Pearl Elizabeth Yarbrough, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Pearl was born October 1, 1925, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob G. and Gertrude (Balk) Housenga. She was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High
Gayle E. Beswick, 77, of Lake Zurich, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Erie, IL, died Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Gayle was born March 4, 1942, in Sterling, IL, to Harry H. and Elaine K. (Marcellus) Horning. She was educated in the
Alva Jean Meurs, 92, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, died Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Harbor Crest. Alva Jean was born September 13, 1927, in Fulton, to John and Jennie (Faber) Temple. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and attended Fulton High School. On December 6,
Thomas E. Duncan, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home. Thomas was born September 17, 1950, in Thorpe, WV, the son of Willie and Irene (Poff) Duncan. For many years, he was employed at GE in Morrison where he thought of his co-workers as family.
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Even though it was an autumn day of remembrance, on Monday, November 11, 2019, American Legion members wore their winter dress hats. Bob Atherton is shown in 2015, when hats were first purchased. Steady wind, light snow, and a temperature in the low
Dear Editor: On Monday, November 11, 2019, The Loft on Main hosted an ornament painting opportunity for people of all ages. The response was fabulous! The day started slowly, but by 10:00 a.m., it was evident, the snowy day was going to be a busy day. Nearly 500 clay ornaments
The Fish and Wildlife Service reminds everyone about Closed Areas and No Hunting Zones on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl hunting. Upper Mississippi River
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Editor’s note: See the Letter to the Editor from Sharon Boyles. Monday, November 11, 2019, was a day that began with several inches of snowfall on the ground and temperatures that would keep it in place for days. It was a windy morning for the
Attention Morrison Residents: It is the season that asthmatics and people with pulminory issues dread: Leaf Burning. My husband, daughter, and mother-in-law suffer with asthma. Leaf burning (even when limited to a few days a week) has devastating effects on their breathing and ability to participate in activities. Burning leaf
Evelyn Beswick, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Evelyn was born May 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Martin and Inez (Bonneur) Balk. She attended Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Evelyn married Arnold “Arnie” Beswick
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. October and November urge homeowners to divide over-large plantings or add new ones, prune, rake leaves, and plant bulbs to celebrate the return of spring. The second 2019 autumnal snow is expected tonight, the day before Veterans Day, pointedly reminding us of winter’s approach next
Morrison Garden Club is currently planning for filling and decorating planters on Main Street, in preparation for the Christmas Walk and throughout the Christmas season. We desperately need donations of various types of conifers to fill those pots. If you are planning to do pruning of any type of “green”
Anne Frame wrote this article. November is a busy month at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, with activities and upcoming events. Several of these are new, and others are repeat events. Members of the community are invited to participate, but please contact the church first at
The Class 1A Quarterfinal Playoff football game between Morrison High School and Annawan-Wethersfield will be played on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Kickoff will be at 1:00 p.m., at Wethersfield Memorial Stadium, Tenney Street, Kewanee, IL.
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Attorney at Law Lon M. Richey opened his own office, at 225 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on February 4, 2019. His new location is three buildings to the east of his long-time partnership with Nelson, Kilgus, Richey, and Buckwalter-Schurman, at 209 E. Main. In