Donald F. Stralow, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 4, 2017, in Madison, WI. Donald was born November 3, 1926, in Morrison, the son of Herman and Elise (Hayen) Stralow. He served in the Army from August 1944 to December 1946 during World War II, and in the Army
Louise E. Bielema, 86, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Louise was born November 21, 1930, in Newton Township, IL, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and
Dorothy A. Huizenga, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Morrison. Dorothy was born January 25, 1938, in Clyde Township, IL, to Leroy and Doris I. (Detra) Fletchic. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1956 graduate of
Brantley James Albert Delp, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, just hours after being born on Friday, October 6, at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, IL. “You were here a moment…but left a lifetime of love.” March of Dimes Brantley will be greatly missed by his parents, Samantha Burleson and Drew
Louis A. Akker, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Louis was born September 30, 1928, in Morrison, to William and Anna (Dykhuizen) Akker. He was educated in the Whiteside County grade schools and attended Morrison High School in Morrison. Louis married Beverly
Evelyn G. Wilkins, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Evelyn was born February 20, 1922, in Newton Township, IL, to Nicholas and Clara (Bos) Stuart. She was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison. Evelyn married Arnold J. Wilkins on April
Pastor Robert E. Burton, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his home. Bob was born September 17, 1956, in Ottawa, IL, to Eugene R. and Doris L. (Shulz) Burton. He was educated in the Harvard Grade Schools and was a 1974 graduate of Harvard High School
Beverly J. Bauscher, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Beverly was born March 16, 1930, in Morrison, to Allan R. and Luella I. (Schroeder) Armstrong. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1948 graduate of Morrison High School
The Sterling Public Library is hosting a writing workshop on how to record your life story on every Friday between Friday, September 22, and Friday, November 3, 2017, at 10:00 am in their Community Room. Recording your life story, treasured memories, and special moments will leave a legacy for generations to come. This writing workshop
John W. VenHuizen, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. John was born January 4, 1941, in Morrison to Peter and Cornelia (Hamstra) VenHuizen. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1959
Love herb gardening and don’t know what to do with your harvest? Come to Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main Street, in Thomson, IL, for an herbal workshop. The workshop will be on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. Discover how to make herbal vinegars using your fresh or dried
Join the University of Illinois Extension on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, and Tuesday, October 10, at the Mt. Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL. This is an interactive, three-part series designed to better understand our brains as we mature. Each session will cover information related to
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly in Dixon on Tuesdays starting September 5, through November 21, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Square Centre.
Jane Ellen Fransen, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Jane was born May 24, 1944, in Morrison, to Loyal and Evelyn (Mason) Brandt. She grew up on the family farm with her best friends, sister Jeanne and cousin John Mason. She
Yoga with Martina offers guided hatha yoga and meditation in small class settings and individual sessions. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. Martina designs the classes to meet the individual’s level of ability and comfort. There is no need to be flexible or fit to start with yoga. Her goal