Leon C. Ottens (1933 – 2021)

Leon C. Ottens, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Leon was born March 4, 1933, in Fulton, IL, to Garrett C. and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens.  He attended Union Grove and Ustick Township Grade Schools and...

Nancy Carol Rector (1941 – 2021)

Nancy Carol Rector, 80, of Morrison, IL, died on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Morrison. Nancy was born on July 31, 1941, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Sanders) Cross.  She married Merele Allen...

Judith A. “Judy” Simpson (1942 – 20210

Judith A. “Judy” Simpson, 79, of Cordova, IL, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at her home in Cordova. Judy was born May 18, 1942, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Warren) Porter.  She graduated from Hillsdale High School.  Judy married Don...

Larry A. Thompson (1942 – 2021)

Larry A. Thompson, 78, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home.  He was the loving husband of Judy, the proud father of Magen Mertes, and the adoring grandfather of Maddie and Jacob Mertes. Larry Thompson was the most kind and gentle of souls.  He loved his...

Wilma J. (Schrader) Bush (1929 – 2021)

Wilma J. (Schrader) Bush, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Allure of Mt. Carroll, IL. Wilma was born July 29, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Onno and Lena (Barsema) Blink, Jr.  She was a 1947 graduate of Fulton High School.  On July 30, 1948, she...