Kathy L. Kramer, 72 died unexpectedly Thursday, November 25, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on August 25, 1949, in Sterling, the daughter of George and Margurete L. (Taylor) Musser. She married Luther Kramer on October 6, 1979, at Rock River Christian Center in Rock
Susan Lynn (Rick) Williams, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her home in Morrison. Sue was born April 29, 1953, in Morrison, to Glenn and Florence (Imel) Rick. She was a 1971 graduate of Morrison High School and later graduated from Western Illinois University. After graduating,
Francis W. VenHuizen, 93, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Unity Point Health Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, IL. Francis was born March 4, 1928, in Fenton, IL, to William and Gertrude (Borgman) Venhuizen. He was educated in the rural Stone Street School
Jason Adam Damhoff, 47, of Riverton, IL, died at 11:18 a.m.; on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Jason was born July 18, 1974, in Sterling, IL. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1993 and attended MTI in Quincy, IL, where he earned his Welding certificate
Edna Anne Spencer, 90, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Edna was born on January 24, 1931, in Spring Valley, IL, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Noling) Byvick. She was educated in the Sterling, IL, schools through
John D. Brodrecht, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. John was born April 18, 1947, in Galena, IL, to Delbert John and Irene Marie (Johnson) Brodrecht. He was educated in the Galena Grade Schools and attended Galena High School.
Orville Eugene Buikema, 89, of Clinton, IA, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021. Orville was born November 25, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1950. He enlisted in
Brenda K. Stuart, 58, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. Brenda was born March 19, 1963, in Morrison, IL, to Donald and Ruby (Forster) Stuart. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High
Ronald Duane Hanson, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL. Ron was born January 28, 1939, in Morrison, to Howard H. and Hazel Mae (Cummings) Hanson, Sr. He was educated in the Morrison schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He
Donald F. Foster, 86, of rural Morrison, IL, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Donald was born June 8, 1935, in Albany, IL, to Fred and Henrietta (Strating) Foster. He was educated in the Erie, Fenton, and Fulton, IL, schools. Don served in the United States
Leon C. Ottens, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Leon was born March 4, 1933, in Fulton, IL, to Garrett C. and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. He attended Union Grove and Ustick Township Grade Schools and Fulton High School. He served
Nancy Carol Rector, 80, of Morrison, IL, died on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Morrison. Nancy was born on July 31, 1941, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Sanders) Cross. She married Merele Allen and later married Richard “Dick”
Judith A. “Judy” Simpson, 79, of Cordova, IL, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at her home in Cordova. Judy was born May 18, 1942, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Warren) Porter. She graduated from Hillsdale High School. Judy married Don Simpson on January 21, 1967, in
Larry A. Thompson, 78, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home. He was the loving husband of Judy, the proud father of Magen Mertes, and the adoring grandfather of Maddie and Jacob Mertes. Larry Thompson was the most kind and gentle of souls. He loved his wife and
Wilma J. (Schrader) Bush, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Allure of Mt. Carroll, IL. Wilma was born July 29, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Onno and Lena (Barsema) Blink, Jr. She was a 1947 graduate of Fulton High School. On July 30, 1948, she married