G. William “Bill” Schaller, 87, of Fenton, IL, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Bill was born April 5, 1938, in Sterling, to Granville William Schaller, Sr. and Ella “Sally” (McDonald) Schaller. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1956 and attended
Viola Mae Ottens-Koster, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Viola was born April 21, 1929, in Clinton, IA, to Henry C. and Grace A. (Bonneur) Ottens. She was educated in the Union Grove grade school in rural Whiteside County
Jeremy R. Decker, 46, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Morrison Community Hospital. Jeremy was born February 5, 1980, in Morrison, the son of Jean (VanDusen) Decker and Ronald Decker. He was educated in Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. Jeremy proudly joined
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Medenblik (Ottens), 57, of Morrison, IL, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, nana, coach, and friend on Friday, February 6, 2026, while surrounded by her family and puppies at home. Jennifer was born on December 19, 1968, in Morrison. She
JoAnn Linton, age 91, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, IL. JoAnn was born on December 21, 1934, in Sterling, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Carroll) Richmond. She was raised on a farm in rural Morrison, IL. JoAnn married Merle Meiners on
Timothy D. Cochran, Sr., age 67, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Tim was born May 21, 1958, in Sterling, the son of James and Thelma (Dickerson) Cochran. He served in the U. S. Army
Roland D. Swanson, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Roland was born on December 12, 1932, at home in Prophetstown, IL, to Conrad “Pete” and Edith (Ross) Swanson. He was a 1950 graduate of Fulton High School. He served in the United States
Richard L. Bax, age 82, of Elwood, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL. Richard was born in Jefferson City, MO, to the late Gilbert and the late Helen (nee Zey) Bax. Richard retired from Quad
Craig A. Stralow, 68, of Morrison, IL went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Craig was born in Morrison, in 1957 to Arnold and Louise Stralow. Craig graduated from Morrison High School, was a member of the FFA, and attended Sauk Valley Junior
Iva Mae Dorathy, 95, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Allure of Sterling in Sterling, IL. Iva was born on December 14, 1930, in Prophetstown, IL, to Ralph and Minnie (Johnson) Tiffany. She attended Prophetstown Schools. Iva married Ross William Dorathy on September 3, 1950, in
William R. Uhler, 61, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Winning Wheels, Inc. in Prophetstown. William was born on August 1, 1964, in Morrison, the son of Mary Garland. He attended Prophetstown Schools and also went to Hamilton Tech. He was a member of
Sharon Mae Stoudt, 85, formerly of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Sharon was born October 26, 1940, in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of E. Allan and Elna Mae (Lawrence) Border. She graduated from Erie High School in 1958.
Leroy “Mick” Fisher, Jr. 77, of Fulton, IL, passed peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mick was born July 17, 1948, in Sterling, IL, the son of Leroy H. “Buzz” and Rosemary (Baker) Fisher, Sr. He was educated in and graduated from high
Gloria Folkerts, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of La Grange, IL, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home. Gloria was born October 19, 1930, in Cook County, IL, to Leonardo and Teresa (Tracogna) Cernet, who immigrated from Cannebola, Italy. She was a graduate of a Nazareth Academy in
Ronald W. Mills, 87, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Morrison, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Champaign. Ron was born on March 12, 1938, in Whiteside County, IL, to Arthur W. and Fern R. (Richmond) Mills. He graduated from Morrison High School and later attended the