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NON-LICENSED STAFF
Although not licensed funeral directors, these members of our staff are vitally important toward the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us. |
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 | Sara Schilling
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Sara is the wife of John Schilling, they have been married since 1970. Sara has been active in the funeral home as a Pre-Need Counselor and holds an Insurance License. Over the years, she has been active in in the community in several organizations including: Order of Eastern Star-Sterling Chapter #354; past-President of the Sterling/Rock Falls/ Whiteside County Republican Women's Club; past-Vice President of the Sterling High School Athletic Booster Club; American Cancer Society; CGH Medical Center-Auxiliary; and a member of the First Congregational Church in Sterling.
Sara enjoys playing the Yamaha Clavinova and providing families with special recordings for funeral services.
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 | Mark Schilling, Funeral Assistant, Computer Technician
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Mark is a 1997 graduate of Sterling High School. He attended Sauk Valley Community College and Anoka College in Anoka, Minnesota. Mark has been actively involved with the funeral home since 1993. Mark is a member of the First Congregational church in Sterling. |
 | Mary Ackert
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Mary is a 1992 graduate of Sterling High School and a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. She has been employed here at the funeral home since 1991. Mary is the daughter of John & Lupe Hurley of Sterling. Mary and her husband Jeff, have two daughters Molly and Rachel. Mary and her family are active members of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Walton, IL. |
 | Merle Heckman, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Merle is a 1960 graduate of Sterling High School. He was a machinist ,and training coordinator for Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. , retiring in 1999 after 25 years of service. Merle and his wife, Sandra, have been happily married for 35 years. They are active members of the Church of Christ in Sterling,. |
 | Lyle Freas, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Lyle is a 1964 graduate of Sterling High School and is employed at the funeral home part-time. He is a retired semi-truck driver from Northwestern Steel & Wire Company. Lyle is married to Cleone Freas. He is an active member of Berean Baptist Church. |
 | Rod Weber, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Rod is a 1967 Graduate of Quincy High School, and graduated from Culver-Stockton College in 1971 with a Bachelors in Physical Education. He taught for 34 years at Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico School District and retired in 2004. He is married to his lovely wife Nancy who retired from teaching art in the Sterling School District in 2004. They are members of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Sterling, Whiteside County Retired Teachers association, Illinois Education Association, and also the Rock River Country Club in Rock Falls. |
 | Larry Helgason, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Larry Helgason is a graduate of Rock Falls High School, a Graduate of Stout State University, and National Louis University with a masters in Curriculum. Larry retired from Rock Falls Elementry School after 34 years as a teacher, and coach. He is a member of the Rock Falls Optimist Club, and the Sterling American Legion Post #296. Larry and his wife Barb have been happily married for 37 years. |
 | Chuck Haines, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Chuck is a graduate of Polo High School. He is a member of the Rock River Valley Barber-shoppers, and East Jordan Church. Chuck has farmed in the Penrose area for many years and retired from the Dana corporation in 1997. Chuck has been happily married to his wife, Charlotte, since 1956. |
 | Marion Zemke, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Marion Zemke is a 1959 Graduate of Milledgeville High School. He is a member of the Community Baptist Church of Milledgeville, the Carroll County Sheriff's Auxiliary, and the American Legion Post 553, Milledgeville. Marion is retired from the Wysox township Road Commissioner position, and has been happily married to his wife Beverly since 1967. |
 | Bill Simester, Funeral Assistant
Email: schillingfuneralhome@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
Bill is a 1953 graduate of Rock Falls High school, and a 1958 graduate of ISU with a (Bachelor of Science Degree) in education. Bill is a retired teacher of 35 years and taught in Prophetstown for the last 25 years. Bill and his wife, Pat, have been happily married for 36 years. Bill is a member of the Retired Teachers' Association, the Rock River Country Club and the Rock Falls Methodist Church. |
 | Ron Bushman, Funeral Assistant
Office Phone: 1-815-626-1131
Fax: 1-815-626-1455
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