On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore reported, “This morning, three of us planted and mulched [around] the Morrison[, IL,] sign, on the west end of town. Most of the plants were donated by Roger [and Sue Meiers, owners of] K & R Greenhouse. The two
Gary Eugene Dirks, 62, of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gary was born April 11, 1959, in Dixon, IL, the son of Donald and Leona (Kurk) Dirks. He was a graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1978, and University of Madison Short Course 1981. He married Linda
This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. President Joseph Biden is right, and the Roman Catholic Bishops are wrong. A number of influential Roman Catholic Bishops–with very conservative views–set in motion a scheme, to use their organization, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, to prepare a document.
Paul J. Huizenga, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Paul was born September 25, 1922, in rural Whiteside County, Ustick Township, Fulton, IL, to Claus P. and Kate (Eissens) Huizenga. He was educated in the Fairhaven and Cobb Schools
Kenneth R. Beswick, 77, of Lake Zurich, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Erie, IL, died Monday, March 30, 2020, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Erie United Methodist Church, in
Lois Marie Musselman passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, she was 95. Lois was born March 23, 1926, the daughter of George and Emma Bongart of Sterling, IL. At age seven her father passed from appendicitis. Their little family, mother Emma and sister Lilla Jane, moved to the Morrison,
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, there was a fire at an apartment complex on Portland Avenue (IL Route 58), just south of RC Smith Transportation. Four units/families were affected. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is accepting monetary and gift card donations, to help these families relocate
Tawny Wiersema took these photographs. On Saturday, June 26, 2021, White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center hosted its 8th Annual WHOA Benefit Horse Show, at the Whiteside County Fair Grounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Steve Hollewell was Judge. The fundraiser was for general operating expenses. There were 17 participants
Twenty-six area young men were named to the Quad Cities All-Western Illinois Football Team on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Members of Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, and Morrison teams are listed.
Pastor Luke Schouten is excited to announce the launch of a young adult (college age) Mission Trip stating, “Our overall goal is to develop a program for college-age adults that will go out, serve, and love those in need.” He continued, “We want to build faith-based relationships and grow their
Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Jeff Weets, Owner of Weets & Son Septic Service, LLC, with a Because Nice Matters award, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. At noon, Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation, at this Morrison, IL, septic and portable restroom service business. Resthave Care &
Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer took the photograph and interviewed Kyle Lorenz. Since he retired from State of Illinois work, Kyle Lorenz has worked part-time for Willett Hofmann Associates, Inc. of Sterling, IL. As a Civil Engineer 3, he inspects roadways during construction–or reconstruction–overseeing job sites, to be sure
Editor’s note: The photos were taken by Elizabeth Yaklich. The Heritage Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, June 26, 2021, echoed with “world-class bluegrass” music, in the opinion of Dr. Bradley Yaklich, Morrison, IL. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., vocals and instrumentals filled the natural amphitheater, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N.
Plan to join us at 9:00 a.m., on Sunday, July 4, 2021, for worship service, at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. We will celebrate Independence Day and honor those who have served, and are serving, in our Armed Forces. This will be a very special tribute.
The public is invited to a Memorial Reception in Loving Memory of Roger and Marla Buikema, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lakeview North/South Pavilion. Stop by and visit the family between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and share refreshments, dessert, and a favorite memory. You may RSVP to