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, IL, on Tuesdays, September 5, through November 21, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Square Centre,
Marvin E. Hook, 96, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the home. Marvin was born May 7, 1921 in Fulton, to Joseph and Elsie (Borgman) Hook . He attended Fulton schools. He worked at Curtis Company prior to serving in the
Editor’s note: This article continues a series of informative health essays by Dr. David M. Prator, Jr., BS, DC, of Advantage Care Health in Morrison, IL. What is an “-itis”? How often is this term used around us daily? Relatives or friends talk about their health issues and speak of
Deborah F. Juist, 68, of Polo, IL, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Deb was born July 4, 1949, in Morrison, IL, to Jay J. and Virginia A. (Decker) Wilkens. She married Gary R. Juist on January 15, 1971, in Morrison. Deb had worked
Corliss J. Kerr, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at her home. Corliss was born January 8, 1922, in Morrison, to Harvey C. and Sylvia E. (Baker) Cobb. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School in
John “Jack: Stoudt, long-time resident of Morrison, IL, passed away late in the evening of his 84th birthday, Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Seven Lakes Memory Care, Loveland, CO. He died of complications of Lewy Body Dementia. John George Stoudt was born July 2, 1933, in Erie, IL, to Paul
Howard J. Wiersema, 86, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Howard was born June 7, 1931, in Ustick Township, IL, to Jacob and Helen (Van Kampen) Wiersema. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Grace E.
Dale R. Blasdell, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Dale was born December 15, 1951, in Morrison, to Ray C. and Jessie P. (Hovey) Blasdell. He was educated in the Fenton, IL, grade school and was a 1970 graduate of Erie High
Dorothy A. Libberton, 84, of Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Center. Dorothy was born December 26, 1932, in Lima Township, IL, to John W. and Inez E. (Cheeseman) Hose. She was educated in the Polo grade schools and
Warren Nice, 101, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Warren was born January 28, 1916, in Morrison, to Paul and Ruby (Cobb) Nice. He was educated in the Robertson Grade School in rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High School. Warren
Editor’s note: This article begins a series of informative health essays by Dr. David M. Prator, Jr., BS, DC, of Advantage Care Health in Morrison, IL. First of all, body fat is the second-most abundant substance in your body, ranging from 15-25% of your makeup, with water being the most
Iona Mae (Buhrow) Stern, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Iona was born January 1, 1931, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Edward and Lura (Martin) Buhrow. She married Lloyd Stern on November 26, 1948, at First Evangelical Lutheran
Peggy Sue Schroeder, 53, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at her home. Peggy was born June 3, 1964, in Savanna, IL, to Joseph T. and Leota M. (Noel) Cravatta. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1983. She attended NIU in DeKalb, IL, and received her
Michael R. Engelkens, Sr., of Sterling, IL, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at CGH Medical Center. He was born in Kewanee, IL, on November 10, 1951, to Edd and Susan (Welch) Engelkens. Michael honorably served his Country through his early years in the U. S. Navy. He was an
Carlene Beveroth, 92, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Resthave. Carlene was born September 7, 1924, in Morrison, to Carl A. and Alma K. (Hoss) Schroeder. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Carlene married Fred