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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Shirley Nye
Feb 12, 2017
SHIRLEY E. NYE MILLEDGEVILLE- Shirley E. Nye, 91, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Shirley was born March 1, 1925 in Clinton IA, the daughter of LeRoy and Laurine (Hardersen) Warehime. She married Homer Nye on January 21, 1945 in Milledgeville. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1990. She was a lifetime member of...
Eleanor Seidel
Feb 10, 2017
ELEANOR A. SEIDEL ROCK FALLS- Eleanor A. Seidel, 80, of Rock Falls, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at her home. Eleanor was born November 18, 1936 in Morrison, the daughter of John and Kate (Ottens) Decker. She married Charles Seidel on February 14, 1953 in Rock Falls. Survivors include her husband, Charles of Rock Falls; one daughter Kathy (Dennis)...
Gladys Bishop
Jan 26, 2017
Gladys A. Bishop, 99, of Sterling, formerly of Bloomington-Normal, died Thursday January 26, 2017. Gladys was born June 10, 1917 in Granville, the daughter of Nels P. and Eda (Anderson) Anderson. She married J. Reid Bishop on June 10, 1941 in Granville. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1971. Survivors include one daughter Dina Powers of Novato...
Don Porter
Jan 3, 2017
DONALD L. PORTER ROCK FALLS-Donald L. Porter, 52, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Don was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire as an electrician, and also worked for Porter Brothers Asphalt and Sealing. He loved spending time with family and friends, some of his favorite activities included hunting, fishing, trapping, and the...
Bill Feather
Jan 1, 2017
BILL N. FEATHER STERLING- Bill N. Feather, 72, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home, after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born March 10, 1944 in Sims, Illinois, the son of Noel and Opal (Lamb) Feather, Sr. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1962 and served in the U.S Army from 1963-1966, stationed in Germany....
Kendall Fransen
Dec 29, 2016
KENDALL J. FRANSEN ROCK FALLS- Kendall J. Fransen, 67, of Rock Falls, died December 29, 2016 at his home. Kendall was born November 8, 1949 in Sterling, the son of Edwin and Mabelle (Richards) Fransen. Survivors include four sisters, Shirley (Kenneth) Dewese of Findley OH, Karen (Kenneth) Wennenkamp of Hubbard IA, Bonnie (Fred) Davis of Clayton IN, and Eileen...
Ruth Klocke
Dec 10, 2016
Ruth M. Klocke, 95, of Sterling passed away peacefully December 10, 2016 at Regency Care of Sterling, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born August 6, 1921 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Clarence and Lena (Dietz) McCarthy. She married Albert Klocke on April 5, 1942 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. After WWII, Ruth and Al owned S&K Men’s...
Lois Matthews
Dec 6, 2016
LOIS A. MATTHEWS STERLING-Lois A. Matthews, 89, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at CGH Medical Center. Lois was born May 6, 1927 in Livingston, TN, the daughter of William M. and Rossa Lee (Vailes) Wallace. She married Lee Weston Matthews on February 19, 1944 in Anderson, IN. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1998. She...
Robert Nelson
Dec 6, 2016
Robert Gene Nelson August 23rd,1936 to December 6th,2016 Rock Falls – Robert G. Nelson, 80, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, December 6th,2016, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Robert married Irene on January 18th, 1959. He was known as “Pops” by many. He always told you how it was. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire and retired from there...
Robert Beattie
Dec 3, 2016
Robert E. Beattie, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Regency Care in Sterling. Robert was born in the son of Eldon and Helen (Tarner) Beattie. He served in the United States Navy. He married Karla Fike on March 15, 1952 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2014. Survivors include three daughters, Cindy (Larry) McWilliams of...
Mildred Wilsey
Dec 2, 2016
Mildred M. Wilsey, 86, of Rock Falls, died Friday December 2, 2016, at her home. Mildred was born January 14, 1930 in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Nina (Dronenberg) Bingenheimer. She married William Wilsey on June 18, 1960 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2001. Survivors include two sons William (Rosemary) Wilsey, and Robert...
Wilma Trouth
Dec 1, 2016
Wilma A. Trouth, 94, died, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at KSB Medical Center. Wilma was born September 16, 1922 in Javer, Germany, the daughter of Anton B. and Ida (Bruns) Koester. She married Robert Lee Trouth on November 30, 1944 in Sterling at Messiah Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1976. Wilma was a homemaker...
Charron Rausa
Nov 30, 2016
Charron M. Rausa, 81, died, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her home. Charron was born October 21, 1935 in Cairo, the daughter of James and Ida Marie (Koonce) Dickerson. She married Frank Rausa on May 20, 1980 in Dixon. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Frank of Sterling; three daughters, Ginger...
Eva Gallegos
Nov 26, 2016
STERLING-Eva Gallegos, 71 of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. Eva was born March 6, 1945, the daughter of Adan and Ventura (Aguilar) Puentes. Born and raised in San Benito, TX, Eva graduated from San Benito High School and made a home for herself in Sterling, IL for 52 years. She raised six...
Judith Willis
Nov 26, 2016
JUDITH WILLIS STERLING-Judith Willis, 78, of Sterling died Saturday November 26, 2016 at Regency Care of Sterling. She was employed by Unit 5 School District as a teacher at Franklin School until her retirement. Judith was born June 19, 1938 in Sterling, the daughter of Peter and Edna (Wilkins) Hoogeveen. She married Bill Willis on February 3, 1968 in...
Timothy Burks
Nov 22, 2016
STERLING- Timothy Burks, 49, of Indian Ridge, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home. Timothy was born March 6, 1967 in Clinton, IA, the son of Patricia E. (Carew) and Earl Burks. He married Brandi King on November 21, 1992 in Rock Falls. Survivors include his wife, Brandi; two daughters, Halie Burks of Joplin, MO, and Jayla Burks,...
William Goldwire
Nov 14, 2016
William Powers Goldwire Jr., 55, died November 14, 2016. William Powers Goldwire was born November 13, 1961 in South Hampton, Bermuda the son of William Sr. and Patricia (Boyde) Goldwire. Survivors include his wife Candice of Bureau; father William Goldwire Sr. of Yulle FL; one son William Goldwire III of Sterling; five daughters Bre Absher of Sterling, Tasha Arevalo...
Jerry Reecher
Nov 10, 2016
COLETA- Jerry Dwight Reecher, 75, of Coleta, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Jerry was born July 11, 1941, in Sterling, the son of Dwight and Nona (Nicholas) Reecher. He married Nola Fullington on July 15, 1966 in Coleta. She preceded him in death on June 18,...
Sondra Decker-Morgan
Nov 5, 2016
DIXON- Sondra “Sunny” Decker-Morgan, 74, of Dixon, and formerly of Rock Falls, died Saturday November 5, 2016 at CGH Medical Center. Sunny was born January 6, 1942 in Kokomo IN, the daughter of George and Velma (Small) Baugher. Sunny was the owner operator of Sunny Travel in Rock Falls for many years, she grew friendships and acquaintances through her...
Patricia Jamison
Nov 5, 2016
STERLING- Patricia K. Jamison, 76, of Sterling, passed away Saturday November 5, 2016 at CGH Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born January 30, 1940 in Nelson the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Reed) Schoaf. Patricia loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and sports, her unconditional love will be truly...
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