Tim Schares, 62, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice Home in Bettendorf, IA. Tim was born to Justin and Dorothy (Rouse) Schares in Cedar Rapids, IA, the first of eight children. He was raised in many cities in the Midwest, adjusting
Charles Edward Beckmann, 70, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Charles was born August 6, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Gustav W. and Erna (Bisping) Beckmann. He was a graduate of Well-Easton High School, and
Robert J. “Bob” Yarbrough, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bob was born November 3, 1921, in Morrison, IL, to Glenn and Clara (Deelsnyder) Yarbrough. He was educated in the Morrison school system. On March 2, 1945, he married Pearl
Brea M. Scott (Eich), 39, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home. Brea was born January 13, 1981, in Morrison, IL, to the late Brent D. and Judi (Bowen) Scott. She was educated in Illinois, then began her adult life in Colorado and explored the world
Cory Law wrote, “Today, Monday, April 27 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced six new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County, IL. Cases are: (1) 20s, (1)30s, (2)40s, (1)50s, (1)80s. Today Illinois announced 1980 new cases and 50 additional deaths.” For more information please visit https://coronavirus-response-whiteside.hub.arcgis.com// Contact Cory Law
Phil Cain, 57, of Cayuga, IN, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at Union Hospital ICU in Terra Haute, IN. Phil was born July 2, 1962, in Morrison, IL, to William and Jean (Engelkins) Cain. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1980 graduate of Morrison High
Arlyn Dale Thomson, 82, Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Arlyn was born on January 1, 1938, in Morrison, the son of Donald and Emily (Janssen) Thomson. He married C. Claudia (Mons) Thomson on October 10, 1958, and together they had two sons. He married Jonni (Gallentine)
Charles E. Cook, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home. Charles was born July 22, 1931, in Lostant, IL, to E. Frank and Helen A. (Bruch) Cook. He was educated in the rural Lostant grade schools and was a graduate of Somonauk High School in
Ronald Dean Dykstra, 76, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Ron was born June 7, 1943, in Morrison, to Roy S. and Helen M. (Rogers) Dykstra. He was educated in the Robertson Grade School and was a
Mary J. Koch, 83, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, with her son by her side. She was born to the late John and Mildred (Parker) Koch, March 1, 1937, in Shannon, IL. Mary graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1957. Mary loved three
Rickey Lee Milnes, 62, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home. Rickey was born June 7, 1957, in Sterling, IL, to Ronald F. and Virginia “Ginny” F. (Bowen) Milnes. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1976 graduate of Morrison High School.
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Steven John Vegter, 52, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Steve was born August 1, 1967, in Morrison, IL, to Harlan and Marilyn (Stuart) Vegter. Steve attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married Rebecca Sue
Barbara E. Shepard, 57, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Barb was born July 5, 1962, in Morrison, to Robert L. and Emma H. (Dhaemers) Carpenter. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1981 graduate of