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OBITUARIES JOAN D. KELLY
Born: September 1, 1938 in La Salle, IL Died: September 24, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL Joan D. Kelly, 83, died Friday September 24, 2021 at Resthave Home in Morrison. Joan was born on September 1, 1938 in La Salle, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Wennmacher) Neidetcher. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Kewanee as a Registered Nurse. Joan married thel ove of her life Gerald (Jerry) A. Kelly on February 23, 1963 in Sterling. He died July
CLARA HELEN EISSENS
Born: October 18, 1930 in Wilmington, NC Died: September 26, 2021 in Pleasant Prairie, WI CLARA HELEN EISSENS, 90, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday September, 26, 2021 at her home in Kenosha. Funeral services for Clara were held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Stephan, Pastor of CrossView Church in Fulton officiating. Interment was in Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established by the family. Clara was born October 18, 1930 in Wilmington, NC to James H. and Nellie (Risen) Taylor. She was educated in the Wilmington grade schools, and graduated from New Hanover High School and also nursing school, both in Wilmington. She married Jay Eissens on
ARDITH MAXINE MILLER BENNETT
17, 2007. She served the community faithfully and lovingly for ove r40 years as a Registered Nurse at Winning Wheels Rehab Center in Prophetstown, IL and CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Joan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening, reading, and especially sewing. She sewed many, many garments for her children’s everyday lives, special occasions, and a number of quilts for her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of Notre Dame football and Newman High School football. She could often be found sitting on the track with Jerry and other family members at every home game, cheering on the Comets! She was proud to be Irish and carried the Kelly name well. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At Kelly family gather-
ings, Joan was always at the center keeping everyone together. Joan will be deeply missed and forever held in the high estesteem by her family. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the compassionate and loving care she received from the staff at Resthave Home over the final years of her life. Surviving are her children: Jerri (Dean) Harrison of Dixon, Jon (Debra) Kelly of Dubuque, IA, Jeanine (Robert) Cain of Lyndon, Jo (Vernon) Phillips of Davenport, IA and Josh (Barbara) Kelly of Ormond Beach, FL; her brother, Donald (Becky) Neidetcher of Cumberland Foreside, ME; Grandchildren: Dylan, Taylor, Jakob, Grey, Quinn and Maura Harrison, Colin, Ian, Finnian, Delaney and Aidan Kelly, Emma, Audrey and Margaret Cain, Cleah Phillips,
August 15, 1953 in Conway, SC. He died on August 24, 1990. Clara was a homemaker. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Fulton, and later attended Second Reformed – now CrossView - Church in Fulton. Currently she was a member of Pleasant Prairie Baptist Church in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Clara was a devoted Bible student and loved attending Bible studies and singing hymns. Survivors include three daughters, Linda (Brad) McCrorey of Homer Glen, IL, Marlene June Eissens of Kenosha, WI and Ruth (Andy) Buehler of Pleasant Prairie, WI; one son, Johnny (Michele) Eissens of Fulton, IL; ten grandchildren, Elizabeth, Amy, Sarah, Jay, Charles, Isaac, Katie, Evan, Isabelle and Breanna; five great grandchildren, Claire, Emily, Anna, Luke and Jake; sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Annette Eissens of Whiteville, NC; special friend, Janice Steinacker, and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay; a sister, June Northrup; four brothers, John, Henry, Snow and Charles Taylor. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
RICHARD “RICK” WRIGHT
graduating from Erie High School in 1940. She married John Leroy Bennett of Morrison, IL on October 5, 1941, and she and her husband Born: July 3, 1922 in White, SD farmed for 40 years in the rural Erie area until Died: September 26, 2021 in Simpsonville, SC their retirement. Maxine and John were long time members Ardith Maxine Miller of the Erie United Methodist Church where Bennett, 99, of SimpMaxine served on many committees and was sonville, SC, formerly of Erie, IL, died Sunday, a Sunday School Teacher. The couple were September 26, 2021 at charter members of the Lake Erie Country Club, and Maxine was a member of the The Springs Assisted Living in Simpsonville, Morrison Chapter of the Daughters of the SC. Graveside services American Revolution. She is survived by her daughter, Karen will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 5, Bennett Hunt and husband, Charles; five 2021 at the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL. Memorials may be made to the Erie United Methodist grandsons, David Hunt and wife, Nancy, Todd Jensen, John Hunt and wife, Trisha, Brandon Church, 811 8th St., Erie, IL 61250. Gibson Jensen, and Jason Hunt and wife, Laura; and – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, is assisting with 11 great grandchildren. arrangements. Maxine was preceded in death by her parMaxine was born to John Delaney Miller and ents, her husband, John; one daughter, Diane; Nellie Mae Richards Miller in White, South and three sisters, Velma Kellogg, Ethelyn Dakota on July 3, 1922. She moved with her family to Illinois and attended schools in Erie, Wessel, and Marian Schaeffer. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
Josh Jr. and Brogan Kelly. Great-grandchildren Jackson Cain, Dominic, Orion, Delilah, and Iris Harrison, Ruby and Reeva Harrison, Oak, Rowan, Olive and Bonsai Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ken and John Neidetcher, her granddaughters Lauren Kelly, Peyton Kelly and great-grandson Augustine Harrison. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 28, 2021 from 11 – 12 “noon” at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 “noon.” Burial will conclude at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. Arrangements entrusted to by McDonald Funeral Homes Memorials may be made in her memory to Newman Central Catholic High School.
Barbara Youmans in Fulton. Rick taught social studies at Unity Christian Schools in Fulton, and also German in the New Holland Christian School in South Dakota. He drove a school bus for the Riverbend School District and RICHARD “RICK” worked as a supervisor at ADM in Clinton, SHAW WRIGHT, 78, IA for many years. He also spent many years of Fulton, IL, died working as a supervisor at Quantum, and Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at MercyOne working as a car salesman. He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in in Clinton, IA. Fulton. Rick loved cars, driving, and model Cremation rites railroading. His favorite job was driving a will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on tour bus for the Watoto Children’s Choir of Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Bethel Christian Uganda. Reformed Church in Fulton, IL, with Rev. Kevin Survivors include his wife, Barb; three sons, Daniel (Tonya) Wright of Champaign, IL, VerHoeven officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, William (Njeri) Wright of Naples, FL and David (Shannon) Wright of Clinton, IA; six grandchilOctober 8th at the Fulton Chapel of the dren, CariLynn Wright, Jacob Wright, Jonas Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Memorials to Wright, Bridget Wright, Daphne Wright, and Unity Christian School Building Fund, Bethel Malcolm Wright; one sister, Amy (John) Miller Christian Reformed Church, and the Watoto of Washington, PA; one brother, William (Rue) Children’s Choir have been established. Wright of Boerne, TX. Rick was born April 18, 1943 in Pittsburgh, He was preceded in death by his parents; PA to Harold L. and Margaret Louise (Shaw) two grandchildren, Angelique Wright and Wright. He was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt. Lebanon, PA, and received Juliana Wright; one sister, Leslie Gregory. To send online condolences go to www. a Bachelor’s Degree from Sterling College in Sterling KS. On December 21, 1968 he married bosmarenkes.com Born: April 18, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA Died: September 28, 2021 in Clinton, IA
WANDA LARSON
Born: August 19, 1938 in Moline, IL Died: September 30, 2021 in Silvis, IL Wanda Jean Larson, 83, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at New Perspective Senior Living Center, in Silvis, Illinois. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Port Byron. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-7 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fairfield Cemetery, Port Byron. Masks will be required to attend. Memorials may be made to the Riverdale Education Foundation. Wanda was born on August 19, 1938 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Cyriel and
Martha (Hougas) DeCap. She graduated from Port Byron High School in 1956. Wanda married Wayne Larson on October 16, 1965 in Port Byron, IL. Prior to her marriage she worked at the Rock Island County Treasurer’s office, and later as the Port Byron village clerk. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a beautiful view of the Mississippi River from her home and absolutely loved to just sit and watch the river go by. Wanda is survived by her children, Karen (Mark) Searl, Port Byron, IL, Mark Larson, Hampton, IL; grandson John Searl, Port Byron; sisters, Dorothy Holst, Rose Mary (David) Tournear, Daniel (Kathy) DeCap; as well as several nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne, and a brother-in-law, Wayne Holst. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com
