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Jose Montanez
Jan 19, 2020
STERLING- Jose Daniel Montanez, 65, of Rock Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. He was born October 13, 1954 in Sterling, the son of Daniel and Victoria (Vargas) Montanez. He enjoyed playing pool, gardening, fishing, and spending time with his dog Daisy. Prior to his passing he accepted Jesus as...
Adam Mighell
Jan 19, 2020
STERLING- Adam Lee Mighell, was born January 18, 2020 at 12:47 AM “You are loved more than you will ever know by someone who died to know you” Romans 5:8 He learned that before any of us could have. He felt true love in his 18 hours of life, more than most people feel in their first 18 years....
Linda Deets
Jan 17, 2020
Linda L. Deets, 77, of Sterling, died Friday, January 17th, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Linda was born on October 29, 1942 in Sterling, IL to Roy J. and Ola M. (Buhrow) Wolber. She attended Sterling schools and was a 1960 graduate of Sterling High School. Linda married Myron J. Deets on June 24, 1961 at First...
Thomas Schwab
Jan 15, 2020
STERLING- Thomas John Schwab, 75, passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2020 at his home in Sterling. Tom was born March 27, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Lenard and Ester Schwab. He graduated from Rock Falls High School where he lettered in wrestling and track & field (pole vault). He attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and pole...
Jenny Schwab
Jan 15, 2020
CHICAGO- Jenny Rebecca Schwab, 46, formerly of Sterling, died in Chicago on January 15, 2020 after a long struggle with Anorexia Nervosa. Jenny was born January 3, 1973 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Tom and Sherry Schwab. She began competitive running at the age of eight with the Sterling Park District Track Club. She graduated from Sterling High...
John Garrison
Jan 15, 2020
STERLING- John “Johnnie” Garrison, 90, passed away, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Regency Care of Sterling. John was born June 29, 1929 in Bayou Meto, Arkansas to William and Hallie (Scott) Garrison, the youngest of twelve children. He served two years during WWII in the United States Army, enlisting at age seventeen, serving in Tokyo, Japan. After retiring from...
Ana Maria Lopez
Jan 9, 2020
STERLING -Ana Maria Lopez, 93, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Ana Maria was born September 02, 1926 in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, the daughter of Luis Antonio “Leoncio” and Virginia (Aguila Rocha) Velasquez Galvan. She married Vincent Lopez on April 15, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. He preceded her...
John Kurtis
Jan 4, 2020
STERLING- John M. Kurtis, 57, of Sterling, died January 4, 2020. John was born November 17, 1962 in Elmhurst the son of John K. and Arlene (Donaldson) Kurtis. He married Patricia Carson and enjoyed 31 years of marriage. John adored his family and especially his grandchildren. He was an accomplished guitar player, and enjoyed spending time with his best...
John Flores
Dec 31, 2019
ROCK FALLS- John Flores, 66, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a vehicle repairman. John was born August 14, 1953 in Chicago the son of Elano and Sandra (Ramos) Flores. He married Debra Ann Griebel on December 28, 2019. John...
Juanita Rose
Dec 25, 2019
STERLING- Juanita Rose, 89, of Sterling, passed away on December 25, 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was born January 15, 1930 in Aurora, the daughter of Otto and Dora (Henken) Johnson. Juanita and her siblings were raised on the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. She married Douglas Rose on October 25, 1952 in Lisle. He preceded...
Ronald Bucher
Dec 22, 2019
ROCK FALLS-Ronald H. Bucher, 76, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Ronald was born August 10, 1943 in Mt. Carroll, the son of Harold and Erma (Traum) Bucher. Survivors include one daughter, Tracey Batten of Rock Falls; Significant other, Deb Billings of Rock Falls; four grandchildren, Alex Smith of Dixon, IA Carrie Smith of...
David Shearburn
Dec 15, 2019
SAN ANTONIO TX-David Lee Shearburn, passed away December 15, 2019 in San Antonio Texas. He was Born June 11, 1941 in Sterling the son of Olen Otis and Ruth (Schmittling) Shearburn. David married Gwendolyn Machaell on July 29, 1959 in Sterling Illinois. David was a life-long fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. His hobbies included antiques, golf,...
Angel Alvarado
Dec 10, 2019
Angel Jose Alvarado December 10, 2019-December 10, 2019 Just 2 hours after coming into this world, Angel passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Angel was born on December 10, 2019 to Romeo and Ana Alvarado weighing 2lbs. 13oz. Despite his short time on earth he was deeply...
Leslie Finkle
Dec 7, 2019
STERLING —Leslie D. Finkle Sr. 90, of Sterling, died, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford. Leslie was born August 30, 1929 in Rock Falls, the son of James and Agnes (Sprankle) Finkle. He married Sylvia Newman on December 23, 1951 in Rock Falls. He served for the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He is...
Jack Williamson
Dec 6, 2019
ROCK FALLS- Jack Williamson, 74, of Rock Falls, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Jack was born March 20, 1945 in Nelson County, KY, the son of Howard and Carrie (Perkins) Williamson. He married Becky Charleston-Zigler on June 22, 1983. He worked at Illinois Forge and was a lifelong contractor holding...
Betty Stutzke
Dec 6, 2019
BETTY ELLEN STUTZKE STERLING- Betty Ellen Stutzke, 94, of Sterling, IL passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Citadel. Betty was born on January 16, 1925 in Tampico, IL to Edwin and Margaret (France) Temple. She graduated from Tampico High School as Valedictorian of her class and attended Brown's Business College. She married Carl Stutzke on December 8,...
Deanna Forristall
Nov 27, 2019
Deanna (Jergens) Forristall April 16, 1969-November 27,2019 Deanna Forristall (50) of Dixon, IL passed peacefully at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL on November 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Deanna was the daughter of the late Gerald Jergens and late Elizabeth Jergens. Deanna graduated high school in Oregon, IL where she later attended AIC in Davenport, IA. She...
Curtis Dahlgren
Nov 20, 2019
CURTIS “Curt” Dean DAHLGREN TUCSON, AZ-Curtis "Curt" Dean Dahlgren, 70, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona following a brief illness. Curt was born March 28, 1949 in Sterling, the son of Dean and LaVonne (McNeil) Dahlgren. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University in 1972 and...
Charles Steinke
Nov 19, 2019
The Reverend Charles Eugene Steinke was welcomed into his Heavenly Father’s House on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, with a greeting: “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Pastor Steinke was born October 16, 1939 in Woodstock, Illinois to Carl Eugene Steinke and Helen Elizabeth Mann Steinke (later Menzel). His very early years were spent helping his father on the family...
Laurel Bierman
Nov 16, 2019
STERLING- Laurel Bierman 68, of Sterling died November 6, 2019 at her home. Laurel was born in Sterling on May 15, 1951 to Leo and Mary Ann (Hayes) Johnson. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1969. Laurel worked at Mably Center in Dixon as a Mental health technician. Prior to that she trained and showed horses for Atherton...
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