Douglas D. Hamm, 74, of Savanna, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at his home. Doug was born June 28, 1945, in Union Grove, Whiteside County, IL, to William and Edith (McDonald) Hamm. Doug married Genevieve L. Howell-Inman on October 7, 1967, in Fulton, IL. She passed away on September
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 2:00 a.m. Turn your clocks ahead one hour, before going to bed on Saturday, March 7, to wake up to the correct Daylight Saving Time. Appliances, watches, automobile clocks, other household or business clocks will need to be adjusted.
First three photos were taken by Steven Siefken; Jerry Lindsey took the last. On Friday, February 28, 2020, students and staff from four Morrison Community Unit District #6 buildings gathered in their gymnasiums, in remembrance of a Southside School student who had passed away the week before. People were encouraged
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, several food and beverage choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 16 options, several of which are
Mary K. Rosenow, 91, of Morrison, IL passed away peacefully from causes incident to age, on March 3, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born to Wilbur and Emilie Seloover on January 30, 1929, in Sterling, IL, the seventh of eight children and the oldest daughter. She graduated
Comfort Zone Family Grief Camp is a unique and innovative session, designed specifically for parents and children who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The mission of camp is to provide children with the resources to help them cope with their grief and to allow them to spend
Keith Hamstra was in charge of the February 2020 program and introduced Kaywyn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry. It is open weekly on Thursdays (except holidays) from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Morrison United Methodist Church provides space for the Pantry. Food is purchased from River Bend Food Bank
Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. Colors cannot be guaranteed, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. The colors are brilliant reds, pinks, mauves, yellows, and pinks as well as other combinations. The price is
Wesley C. “Smitty” Smith, 92, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Lyndon, IL, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown. Wesley was born October 20, 1927, to Harvey F. and Iola (Halligan) Smith, in Canoe Creek Township in Rock Island County, IL. He was educated in the Hillsdale Grade
Saying she got involved with the issue of current criminal justice reform “because of how poorly the Knight Family was treated, after the tragic murder of Pam Knight.” Knight was a DCFS case-worker beaten to death on the job, from Illinois Rep. Tony McCombie’s district. Last week, Rep. McCombie was
A new coalition of Law Enforcement organizations formed on Monday, March 2, 2020, to oppose efforts in the General Assembly to end cash bail. Throughout this year’s legislative session, the Coalition for Public Safety will speak with a unified and strong voice on this and other criminal justice issues. Founding
Morrisonians Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple are dedicated, experienced missionaries. “We are getting closer to our June trip to Liberia, Africa. We sure appreciate all the community support we have received!” stated Rodriguez. To pay their way, the women will sell three, delicious chili options, crackers, cinnamon roll, and beverage
The Whiteside County Republican’s 2020 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Deer Valley Golf Course, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL. Social hour is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the Dessert Auction at 6:30. Dinner and the program begin at 7:00. The
Jan F. Drolema, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at her home in Morrison. Jan was born May 24, 1947, in Morrison to Robert and Pearl (Housenga) Yarbrough. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. She attended the University of
For the 3rd year, Morrison High School Cheerleaders will create personalized Annual Easter Egg Hunts. They take orders from local families and deliver Egg Hunts. The Easter Egg Hunt sales end Friday, April 3, 2020. “We prepare, stuff, deliver, and hide candy eggs the evening before Easter. Local children wake