Wanda Lea Engelkens, age 86, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born on September 12, 1933, in Malvern, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Monier) Bushman. She married Allan Engelkens on September 12, 1950, in Morrison, IL. Wanda was a homemaker
Michael B. “Mike” Null, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Mike was born June 14,1950, in Morrison, to Omar and Ruth (Willer) Null. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include sister, Juliet R.
Samuel L. Dean, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Sam was born March 12, 1940, in Chilhowie, VA, to Leon and Martha (Childress) Dean. He was educated in the Virginia school system. On January 20, 1986, he married Velma
Frank C. Ward, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Frank was born June 9, 1925, in Morrison, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of
Tim Schares, 62, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice Home in Bettendorf, IA. Tim was born to Justin and Dorothy (Rouse) Schares in Cedar Rapids, IA, the first of eight children. He was raised in many cities in the Midwest, adjusting
Charles Edward Beckmann, 70, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Charles was born August 6, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Gustav W. and Erna (Bisping) Beckmann. He was a graduate of Well-Easton High School, and
Robert J. “Bob” Yarbrough, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bob was born November 3, 1921, in Morrison, IL, to Glenn and Clara (Deelsnyder) Yarbrough. He was educated in the Morrison school system. On March 2, 1945, he married Pearl
Brea M. Scott (Eich), 39, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home. Brea was born January 13, 1981, in Morrison, IL, to the late Brent D. and Judi (Bowen) Scott. She was educated in Illinois, then began her adult life in Colorado and explored the world
Phil Cain, 57, of Cayuga, IN, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at Union Hospital ICU in Terra Haute, IN. Phil was born July 2, 1962, in Morrison, IL, to William and Jean (Engelkins) Cain. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1980 graduate of Morrison High
Arlyn Dale Thomson, 82, Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Arlyn was born on January 1, 1938, in Morrison, the son of Donald and Emily (Janssen) Thomson. He married C. Claudia (Mons) Thomson on October 10, 1958, and together they had two sons. He married Jonni (Gallentine)
Charles E. Cook, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home. Charles was born July 22, 1931, in Lostant, IL, to E. Frank and Helen A. (Bruch) Cook. He was educated in the rural Lostant grade schools and was a graduate of Somonauk High School in
Ronald Dean Dykstra, 76, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Ron was born June 7, 1943, in Morrison, to Roy S. and Helen M. (Rogers) Dykstra. He was educated in the Robertson Grade School and was a
Mary J. Koch, 83, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, with her son by her side. She was born to the late John and Mildred (Parker) Koch, March 1, 1937, in Shannon, IL. Mary graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1957. Mary loved three
Rickey Lee Milnes, 62, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home. Rickey was born June 7, 1957, in Sterling, IL, to Ronald F. and Virginia “Ginny” F. (Bowen) Milnes. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1976 graduate of Morrison High School.
Steven John Vegter, 52, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Steve was born August 1, 1967, in Morrison, IL, to Harlan and Marilyn (Stuart) Vegter. Steve attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married Rebecca Sue