Stanley R. Mitick, Jr., 97, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Stanley was born November 10, 1923, in Denver, CO, to Stanley R. and Sybil A. Mitick. He was raised in Denver and graduated in 1942 from North Denver High School.
State Representative Tony McCombie and the City of Savanna, IL, are promoting the annual Savanna Community Blood Drive, on Monday, December 28, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Savanna Fire Department Truck Bay, 101 Main Street, Savanna, IL.
Barbara Price, 72, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Rock Falls, IL. Barbara was born October 12, 1948, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Buske) McCrystal. She married Arlyn Price on September 14, 1968, in Dixon. He
Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. Bernie was born February 24, 1929, in Morrison, IL, to John and Jennie (Brontsema) Baar. He was educated at Bunker Hill rural school and then Morrison High School. He served
Emelie Jean Workman, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. Emelie was born July 12, 1938, in Oak Park, IL, to Anthony Frederick and Jeannie (Havenga) Stoit. She attended grade and high school in Evergreen Park, IL. On March 22, 1958,
Marilyn J. Vegter, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Marilyn was born November 14, 1942, in Rockford, IL, to Marion C. and Geneva J. (Meurs) Stuart. She attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Marilyn
Everett D. “Burr” Hughes, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Everett was born July 21, 1947, in Columbus, KY, to Everett S. and Lovie M. (Palsgrove) Hughes. He graduated from Sterling High School in Sterling. Everett joined the
Carol L. Helms, 85 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling, IL. She was born on October 28, 1935, in Rockford, IL, the daughter Lewis and Mildred (Lemke) Bates. She married Keith Helms on January 6, 1980. Carol had worked
Edna R. VanDerVoort-Taylor, 71, of Albany, IL, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Edna was born August 7, 1949, in Clinton, to Lloyd and Edna L. (Wiese) Humphrey. She was educated in the Albany schools. Edna married Samuel C. VanDerVoort on May 17, 1970, in
Joey Greer (nee Garcia), age 68, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at home in Rock Falls, IL, surrounded in her last days by family. Joey was born in Alice, TX, and grew up in Sterling, IL, where she attended Sterling High School. Joey began her career as a Certified
Garrett “Gary” J. Dykstra, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Gary was born April 28, 1932, in Fenton, IL, to John S. and Anna (Link) Dykstra. He was educated in the Cottonwood Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a
Brent D. Oncken, 66, of Lyndon, IL, left to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Unity Point Health Trinity in Rock Island, IL. Brent was born on January 13, 1954, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ronald and Lavona (Egert) Oncken, Sr. He married Peggy Dublo
Jill Bryan, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in CGH Medical Center’s Digestive Health Center. She was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs,
Shelly Lewis, a Registered Nurse from CGH Home Nursing, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. An International program, the award is presented to nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. The DAISY
Yetta Roana Todd, age 100 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Yetta was born on August 3, 1920, in Morrison, the daughter of Frank Glenn and Ethel Grace (Fellows) Lyon. She married, Warren Smith, Sr, on August 21, 1938, in Morrison.