Funeral Homes in Morris, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Ed Brady (american football player), Careen M. Gordon (attorneys in the united states and prosecutor), Eric J. Magnuson (lawyer), Jamie Cumbie (american football player), and Tara Stiles (model and actor).

The city of Morris is the county seat of Grundy County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,636 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in Grundy County.While not technically within the corporate limits of the city, Dresden Nuclear Power Plant, which provides a substantial portion of the electricity supply for the Chicago metropolitan area, has a Morris mailing address. Included among the Dresden plant's reactors is the first commercial nuclear reactor, housed in a spherical concrete and steel shell; it has since been decommissioned, and two more modern reactors (of 1970s vintage) now generate its electricity. Also nearby is the Morris Operation--the only de facto high-level radioactive waste storage site in the United States.

Morris Obituaries

It was reported by The Beacon News on April 1st, 2022 that Sheldon A Davis perished in Morris, Illinois.  Davis was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sheldon A's life.

It was revealed by The Beacon News on February 18th, 2022 that Esther J Pierce (Stephens) perished in Morris, Illinois.  Ms. Pierce was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Esther J's life.

It was disclosed by Orange County Register on December 26th, 2021 that Thomas Erwin "Tom" Godfrey passed on in Orange, California.  Godfrey was 83 years old and was born in Morris, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas Erwin "Tom"'s life.

It was reported by Chicago Sun Times on July 25th, 2021 that Ronald S Trepac passed away in Morris, Illinois.  Trepac was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ronald S's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on May 14th, 2021 that Richard A Sladcik perished in Morris, Illinois.  Sladcik was 81 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard A's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on April 13th, 2021 that James R Cranston passed away in Morris, Illinois.  Cranston was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James R's life.

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on March 12th, 2021 that James "Jim" Wooldridge perished in Casey Key, Florida.  Wooldridge was 83 years old and was born in Morris, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James "Jim"'s life.

It was written by The Beacon News on March 9th, 2021 that Lois J Wyeth (Morrison) passed on in Morris, Illinois.  Ms. Wyeth was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lois J's life.

It was noted by LombardSL on January 8th, 2021 that John J Rev Mattson passed on in Morris, Illinois.  Mattson was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John J Rev's life.

It was written by The Beacon News on November 22nd, 2020 that Carol J Piggott passed on in Morris, Illinois.  Piggott was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carol J's life.

History

Nettle Creek passes through the city, while the Mazon empties into the Illinois River south of the public square. It is the county seat of Grundy County, Illinois County.

Morris, situated in the township of that name, is the county seat of Grundy County, as well as the largest town in the county. A number of boulders indicate that the site of Morris dates back to the glacial period. The population was 11,928 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 12,939 in 2005. Morris is a city in Grundy County, Illinois County, Illinois, United States.

The official website for the city of Morris is http://city.mornet.org/.