Grace J. Green, 94, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Resthave. Grace was born February 21, 1929, in rural Sabula, IA, to Henry and Esther (Doyle) Tillis. She was educated in the rural Clinton, and Jackson County, IA, schools and graduated from
Larry D. Karash, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born on May 24, 1950, in Cambridge, NE, the son of Anthony Karash and Elsie Kinder. He married Peggy Pyse on September 28, 198,7 in Rock Island, IL.
Willis “Bill” E. Sikkema, 97, of Erie, IL, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison, IL. Willis was born May 10, 1926, in Garden Plain Township, IL, to Joseph J. and Gertrude (Wilkins) Sikkema. He was educated in the East Clinton Grade
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 5, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-09-2023 Michael Cook 35 Morrison, IL Improper Display Registration Sticker 5-09-2023 Jennifer Maddox 27
Editor’s note: Patricia Pessman of Morrison, IL, wrote this feature and submitted the photos. What was to be just another, normal shopping trip to Fulton, IL, and Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, turned into an unexpected “Dutch” treat, for former Fulton resident Pat Pessman. As she was taking
Starting Thursday, May 11, 2023, Whiteside County Senior Center Volunteers will offer Basic Beginner Line Dance classes every week until Thursday, June 29. Classes will be every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., at our Satellite location of Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. No
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, will host a community Doggie Dress Up Contest, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at Morrison Bark Park, 700 N. Genessee Street. There is a $10 contestant fee. Rock Valley Therapy has been
Make Mother’s weekend in Morrison, IL, extra sweet, with the inclusion of a visit to Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, on Saturday, May 13, or Sunday, May 14, 2023. Show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., showcasing youthful talents in art and band. On Saturday, May 13,
Jeffrey Rolland, Sr., 64, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Jeff was born June 12, 1958, in East Chicago, IN, to Alexander and Marie (Holiat) Rolland. He was a graduate of Donald E. Gavit High School in Hammond, IN. He served
To no surprise, Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan stated, “Due to field conditions, we will be cancelling the Softball and Baseball games scheduled for tonight, Monday, May 8, 2023, between Orion and Morrison [previously planned] to be played in Morrison, IL.”
Megan Linke submitted this announcement in honor of her father.
Gary Bechtal, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home. Gary was born on July 8, 1942, in Morrison, to Everett and Carlene (McKee) Bechtel. He was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School. After high school, he attended Morrison Institute of Technology and was part
Megan Linke submitted this announcement in honor of her father.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 28, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-29-2023 Ashlie Ernst 35 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 4-30-2023 Cheyenne Asbury 36 Rochelle,
United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) is taking action against summer hunger. The organization is proud to announce the return of the Feed Our Children, free, summer lunch program. It will provide free meals to children across the County, from Wednesday, May 31, through Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The program