We are excited to announce that Dr. Abdul Foad is now accepting new patients at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL. Dr. Foad is a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. He specializes in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgeries; cartilage repair and transplantation; reconstructive surgery; injuries from
Editor’s note: “This update was sent regarding USP Thomson’s COVID-19 current mitigation efforts and to correct the record, regarding inaccuracies reported by other media outlets.” It is USP Thomson’s utmost concern to ensure that the local community, staff, and inmates are protected. USP Thomson is currently experiencing an increase in
Emma H. Carpenter, 89, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020. Emma was born April 24, 1931, at home, to August and Augusta Dhaemers. She was educated in rural Henry County schools. On May 24, 1958, she married Robert Carpenter, who died May 8, 1992. She
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will be held from noon to 6:00 p.m. Come to the drive with your spouse/partner, child (age 16 or over), friend, co-worker, or
Steven John Vegter, 52, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2020, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Kevin VerHoeven officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial
Donna Jean Lewis, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, surrounded by her family at home near Morrison. Donna was born February 14, 1933, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Dana and Irma (Robinson) Wolfe. She married Thomas Lewis, and they spent over 40 years together before he
Thomas O. Stoudt, 80, of Erie, IL, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home. Thomas Osborne Stoudt was born October 10, 1939, in Bell, CA, the son of Uhlan and Marjorie (Hendricks) Stoudt. He was educated in the Erie Schools and graduated from Erie High School in the class
Lucille Grace Pro, age 98 of Rock Falls, IL, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at Resthave Care 7 Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Lucille was born on May 4, 1922, in Cudahy, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Alvina (Lathrop) Peterson. She married Oresto A. Pro, Sr. on May 9, 1948,
On Friday, August 14, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced six new laboratory-confirmed cases and three recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these six cases are 1 (under 20); 1 (20s); 2 (30s); 1 (60s); 1 (70s.) The State of Illinois announced 2264 new cases and 25
Becky McLuckie, 52, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her home. “Beautiful Becky,” as referred to by the special man in her life, was born February 1, 1968, in Clinton, IA, to Gene and Margaret (Smith) Pessman. She was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and
Kenneth “Corky” Bierman, 82, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Corky was born April 17, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman. He was educated in the Lincoln Grade Schools of rural Whiteside County and
Maxine A. Clark, 87, of Albany, IL, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living, Clinton, IA. Maxine was born June 8, 1933, in Ravenna, OH, the daughter of LaVerne and Frances (Bailey) Shaw. She grew up in Bedford, IL, then moved to Morrison, IL, in 1950 where
Michael W. Kinison, 50, of Kentucky, died on Monday, August 10, 2020. Michael was born in Sterling, IL, on December 26, 1969, the son of Merten and Lynn (Oda) Kinison. Survivors include his mother Lynn Kinison of Sterling, IL; four daughters, Azeneth (Stephanie) Rose-Love of Kansas City, MO, Karrie Kinison
On Saturday, August 8 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced five new laboratory-confirmed cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these five cases are (3) 40s; (2) 50s. The State of Illinois announced 2190 new cases and 18 additional deaths. Total Positive cases in Whiteside
Edna Irene Reynolds, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, August 7, 2020, at Morningside of Sterling, in Sterling. Edna was born December 10, 1929, in rural Whiteside County, IL, to Chester W. and Helen L. (Sanders) Cross. She was a graduate of Fulton High School in Fulton, IL, and attended