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Ernest “Red” Spencer, Jr., 74, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Red was born October 5, 1940, in Dixon, IL, to Ernest E. and Alveretta M. (Keep) Spencer. He was educated in the Rockford, IL, grade schools and attended Milledgeville High

Patricia “Molly” Jones, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 12, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Molly was born October 30, 1936, in Tampico, IL, to Frank and Nellie (Brophy) Kelly. She was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High School. She married Kenneth A. “Skeeter” Jones on

Alta Mae Venema, 91, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Alta Mae was born November 19, 1922, in Garden Plain, IL, to Peter H. and Margaret (Jaarsma) Haan. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade

James P. “Fuzz” Furlong, 71, formally of Oswego, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Morrison, IL. Jim was born August 8, 1943, and grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather. Jim

Jeanne E. Matzen-Fiet, 69, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at her home. Jeanne was born August 4, 1945, in Clinton, IA, to George W. “Sonny” and Roberta (Sheridan) Rentschler. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was a 1963 graduate of

Wyman W. “Skip” Vinson, age 62, died at home Thursday, September 18, 2014. Skip was born on October 17, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the son of Eddie and Lola (Collins) Vinson. He was a local musical celebrity for 47 years and carpet installer. Survivors include, his loving companion of

Gene Brearton, 75, son of Frank and Florence Brearton, died on the 28th of August, 2014, in Houston TX.   He was born in Morrison, IL, and educated in Whiteside and Carroll County Schools.  Gene graduated in 1957 from York Township High School in Thomson, IL, where he also served

Carrie J. Muntean, 77, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, September 15, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Carrie was born July 26, 1937, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Katherine (Fowler) Doty. She married Harold Muntean on July 7, 1957, in Sterling. She was a member of St.

Isabella Jo Echebarria-Wright, infant daughter of Heather Echebarria and Kevin Wright, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Isabella was born August 5, 2014, in Sterling, IL. She is survived by her parents Kevin and Heather of Fulton, IL; big sister Jasmine Wright

Patricia Jean Mathew, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, from complications of multiple sclerosis, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. She was born May 20, 1934, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Louise and Dillwyn Batcheller. Pat graduated as class valedictorian in 1952

Bernice D. Engelkens, 102, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the Living Center. Bernice was born October 11, 1911, in Morrison, to Benjamin and Kate (Fisher) Decker. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools. Bernice married Edward O. “Ted” Engelkens on April

Robert L. “Bob” Arians, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 1, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Robert was born August 13, 1927, in Sterling, IL, to John R. and Hulda (Stralow) Arians. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He began

Ivan Joe Kaufman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 31, 2014, at his home. Joe was born November 14, 1936, in Tiskilwa, IL, to Preston M. and Florence E. (Cook) Kaufman.  He was a graduate of Chadwick High School in Chadwick, IL, and served in the U. S. Army.