Darlene Rathje, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Darlene was born April 10, 1944, in Clinton, IA, to Jacob J. and Jeanette (Buikema) Schaver. Darlene was educated in the Erie Grade School and was Valedictorian of her 1962
Diane M. Sexton passed away on September 7, 2021, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor her by living their lives to the fullest. Diane Marie Bonneur Sexton was born to Everett Eugene and
Becky Lynn VanDeWostine, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Sterling, IL. Becky was born September 6, 1946, in Morrison, to Arlyn “Shorty” and Kay Raser. She attended rural schools and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1964. She received her Associates of Business Degree from Moline
Marcia Lynn Stralow, 65, born and raised in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at River Crossing of Edwardsville, in Edwardsville, IL. Marcia was born November 1, 1955, in Morrison, to Arnold C. and Louise E. (Koester) Stralow. She was educated in the rural Woodside Grade School and later
Cynthia J. Ramirez, age 64, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Cindy was born on February 22, 1957, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Connor) Gundry. She married Noe Ramirez, Jr. on February 11, 2000. Cindy was employed as the Manager
Hugh “Whitey” Nelson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Whitey was born March 17, 1934, in Morrison, to Roy G. and Myra (Howard) Nelson. Whitey was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1952 graduate
Marcella A. Hamstra, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Marcella was born on July 8, 1949, in Sterling, the daughter of Adam and Helen (Bartz) Yoeckel. She married Philip Hamstra in 1987. Survivors include her father, Adam Yoeckel;
Ruth Ann Mitick, 95, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Windsor Manor. Ruth was born March 15, 1926, to Ross and Alice (McClure) Bealer in Sterling, IL. She was raised in Morrison, along with two sisters and two brothers. Ruth graduated
Nicholas Ray Lowery, 40, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital, in Morrison. Nicholas was born January 15, 1981, in Morrison, to Leonard Ray and Debra (Engelkens) Lowery. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools, and he was a graduate of Morrison High School.
Arnold W. Popkin, 90, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Allure of Mount Carroll in Mount Carroll, IL. Arnold was born May 30, 1931, in Morrison, to John and Louise (Rosenow) Popkin. He attended rural Whiteside County grade schools. He served in the U. S. Army
Jeanie A. House , 69, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her home in Morrison, IL, surrounded by family and friends, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Jeanie was born October 6, 1951, in Fond Du Lac, WI, to Wesley and Diane (Wirtz) Warner. She was educated in
David John Ottosen, 56, of Morrison, IL, passed Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. David was born on November 24, 1964, in Freeport, IL, to Jack H. and Arlena M. (Fish) Ottosen. He graduated from the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL, and from
Phyllis Weinstine, nee Bronstein, age 87, of Highland Park, IL, and Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Phyllis was raised in Albany Park , IL, and was a graduate of Von Steuben High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Roosevelt University. After
Terry W. Dickerson, 71 of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday August 5, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Sterling, IL, the son of John N. and Mary Jean (Kuykendall) Dickerson. He attended local schools and was employed at the former Parish
Philip Edwin Bruketta, 75, died at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Philip was born July 15, 1946. in Canton, IL, the son of George and Charlotte Irene (Wilcoxen) Bruketta. He married Barbara Murphy on April 17, 1971, at St.