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Dale Edwin Wildemuth, Judy Simpson, James Dever
PROPHETSTOWN –Dale Edwin Wildemuth, 98, of Prophetstown died on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling. Dale was born on September 23, 1923 in Atkinson, IL, the son of Glen and Grace (Egert) Wildemuth. He married Jean Anderson on August 30, 1947 in Geneseo, IL. She predeceased him on October 3, 2017. Dale was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered by his family as having an adventurous spirit.
Survivors include one daughter, Christine (Frederick) Palmer of Downers Grove; one son, Derek (Cyndee) Wildemuth of Prophetstown; one sister, Grace Loftus of Geneseo; one brother, Clarence (Bonnie) Wildemuth of Blue Grass, IA; two grandchildren, Matthew (Alyson) Palmer of Englewood, CO, and Jill (Kevin) Henthorn of Downers Grove; and two great grandchildren, James and Sarah Henthorn.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; and one brother, Ivan Wildemuth.
Visitation will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 308 E 3rd St, Prophetstown. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am with Reverend Antoni Krepowicz officiating. Burial will conclude at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, or Rock River Hospice and Home, 2706 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081.
Online condolences may be made at www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
Judith A. “Judy” Simpson, 79, of Cordova, IL, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at her home in Cordova. Private Graveside Services were held Monday, November 1, 2021 in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a humane society of donor’s choice. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, conducted services.
Judy was born May 18, 1942 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Warren) Porter. She graduated from Hillsdale High School. Judy married Don Simpson on January 21, 1967, in Rock Island, IL. She worked several years at the Canteen Vending Company. At the age of 51 she returned to school to follow her calling to become a nurse. Upon receiving her LPN she went to work at the former Fejervary Nursing Home in Davenport. She was passionate about her work as a nurse and continued in that role until her retirement in 2019. Judy loved her family and her dogs. She was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and a Dan O’Donnell fan, often meeting with him after concerts.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Blackmer, Erie; step children, Linda Black, Moline, Scott Simpson, Florida; grandchildren, Kelli (Stan) Laba, Naperville, IL, Kate (Jay) Capodice, Bloomington, IL, Brian (Denise) Simpson, Morrison, Jesse (Sarah) Simpson, Morrison, Justin Simpson, Nikki Simpson, Tarri Swanson (Ray Metz), Daniel (Nikkole) Swanson; 9 great grandchildren; and special friends, Ron and Colleen Willhite. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; son Brian Simpson; and sister, Doris Morgan. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
DALE EDWIN WILDEMUTH
Jim was born on February 24, 1954 in Clinton, IA, the son of James and Alice (Dyke) Dever. He was a caring husband, father, brother, friend and neighbor. Jim left this world suddenly on October 30, 2021. He attended Morrison schools. He married Mary Johnson on April 22, 1989 in Sterling. Jim began his working career at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling and was a crane operator when it closed. For the past several years, he has been employed hauling grain for Rock River Lumber and Grain. While he had a strong, meticulous work ethic, Jim was also fun loving. His pleasant personality was contagious to everyone. Jim absolutely adored the love of his life, Mary and enjoyed riding his Harley and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; his daughter Lisa Dever (Patrick Manley) of Bloomington; his sisters: Tammy Workman of Clinton, IA, Peggy (Mike) VanKampen of Fulton and Penny Bickford of the Quad Cities; his brothers: Loren “Larry” (Theresa) Dever of Bay City, TX and Lon Dever of Dubuque, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
At his request there will be no visitation or services. Cremation will occur. Private celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory
JAMES DEVER
Born: February 24, 1954 Died: October 30, 2021
Holiday Remembrance Program is Nov. 14
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home will host its Holiday Remembrance Program on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Morrison Chapel.
The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday season. The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one and the Holiday Remembrance Program provides a forum in which families can come together to express their grief, but also find peace.
Families that have been served through the funeral homes, within the last year, will be presented with a small gift - a glass Guardian Angel ornament, personalized with the name and dates of their loved one.
This ornament can be hung on a Christmas tree or otherwise displayed, in commemoration of their loved one, for years to come.
For more information about the Holiday Remembrance Program or to RSVP to the event, please contact 815-7722322 or e-mail info@bosmarenkes.com.
Country Thyme Craft Show planned
Save the date for the annual Country Thyme Craft Show, which will be at the Antique Engine and Tractor Association showgrounds in rural Geneseo on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizer June Cole said dozens of crafters have signed up for the indoor show and it’s a great way to stock up on Christmas gifts while supporting local crafters.
Contact June at 309-781-2206 for more information or to sign up.
River Valley Library plans for shopping
River Valley District Library in Port Byron has booked a “Shopping in Chicago” bus trip for Friday, Dec. 3. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. and return by 9:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. To reserve a seat, contact Kathy Peschang at kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org.trip
Albany Food Pantry extends hours
Albany Food Pantry has announced extended operating hours in the evening, beginning November 8. The pantry will be open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. In addition to food, the pantry is now also able to offer clients limited emergency financial assistance. The only requirement to become a client of the food pantry is an Albany address.
Clients may pick up groceries every other week and breadstuffs every week. For information, contact the Albany United Methodist Church at 309-8874781.
WHOA annual wreath sale fundraiser
Bring the fresh scent of Christmas into your home by purchasing a wreath from White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) this season. Ordering is open Oct. 27 - Nov. 9, and pickup or delivery will be Nov. 22 - 24. The premium quality 24” fresh balsam wreaths are provided by Didier Greenhouses in Rockford, and come with a red bow. Cost is $30 per wreath, with payment due at order. Contact Tawny at 815535-6208 for ordering for more information.
LAURIE PESSMAN YBEMA
A gathering is planned to commemorate the life of Laurie Pessman Ybema who died on Sept. 29th in Hopkins, MI.
Her husband, Marty, daughters, Adrianna, Karrie, Jonalyn, Grace and Lizzie and families along with parents Arlyn & Jane Pessman, sisters Brenda & Al Schaver and Sally & Tom Byrnes want to greet friends and family in the town she grew up in to say thank you to those who supported them during her cancer fight. There will be an open house Sun. Nov. 14th from 1-3 p.m. at the Morrison Christian Reformed Church at 300 W. South St. Morrison IL. Please come and meet her family.
Photo provided The future Morrison Bark Park broke ground Oct. 20. Cement is being poured as Josh Gowan and his crew work on the entrance. Bark Park break s g round
Ground has been broken for the Morrison Bark Park.
Work began Wednesday, Oct. 20, by Josh Gown, Morrison, and his team of hard workers.
Jim Strating, from On the Move, was present cleaning up the fence line, planting grass seed and assisting and a n s w e r i ng q u e s t i o n s a s n e e d e d . Cement was poured Oct. 22 for the entrance of the park leaving space for memorial bricks.
Logan Contractors donated rebar for the project to help alleviate costs. Two bids for fencing are pending. OTM is hoping to be able to raise the fence this fall depending on the fencing companies and weather. Nevertheless, fall or spring, the dream is becoming a reality.
Anyone wishing to donate to the Morrison Bark Park may mail or drop off a donation at TBK Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison IL 61270. Please note “Dog Park” on the envelope and/ or the check.
On the Move is partnering with the Morrison Lions Foundation, NFP a 501(c)3 entity, so checks should be made out to Morrison Lions Foundation, NFP.
Anyone donating $500 or more will have their name on signage at the Bark Park. Bricks may be purchased at TBK bank or through any On the Move with Parks and Rec’s team member. Questions may be directed to Karla Burn 815-535-6591.
McKenna family donates to Morrison Dog Park
The McKenna Family decided 16 years ago that instead of exchanging gifts on Christmas they would donate to a favorite charity. There are six siblings and their spouses, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in the family that pool their money together.
It began with the oldest family member choosing where to donate the money. Every year the next oldest family member chose where the money would be donated. This year, 9-year-old Zoey Stuart chose to donate $500 to the future Morrison Bark Park and $500 to the White Rhino at the Niabi Zoo. The completion of the dog park cannot come soon enough for Zoey and her dog, Haddie. The family doesn’t want recognition for this. Zoey’s grandmother, Jan Stuart stated “It is just a way for us to feel like we are giving and helping out good programs and charities.”
Zoey will have her name permanently on the signage of the Morrison Bark Park.
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