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Daniel Majeski, Stephen R. Zuidema, Phyllis Heun, Donna J. Nye, Rita F. Bishop, Phyllis A. Huizenga, Theresa Roman McNeill, Gordon Stuart, Terry A. Scerba, Leona Doris Schmidt, Brian F. Brinkman, Betty Jane Tegeler, Melvin L. “Pete” Misfeldt, Pages
DANIEL MAJESKI
Daniel K. Majeski, 66, of Erie, IL, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2022 at home. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, March 11, 2022 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Fishing Has No Boundaries https://fhnbinc.org/
Dan was born August 15, 1955 in Morrison, IL, the son of Larry and A. Joan (Davis) Majeski. He graduated from Erie High School in 1973 and enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Following his discharge, he became an owner/operator truck driver. He eventually went to work for Standard Forwarding where he worked for 26 years.
Dan enjoyed going to Las Vegas with Susan. He was a fisherman and especially liked fishing in Northern Minnesota. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed scuba diving and had his Open Water Diver Certification. Dan loved visiting with his family and friends and held a special place in his heart for his many dogs through the years.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; 3 children, Audrey Majeski (Ronnie Baker), Camanche, IA, Logan (Emily) Majeski, Erie, Victoria (Ryan) Blasdell, Morrison; bonus mom, Pat Majeski, Prophetstown; brothers, Tim (Bernadette) Hoerler, Darin (Evelyn) Hoerler, Troy Majeski, Darren (Dawn) Majeski, Greg (Barb) Majeski; sister, Lori (Tim) Smith; grandchildren, Alivia, Gavin and Jaxson Baker, Lindy Majeski, Emersyn and Emilia Blasdell; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents; step-fathers, Jim Floyd and Kennard Hoerler; father-in-law, Greek Null; and a sister in infancy. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
STEPHEN R. ZUIDEMA
Born: April 7, 1949 in Union Grove Township, Whiteside County, IL Died: March 9, 2022 in Sterling, IL
STEPHEN R. ZUIDEMA, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Immediately following the visitation, a luncheon will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison at a later date. A memorial has been established.
Stephen was born April 7, 1949, in Union Grove Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Robert M. and Marjorie R. (Tichler) Zuidema. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and Morrison High School. He married Judi Southern on May 10, 1986, in Morrison. Stephen was employed by General Electric in Morrison for 33 years. After retiring, he worked for Walmart in Clinton for 5 years. He was known as the “Baker Boy”, as he loved baking and ceramics. More than anything, Stephen loved his grandchildren and his dog, Izzy.
Survivors include his wife, Judi; two children, Scott (Heather) Southern of Morrison, IL and Tracey (Steven) Webber of Miles, IA; three grandchildren, Samantha Colberg of Dixon, IL, Molly Colberg of Rochester, MN, and Cody Southern of Prophetstown, IL; two brothers, James Zuidema of Byron, IL and Randy Zuidema of Morrison, IL; one niece, Hannah (Brooke) Zuidema of Peoria, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Hagemann and Kristal Zuidema.
PHYLLIS HEUN
Phyllis J. Heun, 84, of Fulton, passed on 3/7/2022.
DONNA J. NYE
Donna J. Nye, 68, of Chadwick, IL, passed on 03/06/2022.
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Volunteer. Booker faces familiar challenger in race for Whiteside sherif f
By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com
Civic-minded individuals, mostly incumbents, filed their intentions March 7 to seek office in Whiteside counties.
Monday, March 7, was the first day established party candidates could file their petitions. The deadline for turning in petitions is 5 p.m. March 14.
In Whiteside County, Sheriff John Booker will square off against a familiar face, according to the first batch of petitions filed for the June 24 primary race.
Tampico Chief of Police Mike Lewis, a Republican, is seeking to oust Booker, a Democrat, who was a lieutenant with the sheriff’s department when he was first elected in November 2018.
Lewis, who took the job as Tampico’s top cop in January 2021, was a Whiteside County deputy for 17 years, serving with Booker.
In March 2018, Lewis lost the GOP nomination for sheriff to fellow deputy Kris Schmidt by fewer than 350 votes –2,309 to 1,769. Schmidt, who retired from the sheriff’s department last week, lost to Booker.
The Whiteside County Board is composed of three districts, with seven board members each. Of the 27 incumbents, 15 filed March 7 to seek reelection, while four filed seeking their own seats.
Whiteside County offices up for election, and the candidates who filed as of 4:30 p.m. March 7:
County clerk: Republican Dana Nelson, incumbent
Sheriff: Democrat John F. Booker, incumbent; Republican Michael W. Lewis
County Board District 1: Democratic incumbents Thomas L. Ausman, James C. Duffy, Fidencio Hooper-Campos and Owen Harrell; Republican incumbent Kurt E. Glazier; Republicans Terry Woodard and Michael J. Clark
District 2: Democratic incumbents Karen Nelson, Katherine A. Nelson, Shawn Dowd, Glenn C. Truesdell and Paul J. Cunniff; Republican incumbents Linda Pennell and Douglas Wetzell; Republican Brhenan Linke
District 3: Republican incumbents Glenn A. Frank, Mark Hamilton, Larry Russell; Republican Douglas E. Crandall
Born: May 24, 1931 in Montmorency Twp., IL Died: March 4, 2022 in Dixon, IL
PHYLLIS A. PRUIS-HUIZENGA, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Her funeral service will be held at 10AM on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Parrish, pastor of the Newton Zion Reformed Church in Erie, IL, officiating. A visitation will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to Newton Zion Reformed Church.
Phyllis was born December 27, 1935, in Fulton, IL, to Peter R. and Winifred K. (Bronkema) Hook. She was educated in the Robertson Grade School of Rural Whiteside County and was a 1953 graduate of Morrison High School. She married Charles W. Pruis on August 8, 1958 in Morrison, IL. He died February 7, 1997. She later married Willard J. Huizenga on June 6, 1998 in Fulton, IL. He died on December 14, 2019. Phyllis was employed by General Electric in Morrison for 32 years. Phyllis loved the time she spent traveling with her husband Charles. She was a former member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, where she was involved in Stone Croft Bible Study Group. She was a current member of Newton Zion Reformed Church in Erie, IL and the GEM Club. Phyllis enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.
Survivors include three daughters, Leanne (Bill) Boylan of Worth, IL; Lacinda “Cindy”
Pruis of Clinton, IA and Lynelle Gouger of Ila, GA; three grandchildren, Ben Boylan and Sarah (Ashley Berglund) Boylan and Trisha (Terell) Pruis-Seitz.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles; second husband, Willard; one son, William in infancy; one sister, Marilyn Freas; three brothers, Robert Hook, Gerald Hook and Donald Hook.
Rita Florence Bishop, age 90, of Dixon, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Heritage Square in Dixon with her family at her side. She was born on May 24, 1931, in Montmorency Township in Whiteside County, the daughter of Maurice and Isabel (Ribordy) McCormick. Rita married Terry Bishop on August 17, 1957, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico. Rita taught first grade for 35 years, beginning in a one-room schoolhouse in Tampico, continuing in Dixon (Lincoln and Jefferson), and retiring after 22 years at Sherman Elementary School in the Williamsville Illinois School District. Rita completed her Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield (Sangamon State University) while working full time and raising her three children. Through her long career she gave hundreds of children the gift of reading and always strived to “catch them being good.” A lifelong devout Catholic, she is a member of St. Anne Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers John and Howard McCormick, one sister Maxine Buyers.
Rita is survived by her husband of 64 years, Terry, children Terry J. (Elizabeth) Bishop of Andover, MN, Christopher R. (Judy) Bishop of Kalispell, MT, and Erin (Andrew Cadigan) Bishop of Falmouth, ME; 6 grandchildren Colin Bishop, Peter (Jackie) Bishop, Kelsey (Collin) Blahut, Nathan Bishop, Ivan Cadigan, and Rhys Cadigan; great grandchildren Jackson, Killian, Lennox, Hayden, Maddox, Freyja, Sophia, and Owen. She is also survived by her dear sister, Marjorie Staelens of Dixon as well as many much-loved nieces and nephews.
Among many other things, Rita is remembered for her intelligence and work ethic, her kindness and generosity, her humor and Irish wit, the silly and inventive nicknames she bestowed upon everyone and everything, and her beautiful singing voice. She was warm and gracious, known for her beautiful smile and sense of style. She will be deeply missed.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon. There will be a luncheon following the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon on Friday, March 11, 2022. A memorial has been established to Heritage Square in Dixon where Rita received heartfelt care and love from the wonderful staff there. Online condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com
PHYLLIS A. HUIZENGA
THERESA ROMAN MCNEILL
Theresa Roman McNeill, 95, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Garden Court of Liberty Village, Princeton.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Saturday, March 12, in the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, with Msgr. James Kruse officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Theresa was born on August 14, 1926 in Prophetstown to Paul and Mary (VanVoran) Roman. She attended Moline Public Nursing School. She married Jack Russell McNeill
LEONA DORIS SCHMIDT
Terry A. Scerba age 75 of Oregon died on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at Oregon Living and Rehab in Oregon, IL. He was born on Feb. 4, 1947 in Berea, OH the son of William and Emma (Wittge) Scerba. Terry worked for many years at Borg Warner. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitars, traveling to many different places like Wisconsin, and loved the great outdoors. Terry is preceded in death by his father William Scerba, siblings Richard Scerba, and Marilynn Negley.
He is survived by his mother Emma Scerba, sister Lauri (Harold) Johnson, sister-in-law Lola Scerba, nephew Jason Negley, Niece Jill Johnson, great nieces and nephew Aurora Burt, Makayla Burt and Mason Engle.
Visitation will be on Monday March 14, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Funeral Services will follow the visitation starting at 6:00 PM at the funeral home in Amboy. A fellowship gathering will follow the service in the gym at the First Baptist Church in Amboy. Online condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh. com
MORRISON – Leona Doris Schmidt, age 95, died Monday, March 7, 2022 in Morrison. Per her request, there will be no services. She was born January 8, 1927 in Clinton, Iowa to Woodworth and Marie (Zickau) Judd. Leona grew up during the Depression and WWII graduating from Clinton High School. It was during the war she noticed a handsome soldier named Marvin Schmidt, devising a way to get his attention! They were married shortly after the war on August 31, 1947, moving to Iowa City where Marv attended the University of Iowa. Following college, they moved to Morrison for the new General Electric plant and because the Model T could not make the drive from Clinton. There they raised their five children.
Survivors include her children, Paul (Lise) Schmidt of Costa Rica, Ann (Mike) Britt of Morrison, and Jean (Mark) Zinnen of Mor-
on August18, 1946 in St. Catherine Catholic Church, Prophetstown. She was a homemaker and had worked as bookkeeper for their family business.
She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church,Princeton. She enjoyed gardening ,walking, dancing, people and life.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Bridgette (Paul) Castelein of Princeton, and Debra (Robert) Russell of Princeton; 4 grandchildren, Caley Castelein, Maggie (Max) Russell Hellermann, Andrew Russell, and Betsy (Larry) Russell Najera; and 6 great grandchildren, Keelan Castelein, Alma and Freddie Hellermann, and Roman, Nellie and Jack Najera.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Jack Russell McNeill on December 2, 2011; and 9 brothers and sisters.
Memorials may be directed to St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, or the Bureau County Metro Center.
TERRY A. SCERBA
Born: February 4, 1947 in Berea, OH Died: March 9, 2022 in Oregon, IL rison; one daughter-in-law, Jodi Schmidt of Richland Center, WI; her grandchildren, Kris (Sarah) Schmidt, Andrea (Jeff) Ragan, Corey (Michelle) Schmidt, Ray (Mai) Britt, Mike, Jr. (Dawn) Britt, Tyler (Sonja) Britt, Allie (Brad) Venhuizen, Ben (Cass) Zinnen, Ben (Lindsay) Kramer, Clara Schmidt and Sylvia Schmidt; many great grandchildren; recently a great great grandson; and two half-brothers, Thomas and Robert Judd.
Leona was an excellent seamstress and had a love of books, newspapers and politics. She detested LBJ until her last breath. She was quite talkative and a good story teller, even though she might have told it to you five times before. Above all, she loved her family beyond measure.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marv; beloved sons, Peter and John; her parents; one brother, Carroll Judd; one sister, Eleanor Winter; and half brothers, William and Jerry Judd.
Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Memorial may be made to Odell Public Library, Carpet Fund, Morrison.
Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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BETTY JANE TEGELER, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Her memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison with Rev. Luke Schouten, pastor at Emmanuel Reformed Church officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at Fenton Cemetery in Fenton, IL. Memorials have been established to Emmanuel Reformed Church and Resthave Home.
Betty was born October 23, 1927, in Fulton, IL, to Louis and Minnie (Schaver) Merema. She was educated in the Fulton area grade schools and graduated from Fulton High School in 1945. She married Le Roy J. Tegeler on February 25, 1949, in Erie, IL. He died August 2, 1986. After graduation, she worked at Fidelity Life in Fulton until she was married. Betty then farmed with her husband, Le Roy, in the rural Morrison and Fenton area for 21 years. They later farmed in the rural Mt. Carroll area for 16 years. Betty was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, where she was very active in the women’s groups. She stayed busy with her flower garden and huge vegetable garden. Betty also loved to read and was an accomplished seamstress – making her own wedding dress, clothing for her children and later her grandchildren.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandy (Bruce) Houzenga of Bettendorf, IA; one son, Larry (Donna) Tegeler of Colorado Springs, CO; one daughter-in-law, Teri Tegeler of Highland Ranch, CO; five grandchildren, Sara (Craig) Otta, Aaron (Sarah) Houzenga, Monica Tegeler, Dana (Andrew) Schoepke and Eric Tegeler; seven great grandchildren, Karleigh, Isabel and Adria Otta, Madison and Sidney Houzenga, Skyler and Tanner Schoepke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Le Roy; one son, Wayne Tegeler; her sister and brother-in-law, Annabelle (Alvin) Strating.
Brian Frank Brinkman, 80, of rural Erie, IL died peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Allure of Prophetstown. There are no services planned. He will be cremated with private burial in Leon Cemetery, Prophetstown. Memorials may be made to the Erie Ambulance. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, is assisting with arrangements.
Brian was born on July 20, 1941 in Sterling, IL the son of Richard and Dora (Backer) Brinkman. He grew up on their family farm in Prophetstown and moved to Erie as an adult.
He continued to work in farm related areas as a farmhand, delivering LP fuel, and delivering farm equipment. At his jobs, and at home for family and friends, he was always a hard worker and willing to help. Brian had also been a proud member of the Whiteside County Mounted Patrol. He was married to his wife, Linda, for 37 years before her passing. Throughout his life Brian enjoyed going to tractor pulls, bowling, horseback riding, playing cards, snuggling his cats, and telling stories. He loved telling the story of how he had a twin brother, but that they had different birthdays because he was born just before midnight and Bill was born just after.
Surviving are his two daughters, Marcy (Ray) Graham, Fenton and Cammy (David) Skinner, Erie; grandchildren, Justin, Leah Price; and Aubrey (Zach), Christopher, and Hunter (Shelby) Graham; step-daughter, Kelli (Jeff) DeCap, Geneseo; step-grandchildren, Drew (Ashley), Dalton, and Dawson DeCap; sister, Carol Anderson, Springfield, MO; and cousin, Sharon (David) Bagby, Tampa, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda; sister, Darlene Easley and brother,
Alan “Bill” Brinkman.
The family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to his special caregiver, Billie Cowan, and each of the wonderful caregivers that Brian was so very fortunate to have in his life the last 3 years. They truly were his extended family, and the love and kindness they shared with him daily will never be forgotten. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
BETTY JANE TEGELER
Born: October 23, 1927 in Fulton, IL Died: March 9, 2022 in Morrison, IL Born: January 31, 1927 in Erie, IL Died: March 11, 2022 in Port Byron, IL
Melvin L. “Pete” Misfeldt, 95, of Cordova, formerly of Hillsdale, IL, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 in Port Byron, IL, at the home of his special friend. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, Port Byron. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Tuesday at Gibson –Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Burial will be in Mt. Maria Cemetery, Hillsdale. Memorials may be made to Fairfield United Methodist Church, Port Byron.
Melvin Louis Misfeldt was born January 31, 1927 near Erie, Illinois, a son of Louis and Hazel Bell (Clark) Misfeldt. He attended country schools in Henry County and Atkinson High School. Pete served his country in the Army during WWII. He married Florence Johnson on May 11, 1946 at the Congregational Church in Atkinson, IL. Pete worked for Johnson Sheet Metal following his discharge from the Army. He later went to work for John Deere Harvester where he retired from after 27 years. Pete was not one to sit still so following retirement he worked at Byron Hills Golf Course and other jobs to keep busy.
He was active in the community, having been a Mason, member of the Geneseo Lions Club, was a member of the Coe-Lamb American Legion in Port Byron, and Fairfield United Methodist Church. He had gone on Mission Trips to Jamaica 4 times to help rebuild after a hurricane.
Pete will be remembered for his always present smile and laugh. The youth of the community will miss “the Candy Man” whom always had a piece of candy for them.
Pete is survived by his 3 children, Rev. Larry Misfeldt, Mark (Connie) Misfeldt, Lori (Dennis) Ortiz, all of Port Byron; special friend, Janice Falk, Port Byron; grandchildren, T.J. (Alexis) Misfeldt, Tara (Jake) VanDeVoorde, Tricia (Mike) DeMarlie, Chelsea Ortiz, Austin Ortiz; great grandchildren, Nora, Liberty, Ali, Kaylee, Cooper, Griffin, and Ivy; brother, Wayne (Lois) Misfeldt, Geneseo, IL; and brother-in-law, Elmer Johnson, Versailles, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence in 2008; and brothers, Leland, Harvey, Les and Fredrick Misfeldt. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
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