Elizabeth “Betty” E. Mosher, 97, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Betty was born November 30, 1918, to Henry and Jenny White Bodkin at home in rural Jackson County, IA. She was educated in the Maquoketa, IA, school system and moved to
Donald F. Mathews, 65, of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Donald was born September 17, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Forrest S. and Stella S. (Vukson) Mathews. He was educated in the Sterling grade schools and was a graduate of
Brian Dale Hurd, age 62 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Iowa City VA Medical Center, after a very brief and sudden illness. Brian was born on October 3, 1953, in Rochelle, IL, the son of Dale and Janice (Behmer) Hurd. He is a graduate of
Elsie Houck, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling. Elsie was born October 23, 1925, in Kimball, SD, the daughter of John and Louise (Plus) Meier. She married Wilmer Houck on June 22, 1946, in Rock Falls, IL. She was an 86-year member of
Betty J. Riley, age 82, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at her home. Betty was born August 23, 1933, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of William and Ida (Smith) Birley. She married Ray Riley on July 17, 1954, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2012. She
Margaret E. Bradshaw, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Clinton, IA. Margaret was born February 1, 1927, in Albany, IL, to Walter E. and Lucile (Drury) Lewis. She was educated in the Spring Creek Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a
Rodney L. Scott, age 60 of Rock Falls, IL, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 14, 2016, at home. Rod was born on October 26, 1955, in Sterling, IL, the son of Raymond F. and Dorothy K. (Harty) Scott. He graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1974. He received his
Virginia A. Popkin, age 79 of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA. Virginia was born on July 24, 1936, in Moline, the daughter of George and Mabel (King) Johnson. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1955. Virginia married Arnold Popkin
Gerald “Red” Houzenga, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Red was born September 28, 1925, in Fulton, IL, to Henry and Rena (Balk) Houzenga. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. He
Jean P. Connelly, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, April 1, 2016, at her home. Jean was born March 5, 1927, in Tampico, IL, to Roy and Florence (Larson) Mickley. She attended Tampico High School in Tampico. Jean married William E. Connelly on November 27, 1943, in Tampico. She was
Kevin P. Perrizo, age 62, of Morrison, IL, ended his earthly pilgimage on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at OSF St. Frances Medical Center, Peoria, IL, from complications from H1N1 flu. Kevin was born on April 1, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN. He spent his career working in the title industry, most
Glen W. Reynolds, Jr., 59, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday March 27, 2016, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Glen was born June 4, 1956, in Morrison, to Glen W. and Martha B. (Wilkinson) Reynolds, Sr. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was
Lois L. Vos, 87, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Born September 4, 1928, in Albany, IL, she was a daughter of Harper William and Josephine (Drury) Harvey. She was united in marriage to Charles Vos on March 28, 1952, in
Gary S. Spencer, 51, of Lyndon, IL, died Friday, March 25, 2016, in Lyndon. Gary was born May 27, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Ernest “Red” and Olive J. (Jones) Spencer, Jr. He was educated in the Prophetstown Grade School and attended Prophetstown High School in Prophetstown, IL. He was
Cheryl “Sue” Chappell, age 68, of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at her home. Sue was born January 28, 1948 in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Dean and Mildred (Wagenknecht) Pyse. She married Stevie W. Chappell on December 12, 1979, in Sterling. He preceded her in death