Dorothy M. Bush, 100, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Dorothy was born May 31, 1919, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob M. and Bessie (Houzenga) Huizenga. She was educated in the Round Grove and Ustick Schools in rural
Phyllis A. Geerts, 81, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Allure of Prophetstown, IL. Phyllis was born March 8, 1938, in Erie, IL, to Henry and Effie (Brondyke) Dornbush. She was educated in the Fenton, IL, Grade School and was a 1956 graduate of Erie High School.
Kathleen Ann Bealer, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Kathy was born May 7, 1942, in Sterling, IL, to Marvin and Alice (Norman) Dykema. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1960 graduate of Morrison High
Blakelyn Catherine Ann Musch, three-week-old daughter of Loren and Aubrey Musch, is in a Peoria Hospital, [likely OSF Children’s Hospital] facing surgery for Scimitar syndrome, which involves blood being misdirected from the lungs to the heart. A viewer stated, “I think this would make a great story for our community.
Clayton L. Deter, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Clayton was born December 21, 1929, in Morrison, to Daniel S. and Violetta (Nice) Deter. He attended Gridley Elementary School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Clayton married Dorrine
Debra Ann Morgan, age 60 of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 13, 2020, at her home, exactly the way she wanted it to be. Deb was born on November 20, 1959, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Donald and Geraldine (Zuidema) Damhoff. She
Dorothy “Dottie” A. Egberts, 82, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Resthave. Dottie was born November 8, 1937, in Iowa City, IA, to Fred and Helen (McDowell) Eyerly. Dottie had been employed as a beautician and as a
Victoria “Vicky” I. Humphrey, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Vicky was born July 17, 1944, in Sterling, IL, to Alton L. and Fern A. (Frankfother) Bramm. She was educated at St. Mary’s Grade School and Newman High School
On Monday, January 13, 2020, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Wits Fitness memory and cognitive function workshop, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer each month. She will lead participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the
Karla Burn, Marketing Director at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, honored Certified Nursing Assistant Kim Pinkous. Pinkous has served and loved Resthave residents for over 35 years. “Resthave would like to thank Kim for her dedication and service. We are grateful for her continued work
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Program Leader The November American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, in their Heritage Hall, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2019. It was exactly one week before Thanksgiving.
Ardith R. “Arkie” Zuidema, 80, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Ardith was born July 28, 1939, in Clinton, IA, to Jacob H. and Gertrude (Hoogheem) Norman. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and attended Fulton High School. Ardith married
Carol Lee Given, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Carol was born May 31, 1941, in Gurnee, IL. She married Rex B. Given, Sr. on November 29, 1956, in Morrison. He died October 8, 2012. Carol worked
Mary Ann Temple, 89, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Windsor Manor. Mary Ann was born August 8, 1930, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob and Gertrude (Hoogheem) Norman. She attended Fulton schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Mary
Phil “Billygoat” Akker, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home in Morrison, IL, from an extended illness. Philip Gene Akker was born March 25, 1957, in Morrison, the son of Louis and Beverly (Carley) Akker. He grew up in Chadwick, IL, and was a 1975 graduate of Chadwick