There will be an Open House, Celebration of Life in honor of the late Harry Pruis, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The gathering will be at the Brick Block Pub, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Due to Main Street
Marian Francis Ottens, 82, of Morristown, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the home of her son in Morristown. Marian was born September 17, 1938, in Denver, IA, to John William and Rose Anna (Oberheu) DeVries. Marian was educated in the Denver grade schools and was a
The Morrison Community Hospital Counseling Department welcomes our new Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. Olivia Carrow. In 2019, she received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Bard College in New York State. Her major emphasis of study was German.
Anton “Tony” B. Milder, Jr., 91, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home. Tony was born June 18, 1929, in Clinton, IA, to Anton B., Sr., and Gladys V. (Williams) Milder. He was a graduate of Clinton High School. He married Mona P. Tyra on September
Perry W. Ferguson, 69 died Wednesday May 26, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Sterling, IL, the son of Harry and Lois (Pfeffer) Ferguson and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Abell on August 28, 1971, in Sterling. She
Vernon George Voss, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Pharr, TX. He was born at home in Fulton, IL, on January 13, 1937, to George and Grace Kopenga Voss. Vern graduated from Fulton High School in 1955. Vern married Priscilla Smith on November 25, 1955,
Clifford E. Huizenga, 95, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home. Clifford was born November 17, 1925, in Newton Township, IL, to Jacob and Alice (Housenga) Huizenga. He attended Union Grove grade school in rural Whiteside County. He served in the U. S. Army Infantry
Ronald E. Zuidema, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 21, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born June 13, 1939, in Morrison to Glenn N. and Grace (Norman) Zuidema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools of
LeRoy Wright, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. LeRoy was born July 30, 1955, in Morrison, to James C. and Arlene B. (Weltzin) Wright. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.
Arlyn K. Bush, 79, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, near his home in Prophetstown. Arlyn was born December 12, 1941, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Coramae “Cork” (Norman) Bush. He was a graduate of Erie High School. Upon graduating from high school, Arlyn entered and completed
Richard L. Glazier, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Rich was born November 27, 1938, in Moline, IL, to Kenneth Edwin and Pauline Marie (Massey) Glazier. He attended the rural Crouch School in Whiteside County and was a 1956 graduate
Jerry Ann Ashby, 84, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Springdale Village in Mesa. Jerry Ann was born October 30, 1936, in Dixon, IL, to Jerry W. and Ruth Ann (Paith) Meakins. She was educated in Morrison Schools and was a graduate of
Cathie L. Tompkins (Smith), 72, formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully, at Dixon Rehabilitation Nursing Home, in Dixon, IL, with the care of Serenity Hospice. Cathie was born August 1, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Spencer) Riggs. She was married to Robert L. Smith
Craig A. Haan, 69, of Morrison, IL, died after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Craig was born October 24, 1951, in Morrison, IL, to John and Esther (Shipma) Haan. He attended Morrison schools and then served
Editor’s update note: The vaccine was approved on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, expects to have Pfizer vaccine available at the Main Hospital for youths ages 12 to 15, soon after it is approved in mid-May 2021. The hospital will start a