Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Halloween 2020 in Morrison brought out the ghost, dinosaurs, ballerinas, skeletons, and much more, as the winds calmed and temperatures reached 60 degrees. Sidewalks were filled with families. They joined young trick-or-treaters and enjoyed the opportunity to escape the confines of
Donald E. Holesinger, 85, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Donald was born October 30, 1935, in Union Grove Township, IL, to George and Flora (Post) Holesinger. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. Don married Audrey E.
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the Monthly Activity Report for October 2020. Whiteside County Deputies patrolled 23,171 miles for month.
Mark W. Snyder, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 9, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Mark was born January 8, 1955, in Chicago, IL, a son of Donald Wayne and Greta Lois (Magnuson) Snyder. He worked at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL. Mark was
Leonard W. “Lenny” Bender, 91, of Sunrise of Naperville North Assisted Living, in Naperville, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 9, 2020, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Lenny was born December 18, 1928, in Polo, IL, to William J. and Ethel M. (Bellows) Bender. He was educated in
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 30, 2020.
Arnold “Arnie” C. Sikkema, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Arnie was born May 26, 1941, on his parent’s farm outside of Morrison, to George W. and Alice M. (Meinsma) Sikkema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade
Roger Jay Buikema, 83, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully Thursday morning, November 5, 2020, at his and his wife’s Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community residence. Roger was born September 15,1937, in Morrison, to Perry and Tena (Wilkens) Buikema. He attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison Community
Douglas Seelye, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday November 4, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Doug was born February 25, 1944, in Stanford, KY, to Joseph Henry and Mary Josephine (Bailey) Seelye. He was educated in the Chadwick, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Chadwick
Harold “Bud” Tomman, Jr., age 87, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Harold was born on August 31, 1933, in Mount Carroll, IL, the son of Harold and Arlene (Atherton) Tomman, Sr. He married Barbara Stage on October 31, 1953. Harold was employed
June M. Matyas, 93, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL; formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. June was born June 19, 1927, in Bold Springs, TN, to Noah E. and Eunice E. (Lester) Tidwell. She was educated
Joyce M. Miley, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community after several years with early-onset Alzheimer’s.Joyce was born March 31, 1949, in Morrison, to Marvin and Virginia (Olson) Siefken. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
In advance of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election, 38,436 registered Whiteside County, IL, voters received a Vote by Mail Application prior to Saturday, August 1. Around Thursday, October 1, County Clerk Dana Nelson mailed Vote by Mail Ballots to all voters who submitted an application. October voting began
The following Morrison Junior High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the First Quarter of the 2020-2021 school year.
As with your computer, web sites use software to present content and keep it organized and attractive. On Thursday, October, 15, 2020, a critical update for our website’s Content Management System was released. Our support staff performed the proper backup first and then installed the updated version. However, the update