Loyd D. Crocker (1930 – 2020)

Loyd D. Crocker, 90 of Sterling, IL, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at Morningside of Sterling, in Sterling. He was born a long, long, time ago in Morganton, AR, the son of Carl and Luna (Stark) Crocker, on March 17, 1930.  He served proudly in the U. S. Army as

Jack L. Icenogle (1939 – 2020)

Jack L. Icenogle, age 81, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at Regency Care of Sterling, in Sterling, IL. Jack was born on January 23, 1939, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Clifford and Zelora (Sawyer) Icenogle.  He married Carolyn Jaques on September 28, 1963.  Jack was employed as a Foreman

November 14 County COVID-19 Report

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department sadly announced one death of a person in their 90s and 147 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  We also have 30 recoveries.  The ages of these 147 cases are 13 (under 20); 19 (20s); 20 (30s); 25 (40s);

Robert “Bob” Bierman (1933 – 2020)

Robert “Bob” Bierman, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Robert was born May 30, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman.  He attended Lincoln grade schools of rural Whiteside County and Morrison High School.  Bob

Spencer J. Knox (1937 – 2020)

Spencer J. Knox, 83, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Spencer was born March 3, 1937, in Morrison, to Russell and Marian (Schuler) Knox.  He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison

Leah “Boots” Hayen (1938 – 2020)

Leah “Boots” Hayen, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Leah was born April 6, 1938, in Galena, IL, to Clair and Francis (Leitzinger) Brown.  She was

Jeanette C. Ilsley (1931 – 2020)

Jeanette C. Ilsley, 89 of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Windsor Manor. Jeanette was born January 12, 1931, in Sycamore, IL, to Emil and Alice (Nelson) Cassier.  She grew up in the Sycamore Park, which was established

Marla Rae Buikema (1938 – 2020)

Marla  Rae Buikema, 82, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully late Monday evening, November 9, 2020, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Marla was born October 6, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to W. Frank and Teresa (Haan) Timmons.  She attended Fulton grade schools, graduated from Fulton High School, and earned

Ventilation System Guidance during COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that schools, child-care programs, workplaces, congregate living facilities, and other locations consider upgrades or improvements to their heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system during the COVID-19 pandemic. This document provides an overview, practical guidance, and resources.

Lavonne E. “Connie” Bender (1925 – 2020)

Lavonne E. “Connie” Bender, 94, of Sunrise of Naperville North Assisted Living in Naperville, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Connie was born December 24, 1925, in Clyde Township, IL, to Reuben and Annetta M. (Fredricks) Conrady.  She was educated in

Donald E. Holesinger (1935 – 2020)

Donald E. Holesinger, 85, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Donald was born October 30, 1935, in Union Grove Township, IL, to George and Flora (Post) Holesinger.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools.  Don married Audrey E.

Mark W. Snyder (1955 – 2020)

Mark W. Snyder, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 9, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Mark was born January 8, 1955, in Chicago, IL, a son of Donald Wayne and Greta Lois (Magnuson) Snyder.  He worked at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL.  Mark was

Leonard W. “Lenny” Bender (1928 – 2020)

Leonard W. “Lenny” Bender, 91, of Sunrise of Naperville North Assisted Living, in Naperville, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 9, 2020, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Lenny was born December 18, 1928, in Polo, IL, to William J. and Ethel M. (Bellows) Bender.  He was educated in

Arnold “Arnie” C. Sikkema (1941 – 2020)

Arnold “Arnie” C. Sikkema, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Arnie was born May 26, 1941, on his parent’s farm outside of Morrison, to George W. and Alice M. (Meinsma) Sikkema.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade

Roger Jay Buikema (1937 – 2020)

Roger Jay Buikema, 83, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully Thursday morning, November 5, 2020, at his and his wife’s Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community residence. Roger was born September 15,1937, in Morrison, to Perry and Tena (Wilkens) Buikema.  He attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison Community