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Phyllis M. Knight, 85, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. Phyllis was born June 29, 1933, in Fulton, to John and Johanna (Stuit) Engelkens. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a 1951 graduate of Fulton High School.  She

Elizabeth “Betty” E. Murphy, 88, died at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Betty was born December 21, 1930, the daughter of James and Roslyn (Cumrine) Lauff.  She married John J. Murphy on May 27, 1950, at St. Mary Church.  He preceded her in death on

Lanette K. Hinrichs, age 51, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lanette was born on January 21, 1968, in Sterling, the daughter of Glenn and Elnora (Wierema) Hinrichs.  She was employed with Self Help Enterprises in Sterling.  Lanette was a member of First Lutheran

Darrell J. Onken, 69 of Morrison, IL, died Sunday February 24, 2019, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Morrison, the son of Russell C. and Arlene (Thompson) Onken.  Darrell had attended Morrison schools and served in the U. S. Navy during the

Harold D. Steiner, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday February 19, 2019, at Resthave Assisted Living in Morrison, IL. Harold was born May 17, 1924, to Cleo and Mary (Swope) Steiner in Sterling, IL.  He was a Sterling High School graduate and attended Bethal Mennonite College.  He married Lois Smith on

Danny E. Porter, Sr., 65 of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Danny was born on December 2, 1953, at St. Francis hospital in Kewanee, IL, the son of Cecil D. and Beulah (Neer) Porter.  He spent his school years growing

Marjorie R. “Marge” Venhuizen, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Marge was born November 23, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Rennie and Lodina (Medema) Buikema.  She was educated in the Morrison Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High School.  On

Wilma J. Johannsen, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Wilma was born June 19, 1937, in Garden Plain, IL, to Cornelius and Winnie (Prins) Medendorp.  She was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High

Beatrice “Bea” O’dell Jenkins, 94, of Erie, IL, most recently of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community n Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Windsor Manor. Beatrice was born April 3, 1924, in Tompkinsville, KY, the daughter of Cuthbert and Ada Mae (Belcher) Birch. She attended school in Willow

Julia Anne Walters, 19, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 8, 2019, in Bremer County, IA, as a result of an automobile accident. Julia was born September 26, 1999, in Sterling, IL, to Troy and Christina (Attig) Walters.  She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 2018

Marjorie “Marge” Sellers, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Savanna, IL, died Wednesday February 6, 2019, at her home. Marge was born May 13, 1923, in Winner, SD, to Frank and Angie (Halfman) Lineback.  She was educated in the rural Carroll County IL schools.  On April 22, 1946, she married

Kenneth Russell Heffelfinger, age 73 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at his home. Kenneth was born on March 12, 1945, in Chadwick, IL, the son of Charles and Mildred (Queckboerner) Heffelfinger.  He was a United States Army veteran and served in the war in Vietnam.  Kenneth married

James K. “Postie” Larson, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Glen Elston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL. Jim was born January 23, 1943, in Morrison to Kenneth T. and Verna (Radatz) Larson.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was

The man.  The myth.  The legend.  Men wanted to be him, and women wanted to be with him.  Jerry Ray Habben, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on November 4, 1955, in