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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Beatrice John
Aug 24, 2021
DIXON - Beatrice “Bea” John, 92, of Morningside in Sterling, formally of Dixon, went home to rest with her personal Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning August 24, 2021, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, with her beloved children by her side. Bea was born March 12, 1929, in Hardin County Illinois, the daughter of Ewell and Della (Hobbs)...
Ronald Drane
Aug 19, 2021
STERLING- Ronald E. Drane, 77, of Sterling died August 19, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ron was born March 31, 1944 in Sterling the son of Herbert and Gertrude (Moore) Drane. He married Frieda Scudder on May 23, 1989 in Clinton IA. He retired from Northwestern Steel & Wire. Survivors include his wife Frieda; two...
Merle Leroy Andreas
Aug 17, 2021
ROCK FALLS- Merle “Curly” Leroy Andreas, 96, left this earth on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Sterling, March 22, 1925. He is survived by his sister, Opal Parrott; daughter, Deb Andreas; step-daughters, Mary (Robin) Dietz, Patricia (Ray) Doolen, Kelli (Michael) Hobel; step-son, Paul Starck; four grandsons; two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Joy Behrens
Aug 17, 2021
GALESBURG- Joy Katherine Behrens, 71, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg. Joy was born September 4, 1949 in Sterling, the daughter of Mason E. and Twila R. (Shaw) Behrens. Joy was very active in her church, First Lutheran Church Of Galesburg. Her generosity was felt by many organizations and groups. Kiwanis of...
Judy A Clayton Mckee-Hodge
Aug 17, 2021
JUDY A. CLAYTON MCKEE-HODGE STERLING- Judy A. Clayton McKee- Hodge, 78, of Rock Falls, passed away August 17, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home, surrounded by family. Judy was born April 26, 1943 the daughter of Maurice Clayton and Hilda Elgin Hill. She married Kenneth Hodge on September 1, 1989 in Sterling. Survivors include her husband Kenneth; three...
Sandy Gibson
Aug 14, 2021
STERLING- Sandy Gibson, 55, died, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home. Sandy was born on March 11, 1966 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Desch) Stegmaier. She married David Gibson on May 9, 1996 in Chicago. Sandy was an amazing caregiver and very generous. She would give you the shirt off her back. She enjoyed her...
Richard Vancil
Aug 12, 2021
STERLING-Richard Allen Vancil, 59, of Sterling, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home. Richard was born September 20, 1961 in Kewanee, the son of Kenneth and Dottie (Merchant) Vancil. He married Annette Manzano on September 18, 1982. He was a machine operator at Allied Locke, Dixon. Richard was an avid Bears fan, enjoyed fishing, bowling, dancing, softball, going...
Helen Dykstra
Aug 10, 2021
Helen Arlene Dykstra, daughter of Cornelius “Cornie” and Lizzie (Nieuwendorp) Kleinwolterink was born July 3, 1928 at her parent’s farm south of Sheldon, IA. “Arlene” as she was called, was the second of the four Kleinwolterink children; Joyce being the oldest, followed by younger siblings, Willis and Lorie. Arlene grew up like most farm kids at the time –...
Phyllis Weinstine
Aug 7, 2021
Phyllis Weinstine nee Bronstein, age 87, of Highland Park, Illinois, and Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Loved daughter of the late Tille (Silverstein) and Harry Bronstein and cherished daughter-in-law of the late Tee (Saltzman) and Jack Weinstine. Beloved and cherished wife of Lester Weinstine. Loving and proud mother of Juli Shapiro, Debbie (Bob) Goldstein,...
Gary Franks
Aug 6, 2021
Laura IL- Gary L. Franks, 60, of Laura IL passed away August 6, 2021 surrounded by family. Gary was born June 7, 1961 the son of Clarence and Christine (Bloomquist) Franks. He married Kathy Slusser on August 22, 2003 in Sterling, IL. Survivors include his wife Kathy; mother Christine Franks; one daughter Brandy Franks of Rock Falls; two step...
Kenneth Gould
Aug 5, 2021
STERLING-Kenneth C. Gould, 93, of Sterling, died August 5, 2021 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Kenneth was born December 13, 1927 the son of George and Ruby Gould. Educated in the Sterling Public Schools where he was named charter member of the Athletic Hall of Fame as an individual performer and as a member of the 1945 football team....
Terry E Richards
Aug 1, 2021
Terry E. Richards, 66, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Terry was born June 26, 1955 in Dixon, the son of William E. and Velna Jean (Denton) Richards. He married Ruth Ramirez on May 10, 1979. Terry loved the outdoors, riding his motorcycle and listening to The Blues. He was also a...
Paula Garcia
Jul 30, 2021
STERLING- Paula Garcia, 66, of Sterling, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at CGH Medical Center of Sterling. Paula was born May 19, 1955 to Macario Sr. and Paula (Gonzalez) Sarmiento. She married Francisco Garcia on February 14, 1981 in Sterling. Paula was a charge nurse for over 20 years and has trained numerous nurses throughout those years. She was...
Doris M Detweiler
Jul 29, 2021
Doris M Detweiler, 87, passed away July 29, 2021 at Regency Care of Sterling. She was the daughter of Glenn and Mildred Detweiler. She was a devoted member of the Rock Falls United Methodist Church. While living in Colorado Springs, CO she sang with The Sweet Adelines and worked as an accountant. She came home in 1973 and later...
Margaret Manon
Jul 24, 2021
OREGON - Margaret Manon, 59, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her son's home in Oregon surrounded by family. Margaret was born January 31, 1962 in Fairbanks, AK the daughter of Larry and Judith (Klinger) Pettenger. She married Richard Manon on August 8, 1992 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2020. Margaret...
Claude C Nugent Jr
Jul 22, 2021
Claude C Nugent, Jr, 85, died peacefully on July 22, 2021 surrounded by those he loved. Born in Owensboro, KY, to Claude, Sr. and Louise (Carder) Nugent, Claude was a longtime resident of the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved best friend and companion, Dora Kurk, and leaves behind the cherished...
Donna Marie Ruth
Jul 20, 2021
Donna M. Ruth, 89, of Sterling, passed away, Tuesday July 20, 2021 at Citadel Nursing Home, Sterling, with her family by her side. Donna was born August 18, 1931 to Oscar Clark and Lucille Wittenauer. She married H. Dean Ruth on January 29, 1950. She loved baking, roller skating in her youth and spending time with her grandchildren and...
Bennie Lee Hicks
Jul 14, 2021
Bennie Lee Hicks was born in Odin, IL on April 28, 1936, to Glen and Viola Hicks. He grew up on a farm along with his brothers, Lewis and Dale, and sisters, Blanche and Bernice. These years created in him a lifelong love of tractors. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jensen, on August 28, 1954, and they...
Mary Marquis Jarvis
Jul 12, 2021
Mary J. Marquis Jarvis (known as “Jackie”), DeKalb resident and former resident of Sterling/Rock Falls, IL, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on July 12th, 2021 at the age of 71. Jackie is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Jarvis; children Marcus and his wife Morgan, and Amy Burnstine; siblings Will Powers, Elizabeth Ridge, and...
Jeffrey Voo
Jul 11, 2021
PROPHETSTOWN – Jeffrey Voo, died Sunday July 11,2021, at Winning Wheels of Prophetstown. Jeffrey was born on March 15, 1964 in Chicago Heights, the son of David and Judy (Chia-Dee) Voo. Jeff is united with his mother Judy in a much more peaceful and tranquil place. During Jeff’s youth, he graduated from the Homewood-Flossmoor High School and was active...
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