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David E. Hadley, Evelyn June Damhoff, Patricia Ann Young, Betty Sue Mahaffey, Gloria F. Agnew, Belva Burmeister, Daniel E. Garland, Lorna Houzenga, Pages
FULTON
Bella Luna Resale Shop opens in dow ntow n Fulton
By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media
Dutch Days Festival brought thousands of visitors to Fulton over the weekend, making it a perfect time for a soft opening of Bella Luna Resale Shop, situated right in the heart of downtown.
Owners Leslie and Paul Bates said Bella Luna is a one-of-a-kind shop with a plethora of previously owned items, and their weekend debut paid off. With household décor and home goods, knickknacks, clothing, kids’ items, vintage finds and a “men’s closet” in progress, a steady stream of shoppers browsed and bought while enjoying the downtown festivities.
Leslie and Paul Bates moved to Fulton from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, about six months ago to be closer to four of their five grandchildren who live in Fulton. They both retired from the construction industry after 45 years – Paul as a project manager and Leslie in sales and management. They wanted to stay active and decided that a resale shop was a perfect fit post-retirement. Bella Luna means “beautiful moon,” with the name inspired by their Italian roots.
Leslie worked in retail about 30 years ago and wanted to give it another try while doing something she loves –thrifty treasure hunting. Each item in the shop comes from sales and auctions throughout the region. Their “small-scale picking” quests allow them to go to places they’ve always wanted to go and find unique and quality items that people will enjoy.
The couple also were drawn to the economic development in Fulton, noting the cooperative vibe in the downtown. “The businesses support each other, which is very nice for a change. And people want to get out and shop and support small businesses, so we’re excited to add another to the downtown,” Leslie said.
As downtown Fulton springs to life with the return of warmer weather, shoppers can add another stop by visiting Bella Luna for free coffee and a constantly changing inventory of fun, unique and affordable gifts. The Bates’ grandkids might even be helping in the store on occasion, such as Emma Jean, a fourth grader who spent Friday afternoon learning the ropes from her grandma.
Bella Luna Resale Shop is located at 1113 Fourth St. in Fulton. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sunday and Monday. Follow the shop on social media for updates.
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Paul and Leslie Bates had a soft opening for Bella Luna Resale Shop in downtown Fulton on Friday, May 6. The shop is stocked with previously owned home goods, women’s and children’s clothing, furniture, décor, vintage items and more.
OBITUARIES
DAVID E. HADLEY
Born: August 4, 1942 in Morrison, IL Died: April 29, 2022 in Davenport, IA
Always there. Hanging back, taking in the love that surrounded him, and always, at the right time, coming in with the best zinger you could imagine. Strong and steady, always willing to go with the flow. Those are just a few sentiments to describe the best man that we all had the pleasure of calling husband, dad, grandpa and friend. Dave was one of those people you only have the privilege to have around once in a lifetime. He was a hard worker, an even better husband and loved his family and friends ferociously. There was never a game, play, awards ceremony or family get together that he would miss. He was always just happy to be there to share our triumphs and successes as much as he was there for the rough times any of us needed him for.
Dave loved spending time in his hometown as much as he loved travelling this beautiful country with his wife, Carol. They loved to enjoy a nice vacation especially when it involved visiting his children and grandkids that live out of state. Those were always trips he was eager to brag about and share pictures (his handy dandy camera and later his trusty ipad) and stories of what they were all up to in their professional and personal lives. He was always incredibly proud of everything we were all doing.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Hadley of Rock Falls; seven children, David (Mary Cottone) Hadley of Boonsboro, MD, Sherry O’Brien of Huntsville, AL, Darrell (Darlene) Hadley of Lakeland, FL, Lydia (Mick) Foster of Rock Falls, Don (Melanie) Romero of Rock Falls, Art Romero of Prophetstown, and Anita (Jamie) Gerlach of Prophetstown; four sisters, Helen Sellards of New Bern, NC, Mary Mender of Marinette, WI, Ruth Boettcher of Marinette, WI and April (Dave) Brose of Leland, NC; sixteen grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
At this time, there will be no services as Dave wished. He wanted everyone to remember him in the times we spent when he was here on this earth with us. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date where I’m sure we will all talk and reminisce of his love for gardening, raquetball, nerding out about Northwestern Steel & Wire company while we enjoy some Jameson on the rocks. We love you Dave, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Friend and can’t imagine our lives without you but will always remember the lifetime of memories you left us with.
Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
All cancer survivors are invited to the activities on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Westwood Sports Complex Building 3 by the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley. Who is a cancer survivor? Anyone who has heard the three little words, “You have cancer”. Register at relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil to receive a free survivor T shirt in the mail or call 1 – 800 – ACS 2345 to request a T shirt. • Register below no later than May 20 to participate in the first lap for survivors on June 4th and to reserve a box lunch for self and one guest from Arthur’s Garden Deli after the first lap. (Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. to record number of years of survivorship.) • Experience the Luminaria Ceremony at 8:00 p.m. in which names of all persons for whom luminaria have been purchased are read aloud to honor those who have fought the battle with cancer and survived or lost.
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EVELYN JUNE DAMHOFF, 96, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, May 6, 2022, peacefully at her home. She is now with her Lord and Savior. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Stralow officiating. A visitation will precede the service, beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. Memorials have been established to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to The Pregnancy Center in Clinton, IA.
Evelyn was born May 12, 1925, in Clinton, IA, to Henry and Katherine (DeWeerdt) Borgman. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. She married Raymond Damhoff on February 12, 1948, in Fulton, IL. He died September 12, 2010. Evelyn was first employed by the Clinton Garment Factory and then Excelsior Laundry Service in Clinton, IA. She then farmed with her husband and was secretary for his real estate and auctioneering business. She was a charter member of the former Trinity Reformed Church in Fulton, where she was a member of the Priscilla Circle. Evelyn had a strong Christian faith and her ministry was sending cards to people and making food for those in need. She was an avid baker.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol (Kurt) Stralow of Morrison, IL; two sons, Kenny (Patti) Damhoff and Russ (Deborah) Damhoff both of Fulton; one daughter-in-law, Julie Damhoff; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna Dykstra of Fulton; and one sister-in-law, Deanie Damhoff of Morrison.
She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Larry Damhoff; one granddaughter, Angela VanZuiden; one sister, LaVerta M. Balk.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com. PATRICIA ANN YOUNG, 85, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Hope Healthcare in Ft. Myers, FL. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel F. Wiersema, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids, IA, officiating. The visitation will precede the service starting at 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Media Ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church, 1900 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Patricia was born April 29, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Leo R. and Grace (Heun) Casey, Sr. She was a graduate of Fulton High School. She married Donald F. Wiersema on July 15, 1955, in Fulton, IL. He died April 1, 1986. She then married Gene R. Cusic in 1994. He died in 1995. She later married Richard J. Young in 2010. He died in 2021. Patricia worked at Fidelity Life Association in Fulton and had a variety of volunteer and professional roles in the Thomson, Carroll County and River Bend school districts. She later worked for the Lee County Port Authority in Florida. She was a former member of First Reformed and Trinity Reformed Churches in Fulton and First United Methodist Church in Ft. Myers. She was a lifetime member of Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers. Patricia was passionate about her community, education, travel, the arts and family.
Survivors include one daughter, Sheila (David) Bengtson of Centennial, CO; two sons, Daniel (Londa) Wiersema of Cedar Rapids, IA and Scott (Kim) Wiersema of Aurora, CO; two grandchildren, Lily Wiersema and Anikka Bengtson; two sisters, Miriam Babak of Fulton, IL and Rebecca Ehren of Winston-Salem, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one brother, Leo R. Casey, Jr.; three children in infancy, Jerry, Cindy and Larry Wiersema.
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Westwood Sports Complex, Building 3, Sterling Open to the public to view Luminaria by recipients or purchasers.
The LUMINARIA CEREMONY will take place live at 8:00 p.m.in Building 3.
You may pay tribute to: Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Battling Cancer, Loved Ones Lost
The names of all those honored will be read aloud, and will be scrolled on website of www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil after the event.
To honor your loved ones touched by cancer, please fill out this form. Please print clearly.
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Address (street, city) _______________________________________________________ A $10 donation is requested for each luminaria ordered. Please make your check payable to the American Cancer Society RFL of Sauk Valley and mail it with this form postmarked no later then Tuesday, May 24, to:
American Cancer Society RFL of Sauk Valley Attn: Beth Wilson 4102 Hillcrest Lane Sterling, IL 61081
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Born: February 10, 1942 in Elk Creek, KY Died: April 15, 2022 in Urbana, IL
Betty Sue Mahaffey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on April 15, 2022 at age 80. Betty was born to the late Fred and Lucille Chatman on February 10, 1942 and grew up in the Elk Creek/Taylorsville, Kentucky area on a dairy farm. She learned many lessons on the farm including the value of hard work and also to take the emergency
GLORIA F. AGNEW
BELVA A. BURMEISTER, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 25, 2022, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Ken Renkes officiating. A visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM until the start of the memorial service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established.
Belva was born August 10, 1932, in White Pigeon Township, Morrison, IL, to Elmer and Blanche (Groharing) Mosher. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married John Hollingsworth in 1955 in Morrison, IL. She later married Lyle Burmeister in 1975 in Dewitt, IA. He died in 1993. Belva was first employed at General Electric in Morrison and then Volkmann Furniture Factory in Morrison. She retired from Ennis Business in Dewitt. She was a member of First Presbyterian in Morrison. Belva, along with her husband, Lyle, enjoyed traveling and camping. She also enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She was an avid reader and a great seamstress.
Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Ann Ritchie of Savanna, IL; two sons, David John (Teri) Hollingsworth of Davenport, IA and Donald (Sandy) Hollingsworth of Orangevale, CA; one stepson, Daniel Burmeister of Bettendorf, IA; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; one grandson, Ryan Piatt; three brothers, Raymond, Robert and Russell Mosher; one stepson, Jeffrey A. Burmeister.
Gloria Fae Agnew, 70, of Erie, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, Illinois. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2020 at Newton Zion Reformed Church, 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Friday at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie. Cremation has been accorded and there is no burial at this time. Memorials may be made to Newton Zion Reformed Church.
Gloria was born on June 25, 1951 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Dorothy L. Schaver. She grew up in Albany, Illinois and attended Albany grade school, later graduating from Erie High School. After high school, she married Terry Agnew on August 23, 1968 in Lyndon, Illinois. Gloria was a very kind, caring and compassionate person with a strong faith and devotion to her church. In addition to working at Kelly’s Food Mart in Albany, she was a Deacon at Newton Zion Reformed Church. She adored her children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them.
Gloria is survived by her sons, Shawn (Terri) Agnew of Erie, IL, Dane Agnew of Erie, IL; daughter, Megan Greul (Chris Oldham) of Rock Falls, IL; sister, Connie Buikema of Fulton, IL; grandchildren, Joshua Agnew (Aaliyah Maze), Nathan Agnew (Brittany Howard), Zachary Agnew, Colton Greul, Wyatt Greul, Emma, Aurora, Link, Trick, and Piper Oldham; great grandchildren, Jaden, Jayce, Maci, Oliver, Oakland, and Josie Agnew, and a seventh great grandchild on the way. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Terry Agnew, and her mother Dorothy James. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
BELVA BURMEISTER
Born: August 10, 1932 in White Pigeon Township, Morrison, IL Died: April 25, 2022 in Morrison, IL brake off the Studebaker truck when bailing hay perhaps learning the hard way that it might catch on fire.
After graduating high school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, she chased a dream to go to college becoming the first in her family to do so by graduating from Georgetown College in Kentucky. While at college she met the love of her life James (Jim) O. Mahaffey at the school’s library where she always told her kids that she was only there to study. Betty and Jim married after shortly after her graduation until his death in 2011 and they had four sons.
Betty was blessed to find joy in many things throughout her life. She taught elementary school, helped her boys by being a den mother in scouts and actively supporting the boys many endeavors when they were growing up. Betty painted pictures and loved doing arts and crafts. Betty also felt the calling to be a United Methodist Minister and graduated seminary after being out of school for over two decades. Pastor Betty served churches in central and southern Illinois where she enjoyed sharing, talking and counseling parishioners over the years. After her retirement in 2007, Betty returned with Jim to the family farm she loved and where the foundation for her beliefs began. When Jim died in 2011, Betty traveled to see her children in Illinois for extended periods of time and eventually relocated to be near her boys and their families. Betty truly loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
DANIEL E. GARLAND
DANIEL E. GARLAND, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded. 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 has been established.
LORNA HOUZENGA
LORNA HOUZENGA, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at her home. Her graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton, IL, with Pastor Wayne Wiersema, pastor at Gateway Faith Fellowship in Fulton officiating. There will be no visitation. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.
Lorna was born October 15, 1942, in Clinton,
Betty’s survivor’s include four sons, Kenneth A. Mahaffey (Sidonna) of Morrison, Illinois, Jonathan M. Mahaffey (Kimberly) of Homer, Illinois, Christopher L. Mahaffey of Decatur, Illinois and David O. Mahaffey (Becky) of Illiopolis, Illinois and was blessed to have 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Betty loved her sister Martene McKinney and brother Freddy Chatman (Devra) and many nieces and nephews.
A family memorial service will be held in Kentucky at a later date as Betty will be laid to rest with her husband Jim. In lieu of memorials, the family suggests making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or other cancer research/support facility in her name.
Daniel was born January 10, 1952, in Morrison, IL, to Amos and Hazel (Daniels) Garland. He attended both Rock Falls schools and Morrison schools. He worked for Hunter’s Body Shop for many years and he was also self-employed. Dan’s passion was stock car racing. He was a 2nd generation racer and also followed his son, Mike, for 35 years.
Survivors include one son, Mike Garland of Morrison; one grandson, Chace Garland; half sister, Ilene Larson of Freeport, IL; half brother, Harold Garland of Olympia, WA; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jacqueline Schmelzer and Teresa Jones; one brother, Larry Garland.
IA, to Edward and Gertrude (Shipma) Housenga. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and attended Fulton High School. She married Harlan J. Houzenga on April 23, 1960, in Fulton. She farmed alongside her husband, Harlan, in the Morrison area. Lorna was very artistic and enjoyed making porcelain dolls, sewing, painting and quilting.
Survivors include her husband, Harlan; one daughter, Tammy (Kenneth) Faulkner of Washington; one son, Ronald (Wendy) Houzenga of Morrison; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara (Dave) Grater of Morrison, Vicki (Joe) Moellenbeck of Port Byron, IL, and Joan Housenga of Clinton, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Jacque Housenga.
