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Marcia Ann Norris, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 11, 2015, in Morrison, IL. Marcia was born March 6, 1951, in Wichita Falls, TX, to George and Gladys M. (Harvey) Karras. She was a 1969 graduate of Morrison High School and was a graduate of Sauk Valley Community College

Calvin Wiersema, 65, of Mercy Living Center North, Clinton, IA, formerly of Texas, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Mercy Living Center. Calvin was born February 13, 1950, in Clinton, to Jacob J. and Jeanette (Wierema) Wiersema. Survivors include one son, Jacob Wiersema of Oacomn, SD; three sisters, Louise

Dennis D. Bramm, 69, of Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dennis was born August 2, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Emmett F. and Tracy M. (Peska) Bramm. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1963 graduate of

Ronda L. Trent, 83, formerly of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, where she was a resident. Ronda was born December 11, 1931 in Lawton, OK, the daughter of Harry and Vera (Moreau) White. She married Jack M. Trent and they shared

Adeline Port, 90, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Pleasantview Nursing Home. Adeline was born March 2, 1925, in Morrison, IL. She was the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger. She married Wilbur Port on November 23, 1943, in Argo Fay, IL. He preceded her in death on August

Eugene “Gene” E. Kuehl, 66, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after losing his courageous battle with cancer. Gene was born September 21, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Maurice J. and Elinor J. (Kraft) Kuehl. He was educated in the

Viola M. Parkinson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at her home. Viola was born July 6, 1927, in Van Pelton, IL, to Alfred and Geraldine (Langford) Strock. She was educated in the Sterling, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Sterling High School. Vi married

Lorraine N. Dykema, 89, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at the nursing home. Lorraine was born July 25, 1925, in Morrison, to Peter and Dora (Dykstra) Vos. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She

Marguerite Ann Vander Meulen, age 92, of Morrison, IL, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton, IA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April

John Lee Bush, 72, of Sharon Elms Nursing Home, Peoria, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. John was born December 19, 1942, in Douglas, MI, and was later adopted by Ben J. and Jennie (Dykema) Bush. He was educated in the

Ruth L. Bush, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at her home. Ruth was born January 15, 1943, in Flora, IL, to Albert R. and Lucille (Rhoades) Crumbacher. She was educated in the Flora Grade Schools and was a 1961 graduate of Flora High School. Ruth married

Leroy F. Gossard, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. LeRoy was born October 3, 1936, in Fulton to Robert U. and Georgia (Norman) Gossard. He was educated in the Fulton Christian School and was a 1954 graduate of Fulton

Lois Long, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown, IL. Lois was born May 23, 1921, in Chicago, IL, to Richard W. and Martha (Geleng) Schmitt.  She married Jack Long on June 10, 1944, in Chicago, IL.  He died March

Ronald W. VanDusen, 77, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at his home in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born August 17, 1937, in Coleta, IL, the son of Delbert Wayne and Evelyn Irene (Collier) VanDusen. He served in the United States Marines. He married Linda Clark on February 14, 1987. He