Donald T. Skibbe (1933 – 2024)

   Donald T. Skibbe of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Don was born on July 29, 1933, in Elgin, IL, to Herman and Evelyn Skibbe (later Wilkins.)  Don lived a life that embodied the American dream, a life...

Richard “Dick” D. Ottens (1937 – 2024)

  Richard “Dick” D. Ottens, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at Resthave. Dick was born on May 25, 1937, in Morrison, to Garrett C. and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens.  He attended Fulton, IL, and...

Beverly Mara Reed (1932 – 2024)

  Beverly Mara Reed, 92, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Beverly was born January 1, 1932, in Coal Hollow, IL, the daughter of Albert and Aina (Pihl) Floyd.  She was a 1949 graduate of DePue High...

Nancy J. Pratt (1936 – 2024)

  Nancy J. Pratt, 88, of Erie, IL, fell a hair short of her goal of living to the age of 140, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Nancy Jean Kennedy was born October 15,1936, in Sullivan, IL, to Arthur and Elinor (Boyer) Kennedy.  She...

Marla K. Drury (1947 – 2024)

  Marla K. Drury, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Friday November 8, 2024, at her home. Marla was born April 23, 1947, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond W. and Marjorie J. (Boelkens) Hartman.  She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Fulton High...