Obituaries

Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Robert Thurber

Robert Thurber

Jul 1, 2014

STERLING- Robert James Thurber, 81, of Sterling, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed as Director of Sales at Wahl Clipper until his retirement in 1995 Mr. Thurber was born June 28, 1933 in Adams Friendship, WI. He served in the United States Army. Robert married Marie Mura in June of 1961 in Los...

Bernice Grapes

Bernice Grapes

Jun 19, 2014

STERLING- Bernice M. Grapes, 91, died peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2014, at her home in Sterling, IL. Bernice was born July 21, 1922, in North Tonawanda, NY, to William H. and Viola (Praker) Meisner. She married Stanley H. Grapes on October 15, 1947, who preceded her in death on February 7, 2004. Bernice graduated from North Tonawanda High School...

William Jonaway

William Jonaway

Jun 16, 2014

WILLIAM FRANK JONAWAY STERLING- William Frank Jonaway, 82, of Sterling, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at CGH Medical Center. He was a local union #364 electrician. William was born July 29, 1931 in Coleta, the son of William and Nellie Jonaway. He served in the United States Navy. He married Marge Baker in 1954. Survivors include his wife Marge,...

Lois Willis

Lois Willis

Jun 10, 2014

ROCK FALLS- Lois E. Willis, 92, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Lois was born on July 11, 1921 to Charles and Bertha (Seeley) Schryver in Erie. She married Ernest Willis in September of 1947 in Athens, IL. He preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Willis was a member of...

Francis Williams

Francis Williams

Jun 9, 2014

STERLING- Francis E. Williams, Jr, 83, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was employed and from Sauk Valley Community College. Mr. Williams was born March 24, 1931 to Francis and Anna (Manelis) Williams Sr, in Detroit Michigan. He served in the United States Navy. Francis married Jeannine M. Schwitters on September 8, 1951...

Janice Geerts

Janice Geerts

Jun 8, 2014

MILLEDGEVILLE- Janice Geerts, 69, of Milledgeville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was a hair dresser, and did hair at home for over 50 years. She also worked at Shannon Nursing Home for 25 years, along with farming with her husband. Janice was born July 29, 1944, in Sterling, the daughter of Harry...

Doris Morris

Doris Morris

May 26, 2014

STERLING- Doris J. Morris, 88, of Sterling, died Monday, May 26, 2014. Mrs. Morris was born February 24, 1926, in Sterling, to Roy M. and Bessie E. (Baker) Bivins. She married Harold A. Morris on January 15, 1944, in Tennessee. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Debrah E. Camastro, of Sterling, and Susan (Robert) Fischer, of Rockford; two sons,...

Herman Beveroth

Herman Beveroth

May 24, 2014

STERLING- Herman Beveroth, 86, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2014, surrounded by his family. Herman was born February 18, 1928, in Sterling, to Herman E.A. Beveroth and Amelia Louise (Machamer) Beveroth. He married Leora Wolber on June 6, 1948 at First Lutheran Church of Jordan. They would have celebrated their 66th anniversary...

Larry Jones

Larry Jones

May 20, 2014

ROCK FALLS- Larry R. Jones, 62, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at CGH Medical Center. Larry was born June 7, 1951, to Clifford and Aleen (Cox) Jones in Wood River. He served in the United States Navy, and married Pamela Wharfield on August 5, 1972 in Rock Falls. Larry worked as a machinist and then later...

Helen Murray

Helen Murray

May 7, 2014

Helen N. Murray of The Villages passed away May 7, 2014. She slipped away peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord and her family after a short illness. Mrs. Murray was born January 19, 1937 in Galesburg, Illinois to Edward and Orla Nichols. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954 and University of Illinois in 1958. She...

Raymond Purvis

Raymond Purvis

May 1, 2014

COLETA- Raymond N. Purvis, 81, of Coleta, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at his home. He was employed at Prescott Appliance before his retirement. Mr. Purvis was born August 16, 1932 to Elmer and Virginia (Groh) Purvis, in Argo Fay, IL. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a member of First Lutheran Church...

Leola Kent

Leola Kent

Apr 24, 2014

STERLING- Leola A. Kent, 92, of Sterling, died Thursday, April 24, 2014. Leola was employed at Johnson and Higgins Insurance Brokers for 30 years before her retirement in March of 1987. Mrs. Kent was born July 21, 1921, in Sterling, to Harold A. and Ada (Stees) Hunsberger. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1940. She married Robert F....

Beverly Albrecht

Beverly Albrecht

Apr 23, 2014

STERLING- Beverly J. Albrecht, 77, of Sterling, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. She was an Elementary School teacher. Mrs. Albrecht was born September 8, 1936, in Dixon, to Harold and Grace (Tracy) Foster. Beverly married Marvin B. Albrecht on August 13, 1960 in Dixon. She was a graduate from Manchester College and earned her Master's at NIU in Special...

Judith Shipman

Judith Shipman

Apr 17, 2014

STERLING- Judith L. Shipman, 67, of Sterling, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home. She was employed by Aramark Food Services. Mrs. Shipman was born July 12, 1946, in Sterling, to Russell and Helen (Wilkinson) Helms. She married Steve Shipman on February 20, 1965, in Sterling, and was a member of New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling. Survivors...

Robert Mundt

Robert Mundt

Apr 15, 2014

ROCK FALLS- Robert C. Mundt Sr., 87, died, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Loyola Hospital in Chicago. Robert served in the U.S. Army during WWII, in Germany. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Manufacturing, for 30 years, until he retired in 1991. Mr. Mundt was born October 11, 1926 to William and Grace (Hess) Mundt, in Sterling....

Lila Dawson

Lila Dawson

Apr 14, 2014

STERLING- Lila F. Dawson, 92, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at Pavilion Nursing Home, in Sterling. She was employed by Eagle Foods in Waterloo, IA, before her retirement. Lila was born April 6, 1922, in Wisconsin, to Henry and Martha (Lubbs) Austreng. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IA, and later a member of Messiah...

Anthony Papoccia

Anthony Papoccia

Apr 13, 2014

STERLING- Anthony "Tony" Frank Papoccia, 59, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Huntsville, Arkansas, while on a golfing vacation with friends. He retired from UPS after 28 years in 2004. After his retirement, he managed and operated Moonlight Bay Marina until the present. Tony was born January 22, 1955, in Sterling, to Tony and Helen (Conklin) Papoccia. He graduated...

Charles Zimmerman

Charles Zimmerman

Apr 11, 2014

Charles Everett Zimmerman, 93, of Sterling, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Coventry Living Center. He was employed by the United States Post Office as a mail carrier. Charles was born April 23, 1920 in Princeton, IL, the son of Carl and Estella (Powers) Zimmerman. He served in the Unites States Army in Normandy during WWII. He married Mary...

Richard Gebhardt

Richard Gebhardt

Apr 10, 2014

RICHARD ALLEN GEBHARDT Richard Allen Gebhardt, 80, passed away on April 10, 2014, surrounded by his family. Richard was born November 2nd, 1933, in Sterling. He is the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Rienstra) Gebhardt. They preceded him in death. Richard married Nancy R. Snavely on July 4th, 1954, at the First Presbyterian Church, Sterling. They would have celebrated...

Robert Lilly

Robert Lilly

Apr 8, 2014

STERLING- Robert "Bob" R. Lilly, 58, of Sterling, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Mr. Lilly was born November 13, 1955 to Clinton R. and Kaye V. (Matthews) Lilly. Survivors include one son, Andy Lilly, of Emerson; two sisters, Deborah (Brian) Pritchard, of Medina, OH; Sandra Lilly, of Rock Falls; and one brother, Rod...