Lawrence E. “Larry” Barr, 91, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, February 26, 2016, at Resthave Home. Larry was born October 1, 1924, in Bemet, IL, to Asa Eugene and Julie (James) Barr. He was educated in the rural Hammond, IL, grade schools and
Patricia A. Akerman, age 75, of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her home. Patricia was born October 22, 1940, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Jess and Mary Ellen (McDonnell) Wagner. She married Paul Akerman on November 23, 1963, in Rock Falls. She was employed at
Susan Jane Patten, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Susan was born September 19, 1935, in Sterling, to Karl and Ethel (Cassens) Howe. She married Robert L. Patten on June 17, 1956, in Sterling. He died on February 6, 2007.
Barbara J. Housinga, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at her home. Barb was born December 1, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to John M. and June L. (Hunsberger) Friel. She was educated in the Rock Falls, IL, grade schools and graduated from Rock Falls High School. She
Amy M. Hardesty, 41, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 7, 2016, at her home. Amy was born March 10, 1974, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Wolfe) Paschal. She married James Hardesty on August 26, 1995, in Morrison. She was employed by McDonald’s restaurant in Sterling
Donald A. Meinsma, 67, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday February 7, 2016, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA. Don was born July 19, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Henry C. and Marian A. (Beveroth) Meinsma. He was educated in the Lincoln and Union Grove Grade Schools in rural
John W. Alls, 74, of Erie, IL, died Friday, February 5, 2016, at his home. John was born on March 5, 1941, in Lynn, AR, one of 14 children born to Willie and Mabel (Rather) Alls. He was united in marriage to Flora Fitzwater in Arkansas. The couple moved to
Reva P. Armstrong, 90, of Harbor Crest Home, Fulton, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Harbor Crest. Reva was born May 2, 1925, in Morrison, to Edwin D. and Mary (Engelkens) Glazier. She was educated in the Bunker Hill grade school of rural Whiteside County
L. Ruth Bos, 95, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Clinton. Ruth was born January 14, 1921, in Chadwick, IL, to James Roy and Alma O. (Imel) Bailey. She was a 1939 graduate of Fulton High School in Fulton and
Roberta P. Davis, age 56, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her home. Roberta was born February 27, 1959, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Snonowski) Cohoon. She attended Morrison High School and later married Charles Davis, Jr. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts,
Darlene A. Kuehl, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at her home. Darlene was born September 10, 1931, in Fenton, IL, to E. “Tom” and Thyra V. (Wilson) Simpson. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1949 graduate of Morrison High
Elmer L. “Skip” Schipper, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Regency Care in Sterling, IL. Elmer was born September 26, 1943, in Morrison, to Elmer M. and Florence (Reynolds) Schipper. He was educated in the Charles City, IA, schools. Elmer married Judy M. Kuehl on July
Nancy Carol (Kamphuis) Kolk, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her home in Fulton. Nancy was born on June 26, 1936, in Clinton, IA, to Arthur Louis Kamphuis and Ruth Brands Brondyke. She attended Fulton public schools and was a graduate of the class of 1954.
Vernal H. Beckstrom, 95, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, FL. Vernal was born February 24, 1920, in Polk County, NE, the son of Andrew and Maggie Beckstrom. He joined the U. S. Army during WWII and was a recipient of
Virginia M. McConnaughy, 95, of Centennial, CO, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, CO. Virginia was born May 14, 1920, in Morrison, to Clifford T. and Effie (Haberer) Schutt. She was educated in Morrison schools and Stephens College. On July 3,