Gordon “Gordy” Bramm, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Gordy was born April 2, 1945, in Savanna, IL, to Woodrow W. and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. He was a graduate of Morrison High School. On July 31, 1966 he
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (under 20); 1 (20s); 2 (30s); 6 (40s); 1 (60s); 2 (80s+.)
Lila Lee Blumhoff, age 93, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Lila was born on March 18, 1927, in Prophetstown to Henry and Ruth (Reisenbigler) Blumhoff. She graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1948 and the
Gary J. Buis, 62 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling. He was born on February 23, 1958, in Morrison, IL, the son of Alfred and Florence (Temple) Buis. He attended Albany Grade School and graduated from Fulton High School. He married Karen
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to CGH Medical Center Laboratory Department, Sterling, IL, resulting from a recent on-site inspection, as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Farzan Eskandari, MD, FCAP, and CGH Laboratory Medical Center Director, was advised of this National recognition
Johanna “Jo” Medema, 98, of Camanche, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at MercyOne in Clinton, IA. Jo was born May 24, 1922, in Morrison, IL, to Sam and Ella (Voss) Vanderlaan. She attended Morrison schools. Jo married Edward Medema on December 3, 1943, in Morrison.
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Program Leader, submitted this report and photos. The first American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2021 in Morrison, IL, was held on Thursday, January 21, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus
On Friday, February 12, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 15 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 2 (20s); 2 (30s); 1 (40s); 5 (50s); 1 (70s.) We also had eight recoveries in Whiteside County.
Eric A. Smith, 41, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Eric was born on December 4, 1979, in Sterling, IL, the son of Jeffrey Smith and Patricia Williamson. Eric was employed by Tyson Foods. He was well-loved by his family and
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in a Rock Island resident. Illinois is currently reporting 22
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photo. The Whiteside County Health Department offered the Pfizer COVID-19 injection on Wednesday, February 9, 2021, to willing employees of the manufacturing industries located in the Fulton, IL, area. Fulton High School hosted the event, to ease the travel of
Jeanne Lynn Hovey, age 74, of Albany, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her home. Jeanne was born on March 4, 1946, in Moline, IL, to Eugene and Betty (Wolever) Carpenter. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Hovey on July 18, 1964, at Immaculate Conception
Michael Fred King, 63 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his home. Michael was born on April 23, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of Fred and Barbara (Ulrich) King. He was a United States Navy veteran. Mike worked as a Machinist for American Marsh Pumps in
Velma Kathleen Buhlman, 89, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown in Prophetstown, IL. Velma was born September 9, 1931, in Ideal, IL, to Melvin and Vernetta (Schwartz) Johnson. She was a graduate of Lyndon High School in Lyndon, IL. Velma
Morrison Community Hospital patients have been contacted to be vaccinated against the novel corona virus. Check the hospital website (www.morrisoncommunityhospital.com) of Facebook.com/morrisoncommunityhospital. If you were not contacted, and if you qualify, please schedule an appointment by calling 815-772-5537. To qualify, patients must be 65 or older or be at risk