March 2017 American Red Cross Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report.  Editor’s note:  Pictured is Lynn Reimer, at a previous donation event. The second American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2017 was held on Thursday, March 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. It was sponsored

Harold L. Wickler (1945 – 2017)

Harold L. Wickler, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Platteville, WI, to Myles and Margaret (Keough) Wickler.  His formative years were filled with his

Attend “School House Rock” Father Daughter Dance

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been rocking around the clock since 1951.  This year, it is the new venue for St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance, with the apropos theme “School House Rock.”  The 12th annual dance will be Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 6:30 to

Roger Keith Kallenbach (1935 – 2017)

Roger Keith Kallenbach, 81, a loving husband, supportive father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Mission, TX. Roger was born April 9, 1935, to Harry and Mildred (VanVliet) Kallenbach in Niagra, WI. He married Carol Jane Hockman on July 3, 1955, at First

Anna M. Ellis (1921 – 2017)

Anna M. Ellis, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday April 4, 2017, at Resthave Home. Anna was born January 11, 1921, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga. She was educated in the Round Grove School of rural Whiteside County. Anna married Gale E. Ellis

Lions Club March Report

Darlene Smith, left, was in charge of the Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Lions Club program.  She introduced Tori Humphrey and her parents, Audrey and Kent Humphrey.  Tori, a student in the Morrison Community Unit School District #6, has been participating in Special Olympics since 2011.  Winning many medals, she has

Order Lions Roses for Easter

The season of Easter brings 400 glorious bouquets of roses to Morrison, IL, during the annual Lions Club sale. It is not too late to place your order for a dozen roses from any of the Lions Club members.  Orders must be received by Sunday, April 9, 2017, for delivery

Leora Mae Beveroth (1927 – 2017)

Leora Mae Beveroth, 89, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Leora was born June 7, 1927, in Sterling, the daughter of Roy J. and Olga (Buhrow) Wolber. She married Herman Beveroth on June 6, 1948, at First Lutheran

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Brands Honored as American Legion Chaplain

Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. During the Monday, March 13, 2017, meeting of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, Chaplain Bob Brands (left) was presented the Silver Chaplain Cross Tack, by Commander Dale Usterbowski (right), for his many years as the Chaplain for the Post.

4-H Summer Camp June 11 to June 15

4-H Summer Camp is open to all youth from ages 8 to 14.  Camp facilities are located in Oregon, IL, 1834 IL Route 2, at Camp Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center. Camp stay is from Sunday, June 11, to Thursday, June 15, 2017. Campers enjoy a week of hiking, team building,

Upcoming Horticulture Classes

Four Seasons Gardening, a 12-session program presented by University of Illinois Extension, includes a wide array of gardening and landscaping topics.  The spring series includes Growing Vegetable for Beginners on Tuesday, April 18, 2017; Beyond Hosta-Perennials for the Shade on Tuesday, May 2; Bountiful Backyards:  Berries, Brambles, and Beyond on

Upcoming Health Events

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer on Thursday, April 6, 2017, as she leads participants through interactive activities, designed to exercise the brain, to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.  You are never too young or too old to get started training your brain, so join Karla

Did You Remove Grave Decor?

Remember, today, Sunday, April 2, 2017, is the last day to remove grave decorations you wish to keep, from Grove Hill Cemetery, High and N. Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.  Clean-up will take place Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7.