William H. “Bill” Riggen, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bill was born February 12, 1935 in Duncan, IL, to Samuel and Veffie (Bell) Riggen. He was a graduate of Morrison High School. On November 18, 1955, Bill married Velma
Isaac “Ike” Temple, 94, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Ike was born March 28, 1926, in Garden Plain, IL, to Dewey E. and Helen (Blink) Temple. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, school
Jack Miller Swanson, 100, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Jack was born February 18, 1920, in Rock Island, IL, to Fred and Ellida Swanson, the third of four sons. They moved to Morrison soon after. Jack worked
Marjorie Swanson, 91, of Clinton, IA, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton. Marj was born July 10, 1929, in Whiteside County, IL, to Matthew and Sylvia (Dyson) Swanson. She was educated in the Morrison School System. Marj worked at Pape’s Café in Morrison and
Nina H. Ivey Pittman, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home. Nina was born February 29, 1928, in Covington, TN, to Warren and Nora (Rice) Fleming. She was educated in the Covington school system and Byars Hall High School. Nina married Farris L. Ivey, Sr.
Mary Alice Johnson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Mary was born January 19, 1926, in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of
Daniel V. Murnane, age 83, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at The Citadel in Sterling, IL. Daniel was born on September 27, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Jeremiah and Ruth (Herman) Murnane. He married Barbara Axelson on September 1, 1967, in San Francisco, CA. Daniel was employed with
Gene Olson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Gene was born June 2, 1933, in Belgrade, MN, to Peter A. and Helen A (Kruse) Olson. He was educated in the Belgrade schools and served in the United States Marine Corps
Lawrence E. “Larry” Mohns, 78, of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lawrence was born April 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, to Orville E. and Ethel N. (Burington) Mohns. He was a 1961 graduate of Savanna High School in Savanna, IL. Lawrence
Ronald K. “Ron” Kuehl, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born May 8, 1953, in Morrison to Kenneth and Jane (Newell) Kuehl. He attended the Union Grove School and was a 1971 graduate of
Beulah Porter, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL, with her loved ones by her side. The earth lost an angel, and heaven gained a new one. Beulah was born August 11, 1933, in Tampico, IL, to
Judson “Judd” Wayne Rutledge, 67 of Walnut, IL, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Judd was born on June 28, 1953 in Moline, IL, the son of Willis and Jean (Elliott) Rutledge. He attended Morrison High School. He was a self-employed contractor and
Bernard “Barney” Vos, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Barney was born July 11, 1927, in Groningen, Netherlands, to John and Geesien (Barr) Vos. When he was three months old, he immigrated to the United States with
Kenneth Prestley was born in Morrison, IL, on October 7, 1946, the son of Marge and Lee Prestley. He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in Austin, TX, on September 11, 2020. Creativity is definitely the dominant characteristic most associated with Ken by his friends, family, and colleagues. His
Philip Gail Zuidema, 82, of Eugene, OR, passed away of natural causes, Friday, September 11, 2020, Eugene. Philip was born February 26, 1938, in Morrison, IL, to Curtis and Elizabeth (Klount) Zuidema; he was the oldest of three children. He was educated in Morrison, graduating from Morrison Community High School