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WHITESIDE NEWS SENTINEL

Almost 66% of voters say no to public safety sales tax

Sheriff: Measure will be on the April 2025 ballot

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By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Whiteside County voters rejected a 0.5% countywide sales tax Tuesday to help fund emergency dispatch services.

The measure failed after 65.85% of voters said no to the sales tax, which would have collected 50 cents per every $100 spent on general merchandise bought in Whiteside County and was estimated to raise $2 million annually. The money would have been used to help shore up an annual $500,000 deficit.

A total of 16,913 voters were against the measure, while 8,771 were in favor of it, according to unofficial election results posted on the Whiteside County elections website.

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said Tuesday night that the only positive thing about the outcome is this time more

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people voted for the tax than they did last time around.

“Unfortunately, no one wants a tax increase,” Booker said. “That’s the bottom line. Nobody wants it. This was the best thing for our county, our citizens, and if it would have passed, it would have saved money.”

The money derived through the tax would have been able to be used for matters of public safety, and any funds left over would have been used to buy equipment and radio and software upgrades while allowing for multiagency interaction. It also would have eliminated the money Sterling and Rock Falls currently pay for services, placing that money back into their general funds.

Whiteside County Administrator Amy Robbins said dispatch services cost the county $1.8 million to operate, with a yearly deficit of about $500,000. Outside of radio surcharges, she said, Sterling and Rock Falls have been footing the majority of the bill.

Over the past year, Sterling paid $392,465 and Rock Falls paid $294,348, totaling $686,813, as part of their agree-

WHITESIDE COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

Voters in Whiteside County cast their ballots Nov. 5 for county, state and federal congressional races and answered referendum questions.

Below is a list of the contested races and results. Counts are as of Nov. 6.

Mail-in ballots have two weeks to arrive as long as they were postmarked by Election Day.

* Indicates leader(s) in race

Whiteside County Board

District 1 (vote for 4)

*Chanda McDonnell (D): 3,730

*Thomas L. Ausman (D): 3,677

Owen Harrell (D): 3,412

Fidencio Hooper-Campos (D): 3,382

*Michael J. Clark (R): 3,593

*Sally Douglas (R): 3,588

Skip Dettman (R): 3,554

Terry Woodard (R): 3,299

District 2 (vote for 4)

Karen Nelson (D): 3,179

Katherine A. Nelson (D): 2,956

*Rita Kelly (D): 3,375

*Brooke E. Pearson (R): 3,768

*Barry L. Cox (R): 4,109

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Free community meals continue in Fulton FULTON – CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton, offers a free community meal called The Table every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Daniel “Sam” Wancket (R): 3,219

*Matt Ward (R): 3,862

District 3 (vote for 5)

Daniel L. Bitler (D): 3,490

Michelle M. Vinson (D): 3,287

*Martin Koster (R): 5,564

*Mark Hamilton (R): 6,204

The upcoming menu: Nov. 13: Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, applesauce, Oreo dessert. Nov. 20: Spaghetti casserole, Jimmy John’s bread, green beans, applesauce, assorted desserts.

ment to pay for dispatch services. Booker said had the measure passed, that money could have been spent on other things.

Now that the tax has failed, smaller communities in the county, including Morrison, Fulton, Erie, Albany, Lyndon, Tampico, Prophetstown, Coleta, Deer Grove and Fenton, will have to start chipping in to make up the shortfall.

“I don’t know how these smaller municipalities are going to pay,” Booker said. “Dispatching is an expense. However, I promise at no time is public safety going to be in jeopardy because this didn’t pass. We’re going to continuously do what we’re doing to keep the people safe in our area. If you call 911, it’s still going to get answered. These places are just going to have to figure out how to pay for it.”

However, Booker said, all hope is not lost.

“This will be on the ballot again in April,” Booker said. “We’re going to continuously push harder to try and get this passed. As long as the County Board is willing to get it on the ballot, we’ll try again.”

*Douglas Crandall (R): 5,346

*Rachel Crandall (R): 5,531

*Thomas Alex Williams (R): 5,195 Congress

17th Congressional District

*Eric Sorensen (D): 155,811

Joe McGraw (R): 134,003

President and vice president

Kamala D. Harris / Tim Walz (D): 10,990

*Donald J. Trump / JD Vance (R): 14,871

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. / Nicole Shanahan (I): 517

Advisory question regarding candidates interfering with election workers’ official duties

*Yes: 22,981; No: 2,773

Advisory question to create an additional tax on income greater than $1 million

*Yes: 14,963; No: 10,770

Advisory question regarding health insurance plans providing coverage for pregnancy benefits

*Yes: 17,072; No: 8,441

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Nov. 27: Creamy potato and chicken noodle soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pumpkin pie.

If River Bend schools are canceled because of a weather condition, The Table also is canceled.

Alex T. Paschal Voters casts their ballots Nov. 5.

SHARING MEMORIES

Sauk Valley veterans lift off on Honor Flights

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

From the World War II, Lincoln and Korean War memorials to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities gives Sauk Valley-area veterans the opportunity to go to the nation’s capital to see memorial sites and remember fallen comrades.

The program honors veterans by pairing them with volunteer guardians for a daylong trip to Washington, D.C., where they can share personal experiences and make lifelong connections with other veterans.

The Whiteside County chapter was established in 2009, followed by the Lee County chapter in 2010. Both are part of the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, which operates as a regional hub among 131 hubs spread across 45 states and serves veterans within a 75-mile radius.

Whiteside County Honor Flight Chairman Mike Terveer said the trip begins about 5 a.m. with a charter bus to the Quad Cities International Airport in Moline and an early flight to Washington. Once they land, veterans will visit several monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and others, before returning at 10 p.m.

“You leave early in the morning and don’t get back till late,” Terveer said. “It makes for a long day, but it’s touching and worthwhile.”

Guardians provide veterans with companionship and assist them in any way possible. Despite having to pay $400 to cover their costs, guardians consider the opportunity to serve an honor, Hub Director Steve Garrington said.

“I’ve had some guardians sign up for multiple flights,” Garrington said. “I love seeing veterans and their guardians meet for the first time. Most of these guys are getting up there in age and rarely get the opportunity to make a new friend. When was the last time someone spent their whole day focused on you?”

Terveer said he can always use the extra help and

encourages people to sign up for a chance to be a guardian, promising “a day they’ll never forget.”

U.S. Army veteran Pete Barajas still remembers the day of his honor flight.

“They bent over backward for us,” Barajas said. “My wife and daughter dropped me off at the airport and I was whisked away to D.C. I remember people searching the wall monuments for names and making impressions of them with paper. It was an emotional day that was worth every minute.”

Each year, the Honor Flight Network sends 22,500 veterans to the nation’s capital free of charge, with more than 300,000 veterans flown since the program was created in 2005 by Jeff Miller and Earl Morse. Initially, the program focused on veterans from World War II and those with a terminal illness, but flights now include Korean War-era veterans as a top priority because of their advanced age.

“I had a 97-year-old vet from Sterling on a flight in April,” Terveer said. “He was a spry gentleman and it worked out fine, but these guys are getting up there in age and you don’t know how much longer they’ve got.”

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Mike Terveer (in red) meets with veterans during a breakfast at the Whiteside County Senior Center. Terveer is chairman of the Whiteside County Honor Flight.

Charlene Bielema file photo

The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is among the sites Whiteside and Lee counties’ veterans can visit during an Honor Flight trip.

HISTORIC TRIBUTE

Revolutionary War veteran memorialized in Whiteside County

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

The only Revolutionary War veteran buried in Whiteside County was honored Oct. 5 by the Kishwaukee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, which installed a commemorative plaque at a cemetery southeast of Albany.

The SAR is a lineage society made up of male descendants of patriots who participated in or supported the fight for American independence from

Great Britain between 1775 and 1783, similar to the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution. The national group was founded in 1889 as a civic organization that aims to promote patriotism, preserve American history and educate future generations.

Illinois has 17 SAR chapters with more than 1,000 members, according to the Sons of the American Revolution.

The Illinois SAR started the cemetery-marking program in 2014 as a way to recognize Revolutionary War soldiers buried in cemeteries throughout the state. Since then, 15-year Kishwaukee SAR Chapter member Ray Beets said more than 30 cemeteries in Illinois have been marked, recognizing the lives and service of more than 50 patriots.

Kingsbury Cemetery, at the northeast corner of Elston and Gaulrapp roads, and Pvt. Alexander Thompson were added to that list Oct. 5.

Beets said it’s somewhat rare to hear about a Rev-

olutionary War veteran, in Illinois especially, “because the war happened on the East Coast of the United States back in the 1770s and 1780s.”

After the war ended in 1783, the colonies were a new country that didn’t have any of the modern-day military benefits to offer its veterans. What the new country did have was a large amount of land west of the Appalachian Mountains that was given to the colonies from Great Britain as part of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war by recognizing the U.S. as an independent nation.

As a solution, the early leaders decided to offer that land to its veterans, who then packed up their belongings and traveled west in search of property to settle.

“(That is) how a lot of Revolutionary War veterans ended up being buried in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois,” Beets said.

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A member of the Northern Illinois Sons of the American Revolution color guard plays “America the Beautiful” on the bagpipes Oct. 5 at Kingsbury Cemetery near Albany.

60 years

Nov. 11, 1964

A special congregational meeting was held at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, called by its pastor, the Rev. E.J. Blair, to concur with him in his request to Freeport Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relationship because of his wish to retire from active ministry. Rev. Blair said he was reluctant to break ties with this church but since he and Mrs. Blair plan to make their home in Morrison, they will not be too far away from this community and will continue to be interested in the people he served here.

Larry’s Jewelry is having a quitting business sale. In the ad, it is offering diamond ring sets, men’s diamonds and watch bands up to 50% off. Norelco shavers are $12.50, engagement ring and wedding band sets regularly priced at $374.50 are $187, clocks are $3.25 and girls birthstone rings are $2.50.

50 years

Nov. 13, 1974

Bosma Funeral Home is being moved to its new location at 1500 10th Ave. on the east edge of Fulton. The new modern facilities include a large chapel, spacious parking on all sides, large visiting rooms, a lounge and apartment living quarters for the Bosma family. The chapel, 23 feet by 64

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Masonic soup supper set for Nov. 14 in Fulton

FULTON – Fulton City Lodge No. 189 will hold a fall soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the lodge rooms, 1014 Fourth St., in downtown Fulton.

The menu for the all-you-can-eat supper includes vegetable beef and chicken noodle soups, ham salad and chicken salad sandwiches, cookies,

feet, will seat about 150 people and will have entrance doors from either end allowing the large room to be divided if necessary. A formal open house is planned in the future.

Charles Swift Jr. pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death last New Year’s Day of his wife. Swift Jr. was sentenced to serve from three years, four months to 10 years in prison. Last month, two psychiatrists declared him mentally able to stand trial.

40 years

Nov. 14, 1984

In winning reelection, President Ronald Reagan had more popular votes than any previous president. Reagan is only the second president to carry 49 of the 50 states. He is the only president with blood ties to several former residents of Fulton.

A going out of business ad for Sikkema Furniture is offering 35% to 70% off storewide items, wall to wall. A love seat is $159.95, a set of two end tables and one cocktail table is $159.95, mattresses are 40% to 50% off, a curio cabinet is $155.40, a vinyl recliner is $162 and a hutch is $399.95.

30 years

Nov. 9, 1994

The Fulton Flood Control District

announced it awarded a contract for an additional pumping station at the southern end of the flood control dike system. The contract was awarded to General Constructors Inc. It is expected that construction will begin soon with a completion date of June 1995. The new station will consist of two pumps. Combined with the two pumps already in place, they will handle about three times as much water as the existing pumps.

At 10:53 a.m. Sunday, firemen responded to a call at 502 14th Ave. Fire Chief Terry Bielema reported that upon arrival smoke and flames were seen coming from the living room windows. Fifteen minutes later, the fire was under control. At 4:57 a.m. Monday, firemen were called again and found the fire had rekindled with fire coming through the openings that firemen previously had made on the roof.

20 years

Nov. 10, 2004

Shear Class Styling Salon announced the addition of two new cosmetologists. Rachel Wiersema and Jessica Miller recently received their degrees in cosmetology.

Five girls representing Fulton are on the Trac-8 All Conference Team.

Amanda Boonstra and Aubree Rhoades received unanimous First Team All Conference. Rhoades was named the conference MVP among the eight teams. Abby Adams received Second Team All Conference. Jaci Ottens and Ashley Christensen received honorable mention.

10 years

Nov. 12, 2014

Thanks to a donation from CF Industries’ Classroom Minigrant Program, River Bend Community School teachers will receive $3,596 to support projects in their classrooms. The mini grant program offers money to teachers who incorporate agriculture or the environment in the classroom. CF Industries’ Albany terminal has donated more than $70,000 to support public safety, education and youth organizations in the Albany community.

Central Bank Illinois held its Annual Employee Recognition night honoring staff for years of service to the company. This year, two Fulton employees received special recognition and a gift from the bank. Karrie Kenney, market manager and vice president of lending, was honored for 25 years. Teller Mary Arlen was recognized for 15 years of service to the bank.

vanilla ice cream and beverages. There are no tickets for the fundraiser. Donations may be made at the door when you enter the Fulton Masonic building. Carryout will be available. Proceeds will help fund maintenance of the lodge building as well as charitable donations to the Fulton and Albany communities.

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It also took close to 100 years before the U.S. government began providing veterans with burial rights. In 1867, Congress passed the National Cemetery Act to develop national military cemeteries and required all cemeteries to mark gravesites with headstones, appoint a superintendent for each cemetery and enclose the cemetery with a fence.

However, a permanent stone marker design was not adopted until 1873. Then in 1879, Congress extended the right of government-issued headstones to veterans buried in private cemeteries such as Kingsbury Cemetery.

Today, Thompson’s gravesite displays two grave markers.

The original was placed by his family shortly after his death in 1840, a small rectangular slab of white sandstone sitting at an angle in a concrete base. The marker appears to have been much taller at some point, but broke and was reset, leaving only his first name and part of his last name visible, Beets said.

that stone was placed in 1937.

The site was first commemorated by the Morrison DAR Chapter, which installed a bronze marker at a ceremony attended by several of Thompson’s great- and great-great-grandchildren on Sept. 16, 1967. That marker was rededicated by the Rock River DAR Chapter on May 22, 2022.

Members of the local DAR and CAR chapters attended the Oct. 5 ceremony, including the presidents of the Illinois SAR and CAR Chapter as guest speakers. The Northern Illinois SAR color guard also was present, attending with period-correct uniforms and muskets. Nine of Thompson’s descendants were in attendance and, as family, laid flowers at his gravesite.

Near the end of the ceremony, members of the Kishwaukee SAR Chapter unveiled the aluminum plaque, which was installed just inside the fence along Gaulrapp Road.

“We raised money and started working on this plaque before the pandemic started [in 2020],” Illinois SAR Chapter President Bill Wheeler said.

County, Pennsylvania. When the Revolutionary War began in 1775, Thompson was only about 17 years old.

His military service began about a year later when he enlisted for a twomonth tour in August 1776 under Capt. Alexander Laughlin and Col. William Clark in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. In December of that year, he served another two months under Capt. Laughlin and Lt. Col. Francis Gurney in Middletown, New Jersey.

His last two-month tour began in December 1777 under Capt. John Jacob Astor and Col. Arthur Buchanan in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

He then continued his involvement by serving in the Commissary Department in General Muhlenberg’s Brigade, which was a group of soldiers who camped in Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge from 1777 to 1778. The commissary’s role was to buy, pack and distribute rations of food and supplies to the rebel patriots.

Moses, Rachel, Sarah, Susan and William.

During the 1800s, the U.S. continued its westward expansion. The Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803 doubled the size of the country and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border. By 1890, the U.S. had grown to 44 states.

In 1839, Thompson followed a prevailing trend among many Americans at the time to move into the unexplored lands the U.S. obtained. He sold his Pennsylvania farm and traveled west toward the Mississippi River along with his wife, six of their children and a son-in-law.

After five months of travel, the family made it to Whiteside County in October of that year. Thompson bought an 80-acre property to build their home on – which was just across the road from the present-day Kingsbury Cemetery.

The second Thompson grave marker is a government-issued headstone displaying his name, service information and death date. Beets said

In total, the plaque cost about $3,000 and was funded through donations, fundraisers and SAR endowment funds, Wheeler said. In gold text, the plaque details a brief overview of Thompson’s life and service.

After the war ended on Sept. 3, 1783, Thompson was granted a pension as a Pennsylvania militiaman and continued his life on a farm in Cumberland County for many years.

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He was born in 1758 in Cumberland

He married Sarah Scroggs on March 11, 1800, and together they had 12 children between 1801 and 1825. Of those, 10 survived childhood: Alexander, Elizabeth, Hugh, John, Margaret,

However, Thompson died on Sept. 25, 1840, within a year of the family’s arrival. He was buried at the cemetery.

Tendinitis: Here

Tendinitis is a common condition that many of us will experience on occasion when we have engaged in activity more than our body was ready for. Sometimes it is an entirely different activity. Sometimes it is simply too much of the usual in some common terms of snow shoveler’s tendinitis, tennis elbow and others.

What is tendinitis?

Tendinitis in its purest sense is inflammation of the tendon. A tendon is the fibrous tissue that is at the end of the muscle helping to attach it to bones, cartilage or ligaments. The fleshy part in the middle is the muscle proper, with the tendon generally coming at the ends close to the joint.

Of course, a muscle and a tendon may be inflamed at the same time and the pain of one is sometimes difficult to distinguish from that of the other, although close examination usually can help determine if it is more of the fleshy muscle portion involved or the tendon.

Tendinitis often arises when the tendon is subjected to a force or activity that is greater than it is conditioned for. In this sense, many forms of tendinitis are alike such as tennis elbow and other eponyms – golfer’s elbow, etc.

its causes and treatments

Stephen D. Harrison, M.D.

They share the common denominator of inflammation of the tendon, which arose from more use than the tendon was ready to be subjected to.

This is why the term “overuse syndrome” is often applied to many forms of tendinitis. Technically, though, it is not an overuse, but rather more use than it has been conditioned for. For example, a conditioned athlete can withstand much more stress and activity of a tendon, as well as muscle, than a sedentary individual. Thus, conditioning is one of the keys to helping prevent or minimize the condition.

Gradual buildup of a procedure or condition may help lessen the risk of tendinitis developing. However, even doing all the basic preventive measures, most of us likely are to encounter situations in which we are either by choice in leisure or work subjecting our tendons to more than they are used to doing or at least conditioned for.

Sometimes it is a repetitive motion

at work such as a screw driving type of twisting or turning, even only in slightly different fashion than we are used to doing, or perhaps a few longer hours than what we have been conditioned for or operating the press a little differently or a different type of press, or, again, for more hours.

Even an occasional game of volleyball may induce a type of tendinitis about the wrist or in the forearm. It is even surprisingly to many athletes who have one set of muscles and tendons well-conditioned that they would develop a tendinitis in another set that is not so well-developed or conditioned. The list could go on, but the principles are the same.

What is the best form of treatment?

Obviously, the first step is prevention and conditioning of muscles and tendons and efforts to avoid extremes of deviation from the wear and tear they are used to.

Second, stretching muscle groups and tendons gently before and after activity helps to minimize the inflammation they have been subjected to. We no longer recommend ice for these condition as it has been discredited by interrupting blood flow, which carries important elements with the inflam-

mation. Where we used to think ice, we may employ blue light LED.

Finally, rest and modification of activity may lead to a fair amount of restoration of the tendon from its inflamed state. While often this is not possible from a work standpoint to a great extent, even minor changes and deviations can lessen the load on a particular tendon.

Your doctor also may recommend anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, etc., if you do not have any of the contraindications to these agents and providing that their potential side effects are acceptable and not disruptive.

Unfortunately, because of the nature of our activities – work, recreation, etc. – there are some people who develop chronic tendinitis, which is difficult to manage. Even so, application of the above principles often will do much to help sustain their activities, particularly occasional anti-inflammatory use as well as stretching. It is some of these basic principles that have allowed many athletes to continue pursuing their careers that otherwise might have ended prematurely. The same principles can apply to your work opportunities.

NEIL A. HOUZENGA

Born: October 20, 1933 in Albany, IL

Died: November 7, 2024 in Davenport, IA

NEIL A. HOUZENGA, 91, of Clinton, IA, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by his family, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center in Davenport, IA. His funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton, IL, officiated by Pastor Andrew Foss of Grace Community Church in Clinton. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, November 11th at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with an additional one hour of visitation on Tuesday before the funeral service, starting at noon. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Honor Flight and Heartland Pet Welfare, Inc. in Savanna, IL.

Neil was born October 20, 1933, in Albany, IL, to John L. and Katie (Pessman) Houzenga.

DONNA MAE JOHNSON

Born: September 19, 1941 in Clinton, IA

Died: November 3, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL

Donna Mae Williams Wells Johnson, 83, of Erie, formerly of rural Albany, died at Allure of Prophetstown on November 3, 2024. Celebration of Life Services were held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Gibson - Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Visitation was from 4-7 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial was at 11:00 am November 10, 2024 in the Cordova Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kings Kloset or Erie Ambulance Service.

Donna was born September 19, 1941 in Clinton, IA to Ralph and Ruth (Moore) Williams. Donna had many great memories while living in Port Byron, IL during her teenage years. She graduated from Riverdale High School in 1960. Donna married Gary N. Johnson on September 29, 1973, and moved to rural Albany. She helped her husband on the family farm. Donna attended cosmetology school in

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In the past, funds generated from the lodge’s biannual soup suppers have been donated to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities for Whiteside County veterans and paid the participation fees for Fulton High School’s scholastic bowl teams to compete in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl

He was educated in the Mt. Hope School in rural Whiteside County, and was a 1951 graduate of Fulton High School in Fulton, IL. In those twelve years he never missed a single day of school. Neil served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. On October 28, 1960 he married Julia J. Buxton in Fulton. From 1951 until 1959 he was employed at the Agrico Fertilizer Plant in Fulton. He then worked until 1965 for the Allen Printing Co. in Clinton, and then at the former Savanna Army Depot in federal service until his retirement in 1993. Neil enjoyed camping and wintering in Texas for 27 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved riding his Harley. He was quite fond of his cat, Maggie Mae, but more than anything he loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Julia; one daughter, Kathy (Terry) Rickertsen of Bryant, IA; two sons, Tim Houzenga of North Liberty, IA and Scott (Rhonda) Houzenga of Dahinda, IL; four grandchildren, Tanner Rickertsen, Tyler Houzenga, Megan Houzenga, Josh Houzenga, and one brother, Harlan (Joyce) Houzenga of Fulton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Andy Rickertsen. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

Sterling, IL, and owned and operated Designs Unlimited by Donna out of her home. She was also a hairdresser for Gibson-Bode Funeral Homes. In addition to running a beauty shop, she had various part-time jobs in sales, presenting products at in-home parties and passing out product samples at grocery stores. She loved to talk to people.

Donna had a talent for writing and enjoyed writing short stories and poems. She was also great at sending letters, emails, and using social media to keep in touch with her many friends and family. Some of her other hobbies included gardening, planning parties, baking, sharing recipes, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her children Julie Wells Kramer (Gene Kramer), Clinton IA, Douglas Johnson, Erie, IL, Melinda (Hank) Lane, Jacksonville, IL; grandchildren Lexi and Liam Lane; sister Bobbi Stockslager of Pinellas Park, FL; and Bella the Beagle. She was preceded in death by her husband; infant son David Wells; father, mother, stepfather William Leighty; sisters Naomi Noble, and Barbara “Jan” Griffin.

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tournament. Contributions have been made to the public libraries in Fulton and Albany, the River Bend Educational Foundation and the Fulton Fire Department. In conjunction with Merton Chapter 356, Order of the Eastern Star, the lodge has donated school supplies to children at Fulton Elementary School and nonperishable food items to the Albany Food Pantry and Fulton-Thomson Food Pantry.

PAMELA “PAM” A CIRRICIONE

Born: April 9, 1951 in Rock Island, IL

Died: November 3, 2024 in Rockford, IL

Pamela “Pam” A. Cirricione, 73, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Visitation was from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Services followed at 12:00 pm. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.

Pam was born April 9, 1951, in Rock Island, IL, to Alfred W. and Hazel E. (Hammerick) Tanner. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1969. She married David A. Cirricione at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Rock Island in 1971. Pam worked a variety of jobs, including S & H Green Stamps, Fast

ROBERTA JEAN LANE

Roberta Jean Lane, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, passed on November 5, 2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Break in Hillsdale, Caseys in Erie and Taco Bell restaurants throughout the Quad Cities. She loved working in customer service, and she loved talking to people. She would strike up conversations with random people and her regular customers to brighten their days. Pam was an avid bowler before her declining health. She enjoyed bowling in leagues, and with her husband and in-laws, Joe and Carolyn Cirricione.

Pam is survived by her husband David; son, Michael (Jennifer) Cirricione, Tullahoma, TN; grandchildren, Kyle Elmer, Milwaukee, WI, and Nichole and Mackenzie Cirricione, Tullahoma, TN; brothers, Alan (Myra) Tanner, Harlan (Mary Pat) Tanner, Kenneth (Liupapa) Tanner; brothers-in-law, John Fredrickson, Doug (Georgia) Cirricione, Jerry Clark; sisterin-law, Cindy Cirricione; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Wayne Tanner, Lee Tanner, Gail Fredrickson; brother-in-law, Dennis Cirricione; and sister-in-law, Debbie Clark. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

CAROL VAIL

Carol L. Vail, 82, of Morrison, IL, passed on November 1, 2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

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PAUL A. DILLIN

Born: September 30, 1943 in Hillsdale, IL

Died: November 8, 2024 in Hillsdale, IL

Paul A. Dillin, 81, of Hillsdale, IL, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024 at his home.

Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, November 15, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, 27308 108th Ave N., Port Byron. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery, Hillsdale. Memorials may be made to the Hillsdale Fire Department.

Paul was born September 30, 1943 in Hillsdale, IL, the son of Howard “Pee Wee” and Clara (Jacobs) Dillin. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1961. He married Barbara Schupbach on September 12, 1970 in Princeton, IL. Paul spent his whole life in Hillsdale. He became a volunteer firefighter for the Hillsdale Fire Department as a teenag-

er and worked for his dad, at Dillin’s Midway Mobile Station. He went on to work at the Caterpillar Engine Remanufacturing Plant in Bettendorf. From there he worked security at the Nuclear Plant in Cordova for many years before taking his final job in Public Works for the Village of Hillsdale.

Paul was dedicated to serving his community through the Hillsdale fire Department for more than 60 years. He served in all roles, including Fire Chief and President of the Trustees.

He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping and trapshooting. His greatest passion were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved attending their activities and sporting events.

He is survived by his son, Dale Dillin, Hillsdale; daughter, Kristin (J.D.) Snowden, Hillsdale; grandchildren, Christopher Dillin (Michelle Quilty), Daniel (Jennifer) Dillin, Autumn Dillin, Callen Snowden, Addelyn Snowden; great grandchildren, Lexi, Kaydence and Wyatt Dillin, Camryn and Levi Dillin, and Arizona Dillin; brother, Skip (Linda) Dillin, Bloomington, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Barb in February 2024 and a brother Jimmy in infancy. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

2 Riverdale runners compete at state cross country meet

Two runners from Riverdale competed at the Class 1A state cross country meet Nov. 9 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Riverdale’s Braedon Bode finished 33rd in 15:28 and Andy Murray placed 112th in 16:14.

In the boys race, Winnebago’s Nicolai Martino finished second in 14:33.

DANNY N. NELSON

Born: November 16, 1962 in Moline, IL Died: November 8, 2024 in Sterling, IL

Danny N. Nelson, 61, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024 with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 pm, all at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery.

Danny was born November 16, 1962 in Moline, IL, the son of Norman and Dixie (Henrichs) Nelson. He grew up in Erie and at-

Gillespie’s Chaz Oberkfell was first in the boys race in 14:31.

Winnebago finished eighth as a team and Byron was 25th.

Byron’s Tim Starwalt was 14th in 15:08. In the girls race, Winnebago finished seventh as a team and Byron finished in 27th place.

Kate Foltz of Tuscola took first in 15:59 in the girls race.

tended Bi-County School where he graduated in 1984. He lived at home with the help of his parents for much of his life while working at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling. He enjoyed riding his bike around the neighborhood as a youth and the community was always there to watch out for him.

In 2004 he became a resident at Oakwood Cila and in 2020 he moved to Exceptional Care, both in Sterling. In all, he spent over 35 years at Self Help Enterprises. He liked to pick on people around him in good fun.

Danny is survived by his sister, Pamela Henderson, Davenport, IA; niece, Erica Henderson; and nephew, Matthew Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jeff Nelson and brother-in-law, Eric Henderson. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

E-P’s best volleyball season as a co-op ends in Sweet 16

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

MANLIUS – Its first regional title as a co-op. A trip to the Sweet 16. A 10-0 conference run en route to a Three Rivers West title and a program-record 32 wins.

It was a season to remember for the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers.

The impressive run ended Nov. 7 as E-P fell 25-22, 25-16 to El Paso-Gridley in the Class 2A Bureau Valley Sectional title game. It was a matchup of two teams playing for their first sectional titles.

The Titans (30-7) were just the better team Thursday night.

“I think we started out a little slow in both games there but picked it up toward the end,” E-P coach Heather Bruns said. “They’re a great team. They’ve got hitters all the way around. It’s like they don’t have a hole in their offense, so that makes it hard as a team defending them to know where to go, where to block. They also don’t really have a hole in their defense. But I thought the girls fought really well and it was fun to be here. I really think the nerves got to them at this point.”

E-P (32-4-2) trailed 20-13 in the opening set before Bruns took a timeout and reminded the team to play like it

wanted it more.

The Panthers responded well, battling to a 22-20 deficit, but the Titans

had an answer as they were in control for most of the evening. The Panthers carried momentum to the second set, leading 4-1, but the Titans again gained control and did not surrender the lead after going up 6-5.

“I want to give them credit. They came out, they were ready to go,” Lauren Abbott said of the Titans. “They had some huge blocks and great defense, too.”

Sophomore Jaida Reed had five aces for the Titans. Senior Reese Deckard had eight kills and two blocks. Taylor Langland had 12 assists.

“That serve-receive was uncharacteristic for us,” Bruns said. “We fought, did what we needed to do and we just came up short tonight.”

Kaylee Keegan had two aces, 19 assists and seven digs for E-P. Abbott, a fellow junior, led the team with 11 kills and had an ace and two blocks.

Senior Jamie Neumiller had three kills and seven digs. Junior Eden Jensen had three blocks.

Jensen said this season showed the team is capable of more than it may have imagined.

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Kallie Wiseley plays the ball against El Paso-Gridley’s Reese Deckard on Nov. 7 during the Class 2A Bureau Valley Sectional championship match.

Erie-Prophetstown exceeds all expectations

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com

MANLIUS – The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers had never reached the girls volleyball sectional finals since the two schools co-oped in 2018, let alone win a regional championship.

When Ashlyn Johnson delivered match point for a 25-16, 25-22 winner over Seneca in the Class 2A Bureau Valley Sectional semifinals Nov. 5 at the Storm Cellar, they got excited. Real excited.

“Honestly, me as a junior, I feel like it means a lot because this is my first year on varsity, and I’m really excited,” Johnson said. “I feel like we have a strong connection with the whole team, which makes it that much better and easier to play.”

“Our schools have never done this. It means a lot. We just keep growing and growing, which is amazing to watch,” junior libero Payton Umstead said.

Junior middle hitter Lauren Abbott was especially active to start the match for E-P (32-3-2), hitting four kills to help stake the Panthers to an 8-4 lead.

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“I feel like we pushed really hard and I’m really proud of us because we had a great season this year,” Jensen said. “I’m really proud of our seniors. They’ve done super, super well, even in practice and on the court.”

“I feel like our team at the beginning of the season, we really didn’t see it,” senior Peyton Umstead said. “But now we’re here. Even though it ended sooner than we wanted, we’re still so proud of ourselves for getting here. It was amazing to be a part of. I just hope the best for the juniors next year and hope they can carry that on.”

Despite the loss, E-P had great fan support. Thursday’s crowd was full of red and felt like a home game at times. Bruns said the middle school basketball team postponed a game and other teams didn’t practice so they could come out and support the Panthers.

“Our community is amazing,” Bruns said. “At the end of the game, I told them to just look [at the crowd].”

This year’s E-P team raised the bar for the future. Bruns credited the five seniors for what they provided this season.

Bruns said Neumiller, a three-year varsity player, provided leadership, both physically and vocally. Kallie Wiseley helped provide relief and sup-

Audrey McNabb was equally effective at the net for the Irish, scoring an early block and adding two kills to help

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Kaylee Keegan sets the ball against El Paso-Gridley on Nov. 7 during the Class 2A sectional championship at Bureau Valley High School.

port for the team when it was needed. Umstead was a role model and provided a calm presence. Allie Russell and Mia Weidel were reliable off the bench.

“It’ll be tough losing those five and trying to find a way to replace them, but you know, we’re thankful for where they led us,” Bruns said. “I said, ‘You opened a door and got us here, so let’s keep building on it year after year.’

“I just think their drive, their desire, their want to be here and their cohesiveness as a team has really brought them this far.”

Kallie Wisely followed an Irish net serve with a block and served an ace to put E-P up 20-15.

Junior Brynn Brown served an ace of her own to give the Panthers a 22-16 edge and junior middle hitter Eden Johnson took a quick set by Kaylee Keegan to run it to 24-16 lead.

E-P took the first set 25-16 on an Irish error.

The Irish (32-6) scored the first five points of the second set, but the Lady Panthers rallied to tie the game at 7 on a block by Neumiller and took a 9-7 lead on an ace by Abbott.

Abbott brought the hammer for a big kill to put E-P up 16-12 and teamed with Kalie Wisely for a block as Seneca was ruled to be in the net to go up 19-16.

Seneca battled back to tie the score at 21. Johnson hit for a side-out, then tipped for another point to give the Panthers a 23-21 lead.

tie the set at 13.

Then the Panthers took off.

Jamie Neumiller hit for a 16-13 lead,

Johnson came back for the final point of the night with a crossing shot off Seneca defenders to send the Panthers to their first sectional final berth.

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“We go one week at a time, so we’re looking forward to ‘What’s next? What’s next? What’s next?’ The girls have exceeded our expectations all year long,” E-P coach Heather Bruns said. “We graduated a lot of seniors. Jamie [Neumiller] and Lauren [Abbott] have played varsity three years. So I knew we had some experience. We lost our setter we had for four years, but Kaylee [Keegan] has stepped up tremendously.”

Seneca coach Noah Champene said it was a case of pick your poison defending E-P’s hitters.

“They had multiple hitters. We were very worried about [Abbott]. We were very worried about [Johnson] and [Neumiller]. Seemed like whoever we focused on, they’d go to the other girl. It’s tough,” he said. “They’re a very good team. Not sure we played our absolute best game of the year, but when you play a good team, they force you to make some of those mistakes. I was proud of our girls’ effort though.

“I thought we were focused. I felt like we were prepared. We went on some runs there where we hung in for awhile and put us in spots where we could compete. Ultimately, they made a few more plays at the end of ther day.”

Johnson and Abbott each hit for nine kills while Neumiller added four.

That kind of balance is what makes

the Panthers so strong Bruns said.

“That’s something we’ve had all year long. We’re not focused on one

hitter. We have multiple options. So when you can keep the other side guessing, [it helps]. They were very heavily focused on Lauren [Abbott] in the middle, so it was nice for my outsides to get the job done.”

“I feel they were really keying on our middles and our outsides did a lot tonight,” Umstead said.

Also for E-P, Brown and Neumiller had seven digs apiece and Umstead had six. Keegan dished out 24 assists.

Lainie Olson had 14 assists for the Irish while McNabb delivered nine kills.

Both Bruns and Johnson pointed to winning the Oregon tournament as to when the Panthers knew they had a good thing going.

“That was an eye opener for us that we can do some things this year,” Bruns said.

“We just kind of went with the flow and when we won the Oregon tournament we knew from there,” Johnson said.

It was a historic season for the Irish, who bowed out with a school-record 32 wins.

“I was so proud of everything those guys accomplished,” Champene said. “Those seniors, especially. Just an outstanding class and great leaders and great athletes. It’s a special group I’m going to remember for a long time. I think it’s something going forward we can build on with the younger girls.”

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Lauren Abbott sends a kill past Seneca’s Franki Meyers in a Class 2A Bureau Valley Sectional semifinal Nov. 5 at Bureau Valley High School.

Fulton pushes Galena but comes up short

Steamers rally to almost force third set vs. defending state champion Galena

By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Media

POLO – A late Fulton rally pushed defending Class 1A state champion Galena to the brink of a third set in the Class 1A Polo Sectional semifinal Nov. 5.

But facing set point, the Pirates scored three straight to end the Steamers’ season and move on to the title match with a 25-16, 27-25 victory.

“We’ve definitely been in tight games in pressure situations multiple times, so I think we’re really good at being able to stay up and just know that when the game’s tight, we just have to play our game and we’ll be fine,” Galena senior hitter Gracie Furlong said.

“We really come out when we need to,” junior middle Mya McCoy said. “I feel like we execute really well. Coach calls a timeout to try to get us to calm down, give us a break and we kind of regroup and go out there and do our thing.”

Furlong (10 kills) and McCoy (7 kills, 4 blocks, 2 aces) helped Galena (34-3) control the net for most of the match, including a methodical, workmanlike opening set in which the Pirates just kept pulling away.

With the same thing happening early in the second set, Fulton (26-10-1) flipped a switch. Senior setter Miraya Pessman’s dump kill kicked off a 6-0 run as junior Jada Schaver served a pair of aces and freshman middle Chloe Wilkin slammed a kill and stuffed a block to turn a 7-2 deficit into an 8-7 lead.

“We had to hit at them and we knew that,” Pessman said. “In the first set, we just weren’t getting enough passes and sets to truly hit the ball at them, kill the ball and get them out of system. They were able to get it to Gracie on the outside. So that second set, we really just hammered the ball a lot more.”

“When our hitters step up, we pound the ball and we know what’s up,” senior libero Resse Germann said. “I don’t know how else to explain it. We know we have to go, so we attack and go hard and give it our all.”

Germann and the back row played a part in the Steamers’ surge, digging up shots by Furlong, McCoy and Kendra Bauer to allow Fulton’s offense to get those stronger swings – which, in turn, helped keep the Pirates out of system.

“We just know how to play defense. That’s a strong suit for us,” said Germann, whose 16 digs accounted for half of Fulton’s total. “Without the effort of

us diving all over and trying to get the ball up every time, we can’t hit the ball and we can’t score points. It puts a lot of pressure on the passers to just try to get the ball up, but with [Furlong] and their middles hitting it so hard and so fast, the thing you’ve got to do is trust your game and just pray you’ll get the dig up.”

A Furlong kill and a Bauer block put Galena up 10-8, and after a Wilkin spike, three straight Fulton errors gave the Pirates a 13-9 lead. Kills by Leah Heller and Furlong bookended a pair of blocks by McCoy and Furlong’s kill and McCoy’s ace answered a kill by Fulton’s Kylie Smither for a 20-13 Galena lead.

A Pessman ace and a Wilkin block cut the Fulton deficit to 20-15 and a Wilkin kill was instead ruled a Bauer block, giving Galena a 21-16 lead instead of bringing the Steamers to within 20-17.

But Fulton didn’t let that deter its attack. Two kills and a block by Wilkin made it 21-19, forcing a Galena timeout.

“We’re really young in the front row with a lot of underclassmen at the net, but they didn’t show as underclassmen

today. We all showed as one team today and that was great to see,” Germann said. “We just started off slow the first set, then the second set, we knew what we needed to do and I think we just followed that plan better.”

A Furlong kill and consecutive Fulton errors put the Pirates at match point, 24-19, but the Steamers made one last surge. A Wilkin block ignited a 6-0 run that put the Steamers up 25-24. Smither had a pair of kills and Germann served an ace during that stretch and the defense was on point, digging up everything Galena threw at it.

“Especially with a team like that, it takes a second to adjust to their hitters,” Pessman said. “We just had to get in the mindset to dig up every single ball that we possibly could.”

Senior setter Abigail Merritt dumped a second-touch kill to tie the set 25-25 and a Fulton net violation put Galena back at match point. McCoy slammed a kill to finish it off.

Merritt dished 20 assists, Heller had three kills, Jayme Frank served three aces and Bauer chipped in two kills and

two blocks for the Pirates.

Wilkin had eight kills and six blocks, Smither spiked seven kills to go with a block and Pessman stuffed the stat sheet with eight assists, four kills, four digs and an ace for Fulton. Brianne Brennan added eight aces and three digs and Schaver served a match-high eight points, including three aces.

Despite the loss, the Steamers were immensely proud of their season. Pessman and Germann said their final year was something special that they’ll never forget.

“It’s been so good and I wouldn’t want to go out with any other team,” Germann said. “We’re a family – we’re more of a family than we are a team. We love each other, we know what we’re feeling, we’re always there for each other. We just have fun playing out there together.”

“It was a family, honestly, it was a God-given family,” Pessman said. “I can’t thank God enough for that team and that coach that I was given for these four years. I wouldn’t trade it for the world, win or loss tonight.”

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Fulton’s Olivia Knott spikes the ball as Galena’s Mya McCoy (12) and Alexa Stroyan go up to block during the Class 1A Polo Sectional semifinal Nov. 5 at Polo High School.

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Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

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Pastor Jeremiah Mitchell Sunday service is 10 a.m.

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Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

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Bethel Baptist

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Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church

209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

Warranty deeds

Janet K. Taber to William Taber, 1305 12th Ave., Sterling, $15,491.

David C. Knie Trust and Teresa L. Knie Trust to Vinh Thanh Nguyen, 1305 E. 24th St., Sterling, $251,000.

JESP Properties LLC to Troy Sikkema Jr., 5813 Schafer Road, Fulton, $192,000.

Jonathon I. Francis to Luke Meyer, 909 Avenue G, Sterling, $76,500.

Browser Pixels Inc. to Marcela and Trenton Sproul, 3108 E. 19th St., Sterling, $379,900.

Michael P. Sterba to Kyle W. Sanders, 511 11th Ave., Rock Falls, $6,000.

Nathanial and Jessica Macklin to Gabrielle M. Danilson and Tyler M. Danilson, one parcel in Jordan Township, $60,000.

Randy S. Dickau to Shae Fuller William Clark and Danielle Elizabeth Jager, 802 Sixth Ave., Fulton, $176,500.

Fellows Properties LLC to Stephon R. Penaflor, 1300 E. 15th St., Sterling, $85,000.

Terry L. Boseneiler and Penny J. Boseneiler to Christina Ann Evans, one parcel in Prophetstown, $0.

Dennis P. Morath and Vernice M. Morath to Craig Fitzgerald, 1206 E. 19th St., Sterling, $130,000.

Candy C. Gipson to Delaney Wetzell, 31769 E. Thome Road, Rock Falls, $200,000.

Linda S. Gable, Iona Dennis and Viola Powell estate to Jennifer Weber, 506 Washington St., Prophetstown, $36,000.

Matt R. Temple and Jessica Temple to Joshua A. Morrall and Miranda Morrall, 7470 Ellis Road, Erie, $227,500.

Sandra P. Dziedzic to Maria F. Grande, 904 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $22,000.

Sheila M. Keeney to Dennis A. Folkerts, trustee, and William J. Folkerts Trust, 400 E. Knox St., Morrison, $112,500.

Robert J. McCoy to Jennifer L. Suman and Douglas P. Suman, 200 E. Winfield St., Morrison, $60,140.

DSV SPV2 LLC to Red Lotus Enterprises LLC, 304 W. Third St., Tampico, $40,001.

Shane M. Osborn to Breanna Rose Kearns and Matthew Paul Kearns, 507 W. Main St., Morrison, $65,000.

Mario Salas to Rocio Powers and Jacob Westmoreland, 1202 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $76,000.

Marilyn A. Norton to TCS Total Property Mangement LLC, 204 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $32,000.

Kyle Curtis to Carol C. Holibaugh, 918

16th Ave., Fulton, $33,000.

Delbert Delhotal, David Delhotal, Allan Delhotal and Cletus L. Delhotal estate to Marylynn Rowgalo, 516 W. Eighth St., Rock Falls, $135,000.

Quit claim deeds

Tarry Hart, Leroy Hart, Garry Hart and Larry L. Hart estate to Leroy L. Hart, 1305 11th Ave., Rock Falls, $0. Nicholas Brandon Young to Deanna Lynn Young, 1225 Albany St., Erie, $0. Lois L. England to Joelle D. England and David D. England, 1003 Main St., Erie, $0.

Lacey L. Rus to Stephen C. Kovach III, 610 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $12,500. Michelle L. Osborn, formerly known as Michelle Williar, to Shane M. Osborn, 507 W. Main St., Morrison, $0.

Trustee deeds

Sauk Valley Bank, trustee, and Land Trust No. 2400239 to Timatt Real Estate Master Series LLC Series 13, 1301 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $140,000.

Susan A. Brinkman Trust to Wesley F. Brinkman, 609 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, $0.

Lorraine A. Temple Trust to Julie A. Taylor, three parcels in Garden Plain Township, $1,126,272.

Lorraine A. Temple Trust to Douglas A. Naftzger, one parcel in Garden Plain Township, $560,176.

Deeds

Cecil B. Young estate to Amanda J. Fortune, 701 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $0. Patrick and Beth Dickherber to Patrick Dickherber Trust and Beth Dickherber Trust, 115 Riverview Dr., Albany, $0. Beth and Patrick Dickherber to Patrick Dickherber Trust and Beth Dickherber Trust, 705 Ridge St., Albany, $0. Whiteside County, trustee, and Trust No. 22 15 426 002 to Tammy S. Kendell, one parcel in Tampico Township, $0. Whiteside County, trustee, and Trust No. 10 13 305 007 to Marco Sawires, 2210 Deets Road, Sterling, $0. Whiteside County, trustee, and Trust No. 11 27 226 006 to Paxton Degroot, 1006 Shore Acres Road, Rock Falls, $0. Whiteside County, trustee, and Trust 22 15 477 005 to Richard Dean, 109 S. Washington St., Tampico, $0. Whiteside County, trustee, and Trust No. 11 32 126 020 to Letties O. Nunez Monzon, one parcel in Coloma Township, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

CLASSIFIED

Graphic Design Manager

AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN

Sterling

Full time - 35 hrs/week

8:30 am - 4:30 pm, $19.30 / hour

Clerk in the courtroom, File court cases & documents

Go to www.whitesidecountyil.gov for complete job description & application.

Deadline - Friday, November 15 at 4:30 pm

FOREMA N

STERLING PARK DISTRICT

Responsibilities include preparing printed and digital materials, maintaining website, creating social media content, photographing programs, activities, and facilities Apply online at www.sterlingpa rk s.org

FULL TIME - EXPERIENCE D

Brights Auto Body in Erie IL

Looking For Full Time Experienced Autobody Technician. Monday-Friday 1st Shift. Pay based on experience. Benefits available. Send Resumes to: Brightsautobody@outlook.com or call 309-659-2003

Shank's Veterinary Equipment, Inc. Milledgeville

Essential Nature of Job: This position combines a variety of skills, qualifications and experience, and requires they all be carried out without direction of a super visor. This po sition combines duties of all the following po sitions: Production, Fabrication/Assembly Laborer, Maintenance/Facility, HR, Customer Support, and Design/Engineering.

Duties of this Position: This person will be the direct supervisor of all shop staff. Responsible for coordinating the different construction processes of finished goods manufactured by the Company, by directing staff members on job processes to be done

Oversee ordering of raw materials and monitoring inventory levels. Respo nsible for overseeing final assembly and shipment of goods manufactured by Company Must be able to work with other employees and to train, oversee, direct and lead them and assure that all equipment, vehicles, and machines within the facility remains operational Job may also require a mild amount of cleaning/ janitorial dutie s.

Expe rience Required: Must be proficient in the following skills and abilities: time management , communicatio n/customer relations, organization, multi-tasking, and to work well under pressure Must have minimum 5+ years of structural welding and fabr ication processes. Requires so lid knowledge of basic metalwor king verbiage, materials, tools, machines, high pressure gases and welding supplies Must have basic woodworking skills for building skids and crates. Must have exper ience in hydraulic systems, including but not limited to hose assemblies, check valves, r elief valves, gear motors, cylinders and Mono block valves Must have experience in pneumatic systems including , but not limited to hose assemblies, valves, check valves and air springs. Above all be open and receptive to lear ning new skills.

Email cover letter & resume to: todd@shanksvet.com

CNA's - Certified Nurses Aides to work in homes of clients prim arily in the Dixon and Mt Morris area s.

Competitive wages with flexible work hours created by the employee Part-Time and Full-Time positions available Apply at:

GaffeyHealthService.com and click jobs-apply online or go to 10760.Axiscare.com and click apply online

Pottery Business for Sale! Paintyour-own-Pottery, 4 wheels, approximately $20k in Bisque, Glazes and Paint, Misc. inventory, NEWER LARGE Hi Tech KILN (val.$5000), Cricut Mac hines, Computers & design software, Sublimation Machines, Tables, Seating & Video Capabilities, Clover Processor & more WILL TRAIN - Anyone can learn! All offers considered. MakersClub@ yahoo.com Or Call 563-581-4763

M. Wyatt; et. al.

Defendant 24 FC 37 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above enti tled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on December 12, 2024, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real nown e is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the

Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-02-208-010. Commonly known as 2801 Pine Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

gle family ce If the mortgaged e is a unit common unity, the r of the ther than a gagee shall the ssessments by ion (g-1) of 18.5 of the inium Act Sale t sale, the must have down by funds, within 24 y certified o refunds. operty will open for n. ive REAL ESTATE

IN

THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

PHH Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF Vs. Tracy Daniels; et. al. DEFENDANTS

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-24-02000 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N intercounty judicialsales.com I3254706

November 5, 12, 19, 2024

No. 2023FC190

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/28/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on December 6, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate: PIN 08-33-414-011

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2907 11th Avenue B Moline, IL 61265

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation t th nditio of the ropert P tive bidde dmonished to heck

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Brighthouse Life Insurance Company

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Dennis D Borts; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2024FC77

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 07-34-463-010

Improved with Multi-Family Unit

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1031 10th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation t th nditio of the ropert P tive bidde dmonished to heck

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Citizens Bank, N.A.

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Robert Evans a/k/a Robert Evans III; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC216

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/20/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on December 20, 2024 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate: PIN 17-04-408-073

Improved with Residential

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2417 31st Street Moline, IL 61265

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-07846. I3254924

November 12, 19, 26, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Lakeview Loan Servici ng, LLC

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Ronald Padilla; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

No. 2024FC13

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 08-35-135-020

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4917 5th Ave Moline, IL 61265

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

November 12, 19, 26, 2024

Sometimes

William R. Shirk

AUCTION Saturday, November 16 for Kathy and Dave Trobaugh and Bunny Solis

To be held at: Tipton Auction Service 3001 IL Rt 84, Thomson, IL 61285

This is a do wnsizing & Estate auction

Auction starts at 10 AM

Doors open at 9 AM

5 Precision Case IH and IH toy tractors plus another 50 new in box IH toy tractors, Ell's Rooster set 8 dishes, Mikasa Garden Harvest set for 12 dishes, Pie cooling cabinet, Glass front display cabinets, 3 cushion parlor couch with 1930's carved trim, Air compressor, Cream cans, lawn tools, many vintage end tables, Singer 6 drawer sewing machine very nice, and much more

Frank Tipton, Auctioneer 3001 IL Rt. 84, Thomson, IL 815-590-8206 ftipton@grics.net

For Pictures & Complete Listing go to AuctionZip.com #3815 TiptonAuctionService.net

FFL license, credit cards accepted. Lunch by Dusty's 815-259- 5015

Dick & Marlene Snowden

Online Only Auction

Soft Closing starts at 7:00 pm on Wednesday November 20, 2024

Pick up will be at: 819 7th Street , Erie IL 61250 Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00 - 3:00 pm

One day only

Auctioneer Note: Dick and Marlene Snowden were life-long residents of Erie, Illinois. Dick worked for John Deere as a parts manager for many years. Marlene and Dick together had a porcelain doll business where they made porcelain dolls and doll furniture Marlene was an avid Longaberger basket collector and Isabelle Bloom collector They were able to travel to Europe where they visited the Hummel factory to purchase Hummels and to the Black Forest to purchase a one-of-a-kind cuckoo clock.

Gold diamond rings, Silver jewelry, Large asst costume jewelry, 2 Vint age John Deere his and hers bicycles, White Wicker Furniture, Doll Furniture, 3pc King bedroom suite, Vintage 6pc White Wicker full size bedroom set, Vintage Water Fall bedroom set, Pink & Green Depression Glass, Lg asst of Milk Glass, Carnival Glass, Hummels, Llardo's, Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, Longaberger Baskets, Flat Screen Smart TVs, Isabela Bloom, Willow Trees, Tupperware, GE Washer, GE Dryer, Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, Craftsman drill press, Craftsman scroll saw, John Deere collector toy tractors, John Deere XR95 Riding Mower 38” deck, John Deere poly lawn cart, living room furniture, recliners, Vintage Local Advertising pieces, tools & so much more.

Visit our website: https://advancedauctions.hibid.com for more information and to be able to register and bid on this auction. A 18% Buyers Premium will be charged.

Any questions or private showing please contac t O.D. Holley at Advanced Auction & Appraisal at 815-218-0705

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF WHITESIDE AND ROCK ISLAND DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT No. 02 TX 11 Notice is hereby given that on or about November 8, 2024, the Commissioners of said Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levee District have filed their Financial Report for the current year Commissioners have waived their fees and costs. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the Court within 10 days after the publication of this notice.

sioners of said Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levee District have filed their Financial Report for the current year Commissioners have waived their fees and costs. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the Court within 10 days after the publication of this notice.

Sue R. Costello, Circuit Clerk CourthouseWhiteside County 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270

William R. Shirk ARDC #2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

Attorney for said District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270

Tele: 815.772.7231

Fax: 815.772.4599

Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com

Nov. 12, 2024

ARDC #2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

Attorney for said District

301 E. Main Street

Morrison, IL 61270

Tele: 815.772.7231

Fax: 815.772.4599

Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com

Nov. 12, 2024

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION

In the interest of P.K.

A Minor

2023 JA 30 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Brighthouse Life Insurance Company PLAINTIFF

Dennis D Borts; et. al. DEFENDANTS

Sue R. Costello, Circuit Clerk CourthouseWhiteside County 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270

William R. Shirk ARDC #2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

No. 2024FC77

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/26/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on December 6, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate: LOT NUMBER TWELVE (12) AND THE EAST THREE (3) FEET OF LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED BAILEY DAVENPORT'S FORTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 07-34-463-010

Attorney for said District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815.772.7231

Improved with Multi-Family Unit

Fax: 815.772.4599

Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com Nov. 12, 2024

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1031 10th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Notice is given to the following father and his last known addre ss: Adam Kirby, address unknown, and any and all unknown fathers, addresses unknown, that on 6/4/2024 a Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Cote Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 12/13/2024 @ 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a first appearance hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered. udgment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk

By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee 's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Notice is given to the following father and his last known addre ss: Adam Kirby, address unknown, and any and all unknown fathers, addresses unknown, that on 6/4/2024 a Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Cote Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 12/13/2024 @ 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a first appearance hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered udgment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert

Clerk

Circuit

APPOINT

ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered. udgment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

, gations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered udgment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of A.N. A Minor 2023 JA 68 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

DIVISION In the interest of A.N.

A Minor 2023 JA 68 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servici ng, LLC PLAINTIFF

Vs. Ronald Padilla; et. al. DEFENDANTS

am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a first appearance hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered. udgment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

No. 2024FC13

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/26/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on December 20, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate:

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4917 5th Ave Moline, IL 61265

GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of S.R. A Minor 2024 JA 46 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NUMBER 11 IN BLOCK NUMBER 7 IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED EAST MOLINE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MOLINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11, 52 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 93.7 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11 WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 33 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS: ALSO SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS THE WEST 33 FEET OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, EAST MOLINE ADDITION TO MOLINE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 08-35-135-020

Notice is given to the following father and his last known addre ss: Any and all unknown fathers, addresses unknown, that on 10/22/4024 a Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 12/6/2024 @ 8:30 am, or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a first appearance hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

November 12, 19, 26, 2024

Notice is given to the following father and his last known addre ss: Any and all unknown fathers, addresses unknown, that on 10/22/4024 a Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 12/6/2024 @ 8:30 am, or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a first appearance hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

PHH Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF Vs. Tracy Daniels; et. al. DEFENDANTS

was filed in this Court under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl, Assistant State's Attorney, that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 12/6/2024 @ 8:30 am, or as soon thereafte r as this case may be heard, a first appearance hearing will be held upon the Supplemental Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and for other relief, under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case . Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

No. 2023FC190

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Dated: 11/6/24

PIN 08-33-414-011

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2907 11th Avenue B Moline, IL 61265

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH P OWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

known fathers, addresses unknown it may concern, that on 9/5/2024 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 11/15/2024 @ 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH P OWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Jud gment entered.

Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Adult Name Change) IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY

2024MR130 YOUR CURRENT LEGAL NAME

Mark Ronald Groe

My current name is: Mark Ronald Groe I wish my name to be changed to: Nishie Kay Groe

Dated: 11/6/24

Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb Nov. 12, 2024

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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Notice is given to Mateo Williams, address unknown and any and all unknown fathers, addresses unknown it may concern, that on 9/5/2024 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Deanna Curl in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, on 11/15/2024 @ 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUES TS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH P OWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause

The court date for the Request I filed is scheduled on: 1/3/25 at 8:30 am in Courtroom: 201, in person at: 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. /s/ Mark Groe

Mark Ronald Groe

Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2024

Classified

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ainst the Peti-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WhitesideMorrison, ILLINOIS Equity Prime Mortgage LLC Plaintiff vs. Josette M. Wyatt; et. al. Defendant 24 FC 37 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above enti tled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on December 12, 2024, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK THREE (3) IN YEOWARD'S THIRD SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANG E 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 14, 1951 IN PLAT BOOK 8 PAGE 244; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTMORENCY, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

P.I.N. 17-02-208-010. Commonly known as 2801 Pine Stree t, Rock Falls, IL 61071. The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the

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residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300. 14-24-02000 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N intercounty judicialsales.com I3254706

November 5, 12, 19, 2024

Cordova Township Cemetery

The Cordova Township Cemetery is now accepting bids for the 2025 lawn care season. All bids must be received by December 3, 2024. Send bids to P.O. Box 311, Cordova IL 61242 Attn: Kristi e. Please contact the cemete ry manager at 309-507-2720 or email cemete ry manager@cordova township.com to obtain requirements of this job for bid.

November 12, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Port Byron Township Republican Caucus to be held December 3rd 7

p.m. at River Valley District Library 214

S Main St in the upstairs community room

Port Byron Township Democratic Caucus to be held December 3rd 6

p.m. at River Valley District Library 214

S Main St on the main floor, teen section

Nov. 12, 2024

Port Byron Township Democratic Caucus to be held December 3rd 6

p.m. at River Valley District Library 214

S Main St on the main floor, teen section

Nov. 12, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE JOHNSON CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT and THE JOHNSON CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE SUBDISTRICT #1 No. 02 TX 3 and No. 02 TX 2

DRAINAGE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage Subdistrict #1 of Whiteside and Carroll Counties, Illinois, have set their Annual Meetings to be held at the law office of Nicholas W. Heid, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton, IL 61252, on Monday, November 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively. Dated this 7th day of November, 2024. Board of Commissioners of the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage Subdistrict #1 Nicholas W. Heid Attorney for said Districts 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 Phone: 815-589-9961 Fax: 866-449-8596 Email: heidlaw offi ces@gmail.com November 12, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE LYNDON DRAINAGE

DISTRICT # 3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

NO: 94 MR 64

Notice is hereb y given that on or about November 5, 2024, the Commissioners of said Lyndon Drainage District # 3 have filed their Financial Report for the current year. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the Court within 10 days after the publication of this notice

Sue R. Costello, Circuit Clerk CourthouseWhiteside County 200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

William R. Shirk

ARDC #2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

Attorney for said District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270

Tele: 815.772.7231

Fax: 815.772.4599

Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com November12, 2024

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIAM L. ALLEN, DECEASE D; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPM ORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES II, INC., HOME LOAN-BACKED NOTES SERIES 2002-HL5; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; TAMMY KINNEY; JOEL KNOSHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WILLIAM L. ALLEN, DECEASE D, Defendants, Case No. 2024FC161

421 4th Street East, Milan, IL 61264

16-24-303-004

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of William L. Allen, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Numbe r Six (6) in Block Number Three (3) in Pleasantdale Second Addition to the Village of Milan, Illinois; situated in the County of Rock Island and State of Illinois.

421 4th Street East, Milan, IL 61264

16-24-303-004

Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of William L. Allen, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois, on or before December 17, 2024, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp. asp or contact the Clerk of this Court. Andrew K. Weiss (6284233) MDK LEGAL Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: sef-AKWeiss@ mdklegal.com One of Plaintiff's Attorneys 24-018881 I3254285

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff,

vs. ROBERT E. SMITH; UNITED STATES OF AMERICARURAL HOUSING SERVICE; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. _________________________________/

Case No.: 2024FC99

Property Address: 227 Avenue D, Rock Falls, IL 61071

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

Lot Five (5) in Block Six (6) in Oaklawn Subdivision in the Northwest Fractional Quarter of Section 27, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the Plat recorded October 8, 1890 in Plat Book 5 page 15.

Commonly known as: 227 Avenue D, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Names of the titleholders of record: ROBERT E. SMITH

Date of the Mortgage: February 18, 2020.

Name or names of the mortgagors: ROBERT E. SMITH

Name of the mortgagee: Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank.

Date and place of recording: February 24, 2020; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Whi teside County, Illinois.

Identification of recording: Document No. 2020-01062. NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before November 28, 2024, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

E-filing is now mandatory with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers. htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// illinoiscourts.gov/self-help or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinois legalaid.org. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTIO N PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAIN TIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Lender Legal PLLC 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250 Orlando, Florida 32810 Tel: (407) 730-4644

Service Emails: vchavarria@lenderlegal.com EService@LenderLegal.com LLS13866-IL- SMITH _s/ Vincent Chavarria, Esq.__ Vincent Chavarria, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaint iff ARDC # 6291469

October 29, 2024 November 5, 12, 2024

October 29, November 5, 12, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIAM L. ALLEN, DECEASE D; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPM ORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES II, INC., HOME LOAN-BACKED NOTES SERIES 2002-HL5; UNKNOWN

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Citizens Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs. Robert Evans a/k/a Robert Evans III; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC216

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIX (196) IN "EAST VILLA PARK" AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 17-04-408-073

Improved with Residential

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2417 31st Street Moline, IL 61265

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Dee d to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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