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Ruth K. Lenox, 91, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at La Vida Llena Lifecare Retirement Community, Albuquerque, NM. Ruth was born February 5, 1925, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Bannas) Lempke.  She married John B. Lenox on August 24, 1945, in Dixon,

Edwin George Kolk, 81, of Fulton, IL, died on May 31, 2016, at his home in Fulton, following a battle with cancer. Ed was born on October 27, 1934, in Clinton, IA, the second son of Harry and Jennie (Flikkema) Kolk.  He grew up in Fulton and finished at Fulton

Carol “Sue” Todd, age 74 of Sterling, IL, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at her home. Sue was born on October 11, 1941 in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Warren and Yetta (Lyon) Smith. She married Dale Todd on November 21, 1986, in Xenia, OH. She was a member

Lowell L. Beggs, 85, formerly of Amboy, and Oregon, IL, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at his home in Lake Geneva, WI. Lowell Lindell Beggs was born to the late Esco and Gladys (Wilkerson) Beggs on December 3, 1930, in Buncombe, IL.  Although he began his life in southern

Tommy R. Stahl, 70, of Clinton, IA, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Tom was born September 21, 1945, in Clinton, to Richard Raymond and Millicent Emile (Snyder) Stahl. He was educated in the Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School.

Barton L. Hoogheem, 53, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at home as a result of an accident. Barton was born August 14, 1962, in Sycamore, IL, to Arnold and Lorraine (Buelow) Hoogheem. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and attended Clinton Community College in Clinton,

Charles N. “Chuck” Schoaf, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 9, 2016, in Hillsdale, IL. Chuck was born November 5, 1945, in Sterling, IL, to E. LaVerne and Janet (Hawkins) Schoaf. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools, graduated from Morrison High School, and then attended Western Illinois

Elizabeth “Betty” E. Mosher, 97, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Betty was born November 30, 1918, to Henry and Jenny White Bodkin at home in rural Jackson County, IA. She was educated in the Maquoketa, IA, school system and moved to

Donald F. Mathews, 65, of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Donald was born September 17, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Forrest S. and Stella S. (Vukson) Mathews. He was educated in the Sterling grade schools and was a graduate of

Brian Dale Hurd, age 62 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Iowa City VA Medical Center, after a very brief and sudden illness. Brian was born on October 3, 1953, in Rochelle, IL, the son of Dale and Janice (Behmer) Hurd. He is a graduate of

Elsie Houck, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling. Elsie was born October 23, 1925, in Kimball, SD, the daughter of John and Louise (Plus) Meier. She married Wilmer Houck on June 22, 1946, in Rock Falls, IL. She was an 86-year member of

Betty J. Riley, age 82, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at her home. Betty was born August 23, 1933, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of William and Ida (Smith) Birley. She married Ray Riley on July 17, 1954, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2012. She

Margaret E. Bradshaw, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Clinton, IA. Margaret was born February 1, 1927, in Albany, IL, to Walter E. and Lucile (Drury) Lewis. She was educated in the Spring Creek Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a

Rodney L. Scott, age 60 of Rock Falls, IL, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 14, 2016, at home. Rod was born on October 26, 1955, in Sterling, IL, the son of Raymond F. and Dorothy K. (Harty) Scott. He graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1974. He received his