Nina H. Ivey Pittman, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home. Nina was born February 29, 1928, in Covington, TN, to Warren and Nora (Rice) Fleming. She was educated in the Covington school system and Byars Hall High School. Nina married Farris L. Ivey, Sr.
Mary Alice Johnson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Mary was born January 19, 1926, in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of
Daniel V. Murnane, age 83, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at The Citadel in Sterling, IL. Daniel was born on September 27, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Jeremiah and Ruth (Herman) Murnane. He married Barbara Axelson on September 1, 1967, in San Francisco, CA. Daniel was employed with
On Friday, September 25, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases and 17 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these ten cases are 1 (20s); 4 (30s); 1 (40s); 2 (60s); 1 (70s); 1( 80s.) Today, the State of Illinois announced 2154 new cases
Gene Olson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Gene was born June 2, 1933, in Belgrade, MN, to Peter A. and Helen A (Kruse) Olson. He was educated in the Belgrade schools and served in the United States Marine Corps
Stopping the spread of COVID-19– protecting each other and our local businesses–is the responsibility of every resident. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, in response to Region 1 rate increases of positive cases, the Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC) added additional hours and expanded testing to five days a week.
Whiteside County Health Department offers the following graphic for use when planning small group gatherings. Print it as preparation for celebrations and the upcoming holidays.
Lawrence E. “Larry” Mohns, 78, of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lawrence was born April 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, to Orville E. and Ethel N. (Burington) Mohns. He was a 1961 graduate of Savanna High School in Savanna, IL. Lawrence
Ronald K. “Ron” Kuehl, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born May 8, 1953, in Morrison to Kenneth and Jane (Newell) Kuehl. He attended the Union Grove School and was a 1971 graduate of
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 14 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 16 cases are 5 (under 20); 2 (20s); 1 (30s); (4)40s; (2)50s; (1)60s;1 (70s.) Today, the State of Illinois announced 2056 new cases and
Beulah Porter, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL, with her loved ones by her side. The earth lost an angel, and heaven gained a new one. Beulah was born August 11, 1933, in Tampico, IL, to
Whiteside County, IL, skies were hazy, and the sun was unusually dim by 3:00, on Monday, September 14, 2020. After multiple days of cold and rain, this should have been a sunny respite, blessed by fluffy white clouds strewn across azure skies. Unfortunately, wrathful winds from the West Coast have
Judson “Judd” Wayne Rutledge, 67 of Walnut, IL, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Judd was born on June 28, 1953 in Moline, IL, the son of Willis and Jean (Elliott) Rutledge. He attended Morrison High School. He was a self-employed contractor and
Bernard “Barney” Vos, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Barney was born July 11, 1927, in Groningen, Netherlands, to John and Geesien (Barr) Vos. When he was three months old, he immigrated to the United States with
Kenneth Prestley was born in Morrison, IL, on October 7, 1946, the son of Marge and Lee Prestley. He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in Austin, TX, on September 11, 2020. Creativity is definitely the dominant characteristic most associated with Ken by his friends, family, and colleagues. His