Francis Irene Gracey, age 87, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home, Rockford, IL. Francis was born on February 8, 1930, in Lisbon, IA, the daughter of Karl and Ethel Ann (Powdell) Miller. She married James Gracey on September 7, 1977, in Huntsville, TX. He preceded her
Gayle L. Voorhees, 77, of Sterling, IL, died, Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Denver Sunset Home, Denver, IA. Gayle was born July 8, 1939, in Sterling, the daughter of Everette and Grace (Fritz) Minier, where she grew up on a farm. Gayle grew up in Sterling and married Harley Arians
Charles H. Horn, 95, of 500 S. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday April 29, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Chuck was born June 6, 1921, in Garden Plain, IL, to Henry Charles and Eva Mildred (Knapp) Horn. He was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and
Joyce I. Cooper, 90, of Fenton, IL, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. Joyce Ilene Cooper was born April 15, 1927, in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of John and VeNeita (Mickle) Dennis. She married Kenneth Cooper on August 3, 1945, in Clinton, IA. He preceded
Marjorie H. Moews, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Marge was born December 25, 1922, in Geneseo, IL, to William A. and Flora (Kowitz) Young. She was a 1941 graduate of Geneseo Township High School. On April 18, 1946, she married Clyde
Judy Paisley, age 79, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, surrounded by her family. Judy was born in Michigan on January 5, 1938. She moved to Illinois in 1954 after marrying J .C. Gantenbein. During that union, they
Barbara R. Johnson, 91, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 19, 2016, at the nursing home. Barbara was born on April 16, 1925, in Moline, IL, to Emile J. and Ruth M. (Anderson) Elander. She was educated in the Moline grade schools and was a graduate of Moline
Marion Kentfield Paulsen, 96, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home in Scottsdale, AZ. Marion was born in Morrison, IL, on August 6, 1920, in the family home at 201 Grape Street. She was the first child of Carl and Martha Wildi, and big sister to George (deceased),
Janna (Vogel) DeVries-Lennon, 99, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Resthave. Janna was born June 26, 1917, in York Township, IL, to Klaus and Celia (VanDyke) Vogel. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1935 graduate of Morrison High School in
Paul A. Zurn, 35, of North Aurora, IL, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at his home. In the midst of mourning, his family’s sustaining comfort is Paul’s faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s charming presence entered the world on January 30, 1982, in Galena, IL, as the first-born son of Michael P.
Wayne L. Van Zuiden, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. Wayne was born January 19, 1933, in Newton Township, Rural Albany, IL, the son of William J. and Fannie (VenHuizen) Van Zuiden. He married Leslie Peterson on July 13, 1952,
Harold L. Wickler, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Platteville, WI, to Myles and Margaret (Keough) Wickler. His formative years were filled with his
Roger Keith Kallenbach, 81, a loving husband, supportive father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Mission, TX. Roger was born April 9, 1935, to Harry and Mildred (VanVliet) Kallenbach in Niagra, WI. He married Carol Jane Hockman on July 3, 1955, at First
Anna M. Ellis, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday April 4, 2017, at Resthave Home. Anna was born January 11, 1921, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga. She was educated in the Round Grove School of rural Whiteside County. Anna married Gale E. Ellis
Leora Mae Beveroth, 89, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Leora was born June 7, 1927, in Sterling, the daughter of Roy J. and Olga (Buhrow) Wolber. She married Herman Beveroth on June 6, 1948, at First Lutheran