Barbara Tichler (1946 – 2023)

Barbara Tichler, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Barbara was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Bill and Helen (Barnard) Anderson. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School in...

Kelby Lee Ottens (1959 – 2023)

Kelby Lee Ottens, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home. Kelby was born May 20, 1959, in Clinton, IA, to Leon and Joyce (Hoogheem) Ottens. He received his early education in Chadwick, IL, and was a 1977 graduate of Chadwick High...

Stephen A. Deckro, Jr. (1940 – 2023)

Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., beloved husband, father, and Attorney, peacefully departed this world on November 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Valparaiso, IN, the eldest of five children born to Stephen and Mary Deckro. Stephen...

Betty Lorraine Grater (1923 – 2023)

Betty Lorraine Grater, 100, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Betty was born on April 29, 1923, in Morrison, to Harry R. and Bernice (Burch) Linder, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. She...

Kenneth J. “Ken” Reinhart (1942 – 2023)

Kenneth J. “Ken” Reinhart, 81, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Ken was born on June 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to John T. and Jean M. (Kolin) Reinhart. He was raised and educated...