Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. A shorter Agenda for the Monday, July 25, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council was headed by the presentation of the resignation of City Administrator, Barry Dykhuizen. He has accepted the position of Assistant City Administrator of Moline, IL, but was unable […]
James E. Schmitt, Sr., 79, of Sterling, IL, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. James was born on March 25, 1943, in Sterling, the son of Paul and Florence (Jacobs) Schmitt. He married Shirley Major on November 4, 1967, in Dixon, IL. […]
Patsy Jean (Miller) Sharp, age 79 of Tampico, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Patsy was born on April 11, 1943, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Gale and Iola (Fortune) Miller. She married Ronald Sharp on August 5, 1961, at […]
Ruth A. George, 97, of Sterling, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ruth (Heilener) was born June 9, 1925, at the Sterling public hospital, the oldest daughter of Walter and Gesina (Edeus) Heilener. She lived all her life […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photo. Countryside Construction completed the first shelter at the Morrison, IL, Dog Park on Wednesday, July 21, 2022. This photo was taken the day before. This inaugural shelter was sponsored by Rotary Club of Morrison. Editor’s note: Karla Burn of […]
On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 6:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to W. Lincolnway and Emerson Road, for a motorcycle vs. car crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that Unit 2, driven by Diana DeGroot, age 75, of Rock Falls, IL, was westbound on W. […]
Morrison Community High School members of the Class of 1970 will celebrate a 70th birthday party on Saturday, August 13, 2022, as well as a belated 50th Class Reunion. Alumni are invited to tour the High School building from noon to 2:00 p.m. Alumni from the Classes of 1965 and […]
Legionnaire Jerry Brearton, center, was awarded the Public Relations/Information Exchange Award, at The American Legion Department of Illinois’ 103rd Convention, held in Springfield, IL, from July13-16, 2022. The award was presented due to Brearton’s continued efforts in keeping the community aware of American Legion programs, presence, and local activities, and […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Come join us for an evening of music and worship. In case of rain or extreme heat, concerts will be moved indoors. A free-will offering […]
Laurie Adolph, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Laurie was born October 8, 1953, in Morrison, to Ralph H. and Ruth C. (Smith) Adolph. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School […]
Zachary Tyler McDivitt, 35, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Mercy North Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Zachary was born on July 29, 1986, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ron A. McDivitt and Christine L. (Stage) Bramm. He enjoyed going for walks and talking to people. He had a […]
Gene C. Biermann, 91, of Clinton, IA, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at The Alverno in Clinton. Gene was born May 26, 1931, in Clinton, to Walter K. and Elfrieda (Martensen) Biermann. He was educated in the Clinton grade schools and was a 1949 graduate of Clinton High School. He […]
Shirley B. Tegeler, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home. Shirley was born February 3, 1947, in Geneseo, IL to Virgil W. and Ruth F. (Blackert) Newlon. She attended Hooppole, IL, grade schools and was a 1965 graduate of Annawan, IL, High School. She attended […]
Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early for two hours, to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. Stop in at the gallery on 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 21, 2022. All are welcome […]
Michael was born June 8, 1962, in Sterling, IL, the son of Billie Lee Bell and Robyn (Ivins) Chapman. Michael graduated from Rock Falls High School. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and watching the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his significant other, Christine Proud of Morrison; sons […]