James Alan Miatke, age 62, died at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023, following an extended illness. James was born on November 5, 1961, in Sterling, IL, the son of Kenneth and Rita (Bonnell) Miatke. He was employed at several factories in the area, including Rayovac in Dixon, IL. James
Wilma Jean Foster, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Wilma was born on June 5, 1928, in Fulton, to William and Winnie (Geerts) Foster. She received her education in the rural Whiteside County
Geraldine Rose Byar, 92, of Sterling, IL, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Gerry was born on March 12, 1931, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Rose (Benson) Springer. She married William F. Byar on June 6, 1953, at Messiah Lutheran Church in
Joseph R. Ostrander, 90 of Sterling, IL, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness. Joe was born on December 29, 1932, in Dixon, IL the son of Cloyd and Bernice (Long) Ostrander. He grew up in Harmon, IL, and graduated from St. Norbert
Elwyn William Nice, 89, from Allure of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Allure. Born on May 26, 1934, in Morrison, Elwyn was the son of Lyle W. and Lucille F. (Bechtel) Nice. He was reared and educated in the Robertson Grade
Wands V. Riggen, 91, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born August 18, 1932, to Clark and Stella (Barnhart) Nelson, in Fenton Township of Whiteside County, IL. She attended Valley Grade School and graduated
Nila G. Harris, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday November 22, 2023, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation in Rock Falls, IL. Nila was born January 19, 1943, the daughter of William and Louise (Davidson) Harris. She married Robert Harris on November 17, 1960, in Abingdon, VA. Robert preceded Nila in death
Judith “Judy” Ann Hook, 82, of Morrison, IL. died November 23, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Judy was born November 7, 1941, in Morrison, to Clair and Dorothy (Williams) Scudder. She married James Smith and later married John Hook on April 7, 1992, in Morrison Judy worked
Darrell Gene Workman, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Darrell was born on September 23, 1940, in Morrison, the son of Harold and Anna (Grady) Workman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated
Todd Borger submitted this Letter to the Editor and Obituary notice regarding his mother, Beverly. She passed away Saturday, November 11 2023. Her parents were Jim and Dorothy Bush, who lived in the Morrison, IL, area their entire lives. My mother grew up in Morrison, attending Ebenezer Reformed Church, along
Barbara Tichler, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Barbara was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Bill and Helen (Barnard) Anderson. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She married
Kelby Lee Ottens, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home. Kelby was born May 20, 1959, in Clinton, IA, to Leon and Joyce (Hoogheem) Ottens. He received his early education in Chadwick, IL, and was a 1977 graduate of Chadwick High School. Kelby
Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., beloved husband, father, and Attorney, peacefully departed this world on November 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Valparaiso, IN, the eldest of five children born to Stephen and Mary Deckro. Stephen graduated from Valparaiso University and
Betty Lorraine Grater, 100, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Betty was born on April 29, 1923, in Morrison, to Harry R. and Bernice (Burch) Linder, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. She married Earl W. Grater
Kenneth J. “Ken” Reinhart, 81, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Ken was born on June 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to John T. and Jean M. (Kolin) Reinhart. He was raised and educated in the Chicago