Kenneth R. Kramer, 70, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, and Clinton, IA, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Resthave. Ken was born on June 21, 1948, in Clinton, to Elmer and Irene (Hoogheem) Kramer. He was educated in the Fulton Grade School and
Marilyn Ridley, 75, of Niles, MI, formerly of Sterling, IL, died on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Spectrum Hospital at Lakeland of Niles. Marilyn was the daughter of Reverend Cecil (Helen) Lockhart. She married Frank Ridley in Rock Falls, IL, on August 26, 1978. He preceded her in death on
Mary J. Stage-Poff Naftzger, 65, of Sterling, IL, died, Friday, April 12, 2019, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Mary was born April 18, 1953, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Valera (Shepard) Stage. Survivors include three sons, Curtis Poff, Corey Poff, and Stacy (Megan Borden) Poff, all of
Georgia Voorhees, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. Georgia was born September 29, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Frederick and Louine (Morris) Gerke. She was educated in the Clinton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School. She attended the University of
Virginia “Gini” Becker, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 29, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Gini was born August 10, 1940, in Fairfield, OH, to Albert and Bernadette (Ahlers) Schmid. She was educated in the Fairfield schools and was a graduate of Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon,
Wilmer L. Houck, 94, of Sterling, IL, died, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. Wilmer was born June 21, 1924, in Woosung, IL, the son of John H. and Sadie (Farster) Houck. He was inducted in the United States Army on April 4, 1943, and
Mary V. Carlson, 91, of Rock Falls, IL, died, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Mary was born July 1, 1927, in Sterling, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorla (Albright) Thome. She married Fred Pyse, Jr. in March of 1949. He preceded her in death on
Alvin D. “AL” Shawver, 95, of 2006 Terrace Lane, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Al was born October 13, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. His parents were Harvey L. and Illafay (Horning) Shawver. Al was educated in the Morrison
Sheri Gale Radenslaben, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Sheri was born December 8, 1946, in Morrison, to John J. and Esta I. (Renkes) Gentz. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and Prophetstown Grade School and was
Gayle Maxine Roth, 87, of Lenexa, KS, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, surrounded by her family, at Lakeview Village Care Center, in Lenexa. Gayle was born September 24, 1931, in Denver, CO, to Carl Granberg and Maxine Walgren Granberg. She moved to Kansas City, KS, in the late 1940’s and
Marianna Smith, 97, of Fulton, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Marianna was born April 18, 1921, in Friesland, Netherlands, to Peter and Anna (Postma) Dykstra. She attended rural Whiteside County Schools. Marianna was united in marriage to Lyle Smith on December
Dr. David Yeager, Podiatric Surgeon at Morrison Community Hospital, was invited to educate Head Start children in Sterling, IL, about the importance of taking care of their feet. A total of 90 kids from eight classrooms were entertained by his character, “Little Foot.” A good time was had by all,
Vernon Raymond Smith, age 90 of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Regency Care of Sterling, IL. Vernon was born on January 11, 1929, in Davenport, IA, the son of Raymond and Julia M. (Johnson) Smith. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for
Due to a rise in widespread influenza activity, not only in the community, but also in patients visiting our Emergency Department and outpatient clinics, CGH Medical Center is implementing temporary visitor restrictions effective immediately. While we realize these temporary steps may result in some inconvenience to family members and other
Catherine B. Wells, 90, of Morningside in Sterling, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 3, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Catherine was born October 2, 1928, in Morrison, IL, to Charles M. and Katherine (Smith) Birely. She graduated from Morrison High School and attended a Business