Arlene Eissens, 90, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Thomson, IL, died Sunday July 17, 2016, at Resthave Home. Arlene was born August 12, 1925, in Fulton, IL, to Jerry G. and Grace (Hook) Sikkema. She was educated in the Fulton, and Thomson, IL schools. Arlene married Charlie
John R. Nagel of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 88, but his kind heart and strong will shall not be forgotten. He was born at home at 1293 Bluff Street, on August 19, 1927, in Dubuque, IA, and was the fourth
Delbert L. Housenga, 81, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at his home. Delb was born September 6, 1934, in Fulton, to Jacob G. and Gertrude (Balk) Housenga. He was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School and attended Fulton High School. Delb married Susanne F. “Sue” Stralow
Eugene N. “Gene” Osborn, Jr., 86, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 1, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Gene was born January 16, 1930, in Van Nuys, CA, to Eugene N. and Catherine B. (Stuckey) Osborn, Sr. He went to 16 schools, moving many times because of the Depression,
Russell N. Garrett, age 86 of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at his home. Russell was born on May 23, 1930, in Breckenridge, MN, the son of William and Zelma (McDougal) Garrett. He married Dorothy Dahlberg on July 29, 1950, in Breckenridge. She died in May 1999. He
Russell L. Spencer, 88, of Walnut, IL, died Thursday, June 23, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Born August 2, 1927, in Rock Falls, IL, he was a son of Toby O. and Etta Mae (Crotts) Spencer. He was united in marriage to Ellen “Boots” Von Holten on
Meredith was born January 13, 1930, in Morrison, the daughter of Ralph and Sara (Rogers) Domdey. She married Warren R. Renkes on November 7, 1947, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1998. Meredith was a 1947 graduate of Morrison High School. She was employed at General
David A. Roman, 76, of Prophetstown, IL, died at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, from complications of ALS. David was born September 15, 1939, in Sterling, IL, to Robert and Lucile (Johnson) Roman. He was educated in the Prophetstown Grade School and graduated from Prophetstown High in 1957.
Fred G. Hans, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his home. Fred was born May 13, 1935, in Sterling, IL, to Martin and Hazel (Humphrey) Hans. The past 36 years he farmed for Gail Rogers of GRR Farms in Morrison. Fred especially enjoyed his Sunday shopping
Marvin E. Zaagman, 94, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the nursing home. Marvin was born September 23, 1921, in Fenton, IL, to John and Grace (Schaver) Zaagman. He was educated at the Green School of Lyndon, IL. On October 5, 1943, he married
Virginia Van Zuiden, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Virginia was born May 7, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Edward T. and Pauline B. (Stone) Schuler. She attended Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison
Roger A. Schumacher, 85, of rural Erie, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Pleasant View Rehab & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Roger was born on August 17, 1930, in Clinton, IA, to Fred and Viola (Rasmassen) Schumacher. He served his Country in the U. S. Army from
Kathy J. Wickler Speth, age 69, of Belmont, WI, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Friday, June 10, 2016, after a courageous, ten-month battle with cancer. She was born December 22, 1946, in Platteville, WI, to Burdette and Carol (Weittenhiller) Dobson. Throughout her life, Kathy had a passion
Philip James Wilkins, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Phil was born July 17, 1936, in Morrison, to James A. and Tena B. (Balk) Wilkins. He was educated in various rural grade schools in Whiteside County and was a
John “Woody” Bramm, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, FL, as a result of an automobile accident. Woody was born September 22, 1948, in Morrison, to Woodrow W. and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. He was educated in the Morrison grade