Open Hand Self Defense will host Master Mary Nogowski in an introduction self-empowerment and protection seminar. The women-only event is Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. The seminar is $10 per person, cash or check. No experience is necessary. Just […]
Wayne L. Van Zuiden, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. Wayne was born January 19, 1933, in Newton Township, Rural Albany, IL, the son of William J. and Fannie (VenHuizen) Van Zuiden. He married Leslie Peterson on July 13, 1952, […]
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the Friday, April 7, 2017, event at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL, will support the Sauk Valley Community College Skyhawks. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available. The event takes place from 7:00 to 9:00. Skyhawks […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. Editor’s note: Pictured is Lynn Reimer, at a previous donation event. The second American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2017 was held on Thursday, March 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. It was sponsored […]
Harold L. Wickler, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Platteville, WI, to Myles and Margaret (Keough) Wickler. His formative years were filled with his […]
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been rocking around the clock since 1951. This year, it is the new venue for St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance, with the apropos theme “School House Rock.” The 12th annual dance will be Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 6:30 to […]
Roger Keith Kallenbach, 81, a loving husband, supportive father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Mission, TX. Roger was born April 9, 1935, to Harry and Mildred (VanVliet) Kallenbach in Niagra, WI. He married Carol Jane Hockman on July 3, 1955, at First […]
Mike Wiersema submitted this report. On Thursday, March 30, 2017, Morrison High School Fillies defeated Rockridge 3-to-2, at the Morrison, IL, Sports Complex. Statistics follow.
Anna M. Ellis, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday April 4, 2017, at Resthave Home. Anna was born January 11, 1921, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga. She was educated in the Round Grove School of rural Whiteside County. Anna married Gale E. Ellis […]
Darlene Smith, left, was in charge of the Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Lions Club program. She introduced Tori Humphrey and her parents, Audrey and Kent Humphrey. Tori, a student in the Morrison Community Unit School District #6, has been participating in Special Olympics since 2011. Winning many medals, she has […]
The season of Easter brings 400 glorious bouquets of roses to Morrison, IL, during the annual Lions Club sale. It is not too late to place your order for a dozen roses from any of the Lions Club members. Orders must be received by Sunday, April 9, 2017, for delivery […]
Leora Mae Beveroth, 89, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Leora was born June 7, 1927, in Sterling, the daughter of Roy J. and Olga (Buhrow) Wolber. She married Herman Beveroth on June 6, 1948, at First Lutheran […]
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The annual Meet the Players Spring Edition was also the occasion for the Morrison Athletic Boosters to congratulate Coach Tammy Deter for her induction into the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame and show appreciation for her dedication and years of coaching excellence. The warm wishes were offered Friday, March […]
Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. During the Monday, March 13, 2017, meeting of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, Chaplain Bob Brands (left) was presented the Silver Chaplain Cross Tack, by Commander Dale Usterbowski (right), for his many years as the Chaplain for the Post.