Obituary of Adeline R. Port

MORRISON-Adeline Port, 90, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Pleasantville Nursing Home. Adeline was born, March 2, 1925 in Morrison, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger. She married Wilbur Port on November 23, 1943 in Argo Fay. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2008. Adeline farmed with her husband, Wilbur in the Sterling and Morrison area for many years. They enjoyed growing vegetables and canning the produce they grew. Adeline was a great cook, did beautiful handwork and loved to play cards and visit family. She was a member of Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling. Survivors include three sons, John (Linda) Port of Morrison, Roland (Sally) Port of O’Fallon and James (Karen) Port of Sterling; one Daughter-in-law, Dana Port of Dixon; ten grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; one son, Randy; one daughter Nancy Meade; one sister, Eleanor Tervelt and two brothers, Gerald and Marvin Holesinger Burial will take place Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10 AM at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, April 24, 2015 at Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling, with Reverend Gary Dekoekkoek, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, at Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling. A memorial has been established. Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.