Regino “Reggie” J. Marruffo, age 74, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home. Reggie was born March 7, 1951, in Sterling, the son of Benito and Jovie (DeLeon) Marruffo. He married Debra Tyler on October 31, 2008, in Sterling. Reggie was employed at GE for
Douglas Cassens, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Doug was born September 17, 1937, in Morrison, to Alfred L. and Dorothy Mae (Peterkin) Cassens. He graduated from Morrison High School and served in the United States Army. On February
Sherin “Lucille” Lathrop, 82, of Sterling, IL, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Allure of Sterling. Lucille was born November 24, 1942, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Merle and Evelyn (Wescott) Lathrop. In her younger years, Lucille loved to paint and enjoyed collecting butterflies and angels.
Russell J. Dykstra, 64, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home. Russell was born July 9, 1960, in Morrison, IL, to John E. and Doris R. (Vanderploeg) Dykstra. He attended Fulton Christian Grade School and graduated from Fulton High School with the Class of 1978.
Harold Edward Buikema, 80, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Harold was born April 2, 1945, in Morrison, IL, the son of Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was previously employed with the City of Morrison. Survivors
Gail E. Melton, age 88, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Gail was born on September 21, 1936, in Springhill, IL, to James B. and Edith P. (Burgess) Melton. On August
Richard Arthur Strobbe, 76, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, hearing the purr of his 1966 Corvette humming in the driveway. He was born in Clinton, IA, on April 28, 1949, to Maurice and Mary (Fontenoy) Strobbe. He attended Prairie Center
Karen Arlene Kuehl, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Resthave. Karen was born September 18, 1937 in Rock Falls, IL, to William and Etta Mae (Crotts) Boucher. She attended Rock Falls and Moline, IL, grade schools and was a graduate
Barbara A. Heumann, age 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at Homestead of Morrison Assisted Living & Memory Care in Morrison. Barbara was born November 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James Joseph and Barbara (Martinek) McGuire. She married Eugene Heumann on May 23,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman James Moret, who left us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Norm was a beloved member of the community, as well as a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Born on November 14,1947, Norm
Ronald L. Garwick, 88 of Oro Valley, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Ron was born March 7, 1936, in Clyde Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Reuben and Gladys (Stinemyer) Garwick. He graduated from Morrison Community
Gladys I. Rose, age 88, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Mercy One in Clinton, IA. Gladys was born November 9, 1936, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Julius and Martha (DeVries) Medenblik. She attended Fulton High School and later married Wayne Rose on January 20,
Barbara Fay Walls, 86, of Sterling, IL, died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, surrounded by family. Barbara was born September 12, 1938, in DePue, IL, the daughter of Harold and Alice (Hall) Moore. Barbara was very generous and kind and would help anyone
Mary Jane Connelly, 99, died at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Mary Jane was born April 30, 1925, the daughter of Murray and Jennie (Hook) Ritchie. She attended the Morrison schools, where she excelled in academics, was a High School Cheerleader, Homecoming
Leonard Edward “Ed” Ebersohl, age 90, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Morningside of Sterling, IL. Ed was born on August 8, 1934, in DeSoto, IL, the son of Leonard and Faye (McCollum) Ebersohl. He married Kathryn Crowell on November 17, 1956, in Murphysboro, IL. Ed graduated college from