On Friday, September 11, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced seven new laboratory-confirmed cases and 19 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these seven cases are 1 (under 20); 2 (20s); 2 (40s); 1 (50s); 1 (60s.) The State of Illinois announced 2145 new cases and 32
Philip Gail Zuidema, 82, of Eugene, OR, passed away of natural causes, Friday, September 11, 2020, Eugene. Philip was born February 26, 1938, in Morrison, IL, to Curtis and Elizabeth (Klount) Zuidema; he was the oldest of three children. He was educated in Morrison, graduating from Morrison Community High School
Dennis J. McMahon, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, after a brief illness. Dennis was born August 2, 1947. He graduated from Morrison High School and Western Illinois University. His travels took him to California, where he lived, worked, and attended Orange County Community College and
Tamara “Tam” Hamilton, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home. Tam was born September 30, 1952, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Melton) Floming. She was a 1970 graduate of Erie High School and attended Cosmetology School. She married Larry Lee Hamilton
Loretta Jean Crow, 97, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown in Prophetstown. Loretta was born January 25, 1923, in Lucas, IA, to James T. and Marie L. (Schade) Crow. She attended school in Lucas, graduating from the local high school.
Alan G. Manchester died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at home in Plainfield, IL. He was born October 30, 1945, and raised in Morrison, IL, the fourth of five children to Dr. Ward B. Manchester II and his wife Virginia. He was graduated from Morrison High School class of 1964. He
Judy Messina, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Judy was born June 18, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN, to Fred J. and Mary Daly (Murray) Wolfe. She was a graduate of Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove
The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments Statewide, to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these guidelines require patrons to wear a mask during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers, and other
On Monday, August 31, 2020, Cory Law submitted this Whiteside County Health Department update, of COVID-19 cases, as August came to an end. Below is a graph of the cases for June through August. Whiteside County entered Phase 4 with the rest of Illinois on Friday, June 26. Whiteside County Health
Kristine M. “Kris” DeWitte, 65, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, August 30, 2020, at her home. Kris was born November 29, 1954, in Morrison, IL, to William E. and Joyce (Scudder) Blair, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison School System. Kris married Ronnie DeWitte on March 13, 1971, in
On Friday, August 28, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases and five recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 16 cases are 3 (under 20); 5 (20s); 3 (30s); 1 (40s); 3 (60s); 1 (70s.) The State of Illinois announced 2149 new cases
Ronald Leroy Hilty, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Ron was born January 25, 1934, in Apollo, PA, to James M. and Mary Ellen (Shriver) Hilty. He attended Apollo grade schools and was a graduate of Apollo High School. After
Manuela “Nellie” Young, 79, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her home. Nellie was born in Weslaco, TX, on August 12, 1941, the daughter of Esteban and Apollonia (Sandoval) Cantu. She married Steve Young in 1975 in Dixon, IL. Nellie was employed at National
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched its new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel map. It is designed to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic. The map indicates Countries and U. S. States with increased risk of COVID-19, based on case rates. Locations that
Cory Law, of Whiteside County Health Department, reported he was notified by representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), about problems citizens are having when applying for Public Assistance. This funding is related to COVID-19. Technical difficulties caused delays and sometimes prevented IEMA