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NEWS BRIEFS Wits Fitness Monthly Workshop
on environmental topics presented by University of Illinois Extension’s Energy Join University of Illinois Extension and Environmental Stewardship Team. Educator Karla Belzer from 10 to 11:30 These webinars will provide new infora.m. May 9 as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to mation on natural resources and help exercise the brain to maintain and you learn how to make small changes in enhance cognitive function and memory. your lifestyle to have a positive impact We will be offering this program at the on the environment. From lawn care, Whiteside Extension Office in Sterling; native plants and managing home new participants are welcome to join at waste to understanding coyote behavany time. Social distancing and safety ior and atmospheric optics, there is guidelines will be followed. Register never a shortage of new things to learn online at go.illinois.edu/witsfitness about your everyday environment. Register online for Geothermal Energy at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentEveryday Environment Webinar Join us at 1 p.m. May 12 for sessions webinars
OBITUARIES THOMAS “TOM” J. VANDERLEEST
Born: January 7, 1961 Died: April 13, 2022 in Iowa City, IA
Thomas “Tom” J. VanderLeest, 61, of Clinton, IA, died April 13, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Tom was born January 7, 1961 in Morrison to Norman J. VanderLeeest and Leona C. (Buhrow) VanderLeest. He is survived by his partner and love of his
BETH E. ABBADUSKY
Born: June 26, 1941 in Morrison, IL Died: April 24, 2022 in Sterling, IL LYNDON – Beth E. Abbadusky, 80, of Lyndon, died on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Beth was born on June 26, 1941 in Morrison, the daughter of Charles “Rusty” and Ardis (Conrady) Detra. She was a 1959 graduate of Prophtestown High School. Beth married John Abbadusky in 1966. He predeceased her on November 12, 2016. Beth was employed at Penberthy for many years. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Prophetstown. Beth enjoyed visiting with her girlfriends over coffee, but most of all she loved her grandchildren.
Hillsdale board hopes for park improvements By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media
The Hillsdale board discussed potential park improvements, such as adding a pickle ball court, walking track and additional playground equipment, at their meeting Monday, April 18. The board has been working on a plan to upgrade Hillsdale Park along Main Street. The park currently has playground equipment, a pavilion, baseball field and ample space for new additions. They’re finalizing plans for park improvement projects to submit to the Bi-State Regional Commission for possible grant funds, with more discussions and updates planned for the next meeting. The board also discussed needed repairs to the Jackson Street lift station, approving Mississippi Valley Pump’s estimate of $9,375 for repairs, along with a $1,300 charge for an Enviromark truck to be on-site. They approved purchasing 64 sewer manhole inserts from Zimmer & Francescon Inc. for $5,472 and ratified
life, Julie Brown; Children, Thomas VanderLeest, Anthony (Ashley) VanderLeest, Tristan (Andrew) Zahnle and Cheyenne (Blake) Huskey. Sisters Norma (Gail) Young of Morrison, IL, Debra (Galen) Johnson of Morrison, IL, Joanne (Duiane) Dahler of Morrison, IL, Bonny (Dale) Kennedy of Fulton, IL, Virginia (Stephen) Velazquez-Wirsing of Sycamore, IL, and Julia Velazquez of East Moline, IL. One brother, Jerry VanderLeest of Morrison, IL; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman J. and Leona C. VanderRICHARD CARROLL PARKINSON Leest-Velazquez; one sister-in-law, Cynthia Born: August 28, 1940 in Chicago, IL VanderLeest. Tom had a passion for antiquing, Nascar and Died: April 24, 2022 in Sterling, IL collecting cars both real and toy. He always RICHARD CARROLL had an eye for a great deal. His favorite being PARKINSON, 81, of Red Line Hot Wheels and his Richard Petty Morrison, IL, died look-a-like pickup truck. Sunday, April 24, 2022 Send online condolences to www.bosmaat Rock River Hospice renkes.com and Home in Sterling, Survivors include two daughters, Amy (Troy Rittmer) McCombs of Clinton, IA, and Leisa (Curt) Coburn of Peoria; two sons, Tim (Victoria) Abbadusky of Petosi, MO, and Andrew Abbadusky of Prophetstown; two sisters, Shirley Bohms of Prophetstown, and Audrey (Perry) Bolhous of East Moline; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Andre, Olivia, Emily, Gabe, Samantha, Nathan, and Mackenzie; six great grandchildren, Isabella, Carder, Taylor, Norah, Charlie, and Jacob; many nieces and nephews; and a group of wonderful friends. Beth was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; two brothers, Carl and Larry; and two sisters, Thelma and Betty. Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. Memorial service will follow at 6:00pm with Pastor Geoff Leu officiating. Online condolences maybe made at www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
$752.50 to Mississippi Valley Pump Inc. for emergency repairs on the Jackson Street lift station in March. After reviewing interest rates from local financial institutions, the board voted to roll over two maturing certificates of deposits at FNB, where they’re currently held. One is a General Fund CD and the other a Sewer Account CD. They also appr oved spend in g $975.50 for new flagpoles and flags from Regalia and learned that village staff have been working with current neighborhood vehicle permit holders on applications. Rock Island County deputies will perform required inspections for all applicants by the end of May. The board also made a $200 donation to the Hillsdale Fire Protection District for its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, May 1. In celebration of Illinois Police Officer Appreciation Week in May, Mayor T.J. Francis authorized a meal purchase at Hillsdale Express Lane for on-duty officers that week. “We’re grateful for what they do, and this is a small way of saying thanks,” he said.
High School and Junior College until 1966. He then moved to Morrison and became an Instructor, Department Chair, Academic Dean and Placement Officer for the Institute of Drafting and Technology, now known as Morrison Institute of Technology. He remained there until his passing. He was the President of the College for 22 years, held the position of Chief Financial Officer for three years, and for the last twelve years held the position of Vice President of Finances and Facilities IL. Planning. Richard, affectionately known as His Funeral Mass Mr. “P”, devoted his life to the college and his will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, church - St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison. He enjoyed taking students on outings, with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro, Celetraveling in his motorhome and spending brant of the Mass and Rev. Father William time with his dogs. Richard was on the parish Antillon, concelebrant. A visitation will be Finance Council, was very involved in the held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, church renovation and improvements and April 28th at the Morrison Chapel of the was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment His hobbies included skiing, hiking, aviation will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A and ATV riding. memorial to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Survivors include a cousin, Mary Ellen has been established. (Bill J.) Woertz of Glenwood Springs, CO, Richard was born August 28, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Kenneth C. and Mae L. (Carroll) and her son, William Carroll Woertz. He also Parkinson. He was a graduate of Park Military leaves one brother, Kenneth R. Parkinson, his church and Morrison Tech family and many Academy in Chicago, and in 1961 he graddear friends. He was preceded in death by his uated from Iowa State University in Ames, parents. IA, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational & The family would like to thank Rock Technical Education. He continued on at Iowa River Hospice for their wonderful care during State and in 1964 he received a Master’s in Educational Administration. After graduation Richard’s last days. To send online condolences go to www. he was an instructor at the Fort Dodge, IA bosmarenkes.com
