Michael Fred King, 63 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his home. Michael was born on April 23, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of Fred and Barbara (Ulrich) King. He was a United States Navy veteran. Mike worked as a Machinist for American Marsh Pumps in
Velma Kathleen Buhlman, 89, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown in Prophetstown, IL. Velma was born September 9, 1931, in Ideal, IL, to Melvin and Vernetta (Schwartz) Johnson. She was a graduate of Lyndon High School in Lyndon, IL. Velma
Janet R. Pape, 56, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Janet was born June 30, 1964, in Webster City, IA, to Jerry and Shirley (Lenning) Lindstrom. She was a graduate of J. D. Darnell High School in Geneseo, IL.
onald G. Meier, 86, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born on February 21, 1934, in Whiteside County, the son of August and Elsie (Taber) Meier. He was employed as a farmer for 20 years
Betty Margaret (Nicklaus) Prescott, 89, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Betty was born February 25, 1931, in Dixon, IL, to Edward and Ruth L. (Baker) Nicklaus. She married Cleaves Carey Prescott on July 19, 1960, in Morrison. He
George F. Burks, Jr., 41, of Sterling, IL, died, January 14, 2021, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. George was born, August 6, 1979, in Sterling, the son of George F. and Angela (Griffith) Burks. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs Fan and pool player. George was a
Dianna M. Remour, age 65, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home. Dianna was born January 13, 1956, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Harold and Cherry (Crosby) Stephens. She married Boyd D. Remour on June 17, 1974, in Morrison, IL. He preceded her in death
Irene M. Kaufman, 79, of Thomson, IL, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Irene was born April 22, 1941, in Clinton, IA, to Joseph and Leona (Williams) Barsema and was raised by George and Pauline Dykema. She was educated in the rural
Patricia J. “Pat” Prestley, 83, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her daughter’s home. Pat was born August 25, 1937, in Clinton, to Orsen and Myrel (Tadsen) Howard. She was a 1955 graduate of Clinton High School. Pat married James “Jim” R. Prestley
Raymond L. Gilbert, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Ray was born November 11, 1930, in Clinton, to Lee and Loretta Gilbert. He married Charmaine Thomsen in 1955, and they were inseparable until her death in 1993. He was a
Evan M. Sweitzer, 33, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 7, 2021. Evan was born September 16, 1987, in Sterling, IL, the son of Darren and Paulette (Hyland) Sweitzer. Survivors include his wife Jessica Sweitzer; daughters, Katrina and Freya Sweitzer of Morrison; parents, Darren (Paulette) Sweitzer of Rock Falls, IL;
Arvid Housenga, 74, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL. Arvid was born October 29, 1946, in Clinton, IA, to Edward and Alida (Dykstra) Housenga. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Audrey Stuart, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center, in Clinton, IA. Audrey was born October 7, 1933, in Morrison to Edward and Anna (Beswick) Wells. She was educated in the Greenwood School in rural Whiteside County, and was a graduate of Morrison High
Ronald Eugene Nissen, 64, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born January 31, 1956, in Clinton, IA, the son of Donald and Norma (Kahn) Nissen. Ronald married Judy Kriebs on December 30, 1985, in Clinton. He
Linda K. Vanderlaan, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Linda was born April 23, 1946, in Clinton, IA, to Elmer and Lois (Brondyke) Norman. She attended Garden Plain grade school and was a graduate of Fulton High