Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 10, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, January 10, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 529 E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, after receiving a 911 call of a female screaming. As Morrison
Linda L. Deets, 77, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home. Linda was born on October 29, 1942, in Sterling, to Roy J. and Ola M. (Buhrow) Wolber. She attended Sterling schools and was a 1960 graduate of Sterling High School. Linda married
Ted Luther, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison. Ted was born October 25, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, to Martin P. and Martha D. (Hock) Luther. He was educated in the Brooklyn, NY, school system. Ted served in the U.
Dorothy M. Bush, 100, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Dorothy was born May 31, 1919, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga. She was educated in the Round Grove and Ustick Schools in rural
After some morning misinformation about delayed school opening times, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will dismiss students at the regular afternoon times.
Phyllis A. Geerts, 81, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown, IL. Phyllis was born March 8, 1938, in Erie, IL, to Henry and Effie (Brondyke) Dornbush. She was educated in the Fenton, IL, Grade School and was a 1956 graduate of Erie High School.
Kathleen Ann Bealer, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Kathy was born May 7, 1942, in Sterling, IL, to Marvin and Alice (Norman) Dykema. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1960 graduate of Morrison High
A Ribbon Cutting for Simply Aesthetic Design & Photography was held Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Owner Amanda D. (Olson) Cook of Morrison is a creative, multifaceted Professional Graphic Designer and an evocative Photographer. Contact her at 630-605-5329, www.SimplyAestheticDesign.com, or email
The City of Morrison Council met on Monday, January 13, 2020, before a large group of citizens, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Public Works Director Lori Matlack; Chief of
Morrison Historical Society members and the general public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Potluck. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Doors open at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at noon. The meal begins promptly at 12:30. Kindly bring a dish to pass, plate,
Blakelyn Catherine Ann Musch, three-week-old daughter of Loren and Aubrey Musch, is in a Peoria Hospital, [likely OSF Children’s Hospital] facing surgery for Scimitar syndrome, which involves blood being misdirected from the lungs to the heart. A viewer stated, “I think this would make a great story for our community.
The public is invited to begin the new decade with a sociable visit to The Loft of Main, for the first “Third Thursday” of 2020. The free event is January 16, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery opens to the public. These morning gatherings allow men and women
Clayton L. Deter, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Clayton was born December 21, 1929, in Morrison, to Daniel S. and Violetta (Nice) Deter. He attended Gridley Elementary School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Clayton married Dorrine
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2019-2020 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2020: Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Sophie Prombo, Jade Stock, Hannah Stralow, Hannah Wallander Class of 2021: Chloe Bielema, Ashton Smith Class
Debra Ann Morgan, age 60 of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 13, 2020, at her home, exactly the way she wanted it to be. Deb was born on November 20, 1959, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Donald and Geraldine (Zuidema) Damhoff. She