Connie Helms, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Connie was born June 10, 1948, in Sterling, IL, to Robert J. and Lois (Knalsen) Oberle. She was educated in the Manlius Grade School and was a graduate of Manlius High
Donna Jean Hageson Pitts Smith, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Garden Plain, IL, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Donna was born November 6, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to Ernest and Mary Jane (Jeffers) Hagenson and was raised by her stepfather, Herman L.
Louis J. DeMay Jr, 77, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Louis was born on September 19, 1946, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Laura and Jay Moldt. Louis proudly served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam
Sharon K. Irion, 82, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Morrison. Sharon was born on June 11, 1941, in Morrison to Lloyd “Red,” Sr. and Lorna (Williams) Gallentine. She attended Morrison High School. On September 20, 1957, she married Richard “Dick” Irion, Sr. in Morrison. She
Winnifred “Cookee” D. Shawver, 94, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll, IL. Cookee was born March 30, 1929, in Iowa City, IA, to Ruth Neelans. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools, with the accolade of having read all
Adam H. Yoeckel, Jr., age 96, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Adam was born August 26, 1927, in Wacker, IL, the son of Adam H., Sr. and Irene (Remery) Yoeckel. He married Helen Bartz on July 24, 1948,
Ruth L. Letcher, 87, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Addington Place of Clinton in Clinton, IA. Ruthie was born February 4, 1937, in Pearl City, IL, to Ralph A. and Esther M. (Ernest) Brinkmeier. She was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was
Janice K. Brightman Stone, 89, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Garden Plain, IL. Janice, an Erie, IL, native, was born October 15, 1934, to Lloyd and Gladys Brightman. After graduating from Erie High School in 1952, Janice attended the Moline Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated as
Danny E. Stevens, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, IA. Dan was born March 14, 1954, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Percy and Katherine “Kay” (Oberg) Stevens. He graduated from Erie High School in the class of 1973.
Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Sandy was born on April 4, 1956, in Moline, IL, the daughter of John “Rodney” and Elizabeth (Ekstrand) Dillin. She married Larry Mack Duncan on December 20, 1975, at
Robert A. “Bob” Rubright, 88 of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Arthur and Jeanette (Cox) Rubright and had served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Thomas R. Lawson, Jr., age 56, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Thomas was born August 18, 1967, in Dixon, IL, the son of Thomas, Sr. and Karen (Madden) Heflin. He served in the U. S. Army and later was
Anthony W. “Tony” Szabo, 56, of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home in Florida. Tony was born December 19, 1967, in South Bend, IN, to Anthony W. and Janet L. (Severied) Szabo. He graduated from Penn High School in
Lorraine J. Hand, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, passed from this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was 92 years old and resided at Homestead of Morrison, IL. She was born March 10, 1931, in Sterling, IL, to J. Wallace and Jean (Vandenberg) Mathew. She attended Round Grove school and
Yvonne Ruth Burkholder, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home in Morrison. Yvonne was born November 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Walter and Rena (Rose) Doorenbos. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1953. On