John D. Kimmel, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at his home in Palm Harbor, FL, with his family by his side. John was born on January 30, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Boyd and Clara (Tollenaar) Kimmel. He was educated in the Morrison Schools and was
Alvin E. Geesey, age 81, of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Al was born November 16, 1933, in Sterling, IL, the son of Blair and Mildred Geesey. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He married Victoria
Katherine Marie Cox, age 89 of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IL. Katherine was born on December 6, 1925, in Jerseyville, IL, to Robert and Florence (Clain) Suttler. She married Thomas Cox on January 27, 1942; he preceded her
Mildred M. Van Oosten, 95, of Resthave Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 6, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison. Millie was born September 21, 1919, in Lyndon, IL, to Clark A. and Alma M. (Wagenecht) Rosenow. She was educated in the Lyndon Grade School and was a
Elsa Veloz Banaag, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at her home. Elsa was born July 20, 1950, in Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines, to Bartolome and Marcellana (Ladao) Veloz. She was married to Isabelo F. Banaag on February 22, 1975, in Camiguin, Philippines. He died January 2, 2004.
Shirley M. Blumhoff, age 87, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Shirley was born February 2, 1927, in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of Lyell and Belva (Arnett) Fisk. She worked at General Electric in Morrison, IL, for many years. Shirley married
Arnie M. Tegeler, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 24, 2015, under hospice care, after her courageous battle with cancer. Arnie was born November 17, 1934, in Bernie, WV, to Leonard and Opal (Stowers) Adkins. She was educated in the West Virginia schools. In 1952, she moved to Clinton,
Beth Lizdas-Huizenga, 62, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, January 23, 2015, at her home. Beth was born December 29, 1952, in Prophetstown, to William V. and Rose L. (DeBord) Lizdas. She was educated in the Prophetstown Grade schools and was a graduate of Prophetstown High School. She also attended Sauk
Lloyd H. Esse, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Lloyd was born May 15, 1927, in Finlayson, MN, to Theodore and Julia (Berg) Esse. He was a graduate of Finlayson High School and served in the United
Robert “Bob” K. Meier, age 90 of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Bob was born August 11, 1924, in Prophetstown, the son of August and Elsie (Taber) Meier. He married Idella Mae Bolt on September 10, 1944, in Prophetstown. Bob enlisted
Richard D. Renkes, 66, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, January 19, 2015, at GCH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Rich was born on July 8, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Warren and Meredith (Domdey) Renkes. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in
Brent W. Zaagman, 31 of rural Sterling, IL, died Thursday January 15, 2015. He was born on January 9, 1984, in Morrison, IL, the son of Bruce and Lisa (Ottens) Zaagman and was a graduate of Prophetstown High School. Brent was self-employed as a crop sprayer, as well as farming
Donna Joan Smith, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Born August 27, 1947 in Sterling, IL, she was a daughter of Donald and Harriet Joyce (Garland) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Smith on
Elwyn D.Newendyke, 64, passed away January 8, 2015, at Landmark Hospital, Columbia, MO. Elwyn was born October 14, 1950, to Edward E. and Marian G. Newendyke in Morrison, IL. In February 1978 he married Iola D. Medenblik in Fulton, IL. At the age of four and a half years, the
John Cowley, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday evening, January 6, 2015, at his home. Born December 23, 1938, in Sterling, IL, he was a son of Robert Francis and Mary (Forth) Cowley. John served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post