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
The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held its last Biz After 5 for the 2015 year at Fit Assist. Owner Colleen Temple, second from left, greeted guests and explained the various circuit workout methods, which are the heart of her facility. She stated that she offers before-and-after “work” hours, for those
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,
Shirley H. Nice, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 11, 2016, peacefully with her family at her side at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Shirley was born October 17, 1934, in Clinton, IA, to Eddie G. and Henrietta A. (Wilke) Enwright. She was educated in the Elvira, and
Marilou (Johnson) Renwick, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her son Bruce’s home in Joliet, IL. Marilou was born June 16, 1929, in Princeton, IL, to Leroy and Lillian (Hasenyaeger) Johnson. She was a Bureau County farm girl who began her education in a one-room schoolhouse
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly in Dixon, IL, on Thursdays, February 4, to April 21, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at KSB Hospital. The course
Mary B. Hahn, age 89, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Mary was born July 2, 1926, in Millcreek, IL, the daughter of Iven and Clara (Dillow) Miller. She married Leonard Hahn on June 6, 1946, in Cairo, IL. He preceded
Ronald W. Poling, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Ron was born July 2, 1940, in Quincy, IL, to Everett Franklin and Leta Helen (Freeman) Poling. He graduated from Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling, IL, in 1958.
Irene Elizabeth Beswick, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 28, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Irene was born August 29, 1932, in Morrison, to Frank and Stella (Marschang) Bartz. She was educated in the Gridley School of rural Whiteside County and Lanark Schools and was a graduate of
Willis R. “Bill” Ottens, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Bill was born January 30, 1936, in Morrison, to Ren and Cornelia (Tegeler) Ottens. He was educated in the Union Grove grade school and was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High
Dorothy M. Abbott, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Dorothy Marie Abbott (nee Behrens) was born May 8, 1927, in Sterling, IL, as the second child of Elmer August and Marie Mensch Behrens of rural Rock Falls, IL. She was educated at
June Adams, 92, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Heritage Woods, Sterling. June was born on May 31, 1923, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Orr) Reese. June married John Adams on February 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death
Amber F. Barsema, 105, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Home. Amber was born October 21, 1910, in Morrison, to Abner R. and Clara Bell (Sherwood) Howe. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and attended Morrison High School. Amber married
Kathryn J. Damhoff, 95, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2015, at the home. Kathryn was born February 26, 1920, in Fulton, to William J. and Reka (Pessman) Buikema. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School. On February 22, 1941,
Darrel C. Spencer, age 64 of Milledgeville, IL, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Darrel was born on August 14, 1951, in Sterling, IL, the son of Frank “Gail” and Edna (Byvick) Spencer. He is a United States Marine Veteran. Darrel was employed by