Sidney was born on October 13, 1933, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Elvyn and Mabelle (Magin) Scott. She graduated from Bowen High School in 1951 and received her BA from Western Illinois University in 1955. She married John Mortonson on September 23, 1956. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary prior to John’s passing on August 17, 2014. She served as Henry County Assistant Home Advisor, then went on to substitute teach. She then worked for Geneseo Unit School District 228, as a cafeteria manager for 22 years, retiring in 1996.

She loved all sports, especially playing golf. She also enjoyed her volunteer work for Hammond Henry Hospital and First United Methodist Church. Attending coffee time with her friends was the highlight of her day.

Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Debra Mortonson, Sterling, IL, Steve (Shellie) Mortonson, Rock Falls, IL, and Diane (Elbi Alba) Rogers, Danville, NH; grandchildren, Todd Mortonson, Tanner Mortonson, Ashlee Atwell, Andrea Rogers, Bobbie Blumhoff, Mitch (Stacey) Hummel, and Randee (Brandon) Johnson; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Max (Cheryl) Scott, Canton, IL, and Don (Julie) Scott, Morganton, NC.

Sidney was preceded in death by her parents, Elvyn and Mabelle, and her husband, John.

Sidney M. MortonsonOctober 13, 1933~ December 16, 2019

Sidney was born on October 13, 1933, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Elvyn and Mabelle (Magin) Scott. She graduated from Bowen High School in 1951 and received her BA from Western Illinois University in 1955. She married John Mortonson on September 23, 1956. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary prior to John’s passing on August 17, 2014. She served as Henry County Assistant Home Advisor, then went on to substitute teach. She then worked for Geneseo Unit School District 228, as a cafeteria manager for 22 years, retiring in 1996.

She loved all sports, especially playing golf. She also enjoyed her volunteer work for Hammond Henry Hospital and First United Methodist Church. Attending coffee time with her friends was the highlight of her day.

Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Debra Mortonson, Sterling, IL, Steve (Shellie) Mortonson, Rock Falls, IL, and Diane (Elbi Alba) Rogers, Danville, NH; grandchildren, Todd Mortonson, Tanner Mortonson, Ashlee Atwell, Andrea Rogers, Bobbie Blumhoff, Mitch (Stacey) Hummel, and Randee (Brandon) Johnson; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Max (Cheryl) Scott, Canton, IL, and Don (Julie) Scott, Morganton, NC.

Sidney was preceded in death by her parents, Elvyn and Mabelle, and her husband, John.

Sidney M. MortonsonOctober 13, 1933~ December 16, 2019

Funeral Service To Celebrate Her LifeFriday, December 20, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Vandemore Funeral Homes & CrematoryGeneseo, IL

OfficiantReverend Dr. Chris Ritter

Place of Eternal RestOakwood Cemetery

Casket BearersTodd Mortonson

Tanner MortonsonMitch Hummel

Brandon Johnson

The family would like to invite friends and loved ones to a luncheon, in memory of Sidney, following the

graveside service at First United Methodist Church.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil;

My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD

Forever.

Funeral Service To Celebrate Her LifeFriday, December 20, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Vandemore Funeral Homes & CrematoryGeneseo, IL

OfficiantReverend Dr. Chris Ritter

Place of Eternal RestOakwood Cemetery

Casket BearersTodd Mortonson

Tanner MortonsonMitch Hummel

Brandon Johnson

The family would like to invite friends and loved ones to a luncheon, in memory of Sidney, following the

graveside service at First United Methodist Church.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil;

My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD

Forever.