Kathleen “Kathy” Joy Cetwinski passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Deer River, MN. She was born on September 16, 1946, to Harry and Joy (Rose) McGarvey in Dubuque, IA. Her parents moved back to Morrison, IL, and Kathy attended the local Morrison schools. Kathy loved her family
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. co-officiating. Her Obituary Notice follows. Jane Ann James, 97, of Morrison, IL,
Joyce E. Lancaster, age 89, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Joyce was born October 13, 1936, in Milledgeville, IL, the daughter of Hiram and Crete (Calligan) Ferris. She married Charles Lancaster on January 14, 1956. Joyce enjoyed shopping,
Kevin “Zepe” James Zuidema, 66, of Clinton, IA, passed away with his daughter by his side, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Alverno Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. Kevin was born on April 29, 1959, to David L. and Judith A. (Rasmussen) Zuidema, in Clinton. He was
Patricia Ann (Bramm) Flynn, lovingly known as Mommy/Pat, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 79. On January 25, 1947, she was born in Morrison, IL, on January 25, 1947, to Woodrow Wilson Bramm and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. She grew up in Morrison, IL, and
Gwen Gardner, 75, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She had been a resident there since January of 2025. Her brother, Garth of Moosehead Lake, Maine, was at her side. Gwen was born on April 22,
Harvey Ottens, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Homestead of Morrison in Morrison, IL. Harvey was born February 28, 1932, in Garden Plain, IL, to Joseph G. and Minnie (Jaarsma) Ottens. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and served in the United States Marine
June E. Sharer, age 87, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Allure of Walnut, in Walnut, IL. June was born on January 27, 1939, in Wyanet, IL, the daughter of Ellard and Mildred (Sloan) Smith. She married Robert Sharer on December 16, 1962, in Princeton, IL. He preceded her
David Elmer Anderson, 70, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 16, 1955, in Sterling, IL, David was the son of Robert E. and Shirley J. (Ziegenbein) Anderson. He graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1973 and
Janice Marie Stuart, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. A woman of unwavering strength and a generous spirit, Jan spent her life nurturing others and finding profound beauty in life’s simplest moments. Born in Erie, IL, to the late John Lourde and Margaret
Diane R. Bush, age 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home. Diane was born September 28, 1943, in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Schoenheit) Busch. She married Virgil A. Bush on January 27, 1961, in Morrison. Diane was a farm wife,
Paul A. Tichler, age 55, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Paul was born on March 31, 1971, in Morrison, IL, the son of Larry and Consuelo (Castro) Tichler. He was employed with Allied Locke Industries for several years. Paul was a member
Troy Douglas Leech, 53, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home. Troy was born June 7, 1972, in Morrison, to Douglas and Judy (Boelkins) Leech. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School
David B. Otto, 55, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. David was born June 29, 1970, in Iowa City, IA, to John and Judith (Callen) Otto. He was raised and educated in Clinton, IA, grade schools,
Carmen Blasdell, 71, of Albany, IL, formerly of Fenton, IL, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Carmen was born June 13, 1954, in Raymondville, TX, to Anastacio and Guadalupe (Carrisclesz) Hernandez, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison, IL, school system and