Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Oct 19, 2015

Patricia E. Burks, 78, of Sterling, died Monday Oct 19, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion. Patricia was born March 14, 1937, in Sterling, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Shirley) Carew. She married Earl E. Burks on January 5, 1957 in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1985. Survivors include one daughter Roberta (William) Dean of...

Oct 18, 2015

Beverly A. Pizarro, 76, of Rock Falls, died Sunday October 18, 2015. Mrs. Pizarro was born December 16, 1938 in Dixon, the daughter of George Sr. and Emma (Ankeny) Pitzer. She married Henry Pizarro on January 11, 1959 in Dixon. He preceded her in death May 17, 1992. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Rock Falls....

Oct 14, 2015

Beverly J. Shuman, 55, died, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Peoria. Beverly was born February 20, 1960 in Dixon, the daughter of Lorin and Joyce (Zumdahl) Gatz. She married Ronald Shuman on June 21, 1980 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo. Throughout her life she has worked as a floral designer. Currently she provided in...

Oct 12, 2015

Wilma (Deets) Hollewell Sept. 4, 1923 – Oct. 12, 2015 Milledgeville- Wilma (Deets) Hollewell, died Monday October 12, 2015, at her home. Wilma was the youngest child born to Russell and Iva (Miatke) Deets. Brother Gail (Betty) and sister LaVon (Franklin) Smith preceded her in death. Wilma was seasoned to her 92 years of farm life in Milledgeville at...

Oct 7, 2015

STERLING – Mrs. Leone Gladys Reed, 94, died October 6, 2015. Leone Gladys Reed was born April 13, 1921 in Sterling, the daughter of Carl & Nellie (Wolber) Bruns. She married Clarence (Bud) Reed on November 15, 1941. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2011. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and worked...

Oct 7, 2015

Manuel Villegas, Jr, 59, of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Rockford Memorial. Manuel was born December 16, 1955 in Donna, TX, the son of Manuel and Maria (Morua) Villegas. Manuel was an avid Bears, Bulls, and Cubs fan, he also enjoyed listening to the Beatles. He was always outgoing, caring and loving towards all his family and...

Oct 7, 2015

Eddie Nelson Rodriguez, 64, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday October 7, 2015 at his home. Eddie was born March 12, 1951, in Isabela, Puerto Rico to Juan C. and Ana Maria (Quinonez) Rodriguez. Survivors include his wife, Rita Rodriguez of Rock Falls; his mother, Ana Maria Rodriguez of Sterling; four daughters, Sabrina (Demetrio) Gutierrez of San Antonio TX, Natalie...

Oct 1, 2015

ERVA R. SCHERBINSKE HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA- Erva R. Scherbinske, 89, formerly of Sterling, died, Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Meadow Lark Gardens, Board and Care, Huntington Beach, CA. Erva was born December 2, 1925 in Kulm, ND, the daughter of John F. and Emma F. (Kusler) Doering. She married Edwin Scherbinske on February 28, 1947 in Kulm, ND. He...

Sep 6, 2015

Jean Ann Burke, 90, of Sterling, died, Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home. She was an elementary school teacher at Rock Falls grade schools prior to retiring in 1990. Jean was born March 22, 1925 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Edward R. and Jeanette (Wilke) Burke. She was a graduate of Rock Falls High School...

Sep 4, 2015

STERLING- Roger M. Polzin, 77, of Sterling, passed away, Friday September 4, 2015. Roger was born April 29, 1938 in Milwaukee, the son of Elroy and Jeannette (Zobb) Polzin. He married Mary (Anne) Harden July 10, 1970 in Sterling. Roger graduated from Sterling High School in 1956, he then joined the Air Force and was stationed in England. Roger...

Sep 4, 2015

MABEL E. MILEY STERLING -Mabel E. Miley 94, of Sterling, died, Friday, September 4, 2015 at CGH Medical Center. Mabel was born October 30, 1920 in Dixon, the daughter of Frank and Naomi (Denison) Stultz. She was employed by State Farm Insurance Company for 20 years. On December 13, 1947 she married Dr. James M. Miley, he preceded her...

Aug 25, 2015

Rock Falls-Carolyn M. White, 65, of Rock Falls, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was retired from Whiteside County Health Department where she worked as a home health nurse. Carolyn was born February 10, 1950 to Dale R. and Helen L. (Gilbert) Warren. She graduated Rock Falls High in...

Aug 22, 2015

Mrs. Sarah E. “Betty” Fry, 83, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Journey Care in Woodstock, IL. Sarah E. Fry was born March 31, 1932 in Roodhouse, the daughter of Ralph and Florence Newton. She married Wayne L. Fry on August 24, 1950 in Hillview, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2012. Sarah...

Aug 15, 2015

STERLING – Mr. William Snyder Besse, 90, died August 15, 2015 at Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born in Erie, June 4, 1925, son of John Henry and Lois (Snyder) Besse. He married Lois Buerkman in 1960 in Rock Island, she preceded him in death on September 2, 2013. After graduating from high school he farmed in...

Aug 14, 2015

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Aug 13, 2015

STERLING – LaVonne A. Colloton, 84, died at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2015. LaVonne A. Colloton was born on April 20, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of Veda and Charles E. Anderson. She married John Colloton in October 1949. She was employed at the Illinois Department of Employment Security from 1975 until her retirement on December 31,...

Aug 13, 2015

STERLING – Mr. Merlyn E. Book, 81, of rural Sterling died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Avonlea of Dixon with family by his side. Merlyn was born November 4, 1933 in rural Sterling, the son of Oscar and Lottie (Detweiler) Book. He attended Jordan Grade School all eight years and graduated from Sterling High School in 1951. He was...

Aug 13, 2015

GOLDIE BODNER STERLING-Goldie Bodner, 95, longtime resident of Sterling, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Sterling Pavilion. Goldie was born, October 10, 1919 in Oklee, MN, the daughter of Dreng and Anne (Aaknes) Rikje. She moved to San Francisco, CA with family and friends and worked there at a photography studio for a few years. She met her future...

Aug 12, 2015

FRANK R. “MOE” DUIS STERLING-Frank R. “Moe” Duis, 87, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning August 12, 2015 at CGH Medical Center. Frank was born October 3, 1927, the son of Frank Edward and Pearl Duis. He married Barbara Wiseheart on December 1, 1951. A graduate of Sterling Public Grade Schools and Sterling Township High School, he attended two...