Gerald L. Hamstra, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Morrison Community Hospital. Gerald was born February 13, 1935, in Morrison, to Marvin and Inez (Tenboer) Hamstra. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1953 graduate of Erie High School in
Joyce M. Conboy, age 98, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Morningside of Sterling, in Sterling. Joyce was born October 27, 1918, in Rock Falls, IL. She married John Conboy on November 20, 1940, in Davenport, IA. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1975. Joyce
Raymond Ralph Bielema, 97, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the nursing home. He was born September 25, 1919, in Fulton to Jacob R. and Alice (VanderSchaaf) Bielema. He was educated in the Smith Grade School of rural Whiteside County, IL. He married
On Monday, November 28, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; he called for adjournment at 7:16. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie
Sunday, November 27, 2016, marked the first Sunday of Advent. This period begins four Sundays before Christmas and is observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world. On that day, after the “Hanging of the Greens” ceremony at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
The Carroll-Jo Daviess Daughters of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Department of Defense, honored veterans of the Viet Nam War from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Shannon, IL, in a ceremony at the Heritage Center in Lanark, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Each veteran was presented with a certificate
Kunes County Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is finalizing one holiday promotion while beginning a second. Until the end of the November, visitors can “Fill the [Chevy] Cruz” with non-perishable items for Morrison Friends Food Pantry. As a “thank you,” the dealership offers two specials: $189/month
Saturday, November 26, 2016, was the annual clean-up day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with preparation and decoration for the upcoming Christmas walk. The canyon invites visitors to enter the buildings and enjoy refreshments, on Saturday, December 3, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Canyon-by-candlelight is a
On Monday, November 28, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda
Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will offer Christmas spirit to the community, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Children of the congregation will give visitors a free popcorn ball with a message inside, between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Adults are invited to register for
On Monday, November 14, 2016, the City of Morrison Council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., thanking “Morrison Historical Society for hosting the meeting and [providing] all the cookies.” He called
Gertrude E. Puels, 103, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Born September 13, 1913, in Lyndon Township, she was the daughter of Miles and Elizabeth (Meyers) Hannis. She married Allen H. Puels on June 3, 1936, in Morrison, IL.
Phyllis I. Dykstra, 89, of the Alverno Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at the Alverno. Phyllis was born September 15, 1927, in Fulton, to Evert and Anna (Fisher) Geerts. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11-08-16 at 11:00 p.m. Colton J. Zigler, age 21 of Sterling, IL, was arrested after a traffic stop for speeding on Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Colton was arrested for Speeding 64/40 MPH, two Counts of
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for “Correctional Deputy” Eligibility List. The deadline is Friday, December 9, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $17 per hour with benefits. Applications must have or pass the following requirements: must be 21 years of age a High School diploma or