Larry Wiersema, owner and operator of Wiersema Charter Service in Morrison, and employees were recipients of a plaque on Friday, July 1, thanking them for their many years of free service to Whiteside County veterans during Honor Flights dedicated to Whiteside County. The Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee, an affiliate of Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, was the donor of the plaque. Chairman Gary Farral made the presentation to Wiersema, with the aid of his wife Jan. Wiersema passed away on Friday, July 1, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 8, at Ebenezer Reformed Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7. See full obituary on page 7. Photo provided
OBITUARIES
DONNA M. BROOKS
Born: January 6, 1929 in Rock Falls, IL Died: June 26, 2022 in Sterling, IL Donna M. Brooks, age 93, of Morrison, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Donna was born on January 6, 1929 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Ralph and Beulah (Higley) Barkdoll. She married Marshall Brooks on July 17, 1948 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2008. Donna was the manager of the Wheel Inn Ranch for six years retiring in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Steve) Geerts of Morrison; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Duane Brooks; two sisters, Joyce Schrader and Janet Waters; and one brother, Keith Barkdoll. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com. MORE OBITUARIES, pages 6-7
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WC Honor Flight Committee awards appreciation plaque to Wiersema Charter
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