Lorna Marie (Voss) Engwall passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Lorna was born on June 13, 1949, in Topponish, WA, to her parents, Floyd Arthur and (Marie) Kathryn Voss. She attended Shirland Grade School (Shirland, IL), Hononegah High School (Rockton, IL,) and Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL,) where she majored
Carroll Jean Farthing, 89, of Liberty Court Assisted Living Center in Dixon, IL, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Liberty Court Assisted Living Center. Carrol was born July 17, 1934, in Morrison, IL, to Bayard and Mary (Kolb) Anderson. She was educated in the Clyde Township School in rural Whiteside
Norma Jean Boeck, 74, of Morrison, IL passed away on May 28, 2024, at Homestead Care Facility with her family by her side, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease/Lewy Body Dementia. Norma was born on September 23, 1949, to Render and Wilhelmina Aggen in Chicago, IL. After Norma graduated
In November 2023, the City of Morrison committed to developing a Strategic Plan for the future of its community. As part of the strategic planning process, a survey has been developed to ask residents their opinions about living in the City and City services. The Center for Governmental Studies at
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The third Morrison Community American Red Cross blood drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, May 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. The sponsor for
Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Burial will immediately follow at Sharon Cemetery, Erie, IL. The
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 17, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a one-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 600 block of Genesee Avenue. After investigating the incident Morrison Police cited Carver D. Findley, 20,
The Black Box Theatre is happy to host Mockingbird on Main as they present “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted from Harper Lee’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The venue is at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL 61245. The setting opens in a sleepy, Alabama town during the Great Depression, where Scout
United Way of Whiteside County will continue its tradition of providing free, nutritious meals once a week, to children across the County, through the Let’s Feed Our Children program. In Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Wednesday, August 7, kids and teens can receive free grab-and-go lunches, at
The University of Illinois Extension office will be providing weekly Homegrown Healthy Classes at 5:30 p.m., to teach participants how to effectively grow a garden; introduce gardeners to hydrophonics; share recipes made with garden produce. Classes are free. Register at www.go.illinois.edu/homegrownhealthy. Classes start Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Community
Friday, June 14, 2024, is the submission deadline for the 2024 CGH Health Foundation scholarship application. Area students already accepted into their Healthcare/Nursing Program professional field of study are eligible. There are 11 different grants available, ranging from $1000 to $3000. The total amount to be awarded is $28,500. Four
On Saturday, May 19, 2024, Morrison Fire Department staff swapped out a half dozen large pieces of equipment, in order to fill their building space with tables and chairs, for prospective breakfast eaters. To promote the annual fundraiser, Engine 1 served as a billboard at the corner of U. S.
Roger Eugene Smith, 55, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born to Larry W. Smith and Linda C. Miner on February 2, 1969, in Coldwater, MI. He grew up in Lyndon, IL, and graduated from Prophetstown High School. After he graduated, he
James Prombo submitted this press release. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional parade will start at 10:30; travel west on Main Street to
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Sacred Call to their outdoor stage on Monday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m. We will have our annual Memorial Day Kick-off Dinner, starting at 4:30. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering