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Born: November 19, 1931 in Fulton, IL Died: March 5, 2022 in Morrison, IL
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BETTY ANN VOS
BETTY ANN VOS, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, peacefully at her home in Morrison. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton, IL, with Pastor Joseph Crum officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes
MARY “JERI” RENKES
Born: May 30, 1922 in Tampico, IL Died: March 5, 2022 in Morrison, IL MARY “JERI” RENKES, 99, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Resthave. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison, IL with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro officiating. A memorial visitation will precede the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial to St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been established. Jeri was born May 30, 1922, in Tampico, IL to Francis Edward and Helen Alice (Brophy) Kelly. She was educated in the Tampico Grade School and was a graduate of Tampico High School. Jeri served in the U.S. Navy Waves during WWII. On December 6, 1946 she married Henry J. Renkes in Morrison; he died on February 27,1973. Jeri was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she
Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10th. A memorial has been established to the Spring Valley Reformed Church. Betty was born on November 19, 1931 in Fulton, IL, to Garrett and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. She was a 1949 graduate of Fulton High School. Betty was proud of the fact that she first attended the Union Grove Grade School in rural Whiteside County, where all six of her children later attended. On February 14, 1952 she married Albert J. Vos in Morrison; they had just celebrated their 70th year of marriage. She worked as a telephone operator for the Morrison Telephone Company and then together, Betty and Al developed the Pleasant View Acres Subdivision west of Morrison. They also owned and operated the
ParkView Motel, the East End Mini Restaurant and Vos Apartments. She was a member of Spring Valley Reformed Church in rural Fulton for over 75 years, where she loved being involved in many groups. When Betty had free time, while raising her six children, she enjoyed refurbishing trunks, bowling on the Wednesday Morning Coffee League, doing puzzles, feeding wildlife and watching cardinals. She especially enjoyed staying in-touch and never missed an opportunity to send a card. Her family will fondly miss her beautiful handwriting. Above all, Betty valued her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Al; four daughters, Nancy (Doug) Bush of Fulton, IL, Brenda (Jim) Mitchell of The Villages, FL, Bar-
taught religion class and served as a prayer chain member and on the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of the Morrison VFW Auxiliary and served as a Cub Scout Leader. Jeri enjoyed reading, cooking and golfing. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca (Tim) Reilly of Cincinnati, OH; two sons, John “Rocky” (Jane) Renkes of Rock Falls, IL and Patrick Renkes of Lansing, MI; one daughterin-law, Pamela (Lee) Daniels of New Buffalo, MI; ten grandchildren, Patrick (Becca) Reilly, Mary (Patrick) Newton, Will Reilly, Anne (Matt) Welter, Julia (Mark) Sonnichsen, Tom (Aimee) Renkes, Marc Renkes, Reilly Renkes, Wyatt Renkes, Christina (Dave) Hamilton; twelve great grandchildren, Franklin and Owen Reilly, Rory, Oliver and Eliza Newton, Armando and Max Valerio, Rosalindh, Bob and Tara Renkes, Ryan and Layne Renkes; two sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Foreman and Rita (Burt) Seaman both of Morrison, IL; a sister-in-law, Janice Kelly of Morrison, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert J. Renkes; two sisters, Helen Millerschone and Marlene “Molly” Jones; two brothers, Francis and James Kelly; three brothers-in-law, Kent Foreman, Kenneth Jones and Ken Millerschone. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
TERRY JAMES TUFTY
Born: August 23, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD Died: March 1, 2022 in Clinton, IA TERRY JAMES TUFTY, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton, officiated by Rev. Father Matthew Camaioni. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7th, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Fulton. A memorial to the Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) has been established. Terry was born August 23, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD to Ivan A. and Minerva A. (Overskei) Tufty. In 1961 he graduated from Sioux City Central High School in Sioux City, IA. He received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, in 1966. On July 22, 1967 he married Jeanine M. Steele in Iowa City. Terry was employed at
DONALD GENE ‘SWANY’ SWANSON
Died: January 28, 2022 in Shannon, IL
MARIAN L. VANDERLEEST
Born: April 20, 1929 in Sterling, IL Died: February 27, 2022 in Morrison, IL MORRISON – Marian L. VanDerLeest, 92, of Morrison, died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Morrison Community Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1929 in Sterling, the daughter of Carl and Reka (Camps) Meiners. She married Arnold VanDerLeest on June 16, 1949. He died in April 1987. She had worked for 12 years at GE in Morrison, and also as a CNA at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include her children, Sue (Carl)
Stephens of Morrison, John (Christy) VanDerLeest of Morrison, Marcia (Dave) Brands of Morrison, Mike VanDerLeest (Rudy Wright) of DeBary, FL, Sandy (Lester) Huizenga of Morrison and Jeff VanDerLeest of Moline; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Terry Joe in infancy and Richard VanDerLeest; her granddaughter, Melissa VanDerLeest; five brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were held Wednesday March 2, 2022 at Hopkins Township Cemetery, rural Sterling. Memorials may be given in her memory to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Homes.
Donald Gene “Swany” Swanson, age 84, of Shannon, Illinois passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his caring family and FHN Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 – 11:30 Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. Masonic Rites will be held at 11:30 followed by a memorial service at 12:00 noon. Law Jones is in charge of arrangements and friends and family are encouraged to share in Don’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome. com. You may also view these events on FB Live at Law Jones, or anytime thereafter at the following link: http://bit.ly/32JUYSF. Memorials may be made in Donald’s memory to the Shannon Lions Club, the Shannon Fire Department & Ambulance, and the Shriner’s Hospital.
bara (Mike) Schorpp of Rogers, AR, and Lisa (Joshua) Bush of Morrison; two sons, Larry Vos and Tim (Linda) Vos, both of Morrison; eleven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren, plus one due in July; five step great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard (Marlene) Ottens, Gary Ottens and Jim (Barb) Ottens, all of Morrison; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Ottens and Marilyn Vos, both of Morrison; one brother-in-law, Dewey Decker of Erie, IL; several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Alberta Decker; one brother, Leon Ottens. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com Moline Lutheran Hospital in Moline, IL – from 1966 until 1986 – as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy. He and Jeanine then moved to Fulton, where he owned and operated Berg Pharmacy, until retiring in 2011. Terry was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton, where he was on the Financial Council. He served on the Fulton Community Fund for six years, and was on the Chamber of Commerce Board for 12 years, six years as the board president. He was a member of the Fulton Kiwanis Club and the American Pharmaceutical Association. He and his wife volunteered at the Windmill Cultural Center and were Grand Marshalls of Dutch Days in 2019. Terry was a member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association and was an avid Hawkeye Fan. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, but Terry’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, especially attending his granddaughters’ activities. Survivors include his wife, Jeanine; one daughter, Anne (John) Davis of Clinton, IA; two granddaughters, Halle and Elle Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janis Tufty; two brothers, Ivan and Thomas Tufty. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
VIRGINIA K. (BUSH) CARROLL Virginia K. (Bush) Carroll, 74, of Galena, IL, passed on 03/02/2022. Arrangements entrusted to Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL. Additional information: www.furlongfuneralchapel.com .
