Whiteside County Health Department’s Corey Law reported, “I have attached the weekly report looking at cases from Monday, July 27, through Sunday, August 2, 2020 as compared to the previous week and comparing those two weeks to the two weeks prior….The chart for Whiteside shows approximately a 125% increase in
On Friday, July 31, 2020, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 11 Counties in Illinois are considered to be at a “warning” level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19.) A County enters a warning level when it experiences an increase in two or more COVID-19 risk indicators from the State’s
James V. Britt, Sr., 92, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. There will be no Visitation or Funeral service due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be in Grove Hill
Larry D. VanDerleest, 58, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Larry was born November 7, 1961, in Morrison, to Donald and Harriet (Bush) VanDerLeest. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High
Robert “Bob” D. Geerts, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Bob was born May 7, 1935, in Morrison, to Louis and Jennie (Vos) Geerts. He was educated in the Green Valley Grade School of rural Whiteside County and
Karen Vander Vinne, 74, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Karen was born October 18, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Vernon L. and Rose (Dykstra) Zuidema. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
John H. Dyke, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home. John was born July 27, 1936, in Clinton, IA, to John and Margaret (Sikkema) Dyke. He attended Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. John married Marilyn J. Maring on January
Mary “Dit” Ida Engelkens, 92, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. Mary was born November 28, 1927, in Clinton, IA, to Irwin J. and Ada Katherine (Baker) Frank. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. Mary married Ikey “Bill”
On Wednesday, June 22, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these four cases are (6) under 20; (2) 20s; (1) 40s; (1) 80s. The State of Illinois announced 1598 new cases and 23 additional deaths. Total Positive cases in Whiteside
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Whiteside County. This ties the previous highest announcement of ten cases on April 25. As we continue in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, COVID-19 is still in our community. Stopping
In order to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff Morrison Community Hospital has added a Mobile Screening Office. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Located in the back of the facility, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, the mobile unit will
Ruth C. Wilkens, 89, of Brookfield, WI, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at her home in Brookfield. Ruth was born June 5, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to Ren and Cornelia (Tegeler) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate
Donald F. Floming, 90, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL. Don was born in Atkinson, IL, to Frank and Marie (Hulslander) Floming on November 26, 1929. He was a graduate of Erie High School and served as the Class
Edna Mae Tegeler, age 95, of Mt. Carroll, IL, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. Edna Mae was born September 28, 1924, in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Klaas and Effie (VanderVinne) Wiersema. She married Lawrence W. Tegeler on February 24, 1950, and was a homemaker.
June E. Gorzney, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. June was born August 30, 1933, in Garden Plain, IL, to Jason and Ella (Damhoff) Bennett. She attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. On September 20, 1952, she