After a life well lived, Gary L. Green, age 76, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family and under the exceptional care of Mercy One Hospice. Gary was born February 28, 1947, in Fulton, the son of Charles and Anna (James) Green. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Gale Roman announces his passing on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the age of 75. Wayne was born on January 7, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Wayne and Alberta (Lain) Roman. He attended Annawan High School, where he excelled in […]
Robert A. “Bob” BUIKEMA, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Bob was born November 14, 1934, in Morrison, to Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the Morrison schools and then served in the U. S. Air Force […]
Volunteer Millers will sponsor their first event of 2024, starting at noon on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will offer a free bowl of soup and a variety of table games. Both traditional table games and new versions will be set up for rounds of play. […]
Sharon E. Tribley, age 82 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Sharon was born on October 11, 1941, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Christian and Emma (Wade) LeFevre. She graduated from Polo, IL, High School. Sharon married Jerry Tribley […]
Dorothea L. Long, age 98, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Dorothea was born September 28, 1925, in Amboy, IL, the daughter of Anders Rudolph and Leone (Phillips) Lindstrom. She married Kenneth E. Long on May 13, 1945, in Dixon, […]
Michael John Butkus, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Iris Memory Care in Oklahoma City, OK. Mike was born November 21, 1953, in Morrison, to John and Evelyn Butkus. Mike experienced a joyful childhood, growing up with his five siblings and a loving mom and dad. […]
Bradley Alan Decker, 61, passed away on October 5, 2023, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, IL, after a brief illness. Bradley Decker was born May 21, 1962, to Lyle Alan and Carol (Bogle) Decker in Morrison, IL. He was educated in the Morrison, IL, schools and then […]
Sharon F. Appel, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Sharon was born July 4, 1945, to Jay and Grace Louise (Juist) Newendyke in Morrison. She was a graduate of Thomson High School in Thomson, IL. On November 19, 1965, she […]
Steven L. Bearsley, 64, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. Steven was born April 24, 1959, in Savanna, IL, to Larry G. and Helen M. (Resel) Bearsley. He was educated in the Tampico, IL, grade schools and was a 1977 graduate of Savanna, IL, High […]
Editor’s note: Open hours are Tuesday, December 26, through Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As a non-coffee drinker, it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy a soothing, rich, coffee fragrance in the air, as I approached “The Bread Lady at Donnybrook Corner.” The Grand Opening […]
The storefront of a variety store will display a wide range of goods of different types and forms. Usually, eclectic merchandise is inexpensive. Inside Hidden Treasures Variety Store, LLC, at 113 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, owner Tobias Bloom stated, “I wanted to do a little bit for everyone. That […]
If you had entered the Lobby of Morrison Community Hospital, 300 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, you were greeted with the sweetest of aromas. MCH Auxiliary members held their annual Bake Sale in the hallway. A trio […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 15, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-20-2023 Victoria Horn 28 Morrison, IL Improper Backing The public is reminded that these are […]
Seasonal viruses have been on the uptick for the last several weeks across the State. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the public to take precautions–to protect the health of friends and family who are vulnerable to severe illness. The guidance comes as the Centers for Disease Control and […]