The American Legion building, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, hosted a gathering of Brearton family, former and current Morrison Fire Department “brothers,” community members, and Legionnaires, to honor one of its members: Jack Brearton. He celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The celebration was from
Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick will celebrate his 95th birthday, in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Sending and receiving cards is something this racing legend has always enjoyed. His family would love to surprise him, with a mailbox full of cards or notes from family, friends, and fans.
Due to Attorney Thomas J. Potter’s death December 29, 2024, the office of Thomas J. Potter, d/b/a Ludens & Potter will close on Sunday, June 1, 2025. If you have estate planning documents such as a Trust, Will, Powers of Attorney, or HIPAA Authorizations prepared by Attorney Potter, and
Eric and Linda (Schroth) Anderson celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary, on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Morrison, IL, couple acknowledged that milestone, during the Saturday, January 20, Cub Scout Pinewood Derby event, at Morrison United Methodist Church. Both have been integral to the Scouting program for decades. They met during
Betty Lorraine (Linder) Grater of rural Morrison, IL, celebrated her 100th Birthday with a reception hosted by her daughters, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison. Betty was the only daughter of Harry Linder, Sr. and Mary Bernice (Burch) Linder, born April 29, 1923. She
Tom Slothower soon will become a Nonagenerian, with a birth date of April 4, 1933. He will be 32, 872 days old–but who’s counting! Please join the family to help us celebrate this milestone, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at New Life Lutheran Church, 702
Phillip and Gloria Garrison were married May 19, 1972, at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison, IL. They are the parents of three sons, Phillip D. (Bridget) in Erie, IL; Curt (Lu Wei) in Yukon, OK; Kevin, in Morrison. They have been blessed with 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Phillip
Jen and Dennis Altfillisch of Morrison, IL, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 25, 2021. Jen Bausman and Dennis Altfillisch were married on June 25, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth, IL. They have three daughters: Carrie (Brian) Melton of Morrison, Courtney (Brad) Melton of Forreston,
Thomas F. Nedbal and Genevieve F. Louda were married on May 26, 1956, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. They lived in the Chicago suburbs for 40 years and have one son, Thomas, Jr. (Tracy.) Tom was a tool-and-die Engineer and worked for 30 years as a partner
Nathan B. Vavra, Morrison High School Class of 1999, earned his Juris Doctor degree on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from the University of San Diego School of Law. The JD is one of several Doctor of Law degrees. Niece Annabelle wondered if we should call him Dr. Vavra. No. He
Lorraine Hand of Prophetstown, IL, will celebrate her 90th birthday Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Lorraine Mathew grew up near Morrison, IL, and married Don Hand August 19, 1951, farming and living in the Prophetstown area ever since.5 Their family includes four daughters, Barbara (Ed) Kiefer, Donna (Barry) Young, Sally (Phil)
Parents Kevin and Barb Hamstra and Brian and Angie Brooks announce the wedding of their daughter and son, respectively. Ariel Hamstra, Prophetstown, IL, is a graduate of Prophetstown High School. She was a mail carrier out of the Morrison, IL, office and is now a full-time employee. Tyler Brooks, Erie,
Ty Peterson, the son of Todd and Monica Peterson of Morrison, IL, graduated from Kubert School of Illustration and Graphic Art, Inc. on Thursday, May 23,, 2019, in New York City, NY. The Kubert School of Illustration and Graphic Art, located in the New York area, is a three-year technical
Sloane Wolfe and her fiance, Houston Sulouff, both of Sterling, IL, tied the knot at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the chapel. The ceremony took place at 4:30 p.m., on Friday, January 25, 2019. The officiant was Pastor Christina Berry of Sterling. The couple became
John Britt is pleased to announce that his father, James V. Britt, Sr., will celebratehis 91st birthday, on the same day as Abe Lincoln’s, Tuesday, February 12, 2019. James is the proud dad of seven children: Mary Jo; James, Jr.; Mike; John “Jack;” Sherry; Ann; Terry. Happy Birthday, Dad! James