Hope Buikema, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 7, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family.Hope was born January 17, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Antonio and Beatriz Argueta. She married Allen D. Buikema on November 30, 1968, in El Paso, TX. Hope was employed by General
Patricia “Toadie” Francis, 86, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the home. Pat was born June 20, 1931, in Sterling, IL, to Charles and Mildred (Weburg) Chamberlain. She attended Lyndon, IL, schools and was a graduate of Lyndon High School. She later graduated from Augustana
Karlene Y. Walters, 80, of Fenton, IL, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Karlene was born February 12, 1938, in Fairfield, IA, to John and Rosetta (Ranard) Martin. She was educated in the Moline, IL, schools. On June 19, 1998, she married John
Mindy L. Smith, 59, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Mindy was born October 30, 1958, the daughter of Charles J. and Beverly (Sitter) Smith. She worked at National Hardware for 20 years. After they were bought out, she continued
Virginia M. “Ginny” Lawrence, 75, of Morrison, IL, passed away April 27, 2018, at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, following a brief illness. Ginny was born November 29, 1942, in Denver, CO, to William and Ethel (Morrow) Mahoney. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona,
Robert E. Zuidema, Sr., 81, of Fulton, IL, died Friday April 27, 2018, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Robert was born March 9, 1937, in Fulton, to Frank R. and Helen (Balk) Zuidema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. He married Ardith R. Norman on December
Owen “Mac” G. McCulloh, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Owen was born March 25, 1937, in Morrison, to Howard and Mae (Smith) McCulloh. He was educated in the Unionville Grade Schools in rural Whiteside County and was a 1955 graduate of
Karen S. Knox-Meyer, 76, of Cedar Park, TX, died Sunday, April 22, 2018. Karen was born November 11, 1941, in Morrison, IL, to Keith and Helen (Irion) Knox. She was educated in the Morrison school system and was a 1959 graduate of Morrison High School. Karen continued her education and
Evelyn C. Landheer, 95, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Resthave Home. Evelyn was born May 29, 1922, in Fulton, IL, to Rencie and Alice (Newendyke) Dyke. She was a 1940 graduate of Morrison High School. On June 21, 1944, she married Walter E.
Kenneth W. Jay, age 91, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Unity Point in Rock Island, IL. Kenneth was born December 27, 1926, in Neodasha, KS, the son of Oscar and Lillian (Biddle) Jay. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and later was employed
Kathryn J. Pruis, 93, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, April 13, 2018, at the home. Kathryn was born March 22, 1925, in Morrison, to John and Reka (Borgman) Foster. She was educated in the Albany Grade School in Albany, IL. Kathryn married Dwayne Pruis on September 4, 1946,
Charles P. Woodson, 92, of Laguna Woods, CA, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at home. Chuck was born May 3, 1925, In Sterling, IL, to Palmer and Venettia Woodson. His early education was in the Morrison, IL, grade schools. When the Depression hit, the Woodson family moved to Albuquerque, NM.
Ella Marie Smith, 96, of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Clifton “Bud” and Donna Smith, on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Ella was born November 20, 1921, to Rueben and Hazel (Bennett) Green at her home in Fairhaven, in Carroll County, IL. She
Gertrude Housenga, 98, of the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Alverno. Gertrude was born October 16, 1919, in Fulton to Joe J. and Jane (Borgman) Shipma. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and attended Fulton
Bernette Arlene Andresen, 92, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Genesis Medical Center-Illini, Silvis, IL. Bernette was born August 22, 1925, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Fred and Freida (Behrens) Brandenburg and step-daughter to John Eickert. She married LeRoy Andresen on September 26, 1942. Bernette was