Dorothy Mae Tiesman, 83, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dorothy was born July 7, 1932, in Morrison, to Clair R. and Dorothy E. (Williams) Scudder. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a
Doris J. Songer, 81 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. She was born on May 18, 1934, at Xenia, IL, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Gabbert) Anderson. On March 8, 1953, she married Charles R. Songer at Xenia. He died on
Vicki Lynn Oviatt, age 61 of Sterling, IL, died Friday, July 24, 2015, at her home. Vicki was born on April 3, 1954, in Mt. Carroll, IL, the daughter of Ray and Imogene (Handel) Oviatt. She married Gustavo Lorenzo Rodriguez. He preceded her in death on September 28, 1974. Survivors
Richard Fisher, 81, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling, IL. Richard was born November 2, 1933, in Benton, IL, the son of Ben and Cora (Wiggins) Fisher. He married Nellie Bethel, on June 1, 1957, in Akin, IL. He was employed by Illinois Forge as an inspector,
Lucille J. Buikema, 87, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Lucille was born December 20, 1927, in Thomson, IL, to Claus and Minnie (Legal) Prins. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a graduate of Thomson High School.
Michael R. Hurley, 65, passed away on July 22, 2015, at his home in Mesquite, NV. Michael (Mike) was born on October 31, 1949, in Clinton, IA, to Richard and Patricia Hurley. He was educated in the Morrison schools. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University
Robert H. “Bobbie” Williams, 90, of Fulton, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Robert was born September 6, 1924, in Sterling, IL, to Harry E. and Kathryn (Hermes) Williams. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate
Joan M. Mensch, 84, of The Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, IA, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at The Alverno. Joan was born January 25, 1931, in Charles City, IA, to William E. and Antina H. (Beekman) Dinkel. She was educated in the Charles City schools. She then attended the
Sylvia A. Vegter, 93, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Resthave. Sylvia was born January 5, 1922, in Fulton, IL, to Dick K. and Winnie (Balk) Wiebenga. She was educated in the Fulton Christian School and graduated from Fulton High School. On May 1, 1941,
Gertrude L. Londo, 90, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 3, 2015, at the home. Gertrude was born August 29, 1924, in Fulton, IL, to Coe and Anna (Borgman) Medema. She was educated in the Rock River Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of
Janet C. Kooi, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Janet was born October 11, 1925, in Fulton, to Lawrence L. and Dena (Bielema) Green. She was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison, IL, and Central College in Pella, IA.
Wanda L. Hemminger, 71, of rural Chadwick, IL, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at home. Born December 14, 1943, in Centralia, IL, she was a daughter of Elvin Earl and Lizzie Louise (Simer) Bass. She married Harold Hemminger on December 8, 1971, in Waupun, WI. Survivors include her husband, Harold,
Leroy J. Hudson, 93, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the Hammond–Henry Long Term Care Facility. Leroy John Hudson was born October 23, 1921, in Fenton Township, near Erie, the son of Charles and Freida (Geerts) Hudson. He graduated from Erie High School in 1939. On March
Evelyn Lucille Jacobs, 96, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. She was born on September 3, 1918, in rural Sterling to John and Helen (Stralow) Jacobs. She was baptized and confirmed in the Missouri Lutheran faith. She continued to worship
Mary Kay “Minnie” Smothers, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Sauk Valley Senior Living in Rock Falls, IL. Minnie was born March 2, 1946, in Prophetstown, to Burdette V. and Mary V. (Conery) Hansen. She married Richard Smothers. Minnie was employed by General Electric in Morrison,