Lyle E. “Whitey” Hammelman, age 95, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. Lyle was born August 18, 1927, in Sterling, the son of Chris and Clara (Lauts) Hammelman. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict
Nancy C. Glazier, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Nancy was born June 2, 1940, in Morrison to Louis and Helen (Curtis) Shambaugh. She was a 1958 graduate of Morrison High School. On June 6, 1958, she married
Cornelius “Neal” Henry Geerts, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Neal was born October 3, 1932, in Thomson, IL, to Henry C. and Jennie (Zeeryp) Geerts. He was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was a graduate
Patricia Ann Appel, 83, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Pleasant View Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Patricia was born on April 21, 1939, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Kauffman) Cravatta. She married Kenneth Appel on March 22, 1958, in Savanna. He
Rick L. Venhuizen, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, with his family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born August 7, 1954, in Morrison, to Theodore and Marjorie (Buikema) Venhuizen. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a
Dale R. Usterbowski, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. Dale was born July 10, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to August and Laura (Kuberski) Usterbowski. He was educated in the Chicago grade schools and graduated from high school in Chicago.
Janette H. Bush, 70, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Janette was born July 21, 1952, in Morrison, IL, to Chester Lee and H. Elizabeth (Wohrley) Ballard. She was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and was a 1970
Karen M. Cochran, 61, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors of Byron. She was born on March 4, 1961, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of James and Mary (Gerbrick) Rippy. She married Tim Cochran on August 28, 1978. Karen loved her family, Mickey
A Celebration of Life to honor Coralyn M. King will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Lake Erie Country Club in Erie, IL. Coralyn M. King, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL.
Nancy L. Schmidt, age 70, of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Nancy was born April 19, 1952, in Sterling, the daughter of George and Hilda (Mackenbach) Hines. She married Michael Schmidt on June 14, 1969, in Paw Paw, IL.
Joel D. Ramirez, 91, of Ballwin, MO, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, August 26, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Manchester, MO. He was born December 15, 1930, in Mercedes, TX, the son of Isreal and Sarah (Delgado) Ramirez. He married Sharon Kay (Heflin) Galena, IL, October 7,
Vonda M. Shank, 100, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, surrounded by family. Vonda was born June 3, 1922, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Reecher) Heide. She married Wayne Shank on June 16, 1940, in Coleta. He preceded
Faye Jansma, 81, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at her home. Faye was born September 16, 1940, in Morrison to William G. and Edna M. (Bush) Norman. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a Graduate of Morrison High School.
Mark K. Sandrock, 70, a life-long resident of Prophetstown, IL, died peacefully at his home, on Friday, August 19, 2022, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease.) Mark was born September 15, 1951, in Morrison, IL to Carlyle and Audrey (Ackland) Sandrock. He was a graduate of Prophetstown
Daniel M. Corona, 74, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Daniel was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on July 21, 1948. He was the son of Inesda Marin and Jesus Corona. He married Martha Corona Sanchez Chavez on October 18, 1970,