rhea Jean butner, Theodore c. mcKee, Joann mose, James “Jim” Warren Naftzger, Joanne swan, Kenny “stretch” Tegeler, Jennifer L. White, Leslie e. Williams / 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
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mel Johnson donates whole blood during the November american red cross blood draw in morrison. story on page 2
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94-year-old Bill Kuehl reaches 15-gallon blood donation milestone at Morrison American Red Cross drive
By KAYWYN BESWICK
A Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive took place Sept. 11, Patriot Day, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
The hall was decorated with flags and USA decor, and there were red, white and blue napkins.
The canteen sponsor for the drive was Wa-Tan-Ye Women’s Club, the usual September sponsor.
The faithful and dependable ladies who bought and prepared the sandwiches and homemade cookies for the canteen were Nancy Usterbowski, Monica Anderson, Ann Camp, Sonny Porter, Dee Janssen, Jan Horberg and Diane Engelkens. Many donors expressed thanks for the delicious egg salad.
Appreciation to St. Mary’s church for allowing us to use their hall to facilitate the blood drives. Thank you to Irma Russell, who ran the registration desk, and Pam Jones and Vern Latwesen for volunteering as post-escorts.
The ARC gave out more than 50 T-shirts to donors in celebration of 75 years of “Peanuts” created by Charles Schulz.
Whole blood donors who attended the September drive were Craig Brady, Barb Imel, Bill Kuehl, Penny Milnes (donating in remembrance of 9-11), Randy Kuehl, Pam Shank, Deb Adolph, Brian Vogel, Leanne Keate, Renee Vanderlaan, Lory Oudekerk, Joyce Hamstra, Stephanie Vavra, Joan Vander Bleek, Ray W. Hager, Larry Tichler, Beth Wroble, Cynthia Hoogheem, Ken Gooley, Dale Beswick, Chris Hawkins, Darlene Tavares, Lisa Nice, Juan Martinez, Troy Peppers, Pam Jones, Bengy Grant, Dick Wieneke, Kari Forster, Keith Wiersema, Amy Oudekerk, Julie Brown, Dave Temple, Kenny Stewart, Sarah Bull, Joe R. Bielema, Tim West, Jerrie Jackley, Krysten Gerace, Brad Bielema, Constance Swanson-Despain and six donors who did not want their names published.
Double red cell/Power Red donors who came in were Tammy Pruis, Michael Stansifer and six donors who did not want their names published.
Nine donors obtained gallon pin milestones. They were Pam Jones and one man who did not want his name printed, both receiving one-gallon pins; Larry Tichler accomplishing 2 gallons, Sarah Bull attaining 3 gallons, Joyce Hamstra achieving 4 gallons, Dave Temple reaching 10 gallons, Lisa Nice achieving 11 gallons, Connie Swanson-Despain reaching 14 gallons, and
Photo provided by the American Red Cross Bill Kuehl, 94, receives a Peanuts T-shirt at the September American Red Cross blood draw in Morrison. He is pictured with Kaywyn Beswick, who is the American Red Cross blood program leader in Morrison.
94-year-old Bill Kuehl earning 15-gallon status!
These nine donors alone have produced 1,456 units for patients.
The ARC goal for the day was 62 units; it reached 57, which is 91.9% efficiency.
Eleven canceled their appointments before the drive began. There were only five “no shows.” Three walk-ins and three first-time donors helped balance out the difference. There were 10 donors who were deferred for various reasons (elevated heart rate, recent vaccination that needed a 30-day wait period, low hemoglobin/iron, and blood pressure too high). ARC expects a 10% deferral rate to occur.
If you have been deferred for low HGB/ iron, please warm your hands when you arrive at the drive, either by washing them in the restroom sink, using a heating pad, or asking ARC staff to use their hand warmers. These techniques work.
If you have to cancel your appointment or cannot make it, text me and I will cancel it for you and another donor can use your time slot.
A Morrison Community Blood Drive also was held Nov. 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the St. Mary’s parish family being the sponsor.
The American Red Cross teamed with Abbott Labs and had donors “pick a BIG 10 team.” T-shirts were mailed to donors.
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church Women bought and prepared sandwiches, cookies, green grapes, cuties and cheese sticks. Thanks to Karen Stralow, Dee Runions, Joan Vander Bleek, Fran Plude, Shirley
Nowak and Mary Latwesen. Post-escorts for the day were Pam Jones and Vern Latwesen. Thank you for your dependability. Our certified ARC volunteer was Irma Russell. I am much obliged when you come.
We are indebted to Terry Hoehn of the Knights of Columbus who almost always comes to clear out the church hall before the blood drive and returns to put everything back after the drive is over. Words cannot express my appreciation for all the canteen sponsors throughout the year, all the volunteers who lend a hand, and all the faithful donors who keep coming back.
58 individuals came through our doors Nov. 13. Blood donors were Jill Vegter, Cathie Downs, Barb Imel, Duane Imel, Deb Adolph, Lyle Bush, Stephanie Vavra, Joseph Sage, Penny Milnes, Jack Jones, Pam Shank, Randy Kuehl, Mary Boelkins, Thomas Rosenbalm, Renee Vanderlaan, Nancy Bartels, Leanne Keate, Craig Brady, Lory Oudekerk, Lorna Temple, Jenna Landheer, Jackie Damhoff, Beth Wroble, Mel Johnson, Joan Vander Bleek, Dale Beswick, Larry Sonberg, Sheila Sonberg, Eric W. Larson, Lisa Nice, Ray W. Hager, Nancy Shank, Jonathon Bush, Kurt Sommers, Steve Wiersema, Kaywyn Beswick, Troy Peppers, Pam Jones, Kelsie Lowery, Ken Gooley, Dick Wieneke, Jack Fritz, Sarah Bull, Joe R. Bielema, Brandon Jansma, Dave Temple, Sue Gomez, Kelly Smith, Connie Swanson Despain, Luke Vander Bleek, and eight donors who did not want their names published.
There were 10 “no shows” and three cancellations, but three walk-ins and four “filled appointments” (donors who go online and sign up in an empty appointment slot after the blood drive has started), helped balance it out.
Deferrals numbered eight, which was about 13.8%. ARC plans on a 10% to 15% deferral rate.
Four donors achieved gallon milestones. They were Kurt Sommers attaining 2 gallons, Jackie Damhoff reaching 3 gallons, Kelly Smith gaining 4 gallons, and Lisa Nice earning 11 gallons. These four generous givers have helped save about 450 lives!
The first ARC Morrison Community Blood Drive of 2026 will be from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
• Kaywyn Beswick is the Morrison Community American Red Cross blood program leader.
Lighting up the night at Erie’s Christmas parade
Here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Fulton, Albany and Prophetstown:
• Cookie, candy sale in Prophetstown: The Royal Neighbors are presenting the Prophetstown Area Historical Society’s annual cookie and candy sale. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13. Stop in for some homemade treats and see the museum decorated for the holidays.
• Prophetstown library hosts Dungeons & Dragons play: The club meets from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library. This is for anyone ages 10 and older. All materials will be available unless you would like to bring your own dice, pencils, books, etc. Stop by or call the library at 309-7142699 with any questions.
• Ukelele concert Dec. 10 in Fulton: The
Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton are inviting the public to the Dec. 10 Wild Winter Wednesday program. Phil Vernon and the Quad-City Ukulele Club will be performing festive Christmas yules. Playing the ukulele is one of the fastest-growing crazes in the U.S., and the players will get your toes tapping as they play songs of the season. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, hot cider and mill treats. The program begins about 9:15 a.m. The building is handicapped accessible. The center is located at 111 10th Ave.
• Have breakfast with Santa in Albany: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Ave. There will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa. Cost is a donation.
• Remember veterans at Wreaths Across America in Albany: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lusk Cemetery to honor all veterans. Memorial wreaths will be placed on all veterans’ graves.
Emma Reisenbegler and her son Colton ride on the Reisy Door Radio Flyer
in Erie’s annual Erie Christmas Parade on Dec. 6. LEFT: Chris Sperry, with the QC Freedom Crawlers, lights up the night.
Clinton Symphony to perform Dec. 13 at Durgin Performing Arts Center
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Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School.
Silas Nathaniel Huff continues his season as the orchestra’s conductor.
This year’s edition features New York City–based soprano Heather Petruzelli, whose versatility spans opera, operetta, musical theater and big-band jazz.
The program will include popular seasonal favorites such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “What are You Doing New Year’s Eve,” “O Holy Night” and a traditional singalong.
In addition, the orchestra will play selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.”
The program will include two original compositions by Huff – “Big Brass Swingin’ Christmas” and “The Mouse’s Gift” for narrator and orchestra, with text by Huff’s wife, Taylor Morris, a writer of children’s books.
Parking and easy access to the auditorium is on the south side of the complex, doors C18 and C19.
Admission to the concert is by season ticket or single concert adult ticket available at the door for $20. All students are admitted free, and a student’s adult companion may apply for a half-price ticket at the door.
For more information, visit clintonsymphony.org.
Photos by Jessie Otten - Shaw Local News Network Andrew Schultz and family bring their rendition of a “Christmas Story” to Erie’s annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 6.
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Erie Public Library to host afternoon of live Christmas music Dec. 11
The Erie Public Library will host an afternoon of live Christmas music with local musician Ron Eckberg at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.
Eckberg will perform classic holiday tunes and tell charming stories. Paired with fresh cookies and an open Wassail bar, it’s an afternoon fit for a Norman Rockwell painting.
Adults are welcome. The Erie Public Library is located at 802 Eighth Ave., Erie.
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THEODORE C. MCKEE
Born: January 1, 1941 in Sterling, IL
Died: November 29, 2025 in Morrison, IL
MORRISON - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theodore Charles McKee, who died on November 29, 2025, at Morrison Community Hospital at the age of 84. Ted was a devoted husband to his wife of 63 years, Reta (Norman)McKee and loving father to daughters Janet, Karen, and Rhonda (Nick)Alvarado.
Ted was born on January 1, 1941, at Home Hospital in Sterling, Illinois to parents Ruth (Lendman)and Gordon McKee. He was the 2nd oldest of 10 children. He grew up in the Sterling/Rock Falls area and raised Catholic attending mass regularly and served as an altar boy. He attended Catholic schools, proudly graduating from Newman Catholic High School in 1958. Ted excelled in athletics and was remarkable to watch on the basketball court and on the football field. His competitive spirit was matched by a deep sense of discipline and humility that carried with him throughout his lifetime. He likely would have continued to pursue athletics had a knee injury not sidelined him and which bothered him his entire life. After high school, he attended Lincoln Barber College in East Moline. He spent 46 years behind the chair, most of which were at The Loop Barber Shop in Rock Falls, Illinois. The barber shop was more than a place for a haircut, it was a gathering place where friendships were formed, laughter flowed and everyone was treated like family. His niece recently reminisced on bringing her children to him to get their haircuts and now grandchildren and how
Travis Hosette to perform at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center on Dec. 17
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton will host a Wild Winter Wednesday musical program with Travis Hosette on Dec. 17.
Hosette impersonates and sings Sinatra-like vocals professionally for all sorts of special events throughout eastern Iowa, western Illinois, and as far away as Milwaukee and Cincinnati.
He discovered Sinatra music more than 30 years ago through listening to Harry Connick Jr.’s music. He fell in love with
the big-band sound and continues to deliver this timeless music. He will treat the crowd to the sounds of Christmas.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with coffee, hot cider and Mill treats. The program begins about 9:15 a.m. The building is handicap accessible.
The program is free and open to the public.
If River Bend schools are canceled, delayed or doing remote learning because of the weather, WWW programs are canceled.
The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 10th Ave., Fulton.
Arellano to host Dec. 16 special legislative update in Sterling State Sen. Li Arellano, R-Dixon, will lead a legislative update Tuesday, Dec. 16, that will provide an opportunity for residents of the 37th District to hear about recent legislation and ongoing policy discussions.
“This town hall is a chance for you to hear what’s going on and help guide my work on your behalf,” Arellano said.
The session will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.
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they loved to visit with him and how he always made everyone feel important and that he was always one of her most favorite people. His picture remains on the shop wall to this day. As a young father, he understood the true meaning of family. He always took the time for his children. He spent hours playing catch, shooting hoops in the driveway (never letting you win a game of horse or around the world, but letting you think you almost could), riding bikes, swimming, ice skating, going on long walks and often taking the family to area parks to have picnics, packing the cooler, grilling out and to go hiking as a family. There were no extravagant, expensive vacations, but just precious time with family, teaching them to appreciate the simple joys in life which money could never buy. This was especially true at Christmastime. Not only was Christmas Vacation his all-time favorite movie, Ted was the original Clark Griswold. He even looked and sounded just like him. He could quote the movie verbatim and sing “Joy to the World” in Clark’s voice to a T. He bent over backwards to ensure Christmas was a magical time for his young children. He loved to decorate the tree and would only allow the icicles to be put on the tree one by one. No shortcuts. It had to be perfect. He would also go to the finished basement on Christmas Eve and “meet” Santa at the fireplace to get our gifts and played both Santa and himself while his children waited excitedly upstairs full of wonder. He often bought and wrapped his own gifts, labeling to: Ted, from: Reta and she always looked so confused when he opened them on Christmas Day. Though it was never about the gifts under the tree. For him, the true joy was in the magic of the season and the smiles on his children’s faces that meant the most.
Aside from working, time with family and his persistent knee injury, he was still a natural athlete, staying active and enjoying every
game he played. He played on a recreational basketball league in his early 30’s with his team “of scrubs” taking 1st against a group of young college kids in a city tournament. He also played slow pitch softball for years and had the highest limitless arc, spot-on pitch anyone had ever seen. He was dubbed “Double Clutch” with his unusual pitching style by his close friend and teammate. He played wallyball, volleyball, an avid golfer (with one hole-inone without any witnesses but know he would never lie)was on a bowling league for years and he and his wife had aggressive tennis and pool matches against one another for years. He was the most patient, soft-spoken and sweetest man, but extremely competitive and the only time he ever showed any aggression. He also was a talented woodworker building his own workshop and deck for his family’s backyard pool amongst many other things. Per his wife’s request, he built a cupola for their garage with a weathervane and a windmill to honor her Dutch heritage which placed first at the Whiteside County Fair. He never once used any power tools. A true craftsman, he later designed and had a memorial archway made for the courtyard of his assisted living facility for everyone to enjoy well beyond his lifetime. As he became less active, he began beautiful writings. Inspirational and faith-based words of wisdom, each given a title and hand drawn title design. He gifted personalized copies to each of his family members and staff at his assisted living home. He always shared love and light with everyone around him, not with grand gestures, but through small meaningful acts. Nothing brought Ted greater joy than his grandchildren. Watching them grow and compete and excel in their sports and extra-curricular activities filled him with immense pride. He never missed a game or dance recital. His grandchildren were blessed with the same God given athleticism and talent. He was
able to enjoy everything from little league baseball championships to high school state championships in both football and track and later college baseball and football. He loved to share their accomplishments with anyone that would listen. He lovingly nicknamed his grandson “Flyin Rylan” for his speed on the track and that he flew through the air in the long jump. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life and supporting them became one of his proudest roles. Beyond being a devoted grandfather, he was a man remembered for his kindness, steady presence, warm humor and the way he made everyone around him feel valued. His love reached far and touched many, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. Ted is survived by his wife Reta, daughters Janet, Karen, and Rhonda (Nick) Alvarado. Grandchildren Dane Roth, Charlie (Jaryn Franklin) and Danny Dennehey, Grace Onken and Rylan Alvarado. Great grandchildren Everlyn and Harrison Dennehey. Brother Dick of Rock Falls, Sisters Sharon Fuglestad of Fitchburg, WI, Kathleen McKee of Orlando Fl, Kevin McKee of Hendersonville NC, Colleen (Ann Marie Stanczyk) Sterling of Blairsville, GA, Maureen McKee, Micheal McKee and Jeannie (Ed) Ramos all of Sterling, IL. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews and their extended families. He is proceeded in death by his parents Ruth (Lendman) and Gordon McKee, his sister Eileen Marrs, his nephew Garrett Ramos, nephew Kevin Fuglestad and niece Amanda Tope.
In keeping with his wishes, Ted will be cremated. Family & close friends will attend a private graveside service and he will be laid to rest on January 1, 2026, which would’ve been his 85th birthday.
Online condolences may be made at www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
JAMES “JIM” WARREN NAFTZGER
Born: September 21, 1943 in Moline, IL
Died: November 29, 2025 in Erie, IL
JAMES “JIM” WARREN NAFTZGER, 82, of Erie, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 1500 10th Ave, Fulton, IL. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the funeral home, with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. Burial to follow at the Fulton Township Cemetery.
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Memorials will be directed to the Erie Ambulance Memorial.
Jim was born in Moline, IL, on September 21, 1943, to Warren and Ruth (Peterson) Naftzger. He graduated from Erie High School in 1961 and married his partner for life, Beverly Temple, on May 17, 1963. Coming from a long line of farmers, Jim proudly continued the family tradition, farming in rural Albany and Fenton for 27 years. He often shared stories of his childhood on the farm memories he recounted with humor, humility, and gratitude for the simple things that shaped him.
Alongside farming, Jim dedicated 46 years to Erie Foods International, where he served as a plant and production manager until retiring in 2021. His work ethic was steady and unwavering. He led by example and quietly showed what responsibility and integrity truly looked like.
Deeply committed to his Christian faith, Jim was an active member of Newton Zion
Reformed Church and Erie Evangelical Free Church. His faith guided how he lived and how he cared for others.
Jim was a kind and compassionate man. He had an extraordinary ability to make people feel important—whether it was a long conversation in the living room or a quick chat at the kitchen table, he always cared about what you had to say. He listened with sincerity, spoke with gentleness, and carried a peaceful presence that made everyone around him feel seen and valued.
A natural storyteller, Jim loved reflecting on the day’s events and sharing memories from the farm or from his decades at Erie Foods. He cherished time with his family and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He celebrated their victories wholeheartedly and offered comfort and encouragement in their disappointments. His quiet strength, patience, and unfailing support made him a constant source of love in their lives.
Jim set an incredible example of what it meant to be a good husband and father. He loved Beverly with deep devotion for 62 years, and together they built a family grounded in faith, hard work, and love.
Jim is survived by his wife Beverly; sons, Neil (Krista) Naftzger of DeKalb, IL, and Jeff (Shelly) Naftzger of Prophetstown, IL; daughter, Lisa (Robert) Deines of Port Byron, IL; ten grandchildren, Katie (David) Johns, Sydney (Dustin) Forbes, Sam Naftzger, Brody Naftzger, Will Naftzger, Caleb Naftzger, Carter Deines, Derek Naftzger, Linnea Naftzger, and Stella Deines; three great-grandchildren, David Johns, Scarlett Johns, and Walker Johns; and sisters, Sharon (Dennis) Bicker and Marilyn Schaver, both of Albany, IL.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Beth Redell and his parents, Warren and Ruth Naftzger.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
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703 14th Ave. in Fulton.
Dec. 3: Sausage, pepperoni and cheese mini pizzas, vegetables and dip, cuties, desserts
Dec. 10: Chicken and dressing casserole, corn, Jimmy John’s bread, applesauce, assorted desserts
Dec. 17: Chicken and noodles, rolls,
green beans, peaches, Scotcheroos
Dec. 24 and 31: No Table. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – Shaw Local News Network
Resthave Auxiliary
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COFFEE HOUR & BAKE SALE
COFFEE HOUR & BAKE SALE
FNB Holiday Open House
Resthave Assisted Living 408 Maple Ave, Morrison
Resthave Assisted Living 408 Maple Ave, Morrison
Resthave Assisted Living
408 Maple Ave, Morrison
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 12th 9:00AM to 10:30AM
Friday, December 12th
9:00AM to 10:30AM
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Come join us for baked goods, door prizes, socializing and fun! Bake sale will be in the Chapel and Coffee Hour will be in the Assisted Living Dining Room.
Come join us for baked goods, door prizes, socializing and fun! Bake sale will be in the Chapel and Coffee Hour will be in the Assisted Living Dining Room.
Sorry - No early sales
Sorry - No early sales
Friday, December 12th 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, December 13th 8:00am - 12:00pm
Visit any of our FNB locations during our Holiday Open House & enjoy refreshments, FNB swag & holiday cheer! Thank you for being valued customers!
KENNY “STRETCH” TEGELER
Born: November 20, 1945 in Morrison, IL
Died: December 2, 2025 in Fulton, IL
Kenneth “Stretch” Tegeler, 80, of Fulton, formerly Fenton, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 in his home.
Kenny was born on November 20th, 1945 in Morrison, Illinois to Kenneth “Skinner” and Marguerite (Strating) Tegeler. He was the fourth of seven siblings and spent his childhood growing up on a dairy farm. He graduated from Erie High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Gayle (Graham) Tegeler. The two were married on August 27th, 1965 at Fenton Church.
Kenny was the proud father of four boys-Bri-
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Morrison school put on lockdown after attempted armed robbery reported nearby
an, Bret, Shawn and Mitch. There were many afternoons spent playing baseball in the yard where Dad would keep hitting the ball harder to try to make the boys better. Having four boys definitely contributed to his grey hair down the road as he had to be the one to lay down the law after they finally got on Mom’s last nerve.
He devoted 30 years of his life to working at John Deere Harvester as an Assembler and was able to retire from there in 1996. He was a hard worker, but when he wasn’t working he was traveling the country with his family or playing slow pitch softball. In 1982, he was a member of “The Other Place” team that won the State Championship. Kenny loved animals, flowers and to travel. He and Gayle spent their winters in Florida enjoying the sunshine and friendships made there.
Kenny was soft spoken, but you could always count on him to have a joke ready at any
A Morrison school was placed on lockdown Thursday after an attempted armed robbery was reported at a nearby home.
Morrison police responded at 11:19 a.m. to an attempted armed robbery of a person who was near Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee St. The school, which
moment. He was admired and respected by all who knew him. Kenny was quick witted and a real handyman with unconventional fixes that somehow always seemed to work.
He was a grandpa (Pops) and a great grandpa to a handful of kids that he adored just as much as they did him. He would do anything for his grandkids. The pool at Grandma and Grandpa’s house was the place to be in the summer and every year Pops would say this was the last year for the pool, but every year he would open it back up for the grandkids. He was first up to teach them how to drive, and he and Gayle could always be found at the top of the bleachers at any sporting event cheering on one of the kids or grands.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Gayle Tegeler; sons, Bret (Tracy) Tegeler, Shawn Tegeler and Mitch (Jill) Tegeler; daughter-in-law, Tammy Tegeler; honorary son, Chad (Bre) Clark; siblings, Verna Anderson, Karen (Bob) Sweikar,
Deb (Al) Michalik, Roger (Deb) Tegeler; grandchildren, Delaney (Ryon) Richardson, Dillin (Brittney Kruser) Tegeler, Rachel (Ben) Fischl, Levi Tegeler, Isabella and Jackson Tegeler; great grandchildren, Josie, Norah and Beau Fischl and Adalea Richardson; honorary grandchildren, Brody and Colton Clark and Abigayle and Karynna Schersand and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marguerite Tegeler; son, Brian Tegeler; and sisters, Wilma and Mary Tegeler.
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie, Illinois from 4-7pm. A funeral service take place at New Life Church in Fenton, Illinois on Tuesday, December 9th at 11am with a luncheon to follow. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials can be made to QC Paws in Moline and Ronald McDonald house.
houses the district’s K-2 classes, was placed on lockdown.
Police said a man displayed a Glock-style handgun during the attempted robbery before fleeing the area. He is described as a
younger white man who is between 5 feet, 9 inches and 5 feet, 11 inches tall; has a thin build; and was wearing a black coat, pants and a mask.
–CharleneBielema
RHEA JEAN BUTNER
Born: October 6, 1930 in Milledgeville, IL
Died: December 3, 2025 in Morrison, IL
RHEA JEAN BUTNER, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. There will be no memorial service. A private graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established.
Rhea was born on October 6, 1930, in Milledgeville, IL, to Roy and Irene (Ward) Schreiner. She was educated in the Chadwick grade schools and graduated from Chadwick High School in 1949. She continued her education at
Western Illinois University in Macomb, earning her degree in education.
She first married Arthur “Mick” Kromrey. Later, Rhea married Cornelius “Neil” Butner on June 12, 1973, in Joliet, IL. They shared their lives for nearly 12 years before his passing on February 22, 1985. She dedicated her career to teaching elementary education in the Rural Whiteside County Schools and later in the Morrison School District. She was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church.
Rhea was a talented quilter who also enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending cherished time with her family and friends.
Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Seyller of Morrison, IL; two grandchildren, Timothy (Katy) Seyller of Madison, WI, and Christine (Bill) Fruin of Nashville, TN; one great-granddaughter, Hayley Ross; and one sister, Tonia (Diana) Day-Schreiner of Sterling, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil, and one sister, Carol Hawley. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
LESLIE E. WILLIAMS
Born: July 28, 1939 in Louisiana, MO
Died: November 26, 2025 in Iowa City, IA
IOWA CITY, IA – Leslie E. “Pete” Williams, age 86, of Erie died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Iowa City.
Leslie was born on July 28, 1939 in Louisiana, MO the son of Leslie and Francis (Smith) Williams. He married Rose Nuzzi on March 11, 1963. Leslie later married Shirley Williams on October 13, 1984. He served his country for 20 years from 1956 – 1976 in the United States Navy. He was then employed as the head of Maintenance for the Village of Lyndon. Leslie was a volunteer on the Lyndon Fire Department from 1979 - 1991. Leslie enjoyed fishing, gardening, farming and traveling.
Survivors include daughter, Tracy (Billy) Ebensberger of Albany; three sons, Joseph (Susan) Williams of Colorado Springs, CO, Ron Williams of Lyndon and Terry (Kathy) Williams of Rock Falls; step-son, Miles McClintock of Rock Falls; step-daughter, Monica McKown of Davenport, IA; one sister, Marjorie Gibson of Beaver Dam, WI; one brother, Lyndon (Maren) Williams of Tucson, AZ; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joyce Cato;& step-son, Mark McClintock.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial will be held the following day at the Rock Island Arsenal.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to Tunnels of Towers. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
JOANN MOSE
Born: January 22, 1931 in Moline, Illinois
Died: November 30, 2025 in Sterling, Illinois
JoAnn Mose, 94, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Morningside of Sterling Senior Living, Sterling, IL. Services were held at 11:00 am Friday, December 5, 2025 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Visitation was from 4-7 pm Thursday at the funeral Home. Burial was in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL. Memorials may be made to the Erie Public Library or Erie United Methodist Church.
JoAnn was born January 22, 1931, in Moline, IL, the daughter of D. Kirk and Neta (Perkins) Guthrie. She graduated from Erie High School in 1949. JoAnn married Roland Mose on May 31, 1953, at the Erie Methodist Church.
JoAnn worked for Erie Lumber and Grain until 1957 when their first son, Kirk David was born. She was a stay at home mom but was involved in her community. She followed in her grandfather’s footsteps, Dave Guthrie as
JOANNE SWAN
Joanne Conley Swan, 95, of Princeton, IL, passed on 12/01/2025.
Arrangements entrusted to Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments, Princeton, IL. Additional information: www.norbergfh.com.
PROPHETSTOWN LIBRARY NEWS
Gingerbread house building party
All school-age children are invited to the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library’s December craft hour at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to build gingerbread houses. The library will provide building supplies. Just bring your creativity!
Book Club to meet Dec. 16
The next library book club meeting will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16. The book will be “Christmas Bells” by Jennifer Chiaverini. If you would like to join the book club, email or call the library at 309-714-2699 or hcadams1@yahoo. com and the book will be ordered for you.
WIT brain exercise class
Experience a monthly journey with Kara Schweitzer, an educator from the University of Illinois Extension, as she
Village Mayor for four years. Prior to that she served eight years on the Village Board. JoAnn also was active with the Erie Schools, being a room mother six times and serving on the Erie Grade School Board. In addition to her work in the community, she was the bookkeeper for Wilder Farms for a number of years and was employed by the Erie Public Library.
JoAnn was the kind of person who never met a stranger. She always had time for a visit with whomever she encountered. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and more recently took up playing Bingo. JoAnn was proud of her Irish roots and never missed a chance to say,
“Born a Democrat, Died a Democrat”.
She is survived by her son Kyle Jon Mose, Erie; daughter, Kara (Bill) Wisdom, Erie; grandchildren, Ryan Mose (Jenny Stern), Taylor (Joe) Howard, Sidney Mose, David Mose; great grandson, Walker Howard; and brother-in-law, Wayne Bugbee, Bethany, MO.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roland, son, Kirk; daughter-in-law, Tammy Mose; and sister, Sondra “Sandy” Bugbee.
Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com
JENNIFER L. WHITE
Jennifer L. White, 42, of Morrison, IL, passed on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.
leads participants through interactive activities crafted to stimulate the brain and enhance cognitive function and memory. The next class is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Dungeons
& Dragons/Game Club
Dungeons & Dragons, a role-playing game club, meets from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the Prophetstown Library. This is for anyone ages 10 to adult. All materials will be available unless you would like to bring your own dice, pencils, books etc. Stop by or phone the library at 309-7142699 with any questions.
Lego Club to meet Dec. 27
Lego Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. All ages are invited. Snacks will be provided.
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Morrison’s ‘Voices of Praise’ presents annual Christmas cantata
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The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” will present the 18th annual Christmas cantata, the high-energy “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!” which will be presented in three services at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.
Voices of Praise will sing with the strength of 93 voices, its largest group in its 18-year history. Singers join members of Emmanuel’s Sanctuary Choir, coming from more than 20 churches, with some traveling more than 100 miles to be part of this outreach group.
Worship songs such as “Jesus, Is He Worthy?” and Cece Winan’s “That’s My King” invite audi-
ence participation as the sanctuary fills with song and worship. Director Rich Criss and Pam Muur will be featured soloists, and Dennis Boeck will provide narration.
No tickets are needed for this 70-minute concert. A freewill offering will be collected. All ages are welcome, and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances.
A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour before and after all three performances. The shuttle bus will pick up people who park in Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot, located two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus, and will drop them off at the curb in front of Emmanuel. For more information, call the church office at 815-772-3890.
FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: DEC. 9
1965: Fulton Public Library renovation plans approved by City Council
60 years
Dec. 8, 1965
Plans for renovating the basement of the Fulton Public Library and making other improvements to cost a total of about $9,000 were approved at the meeting of the City Council. The plans call for complete rewiring of the building in addition to making the basement usable for public gatherings as well as various library purposes.
The Council accepted a bid of the Fulton Fire Protection District for the old City Hall property on Fourth Street. Trustees of the Fire District hope to use the acquired property for an expansion of the present fire station.
50 years
Dec. 10, 1975
In an ad from Hawk’s Tree Farm, four miles north of Fulton on Route 84, they are advertising fresh cut or cut your own any size tree for $5.
C. R. Leininger, River Bend district superintendent of schools, will not run for state senator. An announcement that he has been appointed to an important position with the State Department of Education is expected within a few days. He said that he had decided not to enter the Senate race because he had been offered another job which he couldn’t refuse.
40 years
Dec. 11, 1985
Drives, Inc. has purchased the assets of Agri-Chain Products, Inc., of Dolton, Illinois, and all machinery, equipment and
inventories will be moved to the Fulton plant. This information was contained in a letter sent to all Agri-Chain customers and signed by both Ronald DenBesten, president of Drives, and Robert Green, president of Agri-Chain Products, Inc.
Two new businesses opened in Fulton. Kevin Anderson and Roger Witoff have opened a greenhouse in Fulton. The greenhouse, operated for many years by Jake Wiersema and known as Wiersema Greenhouse, has been closed for several months after the death of the owner. The new owners will continue to call the business by the same name and will continue to offer many of the same services that were offered before. A second new business owner, Jil Hanen, has opened Gift Gallery in the River City Mall.
30 years
Dec. 6, 1995
For the second time in the past two years property taxes in the city of Fulton will drop. Last year taxes dropped 12% but this year property taxes will drop again to be 22% lower than the 1988 level, which was the highest in recent years. In 1988 the rate was .9890, last year it was .8797 and this year .7694 per $100 valuation.
At the City Council meeting, the sale of land to Ross Motors of Clinton in Fulton’s Industrial Park was acted upon, resulting in the action that the council has dropped the project and in reality will not allow Ross Motors to purchase up to three building lots in the Industrial Park to install a salvage recycling business including a body shop, repair shop using new and
used parts and some retail sales of parts.
20 years
Dec. 7, 2005
Mayor Howard VanZuiden and members of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce welcomed Tom and Joanne Shepard, owners of the Timber Creek Country Store, to the Fulton business community with a ribbon-cutting at their shop.
Richard and Susan Walker of Stoneham, Massachusetts, have purchased the Hank Legel property. The land located at the east end of 10th Avenue and east side of Route 84 will be the future site of two new businesses. Remodeling is being done in the former cafe featuring Brick Oven baked pizza. A landscaping business featuring natural stone used in landscaping projects is also being planned.
10 years
Dec. 9, 2015
On Nov. 19 Steam Anchor Coffee & Cafe, located at 1310 17th St., opened its doors to the Fulton Chamber of Commerce members as well as the Fulton City Council and Administration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held. Owners Paige and Ben Wilbur were presented a clock from the mayor on behalf of the city of Fulton to thank them for choosing Fulton for their business.
Fulton Historical Society continues in researching and publishing articles on its “History of Historic Buildings in Fulton, Illinois” series. The most recent gifts are Calico Creations at 1108-1110 Fourth St. (previously known as Fay Building); Neese Insurance/Mike Knott, owner at 1005 Fourth St., and Peterson Plumbing at 1101 Fourth Street.
Photo provided by Emmanuel Church of Morrison
Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” will perform its annual Christmas cantata from Dec. 19-21.
Millcreek Crossing
CHURCH LISTINGS
ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church
502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781
Pastor Toni Lucas
St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA
Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova
Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE
Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com
Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist
Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline
Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE
Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie
Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584
Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561
401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org
Crossroads Community Church
201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com
Ebenezer Reformed Church
309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472
www.ercmorrison.com
Emmanuel Church
202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890
www.ecmorrison.com
Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator
First Baptist Church
406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison
Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510
100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.
YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org
Kingdom Life Community Church
11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098
www.kingdomlife.global
Pastor Stephen Harmon
Morrison Christian Church
201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com
Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.
Morrison United Methodist Church
200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030
Warranty Deeds
• John R. Stewart Jr. and Sneha Pisa Stewart to Adeline Spangler, 804 LOCUST STREET, STERLING, $149,350
• Jeffery J. Albrecht and Patricia N. Albrecht Estate to Jeffery J. Albrecht, 315 DALE AVE, PROPHETSTOWN , $0.00
• Joshua C. Majeski, Paige A. Rogers, and Paige A. Majeski Nka to Justin J. Taylor, 5020 KINER RD, PROPHETSTOWN, $205,000
• Sharon E. Hostetler Trust, Sharon E. Hostetler Trustee, and James W. Hostetler Trust to Kenneth Headings and Shelia Headings, 1 Parcel: 23-27-351-001, $0.00
• David D. Brown and Janet R. Brown to Jacob Johnson and Shelley Johnson, 80 SMIT ROAD, PROPHETSTOWN, $335,100
• Raymond J. Hubbs to Hannah M. Galvan, 1013 8TH ST W, STERLING, $125,350
• Mauro Arellano and Carmen Arellano to Sandra Smith and Kylie Witherow, 908 OAK AVENUE, STERLING, $79,900
• Robert V. Vandermyde Estate, Kelly A. Vandermyde, Lain R. Vandermyde, and Kimberly J. Nistler to Andrew Henson and Tracy Henson, 105 PARK STREET E, MORRISON, $55,000
• Robert J. Dornbush to Prestin D. Snyder, 3691 STONE ST, FULTON, $332,000
• Logan James Robert Rathburn to Jaden Rathburn, 19080 17TH ST, FULTON, $55,000
• Evan M. Sipes and Kayla R. Sipes to Thomas Tyrakowski, 203 NORTH STREET W, MORRISON, $156,000
• Russell L. Hoogheem Estate to Lyle Patrick Connor and Marie Bray, 1119 3RD AVENUE, FULTON, $190,000
• Korin L. Davis and Blake E. Davis to Drew Franklin Williams, 622 WOODLAWN DRIVE, PROPHETSTOWN, $162,000
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Comedian will perform at Clinton’s Wild Rose Hotel Feb. 28
Sarah Colonna will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the Oakwood Ballroom at the Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa.
Tickets are on sale for this 21 and older event. The doors will open at 7 p.m. Colonna is a standup comedian, actor and New York Times bestselling author. She most recently starred as Angie in Netflix’s hit show “Insatiable,” and recurred as Lori in seasons 9 and 10 of “Shameless.”
Colonna became well known as the popular roundtable regular on the hit late night talk show “Chelsea Lately.” Colonna also served as a full-time writer on
• Tanya B. Stoeckel and Tanya B. Hay Fka to Victoria Welch, 1410 3RD AVENUE, STERLING, $105,000
• Patch Properties Llc to Duran Homes Llc, 408 4TH STREET E, STERLING, $71,000
• Kristin L. Trotter and Matthew W. Trotter to Steven L. Mcluckie and Sally L. Mcluckie, 1625 MILNES DRIVE, FULTON, $215,000
• Cory Kramer and Amanda J. Kramer to Eugene Dickinson and Annette Dickinson, 1005 SUNCREST DR, FULTON, $185,000
• Jesus Colon and Ninfa Sosa Meza to Adam D. Haugen, 4404 EMERSON RD, STERLING, $210,000
• Linda J. Dodd to Teri L. Richards and Ricky Richards, 1121 AVENUE A, ROCK FALLS, $151,930
• Carl D. Hull to Corwell Properties Llc, 602-608 19TH STREET E, STERLING, $195,000
• Jamie Snyder, Joseph Wiersema, and Andrew Wiersema to Graeme John Childe Jr. and Cindra kay Childe, 18860 ELSTON RD, FULTON, $123,000
Quit Claims
• Leslie E. Williams to Leslie E. Williams, 1801 AVE E, STERLING, $0.00
• Paula Gladfelter to Joshua Majeski and Paige Majeski, 5020 KINER ROAD, PROPHETSTOWN, $0.00
• Lora D. Murphy and Lora D. Gottburgsen Nka to Lora D. Gottbursen and Andrew M. Gottbursen, 1319 4TH AVE, FULTON, $0.00
• Bradley M. Vos, Amy E. Smit, and Brian D. Vos Estate to Bradley M. Vos and Amy E. Smit, 1512 LOCUST ST, STERLING, $0.00
• Cooney Brothers, Harry Cooney, and Thomas Cooney to Thomas E. Cooney, 1 Parcel: 23-28-276-100, $0.00
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“Chelsea Lately,” as well as a producer, writer and star of the show’s spin-off scripted series “After Lately.”
Colonna was seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s hilarious comedy “Back in the Day,” alongside Rosenbaum, Nick Swardson, Harland Williams, Morena Baccarin and many others. Colonna also appeared in Diablo Cody’s “Paradise,” CBS’ “Battle Creek,” and “Killing Hasselhoff” with Ken Jeong.
Advance tickets start at $20 plus tax/ fees, and they are available for purchase at the Iowa Store Box Office or online at wildroseresorts.com. Day-of-show tickets will increase and start at $30 plus tax/ fees. A cash bar will be available.
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CHURCH LISTINGS
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com
Interim Pastor Mark Peters Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays
PORT BYRON
Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352
Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron
Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201
Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron
Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834
Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron
Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767
Messiah Lutheran Church
302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy
Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295
Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com
Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor
Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor
PROPHETSTOWN
Advent Christian Church
200 Elm St., Prophetstown
Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org
First Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor Susan Davenport Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org
Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com
Prophetstown
United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496
River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com
St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077
RAPIDS CITY
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414
Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
Dykstra & Law
Insurance Agency, Inc. Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall 1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200
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Immediate opportunity for an Electronics professional with thorough understanding of PLCs, VSDs, & ability to troubleshoot electrical issues. Heavy industrial electronics exp. required; Supervisory exp. preferred. Salary + monthly incentive pay, insurance, retirement & time off benefits.
Detailed description, pay info & application available at https://Leggett.com/careers.
EEO/Veteran/Disability Employer
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR
Full Time
Americ an Sur veying & Engineering , Ltd is a highly reputable firm of Consulting Surveyor s and Engineers with 48 year s of experience and three office locations in Chicago, Naperville, and Dixon, Illinois This positio n replaces a talented and loyal Accountant in the Dixon Office, who is retiring She will shadow her replacement for several months to ensure a seamless transition. The position includes wor king with a team of other finance professionals, who will also assist in the transitio n.
Americ an Sur veying & Engineering , Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and reli able Accounting Administrator to manage the company's daily financial records. The ideal candidate has exper ience with full- cycle bookkeeping, is highly organized, and can work independently to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial data As a key member of our accounting team, you will provide critical financial information that supports the company's operational and strategic decisions.
Responsibi lities
Record and categorize all daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, in our accounting software.
Perfor m bank and credit card reconciliations monthly to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly
Manage and assist accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner, including calculating wages, deductions, and tax withholdings. Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax repo rts.
Generate key financial r eports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for manag ement review
Set up all new employees' packages, including insurance, 401 (k), and other benefits
Collaborate with our external accountant to assist with tax preparation and annual financial audits
Maintain an organized and sec ure system of financial records, both digital and physical, for easy retrieval and compliance.
Handle other accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the company's financial operations
Qualifications
Proven bookkeeping experience, with at least two years of exp erience preferred. Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or other relevant applications. Our fir m uses Deltek, and the successful candidate will be fully trained in-house
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial regulations.
High school diploma required; an associate's degree in accounting , Finance, or a rela ted field is a plus.
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other office suite software. Excellent organizational and time-manag ement skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, vendor s, and clients
Salary and Benefits
Excellent Pay is commensurate with skills and experience. The expected salary range is $50,000 or more, based on knowledge and experience. Overtime is not required, but when performed, it is at a one-and-a-half-hourly r ate.
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE
Estate of:
NANCY F. SANDELL, a deceased person Case No 2025 PR 120 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS
Notice is hereb y given to the heirs and creditors of Nancy F Sandell, deceased Letters of Office were issued on November 21, 2025 to Desa Phillips, who was named as Independent Executor Her attorney is named below.
21, 2025 to Desa Phillips, who was named as Independent Executor Her attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or wi th the representative, or both, on or before June 15, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date wi ll be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.
delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.
Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC
19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF: ANTHONY LARSON, A Minor No. 25 JA 39 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
To: SEAN MAHER and to All Whom It May Concern:
PUBLICATION
Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC
19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)
Plaintiff, -v.-
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2025
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 judgment entered.
Dated: November 25, 2025 /s/Sue Scott Sue Scott Clerk of Court SEAL
JANNA L. LINVILLE WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081
815-535-4540
Dec. 9, 2025
loca ted at 306 PROSPECT ST, M ORRISON, IL 61270
Dated this 19th day of November, 2025.
No. DBA5423
Karen J Str alow County Clerk
Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE RE : PENNY SLOUGH DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT AND SUBDISTRICTS NO. 1, 2 AND 3 IN THE COUNTIES OF HEN RY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS - CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. PAULA GARCIA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants
2205 FC 90
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or wi th the representative, or both, on or before June 15, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date wi ll be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.
KAYLA BYERS et al Defendant 2025FC84 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on Jul y 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2026, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at publi c inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3412 2ND ST, EAST MOLI NE, IL 61244
Property Index No. 17-02-201-046 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Pla intiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and wi thou t recourse to Plaintiff and in ''AS IS'' condition. The sale is further subject to confir mation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2025
held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER 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 judgment entered.
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: THE HOLIDAY HE LPERS loca ted at 306 PROSPECT ST, M ORRISON, IL 61270
Dated this 19th day of November, 2025.
No. DBA5423
Karen J Str alow County Clerk
You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said District covering a period from October 16, 2024 to October 15, 2025, has been filed with the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Henry County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objec tion to the Report with the Clerk of the Court not later than December 31, 2025. If no objections are filed within the time prescribed, the Court may approve the Report without hearing.
Terilyn A. Motley, Circuit Clerk Ames Law Offices Attorneys Orion, Illinois
Dec. 9, 16, 2025
Property Address: 2011 Chestnut Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION 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 11 IN DOUGLAS PARK SUBDIVISION, IN THE E AST HALF OF THE NORTHE AST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 20, 1953 IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2011 Chestnut Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
Names of the title holders of record: PAULA GARCIA.
Date of the Mortgage: April 16, 2004. Name or names of the mortgagors: PAULA GARCIA and FRANCISCO B. GARCIA, JR., now deceas ed. Name of the mortgagee: Amcore Bank, N.A..
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 this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
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.
To: SEAN MAHER and to All Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on November 13, 2025, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Colleen Buckwalte r in the Circuit Court of Whitesid e County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of ANTHONY LARSON" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on JANUARY 6, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER 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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For informat ion, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C.
Dated: November 25, 2025 /s/Sue Scott Sue Scott Clerk of Court SEAL
JANNA L. LINVILLE WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081
815-535-4540
Dec. 9, 2025
Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2025
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales
15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
NOTE: Pur suant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Pla intiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2025FC84 I3277661 (The Review Dec. 9, 16, 23, 2025)
Take notice that on November 13, 2025, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Colleen Buckwalte r in the Circuit Court of Whitesid e County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of ANTHONY LARSON" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on JANUARY 6, 2026, at 11:45 a m., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court 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 REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER 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
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 judgment entered. Dated: November 25, 2025 /s/Sue Scott Sue Scott Clerk of Court SEAL
JANNA L. LINVILLE WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date and place of recording: April 16, 2004; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois Identification of recording: Document No. 3575-2004. NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before January 8, 2026, 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://illinois courts 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.illinoislegal aid.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 COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOS E. Lender Legal PLLC 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250 Orlando, Flori da 32810 Tel: (407) 730-4644 Service Emails: mjdiaz @lenderlegal.com EService@LenderLegal.com
LLS15642-IL - GARCIA s/ Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq. Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaintiff ARDC # 6340688
December 9, 16, 23, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.-
KAYLA BYERS et al Defendant 2025FC84 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on Jul y 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2026, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at publi c inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) IN MUNSON'S SECOND ADDITION LOCATED IN A PART OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION NUMBER TWO (2), IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3412 2ND ST, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244
Property Index No. 17-02-201-046 The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Pla intiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicia l Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and wi thou t recourse to Plaintiff and in ''AS IS'' condition. The sale is further subject to confir mation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and plaintiff makes no rep resentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
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.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicia l Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For informat ion, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236- SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-25-03240 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 2025FC84 TJSC#: 45-2090
NOTE: Pur suant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Pla intiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2025FC84 I3277661 (The Review Dec. 9, 16, 23, 2025)
TAX LEVY ORDINANCE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
On the 17th day of November, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Cordova Fire Protection District, Rock Island County, Illinois, met and accepted as its Tax Levy Ordinance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the sums budgeted and appropriated herein, as follows: Section 1.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Cordova Fire Protection
on the 17th day of November, 2025.
Approved:
Connie Stratton
Connie Stratton, President/Treasurer/Trustee
Lynda Beard
Lynda Beard, Secretary/Trustee
Keith Ketelsen
Keith Ketelsen, Trustee
Brenda Wilkey
Brenda Wilkey, Trustee
Duane Wilkey
Duane Wilkey, Trustee
Riverdale leads BCR Three Rivers All-Sports Race
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
After winning its first BCR Three Rivers All-Sports championship in 2023-24, Riverdale is back on top of this year’s race through the fall sports season.
The Rams have been boosted by first-place finishes in boys golf and its girls volleyball team, which placed third in Class 2A, in the Three Rivers West. Overall, Riverdale has 34 points, just enough to hold an edge by one point over Erie-Prophetstown (33), which had firstplace finishes in volleyball (TRAC East) and girls golf.
Rounding out the top five through the fall season are Sherrard (32), which swept the cross country titles and won boys soccer with co-op partner Orion, Princeton (30.5), which was second in volleyball, football and girls cross country, and Orion (28).
Each school is awarded points for its sports finishes based on the number of teams in that sport. Most of the sports are split by divisions, rewarding a first-place finish six points, a second-place finish five points, etc. A first-place finish in sports with a full conference netted 14 points, etc.
There are 14 sports recognized in the conference with the addition of boys soccer in 2023-24.
This is the eighth year of the Bureau County Republican Three Rivers All-Sports Race. Rockridge won the first championship in 2015-16, followed by a two-year run by Newman (2016-17, 2017-18) and Orion in 2018-19.
2025-26 All-Sports standings
Trying to escape
Sherrard heads the honor roll with three titles in 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2024-25, with Riverdale sneaking in for 2023-24.
Three Rivers All-Sports Honor Roll
2024-25 - Sherrard
2023-24 - Riverdale
2022-23 - Sherrard
2021-22 - Sherrard
2019-21 - Canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic
2018-19 - Orion
2017-18 - Newman
2016-17 - Newman
2015-16 - Rockridge
Earleen Hinton
Oregon’s Jordan Lowe and Fulton’s Hudson Price wrestle at 113 pounds Dec. 4 at Oregon High School.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Fulton’s Mason Kuebel named most outstanding wrestler at Sterling invite
By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Girls basketball
Milledgeville 54, Morrison 39: Julie Folkers led the Missiles with 19 points, and Jozlynn Castro scored 15 in the win. Milledgeville led 18-7 after the first quarter. Zoe Milder scored eight points in the second quarter for the Fillies.
Fulton 52, Rock Falls 35: Breleigh Hayton and Haley Smither each scored 14 points for Fulton in the home win. Wrenn Coffey added 11 points for the Steamers (2-2).
Boys wrestling
Morrison 60, Galena 12: At Morrison, Noah Stout, Caleb Carroll, Trevor Tipton, Cael Wright, Waylon Phelps, Eli Modglin, Jason Updike, Patrick Schaefer, Xavier Baldwin and Caleb Modglin won matches for the Mustangs.
Morrison 52, Mendota 12: At Morrison, the Mustangs completed the tri-meet sweep with the win over the Trojans.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Morrison 53, Durand 24: Morrison had six wins by pin and a technical fall in the dual victory. Noah Stout got a
pin in 1:02 at 190 pounds.
Boys bowling Hall 2,905, Erie-Prophetstown 2,351: Brice Howell led the Panthers with a 473 series and Zach Phillips rolled a 421 in the dual loss.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Girls basketball
Ashton-Franklin Center 45, Morrison 28: Natalee VanNatta hit six 3-pointers and scored 21 points in the Raiders’ win. Lillian Cooper added 13 rebounds and Reese Polk (six assists) had nine points.
Boys basketball
Pearl City 54, Fulton 41: Jacob Voss scored 14 points, and Landen Leu had 11 in the Steamers’ loss.
Boys wrestling
Oregon 47, Fulton 30: Oregon’s Nelson Benesh had a pin in 55 seconds at 144 pounds in the win. Fulton’s Marik Eads had the quickest pin of the dual, winning in 34 seconds at 190.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Boys wrestling
Morrison goes 2-1: The Mustangs beat Mercer County 39-36 and West Branch 36-33. Morrison fell 41-33 to Davenport North. Cael Wright (120 pounds), Jaken Updike (132), Caleb Modglin (150) and Noah Stout (190) went 3-0 for Morrison.
Sterling invite: Dixon tallied 261 points to win the Carson DeJarnatt Invitational. Newman (206.5) was second, Sterling (146) was fourth, Fulton (129.5) was sixth, Rock Falls (119) was eighth and Polo (41.5) was 10th. Area first-place weight class winners were Dixon’s Riley Paredes (106 pounds), Jack Ragan (120), Charlie Connors (144) and Dylan Bopes (285); Newman’s Landon Near (113) and Landon Blanton (132); Rock Falls’ Tucker Ullrich (138) and Fulton’s Mason Kuebel (175).
Kuebel was named most outstanding wrestler.
Girls bowling
Sterling’s Sarah Doughty wins Oregon invite: Sterling’s Sarah Doughty rolled a 1,282 to take first for the third straight year. LaSalle-Peru (5,211) won the tournament, Dixon (5,173) was second and Sterling (5,090) was fourth. Oregon/Stillman Valley (4,405) was fifth and E-P (3,209) was ninth.
Dixon had four bowlers over 1,000, led by Madelyn Bird’s 1,095 to take fourth. Carli Bailey led Oregon with a 1,090 to take fifth. E-P’s Mia Trent led the team with a 769.
Boys bowling
Oregon takes third at home invite: The Hawks (5,579) were led by a third-place finish from Caleb Ehrler (1,257). Dixon’s Aaron Fitzanko (1,289) took first and the Dukes were fifth as a team with a 5,336. Sterling (5,153) took seventh and E-P (4,332) was 11th.
SPORTS
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1934: The New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the icy “Sneakers Game” for the NFL championship. The Giants score 27 points in the final quarter. 1984: Rams’ Eric Dickerson sets single-season NFL rushing record (2,105 yards).
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
EYEING A VICTORY
Fulton’s Marik Eads has quickest pin in dual against Oregon / Roundup, page 19
Fulton’s Marik Eads wrestles
Oregon’s Jasper Messenger at 190 pounds during a triangular Dec. 4 at Oregon High School. Eads had the quickest pin in the dual, winning in 34 seconds.
