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Robert Martin
Oct 6, 2014
ROCKFORD- Robert E. "Bobby" Martin, Jr., 58, of Rockford, formerly of Sterling, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at Saint Anthony Hospital, Rockford. Bobby was born on February 20, 1956, in Morrison, to Robert E. Martin, Sr. and Shirley (Hansen) Martin. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1975, and then joined the U.S Air Force. Bobby was an Engineer...
Frederic Ziegler
Sep 28, 2014
STERLING- Frederic William Ziegler, 88, of Sterling, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 8:15 AM. Fred was born March 9, 1926 in Muscatine, IA, the son of Elmer and Wilma (Busch) Ziegler. He was united in marriage to Betty VonBergen in Sterling at the Congregational Church. Fred attended schools in Muscatine, Aledo, Rock Falls, and the Chicago School...
Keith Kitzmiller
Sep 27, 2014
STERLING- Keith D. Kitzmiller, 82, of Sterling, died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at his home. Mr. Kitzmiller was born December 21, 1931, in Polo, the son of Orville R. and Lucille (Meyers) Kitzmiller. He married Mildred E. Miller on June 6, 1953 in Polo. She preceded him in death on October 23, 1998. He retired from Local 727 in...
Iola Hammelman
Sep 22, 2014
STERLING- Iola M. Hammelman, 95, died Monday, September 22, 2014 at Coventry Living Center. Iola and her husband, Raymond, farmed in the area for many years. Iola was born December 23, 1918, in Ustick Township, the daughter of Leonard (Emily Gruber) Bennett. She married Raymond L. Hammelman on August 3, 1941 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on...
Glenn Hoffman
Sep 18, 2014
Glenn Frederick Hoffman, 94, of Sterling, Illinois, passed away on September 18, 2014 at home. Services will be Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 3 PM at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with Reverend John Kermott, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Sterling officiating. Visitation will be from 1 PM to 3 PM prior to the service. Graveside service will...
Doris Christiansen
Sep 17, 2014
RIVER FOREST- Doris U. Christiansen, 95, of River Forest, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Doris was born on February 19, 1919 to William and Mildred (Jackson) Pigg in Sterling. She married Edwin Christiansen on May 4, 1940 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1998. Survivors include one daughter, Pam Johansen, of River Forest; Guy Johansen,...
Mary Poci
Sep 13, 2014
STERLING- Mary L. Poci, 89, of Sterling, died Saturday, September 13, 2014. Mary was born on August 13, 1925, in Milwaukee to Charles and Janet (Lathrop) Misosevic. She married Tony Poci on August 30, 1947 at St. Mary's Church in Sterling. He preceded her in death October 26, 1987. Mary made dolls and sold them for several years. She...
Stuart Keller
Sep 12, 2014
STERLING- Stuart Y. Keller, 83, died peacefully on, Friday, September 12, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones, after a brief illness. He was a teacher for forty-seven years starting at Woodstock High School where he also coached football, then teaching at Eastern Illinois University and Sauk Valley Community College. Prior to retirement he taught at Newman High School until...
Kashius Hitchcock
Sep 3, 2014
ROCKFORD- Kafhius A. Hitchcock, of Rockford, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He was born Wednesday, September 3, 2014 to William Hitchcock and Savanna Garza. Survivors include his parents; two sisters, Bianca and Briana; maternal grandparents, Cathy (Stan) Allen and Tom Andrews; paternal grandparents; Tammy and Ricky Lenning; maternal great grandmother, Isabell Garza; and paternal great grandmother, Carol Dagman. He...
Jack Squires
Aug 31, 2014
STERLING - Jack Squires, 56, of Sterling, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at University of Wisconsin Madison Hospital. Jack was born on June 2, 1958, in Rock Falls, to William and Thelma Squires. Survivors include two daughters, Molli and Minda Squires, of Springfield; and one brother, Dave (Peggy) Squires, of Sterling. He was preceded in death by his parents....
Genevieve Wright
Aug 24, 2014
STERLING- Genevieve Mae Wright was born April 24, 1917, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn Book. She died August 24, 2014 at CGH Medical Center. She married Robert Baxter Wright, Sr. on November 22, 1941. She worked several years at National Manufacturing. Genny was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she enjoyed the Dorcas Quilting and Mary/Martha...
Clyde Nelson
Aug 18, 2014
STERLING-Clyde L. Nelson, 98, second son of Fred Nelson, Sr. and Josephine (Lundquist) Nelson was born February 2, 1916 in Milan, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rock Falls in 1934 by Rev. Wm. Streng. He left this earth to join his Lord on August 18, 2014. He attended grade school in Minnesota until...
Jan Gaffey
Aug 17, 2014
STERLING- Jan Gaffey, 63, of Sterling, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 at her home. Jan was born January 14, 1951, in Sterling, to Donald and Mary Lou (Morgan) Gaffey. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1969, and a graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 1973. She taught in private schools in Illinois, Florida, and Kansas. Jan loved...
Charles Eads
Aug 15, 2014
PROPHETSTOWN- Charles William Eads, 83, of Prophetstown, died Friday, August 15, 2014. Charles was born on January 31, 1931 in Lyndon to Leroy F. and Nellie (McDearmon) Eads. He lived in Lyndon growing up, then moved to Erie and lived there from 1966-1980. In 1980, he moved to Prophetstown and lived there for 34 years. He worked at Penberthy's...
Sharon Webb
Aug 12, 2014
CLINTON- Sharon Webb, 58, of Clinton, IA , died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Sharon was born December 1, 1955 to William Henry and Lucinda (Tanner) Yarbrough in Vadalia, GA. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Candra Yarbrough of Herrin, and Lucinda Yarbrough, of AZ; one son, Jason Spicer of...
Elizabeth Speaker
Aug 10, 2014
Elizabeth G. Speaker (Aunt Betty) STERLING- Elizabeth G. Speaker, 94, of Sterling, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. Elizabeth was born August 10, 1920 in Old Dominion, VA, the daughter of Ross and Lucy (Turner) Bugg. Her adoptive parents were William and Ida Susan Gamber. She graduated from Myerstown High School and Mansfield State University in PA....
Mary Yarbrough
Aug 10, 2014
STERLING- Mary A. Yarbrough, 74, of Sterling, died Sunday, August 10, 2014. Mary was born on January 15, 1940 to William Henry and Lucinda (Tanner) Yarbrough in Moultrie, GA. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Quanene Kendrick, Michele Kendrick, and Sean (Marvin) Key; two sons, Gregory and Craig Kendrick, all of Sterling; six...
Alvin Nelson
Aug 6, 2014
STERLING- Alvin A. Nelson, 79, of Sterling, died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at his home. Alvin was born November 28, 1934, in Chicago, to Hubert and Anne (Meisel) Nelson. He served in the United States Army, and married Betty (Gardner) Nelson on June 22, 1959 in Glenview. He lived in Glenview for 39 years before moving to Sterling, and...
Joan Biermann
Aug 1, 2014
STERLING- Joan Biermann, 83, of Sterling, died peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family and caregivers. Joan was born November 15, 1930 to William Joseph and Mary (Hartwig) Murphy in Elmhurst. She married Charles Biermann on January 22, 1954, in Lombard. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2012. Joan was an...
Freda Nolan
Jul 30, 2014
FREDA LOUISE NOLAN STERLING-Freda Louise Nolan, 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Good Samaritan Society Prophetstown. She was employed by Community General Hospital, Sterling, as a seamstress for 28 years before retiring. Freda was born June 8, 1925 in New Boston, Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Irene Farmer. She married Harold...
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