Lawrence “Max” E. Maxwell (1933 – 2020)

Lawrence “Max” E. Maxwell, age 87, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Milledgeville, IL, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Lawrence was born March 9, 1933, in Galt, IL, the son of Earl J. and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell.  He served in the U. S. Air

Mildred “Millie” J. Heun (1932 – 2020)

Mildred “Millie” J. Heun, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Resthave. Millie was born December 18, 1932, in Fulton, to Clarence “Claus” and Winnie (Buikema) Van Zuiden.  She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was

Whiteside County Food Tips

Editor’s note: Cory Law, from Whiteside County Health Department, furnished this information. “The COVID-19 crisis has put a strain on many individuals within our communities.  Please see the list nutritional education materials.  These can help people reduce trips to the store with common substitutions, prepare for emergencies, and find creative

Emma J. Vervaecke (1916 – 2020)

Emma J. Vervaecke, 104, of Morrison, IL, passed away at her home, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Emma was born March 6, 1916, in rural Hoopole, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Johnson) Sibley.  She married Emil “Red” Vervaecke in 1938 in Clinton, IA.  He preceded her in death in

Laura Frederick (1950 – 2020)

Laura Frederick, 69, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Laura was born August 29, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to George and Henrietta (Kooi) Zuidema.  She attended the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison

Henry B. James (1930 – 2020)

Henry B. James, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Henry was born December 24, 1930, in Morrison, to Clyde and Cora (Hussey) James.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools.  On May 2, 1954, he married

Joan M. Heusinveld (1933 – 2020)

Joan M. Heusinkveld, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Joan was born May 4, 1933, in Fulton, IL, to Donald and Nellie (Buikema) DeWeerdt.  She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High

David H. Davis (1956 – 2020)

David H. Davis, age 63, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown, IL. David was born October 17, 1956, in Morrison the son of Jerrold and Mary (Wood) Davis.  He was employed as a farmer for many years. He is survived by brothers, Rod (Kim

May 27 County COVID Report

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced no new laboratory-confirmed cases and six recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  We are saddened to report the death of an individual 90+ on Sunday, May 24, was COVID related.  The State of Illinois announced 1111 new cases and 160 additional deaths.

May 21 County COVID-19 Report

On May 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced two new laboratory-confirmed cases and nine recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  Those new cases include one person under ten years of age and one person in their 70s.  The State of Illinois announced 2268 new cases and 87 additional deaths.

Carol J. Steinhagen (1943 – 2020)

Carol J. Steinhagen, age 76 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Carol was born on June 28, 1943, in Coatesville, PA, the daughter of Vernon and Alice (Jones) Shetler.  She married Lawrence “Larry” Steinhagen on October 23, 1965, in Sterling. 

Wanda Lea Engelkens (1933 – 2020)

Wanda Lea Engelkens, age 86, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born on September 12, 1933, in Malvern, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Monier) Bushman.  She married Allan Engelkens on September 12, 1950, in Morrison, IL.  Wanda was a homemaker

Michael B. “Mike” Null (1950 – 2020)

Michael B. “Mike” Null, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Mike was born June 14,1950, in Morrison, to Omar and Ruth (Willer) Null.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include sister, Juliet R.

Samuel L. Dean (1940 – 2020)

Samuel L. Dean, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Sam was born March 12, 1940, in Chilhowie, VA, to Leon and Martha (Childress) Dean.  He was educated in the Virginia school system.  On January 20, 1986, he married Velma

Frank C. Ward (1925 – 2020)

Frank C. Ward, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Frank was born June 9, 1925, in Morrison, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of