Mary Lynn Robbins, age 55 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Clinton, IA, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2016, after a battle with Amyloidosis, at her home in Indianapolis. Mary was born on July 13, 1960, in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Frank and Marguerite (Hoekstra) VanderMeulen. She graduated from Fulton
Ruth G. Westendorf, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Unity Point Hospital in Rock Island, IL. Ruth was born January 17, 1937, in Morrison, to William and Lena (Van Wieren) Dykhuizen. She was educated in the Morrison Grade and High Schools. Ruth married Alvin B. Westendorf
Gladys B. Ludens, 108, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday March 12, 2016 at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Gladys was born April 11, 1907, in Geddes, SD, to Eugene Franklin and Ella Christina (Anderson) Blair. She was educated in the rural Geddes Grade Schools and graduated from Geddes High School.
Payton J. Cook, 17, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. Payton was born June 4, 1998, in Iowa City, IA, to Timothy J. Cook and Kaitlin S. “Carri” Van Roekel. He was educated in the Cedar Rapids, IA, grade and high
Carol Jo Fisk, 80, of Liberty Court in Dixon, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Liberty Court. Carol was born February 14, 1936, in Morrison, IL, to John and Phern (Newendyke) Tenboer. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
Rena E. Heusinkveld, 100, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, February 29, 2016, at Resthave Home, Morrison. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, IL CO-OFFICIATING: Rev. Gerald H. Norman, Pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church,
Braddock R. “Baby Doc” Shovlain, 3, of Davenport, IA, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, in Davenport. Braddock Ray Shovlain was born May 27, 2012 in Davenport, the fourth son of J. David and Renee (VanderVinne) Shovlain. His brothers want everyone to know that Braddock means to them the brother
Paul W. House, Jr., died Saturday, February 27, 2016. Paul was born March 18, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the son of Paul W. and Lauretta (Chapman) House, Sr. He married Leona Rank on May 18, 1952, in Dixon, IL. She preceded him in death on October 9, 2008. He was
Lawrence E. “Larry” Barr, 91, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, February 26, 2016, at Resthave Home. Larry was born October 1, 1924, in Bemet, IL, to Asa Eugene and Julie (James) Barr. He was educated in the rural Hammond, IL, grade schools and
Patricia A. Akerman, age 75, of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her home. Patricia was born October 22, 1940, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Jess and Mary Ellen (McDonnell) Wagner. She married Paul Akerman on November 23, 1963, in Rock Falls. She was employed at
Susan Jane Patten, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Susan was born September 19, 1935, in Sterling, to Karl and Ethel (Cassens) Howe. She married Robert L. Patten on June 17, 1956, in Sterling. He died on February 6, 2007.
Barbara J. Housinga, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at her home. Barb was born December 1, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to John M. and June L. (Hunsberger) Friel. She was educated in the Rock Falls, IL, grade schools and graduated from Rock Falls High School. She
The Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, will hold a Medicare Information Class on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Basic information provided will help our community members–who are new to Medicare and those who want more information–make a more informed decision when it comes
Amy M. Hardesty, 41, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 7, 2016, at her home. Amy was born March 10, 1974, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Wolfe) Paschal. She married James Hardesty on August 26, 1995, in Morrison. She was employed by McDonald’s restaurant in Sterling
Donald A. Meinsma, 67, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday February 7, 2016, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA. Don was born July 19, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Henry C. and Marian A. (Beveroth) Meinsma. He was educated in the Lincoln and Union Grove Grade Schools in rural