Mary J. Koch (1937 – 2020)

Mary J. Koch, 83, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, with her son by her side. She was born to the late John and Mildred (Parker) Koch, March 1, 1937, in Shannon, IL.  Mary graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1957.   Mary loved three

Rickey Lee Milnes (1957 – 2020)

Rickey Lee Milnes, 62, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home. Rickey was born June 7, 1957, in Sterling, IL, to Ronald F. and Virginia “Ginny” F. (Bowen) Milnes.  He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1976 graduate of Morrison High School. 

CGH Celebrates Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

CGH Medical Center celebrates community members and youth who demonstrate exceptional leadership and spirit through the power of volunteerism.  More than 200 caring volunteers make countless contributions at CGH.  National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing, and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities.  National

CEO Pfister Updates Morrison Community Hospital Policies

Morrison Community Hospital is continuing to restrict all visitors and non-essential vendors.  We appreciate our community and patients’ support during this challenging time. We continue to work through the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  We remind the public that we are screening and testing patients who exhibit suspected symptoms of

Morrison Garden Club Beautifies Odell

On April 22, 2020, Sharon Moore wrote, “Several members of [Morrison] Garden Club along with three other volunteers laid 15 yards of mulch today at Odell Public Library.”  Drive through the library parking lot at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, to appreciate their annual spring embellishment. Pictured left-to-right are

A Gratifying Number

Here is a number to ponder, as reported by KWQC TV News on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. “Over 700,000 [people have] recovered from coronavirus worldwide.”

Governor Declares Stay-at-Home Extension

On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Governor J. B. Ptitzker decreed that Illinois residents should stay at home through Sunday, May 31.  His order is designed to keep citizens from venturing out and interacting with crowds, which is a dangerous and effective means of spreading the coronavirus.  Experts originally thought the

Steven John Vegter (1967 – 2020)

Steven John Vegter, 52, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Steve was born August 1, 1967, in Morrison, IL, to Harlan and Marilyn (Stuart) Vegter.  Steve attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.  He married Rebecca Sue

Barbara E. Shepard (1962 – 2020)

Barbara E. Shepard, 57, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Barb was born July 5, 1962, in Morrison, to Robert L. and Emma H. (Dhaemers) Carpenter.  She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1981 graduate of

Marlene M. Lewis (1934 – 2020)

Marlene M. Lewis, 86, of Pardeeville, WI, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born February 21, 1934, in Bear Valley, WI, the daughter of Leo Michael and Ada Lucille (Maxwell) Schmitz.  Marlene graduated from Richland Center High School and

James Curtis Nye (1947 – 2020)

James Curtis Nye, 72, of Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL, formerly of Chadwick, IL, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Big Meadows. Jim was born May 8, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to Kenneth and Mary Josephine (Bailey) Nye.  He was educated in the Chadwick grade schools and was

Donald Wayne Snyder (1933 – 2020)

Donald Wayne Snyder, 86, formerly of Erie, IL, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Don was born June 26, 1933, in Mercer, MO, a son of William Harvey and Anna Glen Doris (Robinson) Snyder.  He joined the U. S. Air Force in 1952. 

Morrison Lions Club Canceled Rose Day Sale

With Governor J. B. Pritzker’s “Stay in Place” order and for the safety of Lions Club members and our community who supports our fundraisers, Morrison, IL, Lions Club canceled delivery of roses.  The annual rose sale was scheduled for Good Friday, April 10, 2020.  This fundraiser supports two collegiate scholarships