Rita A. Nagel of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Maple Grove, MN, after battling dementia with grace and dignity for two decades. She was born on November 29, 1932, in Clinton, IA, to long-time local florists, Joe and Helen (O’Toole) Wilson. Rita and her
On Sunday, December 4, 2022, the world lost an amazing wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, and friend. Nancy Shambaugh passed into the night surrounded by people who love her. She was born June 3, 1955, to Delbert and Katie McMullen, at Morrison Community Hospital, in Morrison, IL, the fourth of
Alice F. Billings, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Dixon, [IL,] Rehabilitation. Alice was born November 27, 1940, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Silvy) Royer. She married Joe Billings on August 2, 1958, in Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Joe; daughter, Jaini (Joe) Driscoll of
Jane K. Heath, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home. Jane was born April 16, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Harold and Ruth (Stuart) Walters. She attended Franklin and Clystic rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She worked
Lillian M. Strike, 91, of Sterling, IL, died November 29, 2022, at Allure of Sterling. Lillian was born October 1, 1931, the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Fredericks) Wagner. She married Eugene Strike on June 23, 1963, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. Lillian worked at Lawrence Brothers in
Timothy William Kophamer, 63, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Tim was born January 12, 1959, in Sterling, IL, the son of James Kophamer and Diana (Lutz) Kophamer. He spent his life working as a Millwright, employed by Sterling Steel Company (SSC), and as a farmer. Tim
Avis M. (Landheer) Chaimberlain, 93, of Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Avis was born January 28, 1929, in Morrison, to Edward and Martha (Oltmanns) Landheer. She was educated at the Stone School in rural Whiteside County, walking 2 ½ miles each
Deborah Breidenbach, 74, of Byron, IL, formerly of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. Debbie was born June 9, 1948, in Clinton, IA, to H. Reid and Marian (Petersen) Nelson. She was educated in the
Elisa Nicole “Nicki” Rideout, 52, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Elisa was born August 25, 1970, in Morrison, the daughter of Richard and Sandra (Epperson) Rideout. She was a 1988 graduate of Morrison High School. Elisa obtained an Associate
Darrel “Doc” R. Hook, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home. Darrel was born February 22, 1954, in Clinton, IA, to Robert V. and Shirley (Krammer) Hook. He attended the Albany, and Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Darrel
Ruth Elizabeth Mills, 102, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Resthave. Ruth was born April 2, 1920, in Paxton, IL, to Johan Alfred and Walborg Marie (Norman) Svensen. She was a 1938 graduate of Elgin High School in Elgin, IL, and received
Audie A. Roselieb, age 65, died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Audie was born on July 12, 1957, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ronald and Shirley (Oleson) Roselieb. He married Debra Sue Thompson on March 28, 1980, in Hooppole, IL. Audie was employed
Marilyn L. Bielema, 83, of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL. Marilyn was born June 30, 1939, in Sterling, IL, to Wayne and Beulah (Upton) Morse. She was educated in the Spring Hill Grade School and was a 1957 graduate of Erie
Mark Shepard, 62, of Fulton, IL, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home. Mark was born September 28, 1960, in Red Bud, IL, to Stanley K. and Rose M. (Honn) Shepard. He attended the Fulton school system until enlisting in the United States Navy. Mark served as a
Nancy Ann Wolf, 91, of Erie, IL, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL, where she had most-recently resided. Nancy was born August 13, 1931, in Joslin, IL, a daughter of Lloyd and Grace (Brennan) Hanna. She graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1949.