Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

   Brian Vos, 67, of Sterling passed away July 26 th at his home surrounded by family. Brian

was born February 10th, 1958, to Galen and Faye Vos.

   Funeral servcies will be held at 12PM Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling with Pastor Grant Mulder, officiating. Visitation will be from 10AM - 12 PM, prior to services at...

Jul 24, 2025

Steven M. "Bubba" Cochran, 56, of Rock Falls died Thursday July 24, 2025 at CGH Medical Center. Steven was born May 1, 1969 the son of Sandra Williamson.

Survivors include his mother Sandy (Edward Martinez) Williamson; one daughter Natalie Cochran; one brother Chad Williamson; one sister Tonya (Brick) Boss; one sister-in-law Melissa Lavigne; one grandson Lucian Hutchinson; his best friend Derek...

Jul 18, 2025

Eugenia Foster, 83, of Griffin, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 18th at Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Born May 29th, 1942, in Danville, IL, Eugenia was the daughter of Eugene and Jennie (Milewski) Tutlis. She spent her early years on bases across the U.S. and Europe, where her father was stationed in the...

Jul 14, 2025

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

for

Dana Alvin Geddes

DANA ALVIN GEDDES (Uncle D, Munch, Poppa Joe, My Little Friend) was born on October 3, 1954 to loving parents, Edward Geddes, Sr. and the late Vivian Geddes, in Chicago, Illinois.

Dana had a heart as big as his smile, which could light up any room. He was a kind, generous soul who brought warmth, laughter, and...

Jul 8, 2025

Janna Ruth Dean, 93, went home to heaven Tuesday, July 8, in Sterling. “Jan” was born December 17, 1931, the daughter of Abram and Ruth (Holtzman) Hey. She loved sports and horseback riding and attended Colorado Women’s College to play basketball after graduating from Sterling High School. On a trip to Texas with college friends, she met the love of...

Jul 3, 2025

Jul 1, 2025

Vernon “Bud” Rosene, 78, died Tuesday July 1, 2025, at Highlight Healthcare of Morrison, He was born August 2, 1946, in Chicago, the son of Vernon Charles and Elizabeth (Loeschen) Rosene. He married Joan Steger on June 25, 2003, in Wheaton, Illinois. Joan preceded him in death on June 15, 2018.

Vernon loved classic cars and car shows, fishing and being...

Jun 28, 2025

   Gloria Louise Randall (Hopkins) Green, 89 of Sterling died June 28, 2025 at Citadel of Sterling, in Sterling. Gloria was born December 11, 1935 in Ottumwa, IA. the daughter of Clyde and Esther (Archibald) Randall. She married Horace C Hopkins (Hoppy) in November 1955 in Rock Falls, IL. Who preceded her in death July 5, 1978. She then later...

Jun 20, 2025

Elinor “Jane” Sanders, 94, of Sterling died Friday June 20, 2025 at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling. Elinor was born September 3, 1930 in Mt. Vernon IL the daughter of Alva and Mary "Helen" (Curry) Hulbert. She married Paul Sanders on July 4, 1949 in Mt. Vernon IL.

Survivors include two daughters Rhonda (Ron) Anderson, and Paula (Doug) Carlson;...

Jun 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Stringer

May 23, 1947 – June 12, 2025

Sterling, Illinois

Robert “Bob” Stringer, of Sterling, Illinois, passed away on June 12, 2025 surrounded by those who loved him most. He was 78.

Born and raised in Sterling, Illinois, Bob was the firstborn son of loving parents, Kenny and Bonnie. He spent the better part of his youth outside - fishing, hunting, playing...

Jun 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of

 William "Bill" Schilling

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, William (Bill) Schilling, who departed this life on June 10th, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Streator, IL, Bill was a man of quiet strength, deep integrity, and unwavering love for his family. He married Carolyn J. Crandall...

Jun 6, 2025

John G. Hall Jr. (Jack) passed awayon June 6, 2025 at Citadel in Sterling, he was 93 years old. Jack was born on February 6, 1932 the son of John and

Evelyn Hall.

He married JoAnne Ohda on August 24, 1958. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2022.

Survivors include one daughter Sherri, one son Greg and daughter-in-law Kathy as well...

Jun 2, 2025

   Rodney K. Fjelstad, 75, of Sterling, died Monday, June 2, 2025 at CGH Medical Center.

   Rodney was born June 30, 1949 in Lacrosse, WI. The son of Arnold and Bernice (Arnold) Fjelstad. He married Vicki Traum on May 31, 1971 in Chadwick, a magnificent wife, mother and friend.

   Rodney served in the United States Army from 1969 - 1971....

Jun 1, 2025

Edward Herman Lorenz Jr., 74, of Sterling, died Sunday, June 1, 2025 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Edward was born May 12, 1951, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Edward and Rosemary (Hollinshead) Lorenz. He married Marianne Hennegan on August 5, 1985, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She preceded him in death on April 18, 2022.Edward was a man of...

May 29, 2025

   Lester G. Cordes, 94, of Sterling died Thursday May 29, 2025 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Lester was born August 19, 1930 in Sterling the son of Glenn and Clara (Behrens) Cordes. He married Fern Allison on August 6, 1953 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2014.

   Lester was a Sgt. First Class in...

May 22, 2025

   Elizabeth Ann Herbst was born February 23, 1940, only child of Leslie H. and Margaret W. Herbst, in Dixon, IL. She graduated from Polo Community High School in 1958, part of the first graduating class in the new building. She married David L. Itnyre on April 4, 1959, and they lived on a dairy farm in Winslow, IL. She...

May 20, 2025

   Marcelino Arreola, 72, of Rochelle, Illinois, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 in Sterling, Illinois. Marcelino was born June 2nd, 1952, in Chehuayo, Michoacan, he is the son of Felix and Eucebia (Espinoza Rocha) Arreola Garcia. Marcelino married Margarita Garcia Arenas on December 29, 1980, in Dekalb, Illinois.

   Marcelino worked hard...

May 16, 2025

   Mary Donoho, 86 of Sterling died Friday May 16, 2025 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Mary was born June 20, 1938 in Sterling the daughter of Vincent and Ethel (Giddings) Talkowski.

   Survivors include one daughter Roxanne (Rick) Powers; two sons Archie (Irene) Donoho, Randy (Kelly) Donoho; grandchildren Missy (Dan Cornelius) Powers, Matt (Jessica) Powers, Brandon (Jana)...

May 15, 2025

   Joe Edward Wilkinson was born on March 24, 1931, at home in West Frankfort, Illinois, to

Charles Herschel Bryan and Mary Eugenia (Buswell) Wilkinson, the ninth of twelve children. He

died on May 15, 2025, at the Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, Illinois.

   Joe graduated from Frankfort Community High School and entered the U. S. Army serving in

Korea during...

May 14, 2025

Virginia Gayle Johnson, age 78, of Sterling, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 14th. She was born on June 6th, 1946, in Lincoln, IL to Charles and Mary Jane Anderson.

Virginia grew up in Central Illinois and was involved in many school activities, including the Girl Scouts, where she earned the highest honor, the Gold Award. During her high school years,...