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Mary Jo Tresenriter
Apr 12, 2017
MARY JO TRESENRITER VANCOUVER, WA-Mary Jo Tresenriter, 67 of Vancouver, Washington passed away peacefully at Legacy Hospital in Vancouver on April 12, 2017. Mary Jo was born in Sterling, Illinois on November 14, 1949 the daughter of Robert “Joe” and Virginia (Foster) Tresenriter. Mary Jo grew up in Sterling, attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Newman High School. Many...
Barry Fenton
Apr 8, 2017
STERLING- Barry K. Fenton, 69, of Sterling died Saturday April 8, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Barry was born November 28, 1947 in Sterling, the son of Dwight and Janet (Purdue) Fenton. He graduated from Rock Falls High School, and recently inducted into the Rock Falls High School Hall of Fame for football. At 18 years old Barry joined...
Maureen Cocking
Apr 5, 2017
MAUREEN KAY COCKING STERLING-Maureen Kay Cocking, 75, of Sterling, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Maureen was born January 1, 1942 in Aurora the daughter of John M. and Eileen (Nease) Bland. She graduated in 1960 from Shabbona High School, attended Illinois State University, and graduated from Sauk Valley College. She was employed in offices...
William Willis
Apr 3, 2017
William “Bill” Willis, 82 , of Sterling died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. He was nursing home administrator for Francis Home Inc. Bill was born March 18, 1935 in Cairo, the son of John Louis and Louise (Gray) Willis. He served in the United States Army. He married Judith Hoogeveen on February 3, 1968 in...
Leora Beveroth
Apr 3, 2017
LEORA MAE BEVEROTH STERLING- Leora Mae Beveroth, 89, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Leora was born June 7, 1927 in Sterling the daughter of Roy J. and Olga (Buhrow) Wolber. She married Herman Beveroth on June 6, 1948 at First Lutheran Church of Jordan. He preceded her...
Rose Ritenour
Apr 2, 2017
Rose Marie Ritenour, 88, of Coleta, died peacefully, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her home. Rose taught in a one room schoolhouse (Elm School) in rural Coleta and worked as a secretary for the Milledgeville school district before marrying George D. Ritenour on August 15, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2013. Rose was born September...
Beverly Olsen
Mar 29, 2017
BEVERLY A. OLSEN PROPHETSTOWN- Beverly A. Olsen, 83, of Prophetstown, died Wednesday March 29, 2017 at Good Samaritan in Prophetstown. Beverly was born August 2, 1933 in Sterling, daughter of Clarence and Linnie “Dolly” (Mock) Miner. She married Duane Olsen August 18, 1953 in Rock Falls. Survivors include her husband Duane; one daughter, Connie (Terry) Glenn of Sterling; two...
Kenneth Dirks
Mar 28, 2017
Kenneth G. Dirks, 90, of Sterling, died Tuesday March 28, 2017. Kenneth was born December 9, 1926 in Sterling, the son of Lester and Florence (Onken) Dirks. He married Helen Miller on November 3, 1950 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2007. Survivors include one daughter Barbara (Mike) Bays of Sterling; one son Steve (Dawn)...
Alberta Livingston
Mar 27, 2017
ALBERTA ROSE “BOOTS” LIVINGSTON STERLING-Alberta Rose “ Boots” Livingston, 80, died, Monday, March 27, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Alberta was born February 27, 1937 in Whitehall, the daughter of the Reverend Al and Leutia (Settles) Monroe. She married Kenneth Livingston on October 15, 1954 in Rock Falls. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of Sterling; two daughters; Karla J....
Joyce Meyer
Mar 26, 2017
JOYCE B. MEYER STERLING-Joyce B. Meyer, 86, died, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Sterling Pavilion. Joyce was born February 17, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of George W. and Marie (Wentling) Bell. She married William Koplin in 1954 in Sterling. He preceded her in death in 1970. She then married Frederick Fritz Meyer in November 18, 1978 in Sterling....
Nancy Hartman
Mar 26, 2017
STERLING- Nancy J. Hartman, of Sterling, died Sunday March 26, 2017 at Resthave Nursing Home in Prophetstown. Nancy was born April 14, 1937 in Sterling, the daughter of William and Grace (Coursey) McCord. She graduated from Sauk Valley Community College with her nursing degree in July of 1990. Nancy worked as an L.P.N. at Sterling Pavilion for 15 years...
Barbara Wright
Mar 24, 2017
STERLING-Barbara Ann Wright, 77, died peacefully March 24, 2017 at CGH Medical Center surrounded by family. Barbara was born December 22, 1939 in La Salle to Walter and Marie (Kastner) Noonan. She married Wayne Wright on November 19, 1984. Barbara loved old movies, board games, baking and cooking with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with family. She...
Laverne Latta
Mar 22, 2017
LAVERNE “JIM” LATTA ROCK FALLS- Laverne Latta, known to all of us as Jim, 75, was called to his eternal resting place on March 22, 2017, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. Jim was born July 19, 1941, the son of Harry and Mary (Clayton) Latta. He was married for more than 35 years to Jo Anne (Edeus). He...
Milton Schuchard
Mar 17, 2017
MILTON M. SCHUCHARD STERLING-Milton M. Schuchard, 99, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at Heritage Square, Dixon. He was an electrical engineer at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company for 41 years until his retirement in 1982. Milton was born December 16, 1917 in Chadwick, the son of William and Emma (Hartman) Schuchard. He married Fern Waters on September...
Linda Stralow
Mar 4, 2017
STERLING- Linda Stralow, 79, of Sterling died Saturday March 4, 2017 at Aperion Care in Amboy. Linda was born December 25, 1937 the daughter of Ward and Arlene (Deets) Woessner. She married H. David Stralow on January 25, 1957 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2006. Survivors include three daughters Beth (Dave) Patterson of Rockford,...
Richard Burns
Mar 3, 2017
Rock Falls- Richard Burns, 78, of Rock Falls died Friday March 3, 2017. Richard was born May 5, 1938 in Sterling, the son of John and Cecile (Smith) Burns. He Married Betty Hack on December 2, 1967 in Elgin. Survivors include his wife Betty, and a sister Pat Mock of Rock Falls; and one step-grandson Jay Holly of Rock...
Paul Cheshire
Feb 25, 2017
STERLING-Paul “ Kenny” Cheshire Sr., 86, of Sterling, died Saturday February 25, 2017 at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling. Paul was employed at North Western Steel & Wire for 31 years until his retirement in 1983. Paul was born December 3, 1930 in Kewanee, the son of Aubrey and Bessie (Williamson) Cheshire. He married Doris Bonnell on August 23,...
Linda Chriest
Feb 21, 2017
LINDA D. CHRIEST STERLING- Linda D. Chriest, 71, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Regency Health Care Center. She was employed at the Steelworkers Credit Union, prior to retirement. Linda was born February 17, 1946 in Sterling, the daughter of Willard and Shirlie (Schultz) Hunter. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Ann Chriest of Sterling and Cynthia M. (Jeff) Benzschawel...
Joseph Henderson
Feb 21, 2017
JOSEPH DAVID HENDERSON STERLING-Joseph David Henderson, 85, of Sterling, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at CGH Medical Center of septic pneumonia. Joe was born in Ridge Farm, on August 4, 1931 to Ted and Susie Mae (Satterlee) Henderson. The family farmhand “Old Mose” Laurence was an early influence. At Ridge Farm High School, Joe was involved in sports...
William Sellers
Feb 16, 2017
WILLIAM F. SELLERS STERLING- William F. Sellers, 82, of Sterling died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home. William was born July 7, 1934 in Lima, OH, the son of Walter and Virl (Meyers) Sellers. He married Phyllis J. Ramsey on December 27, 1953. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2007. Bill was the past president of...
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