Obituaries

Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Lawrence  Steen

Lawrence Steen

Aug 9, 2018

ROCK FALLS- Lawrence P. Steen, 71, of Rock Falls, died, Thursday, August 09, 2018 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center. Lawrence was born September 19, 1946 in Sterling, the son of Paul Oscar and Eva (Hockenjos) Steen . Survivors include one daughter, Kasandra (Dwayne) James of Marble Hill, MO; one son, Marshall (Jennifer) Steen of Jackson, MO; one brother, Leonard...

Rosemary Wilsey

Rosemary Wilsey

Aug 7, 2018

Rosemary Wilsey, 60, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her home. Rosemary was born November 12, 1957 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin H. and June A (Bequeret) Maine. She attended SIUC where she studied Liberal Arts. She married William Wilsey on October 23, 1993 at East View Baptist Church, Belleville, IL. Rosemary...

Darrell House

Darrell House

Aug 6, 2018

DARRELL G. HOUSE MORRISON-Darrell G. House, 84, of Morrison, died Monday, August 6, 2018 at Resthave Home, Morrison. Darrell was born March 6, 1934 in Sterling, the son of Paul and Lauretta (Chapman) House Sr. He married Shirley Conner on June 26, 1953 in Morrison. Survivors include his wife Shirley of Morrison; two daughters, Sherry (Bob) Martin of Denver,...

Rutilia Veliz

Rutilia Veliz

Aug 6, 2018

Rutilia Veliz, 76 of Sterling died August 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Rutilia was born June 4, 1942 in Durango Mexico the daughter of Jose and Maria (Ortega) Oropeza. She married Macario Veliz in 1972. He preceded her in death in 1986. Survivors include one daughter Alicia Ortega of Sterling; five grandchildren Oscar Cabrera of Washington,...

Elwyn Rhode

Elwyn Rhode

Jul 28, 2018

Elwyn “Bud” Rhode, 95, of Coleta died, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Resthave Home of Morrison. He was a well driller and worked for Farmers Elevator and then Retiring from Whiteside FS. Elwyn was born July 09, 1923 in Coleta, the son of John and Lucy (Heinze) Rhode. He served in the United States Army. He married Bernice Hoover...

Charles Fischbach

Charles Fischbach

Jul 26, 2018

Sterling- Charles (Chuck) G. Fischbach, 90, of Sterling died July 26th at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by Sterling Multi Products, Prophetstown, as Plant Superintendent for 25 years. Chuck was born March 31st, 1928, in Sterling, the son of Charles and Dorothy (McCoy) Fischbach. He attended Lincoln and Central grade schools and Sterling Township High School. He met...

Phillip Miatke

Phillip Miatke

Jul 21, 2018

Phillip J. Miatke, 68, of Sterling, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1949, the son of Darrel and Aloise (Landheer) Miatke. Phil was baptized at the former Second Avenue Lutheran Church. He married Linda M. (Remenih) Miatke on June 1, 1974, at St. John Lutheran Church in Peru, Illinois. Phil grew up...

David Squires

David Squires

Jul 9, 2018

DAVID J. SQUIRES STERLING-David J. Squires, 62, of Sterling, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born June 9, 1956 in Sterling, the son of James and Thelma (Maxwell) Squires. Dave married his high school sweetheart and best friend Peggy Harmon on October 4, 1975 in Rock Falls. For the last 41...

Barbara Rangel

Barbara Rangel

Jul 8, 2018

BARBARA RANGEL STERLING- Barbara Rangel, 80, entered into Heaven on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born August 8, 1937 in Paducah, KY, the daughter of Marvin and Myrtle (Powers) Gibson. She married Margarito Rangel on July 27, 1978 in Sterling. Survivors include her husband Margarito; two daughters, Robin Pettorini of Knoxville, TN and Pamela (Okaka)...

Albert Kessler

Albert Kessler

Jul 1, 2018

STERLING- Albert Kessler, 66, of Sterling died Sunday July 1, 2018. Albert was born February 26, 1952 in Sterling the son of Ira and Iva (Stanfield) Kessler. He married Carolyn Barks on June 1, 1977 in Rock Falls. Survivors include his mother Iva Kessler of Sterling; wife Carolyn Kessler; two daughters Brennecke (Jarod) Hutchison of Sterling, and Desiree (Reid)...

June Callighan

June Callighan

Jun 27, 2018

JUNE D. CALLIGHAN PROPHETSTOWN- June D. Callighan, 102, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society, Prophetstown. June was born June 30, 1915 in Sterling to Agard Victor and Alma Charlotte (Nelson) Sundberg. She attended Wallace School and graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1933. She was a member of the Federal...

Paulette Finn

Paulette Finn

Jun 21, 2018

Paulette Lee Finn, of Sterling, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. Paulette was born March 30, 1948 in Fort KNox, KY, the daughter of Eugene and Beatrice (Williamson) Fikter She married James Finn on September 30, 1967 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2012. Paulette loved to sew and cook. She...

Joan Rosene

Joan Rosene

Jun 15, 2018

JOAN ROSENE ROCK FALLS - Joan Rosene, 75, died, Friday, June 15, 2018 at her home. Joan was born on September 18, 1942 in Maywood, the daughter of William and Ann (Erl) Steger. She married Vernon Rosene on June 25, 2003 in Wheaton. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Rosene of Rock Falls; two daughters, Dawn (Al) Klessman of Lockport...

Penny Helms

Penny Helms

Jun 8, 2018

STERLING- Penny Helms, 57, of Sterling, died, Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home. Penny was born March 28, 1961 in Freeport. She married Kendal Helms on June 27, 1981 in Sterling. Survivors include her husband Kendal Helms of Sterling; two sons, Jacob (Carene) Helms of Savanna, and Christopher (Stephanie) Helms of Yorktown VA; two daughters, Amanda (Patrick) Costello...

David  Douglass

David Douglass

Jun 7, 2018

David E. Douglass 77, of Morrison died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home. David was born August 12, 1940 in Davenport, IA. The son of William and Ethel (Alger) Douglass. He married Phyllis (Wilson) Douglass on May 12, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV, David worked as a Heavy Crane Operator at Northwestern Steel & Wire for 40 years....

Teresa Eades

Teresa Eades

Jun 4, 2018

Teresa E. Eades, 66, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at Genesis East, Davenport, IA. Teresa was born April 2, 1952 in Sterling, the daughter of Bert and Cathryn (Lampley) Harting. She married John Eades Jr. on January 3, 1981 in Sterling. Survivors include her husband, John of Sterling; one daughter, Katie Eades of Hoboken, NJ; two sister-in-laws, Kathy Fischer...

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Ana Maria Rodriguez

May 30, 2018

STERLING- Ana Maria Rodriguez, 94, of Sterling died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Ana was born July 29, 1923 in Isabela, Puerto Rico the daughter of Santos Quinones and Clemencia Maldonado (Torres) Vasquez. She married Juan C. Rodriguez on April 11, 1942 in Isabela, Puerto Rico. He preceded her in death on May 10,...

Virginia Easley

Virginia Easley

May 28, 2018

STERLING-Virginia M. Easley, 94, of Sterling, died, Monday, May 28, 2018 at Citadel Care of Sterling. She worked for the State of Illinois job services for 25 years until her retirement in 1983. Virginia enjoyed golfing and was an avid book reader. Virginia was born May 30, 1923 in Sterling, the daughter of Clyde and Vida (Scott) Fridley. She...

Maria Lopez

Maria Lopez

May 24, 2018

Maria C. Lopez, 71, of Oak Park, formerly of Sterling, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home. Maria was born August 16, 1946 in DuQuoin, IL. The daughter of George and Grace (Muir) Churoff. Survivors include four children, Charmayne LeBlanc of Algonquin, Theresa LeBlanc, James LeBlanc and Michelle (Stacy) Montgomery, all of Indianapolis, IN; and Paul Smith, her...

Lennie  Kosier

Lennie Kosier

May 8, 2018

STERLING- Lennie Kosier, 102, of Sterling, died Tuesday May 8, 2018 at Avonlea Cottage of Sterling. Lennie was born October 13, 1915 in Supply, OK, the daughter of Claude Thomas and Blanche (Gillenwaters) Thomas. She married Earl Kosier on February 2, 1946 in Freeport. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Janley Spack...