As of Thursday, March 26, 2020, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, has tested 143 individuals for COVID-19. Of these tests, we have received one positive (previously announced on Sunday, March 15,) and 51 negative results. Please note: COVID-19 testing is done through IDPH or commercial labs. As they have all
Kids just want to have fun, whether on the playground or at the CGH Pediatric Rehab Center, which celebrated their Grand Opening and Open House on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The center is located at 2600 N. Locust Street, in Sterling, IL. Families and those
Editor’s note: Our communities have the power to lessen the impact of this bold, hyper-contagious virus. We are at war with a non-living thing that will harm us, ONLY IF IT ENTERS A LIVING CELL. Let’s work to prevent that from happening. Think like…a crime-fighting strategist, a military commando, or
March is Red Cross Month. Every day, thousands of patients depend on blood and platelet donations to save their lives, during treatments and emergency care. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, to make sure blood or platelets are not delayed or cancelled. O negative and O positive blood
Janice R. Ottens, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Janice was born November 18, 1941, in Clinton, to Robert W. and Gladys G. (Bennett) Decker. She attended Fulton Schools. Janice married Daniel E. Ottens on March 27, 1957,
Jessica Lynn Todd, 21, of Kewanee, IL, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Jessica was born January 6, 1999, in Clinton, IA, to Michael James and Christine Kay (Wilkens) Todd. She attended Morrison schools and was a graduate of Penn Foster. Jessica married
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the following Health and Safety Notice, directed to Attorneys, Litigants, Witnesses, Jurors, and Courtroom or Courthouse Visitors. Do not enter the Courthouse or a Courtroom if you have been diagnosed with coronavirus COVID-19 had contact with, or are caring
Cleone E. Stanely, 86, of Milledgeville, IL, died on Thursday, March, 12, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Cleone was born in Iowa on February 11, 1934, the daughter of Eli and Wauneta (Johnson) Meng. She married George Stanley in October 1955. He predeceased her in 1993.
Douglas D. Hamm, 74, of Savanna, IL, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at his home. Doug was born June 28, 1945, in Union Grove, Whiteside County, IL, to William and Edith (McDonald) Hamm. Doug married Genevieve L. Howell-Inman on October 7, 1967, in Fulton, IL. She passed away on September
Mary K. Rosenow, 91, of Morrison, IL passed away peacefully from causes incident to age, on March 3, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born to Wilbur and Emilie Seloover on January 30, 1929, in Sterling, IL, the seventh of eight children and the oldest daughter. She graduated
Wesley C. “Smitty” Smith, 92, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Lyndon, IL, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown. Wesley was born October 20, 1927, to Harvey F. and Iola (Halligan) Smith, in Canoe Creek Township in Rock Island County, IL. He was educated in the Hillsdale Grade
Jan F. Drolema, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at her home in Morrison. Jan was born May 24, 1947, in Morrison to Robert and Pearl (Housenga) Yarbrough. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. She attended the University of
Dawson James Sterenberg, 10, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home. Dawson was born February 1, 2010, in Davenport, IA, to David and Melissa (Workman) Sterenberg. He attended the Bi-County Program in the Morrison School District. Dawson loved Mickey Mouse, Muppet Babies, and playing ball.
Calvin Don Vail, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at his home. Calvin was born January 7, 1934, in Princeton, IL, to Daniel and Edith (Ziegler) Vail. He was educated in the Marshall County, IL, grade schools and graduated from high school in Marshall County. Calvin served
Arlene V. Johnson, 93, died Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Arlene was born August 11, 1926, in Marathon, IA, the daughter of Werner and Beda (Johanson) Hedberg. She married Harvey W. Johnson on August 12, 1949, in Albert City, IA. He preceded her in