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Eva Mae Potratz, 92, of Sterling, IL, passed on peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, under the attentive and compassionate care of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Eva was born at home on December 11, 1928, in Froelich, IA, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Henkes) Miller.  She

Dwight A. Varner, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling. Dwight was born March 13, 1941, in Sterling, the son of Doris Ballard. Survivors include his wife, Janet; brother-in-laws, Jim (Jan) Wiemken, Don Wiemken; cousin, Patricia Pitts of Sterling; several

Sharon Jane Habben, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday June 27, 2021, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Sharon was born January 25, 1942, in Morrison, IL, to Clayton and Thelma (Renkes) Dykema.  She graduated from Morrison High School in 1960, and in 1964 she graduated from Hope

Kevin “Kev” Charles Castle, 70, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday June 24, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, of Morrison, IL. Kevin was born January 18, 1951, in Amboy, IL, the son of Clarence J. and Anna (Donavon) Castle.  He married Sherry Strub December 19, 1970.  They were married

Gene Dale Hartz of Morrison, IL, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Gene was born in rural New Bedford, IL, on July 11, 1930, to Vernon Harold and Blanche Marie (Nicholas) Hartz.  He graduated from Manlius High School in 1948.  He was united in marriage

Dalbert E. Temple, 94, of Fulton, IL, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Alverno Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Dalbert was born June 3, 1927, in Fulton, to David and Jennie (Huizenga) Temple.  He was educated in the Fulton Community Christian School and was a 1945 Graduate of

Riley A. Wilkens, 19, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home. Riley was born September 1, 2001, in Sterling, IL, to Todd and Susan (Habben) Wilkens.  He attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 2020.  Riley joined the National Guard as a

Ruth Elaine Meyer, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Ruth was born June 20, 1948, in Forest City, IA, to Emil and Sophia (Harringa) Ouderkerk.  She was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade school and graduated from Morrison High

Douglas D. House, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home. Doug was born August 10, 1930, in Como, IL, the son of Paul W. and Loretta (Chapman) House.  Douglas House and Rosalouise Robinson (Monnier) were married on April 27, 1951, in Galesburg, IL.  Doug was

On Monday June 14, 2021, Donald G. Devers died in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Don was born December 22, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Earl and Lois (Taylor) Devers.  Don served in

Walter M. Heath, Sr., 80, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Walter was born September 5, 1940, in Morrison to Charles and Ethel (Kelly) Heath.  He was educated in the Morrison schools.  On November 27, 1957, he married Beverly