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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Betty Burns
Jun 30, 2017
Betty Irene Burns, 90, of Rock Falls died Friday, June 30, 2017 at Dixon Health Care. Betty was born March 9, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Marvin and Wanda (Moose). She married Richard Burns on December 2, 1967 in Elgin. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2017. Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Rudrick; sister-in-law, Pat Mock...
Robert Corwell
Jun 25, 2017
Robert “Bob”Merrill Corwell, 89, of Sterling, died June 25, 2017 at Avonlea Cottages of Sterling. Bob was born February 28, 1928 and raised in St. Albans, VT. He graduated in 1950 from Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT with a mathematics degree. Bob served in the United States Navy in Charleston, SC for two years and then worked for Travelers...
Sally Garcia
Jun 12, 2017
SALLY L. GARCIA STERLING-Sally L. Garcia, 67, of Sterling died, Monday, June 12, 2017 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. She was employed at Sterling Federal Bank as a teller for many years. Sally was born January 19, 1950 in Dixon, the daughter of Dwight and Katherine (Kump) Fulmer. She married Lalo Garcia on October 19, 1976 in Rock Falls....
Gwendolyn Powers
Jun 10, 2017
STERLING- Gwendolyn “Tommie” Powers, 85, of Sterling passed away Saturday June 10, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. Tommie was born July 14, 1931 in Success, Arkansas, the daughter of Frederick and Ruby (Chappell) Weatherford. She married James S. Powers on January 20, 1951 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on January 8, 1972. Survivors include four daughters...
Dolores Friday
Jun 3, 2017
Dolores G. Friday, 92, of Sterling, died Saturday June 3, 2017 at Morningside of Sterling. Dolores was born August 28, 1924 in Hebron, the daughter of Clarence and Abigail (Paull) Gates. She married Edwin R. Friday on July 20, 1945 in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1984. She was a member of First Presbyterian...
Keith Hasenyager
Jun 2, 2017
Keith W. Hasenyager, 88, passed away peacefully at Sterling Pavilion Friday June 2, 2017 while on Hospice. Keith “Red” was born July 8, 1928 in Rock Falls at home. Keith and Margaret (Lange) were married July 17, 1948 at St. Mary’s Church in Sterling, IL. (Almost 69 years) Keith quit high school to work at National Manufacturing. He was...
Effie Hunsberger
Jun 2, 2017
Effie M. Hunsberger, 85, died, Friday, June 2, 2017 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was employed at Haskell’s in Sterling, for many years. Effie was born January 1, 1932 in Keenes, the daughter of Jesse and Mettie (Drew) Keen. She married Floyd Hunsberger on June 16, 1950 in Dekalb. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2010. Survivors...
Bobby Jones
May 30, 2017
STERLING- Bobby W. Jones, 50, died Tuesday, May 30 2017 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed as a maintenance engineer. Bobby was born April 7, 1967 in Chicago, the son of Frank (Josephine) DeAndrea. Survivors include one daughter, Colleen Woodard of Sterling; three sons, Anthony (Megan Baughn), Adam and Cody Jones, all of Sterling; two sisters, Patricia (Marvin...
Timothy Ellrick
May 29, 2017
Timothy L. Ellrick, 60 of Rock Falls, died Monday, May 29, 2017. Timothy was born August 20, 1956 in Decatur, the son of Ronald and (Beverly Stull) Ellrick. Survivors include one daughter, Brooke Ellrick; two sons, Blake Ellrick and Tim Clark; his mother, Beverly Ellrick; one brother, Wes Ellrick and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his...
Dorothy Mcconnell
May 20, 2017
DOROTHY W. MC CONNELL STERLING- Dorothy W. McConnell, 89, of Sterling, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Dorothy (Dottie) was born July 20, 1927 in Ashland, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Balliet) Watters. She married John (Jack) W. McConnell on July 30, 1949 in Ashland, Pennsylvania. Dorothy had many passions including playing the organ...
Linda Smith
May 17, 2017
STERLING- Linda J. Smith, 69, of Sterling, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. Linda was born June 18, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of Ruth McCoy. She married Bruce Smith on August 22, 1992 in Oakfield, WI. Linda enjoyed her time spent with family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Bruce of Sterling;...
Jose Rivera
May 16, 2017
ROCK FALLS-Jose Luis Rivera, 64, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Memorial Hermann Hospice, Houston, TX. He was an assistant foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years until his retirement in 2012. Jose was born December 30, 1952 in San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico, the son of Roberto and Maria Elena (Moctezuma) Rivera. He...
Earl Stanley
May 15, 2017
STERLING- Earl T. Stanley, 77, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home. Earl was born September 4, 1939 in Coleta, the son of Clark and Macie (Hogge) Stanley. He worked as an engineer with GE until his retirement in 1995. Earl had many hobbies and interests including gardening, nurturing his flowers and sports cars, but his greatest joy...
Arlene Loos
May 14, 2017
ARLENE LOOS STERLING-Arlene Loos, 98, of Sterling, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Regency Care Center of Sterling. Arlene was born August 23, 1918 in Hopkins, Township, the daughter of Harry and Lena (Balster) Onken. She married Raymond Loos on September 23, 1939. He preceded her in death on November 1, 1986. She was a member of St. John’s...
Marion Nunemaker
May 9, 2017
MARION G. NUNEMAKER STERLING-Marion G. Nunemaker, 97, of Sterling died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Avonlea Cottages of Sterling. Marion was born June 6, 1919 in Buda, the daughter of William and Anna (Hartzler) Eigsti. She married Weldon Nunemaker on June 8, 1947 in Buda. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2001. Survivors include one daughter, Carol...
Gayle Voorhees
May 6, 2017
GAYLE L. VOORHEES DENVER, IA-Gayle L. Voorhees, 77, of Sterling, died, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Denver Sunset Home, Denver, IA. She was employed at Fitzgerald Drug Store, Morrison Hospital, Sterling Clinic and Northwestern Life Insurance, at one time. Gayle was born July 8, 1939 in Sterling, the daughter of Everette and Grace (Fritz) Minier, where she grew up...
Leona Mckenna
Apr 28, 2017
STERLING- Leona M. McKenna, 82, of Sterling, died Friday April 28, 2017. Leona was born February 16, 1935 in Sterling, the daughter of Anthony Coppotelli and Hazel Stern. She graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1953. Leona married Richard McKenna on October 1, 1960 in Rock Falls. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sterling....
Marie Porter
Apr 24, 2017
MARIE C. PORTER JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA-Marie C. Porter, 92, formerly of Sterling, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 24, 2017, surrounded by her family. Marie was born July 1, 1924 in Holden, WV, the daughter of Robert H. and Lula (Doane) Burgess. Marie was raised in Rich Valley VA., alongside thirteen siblings. Marie...
Frank Harts
Apr 20, 2017
Frank Harts, Jr., 60, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sauk Valley Senior Living Center, Rock Falls. Frank was born April 24, 1956 in Shelby, Mississippi, the son of Frank J. and Bobbie Mae (Johnson) Harts. Survivors include his parents, one son, Frank J. (Shelley) Harts III of New York, NY; three sisters, Demetra (Ron) Brown...
Ann Kane
Apr 13, 2017
ANN KANE STERLING – Ann Kane, 90, of Sterling, died peacefully Thursday at CGH Medical Center. She was a homemaker, farm wife, real estate agent, and advocate for people with disabilities. Ann was born Aug. 26, 1926, to Joseph and Ethel Bartel, who farmed north of Sterling. She graduated from St. Mary's elementary and high schools and attended the...
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