Editor’s note: This press release has been corrected and reprinted, using the appropriate dates for the concerts. Thank you, to those who alerted the Editor to the wrong dates. The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them as they present EVOP’s
Editor’s note: Pastor Toni Lucas, Location Leader, ILLMCA, Albany, IL, submitted this notice. A shortened version of the annual Wreaths Across America tribute, to deceased military personnel, will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 13, 2025. “Tomorrow’s weather is predicted to be anything but nice. Service men and women
Betty Jean Mapson, age 95, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at LaBella of Morrison. Betty was born May 12, 1930, in Postville, IA, the daughter of Carl and Verla (Schara) Strien. She married Eugene R. Mapson on February 27, 1948, in Prairie Du Chien, WI. He
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m., at Clinton High School, 877 Eighth Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. Special Guest Soprano is Heather Petruzelli. The program includes selections from the great music we associate with
The public and family members are cordially invited to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 E. Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 12, 2025. Socialize, enjoy Coffee Hour, and shop at the Resthave Auxiliary Bake Sale. The morning is a perfect time to meet with residents and/or friends. Invite a
Junior High and Senior High School Band and Choir concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, December 11, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Come support the musical accomplishments of these students. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a Music Boosters Bake Sale in the cafeteria.
Donald Lee Dykema, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. Don was born October 10, 1933, in Morrison, to Jay and Henrietta (Voss) Dykema. He attended rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1951. Don proudly served in the
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to our next “Wild Winter Wednesday” program, on December 10, 2025. The brick building is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, de Immigrant. The building is disability accessible.
William “Bill” J. Conboy, 84 of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 28, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. He was born on September 3, 1941, in Sterling, IL, the son of John V. and Joyce M. (Kennedy) Conboy; he was a 1959 graduate of Rock Falls High
Jennifer L. White, 42, of Morrison, IL, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Jennifer was born February 27, 1983, in Morrison, to Phil and Mary Jo (Rummel) Tichler. She graduated from Morrison High School in 2001, before attending Sauk Valley Community College.
Editor’s note: Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director Callie Hamstra submitted costume winners from the Chamber Costume Parade and the first four photographs. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the remaining pictures. Winners 0-3 Year Olds Cutest 1st Place: Lainie Engelkens 2nd Place: Marissa Gallegos Most Original 1st Place: Jackson Eads
Rhea Jean Butner, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Rhea was born on October 6, 1930, in Milledgeville, IL, to Roy and Irene (Ward) Schreiner. She was educated in the Chadwick, IL, grade schools and graduated from Chadwick High
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, author and poet, Patricia Pessman, recalled childhood Thanksgivings. Pessman explained, “This poem was inspired by my Thanksgiving memories as a child–memories I still cherish today, some 60 years later. It was a very special day for me, as our family–brother Dave, sister Janet, Dad, and
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 24, 2025, with all representatives present. They were greeted with an introductory presentation by members of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT.) Details of the preliminary engineering and environmental study for the improvement of U. S.
Ann Lahman Musgrove, 90, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life. Born on May 7, 1935, in Kenilworth, IL, Ann was the daughter of the late Wilford C. (“Woody”) and Dorothy (“Tip”) Davis Lahman.