine (Buelow) Hoogheem. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and attended Clinton Community College in Clinton,

Charles N. “Chuck” Schoaf, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 9, 2016, in Hillsdale, IL. Chuck was born November 5, 1945, in Sterling, IL, to E. LaVerne and Janet (Hawkins) Schoaf. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools, graduated from Morrison High School, and then attended Western Illinois