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Marion Jacobs
Apr 8, 2014
STERLING- Marion L. Jacobs, 84, of Sterling, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Mrs. Jacobs was born April 11, 1929, in Bureau County to Raymond and Florence (Owens) Kuepker. She married Robert "Bob" Jacobs on June 11, 1949 in Sterling. She was a member of First Broadway Methodist Church and Rebekkah Circle, an avid reader and devoted mother. Survivors include...
Clarence Bressler
Apr 5, 2014
PALM HARBOR- Clarence Bressler, 100, of Palm Harbor, FL, died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mr. Bressler was born November 4, 1913, in Sterling, to William and Anna (Folkers) Bressler. He married Mildred (Helms) Bressler on December 18, 1935, in Sterling. She preceded him in death in 2003. Survivors include two sons; Neal (Mary Jo) Bressler, of Palm Harbor, FL,...
Edward Carl
Apr 1, 2014
STERLING- Edward "Bud" W. Carl, 83, of Sterling, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014. He worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire, and then at Anixter until his retirement in 1993. Bud served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. Edward was born January 12, 1931, in Sterling, the son of Walter E. and Margaret A. (Pigg) Carl. He married...
Mary Doran
Mar 27, 2014
STERLING- Mary Louise Doran, 93, of Sterling, died Thursday, March 27, 2014. Mary was born April 18, 1920 to Clayton and June (Pinegar) Fairchild, in Danville, IL. She married Robert G. Doran on December 29, 1941 in Missouri. He preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Gericke; three sisters, Margery Inman, of Vero Beach, FL,...
Karla Beattie
Mar 25, 2014
STERLING- Karla C. Beattie, 85, of Sterling, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was employed as a nurse at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Mrs. Beattie was born on May 12, 1928, in Sterling, to Emerson and Mary (Weber) Fike. She married Robert Beattie on March 15, 1952, in Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Robert; three daughters, Cindy (Larry) McWilliams,...
John Frey
Mar 25, 2014
STERLING- John M. Frey, 93, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Serenity Hospice Home, in Oregon. John owned and operated John M. Frey Co. He was born February, 8, 1921 to John K. and Lucille (McCormick) Frey, of Sterling. John served in the United States Army Air Corps. He married Harriette (Cady) Frey in February of 1942. She preceded...
Eleanor Waterhouse
Mar 14, 2014
STERLING- Eleanor Geneva Mylin Waterhouse, 91, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at Coventry Living Center. Eleanor was born March 23, 1922 in Sterling, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Breese) John. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sterling, Lady's Elks Club, and Moose. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanne Crane of Sterling; one son, John (Ann)...
Brandon Snow
Mar 14, 2014
ROCK FALLS- Brandon Spencer Snow, 30, of Rock Falls, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at his home. He was a member at New Life Lutheran Church and Abiding Word Church. Brandon was born on March 16, 1983, in Sterling, to Grant and Denise (Garza) Snow. Survivors include his parents; one daughter, Aleyah Denise Snow, Sterling; two sons, Brayden Spencer...
Dennis Snapp
Feb 24, 2014
GRAND RIVERS KY-Dennis Snapp, 69 of Grand Rivers, Kentucky, formerly of Coleta, died on Monday, February 24, 2014, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Grand Rivers, KY, and was retired as a self-employed truck driver. Dennis was born Saturday, June 17, 1944 in Dixon, Illinois, the son of George and...
Jessie Smith
Feb 19, 2014
Jessie Smith, 91, of Sterling, died peacefully at his home, Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Mr. Smith was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Company until his retirement in 1983, after 35 years, he also was owner and operator of Bargain Exterminators for 24 years. Jessie served in the United States Army during World War II. Jessie was born on...
Isaac Lair
Feb 14, 2014
Isaac D. Lair, 40, of Sterling, died Friday, February 14, 2014. Isaac was born September 2, 1973, in Sterling, to Douglas and Candice (Lawson) Lair. Survivors include his parents Candice Lair of Rock Falls and Douglas (Greta) Lair of Nova Scotia; grandmother, Elaine Sills; one daughter, Jillienne, of Dixon; one son, Harrison Lair, his loving partner Melissa Kinnaman, of...
Evadell Johnson
Feb 12, 2014
STERLING- Evadell Johnson, 79, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, surrounded by her family. She was employed by Illinois Bell as a Telephone Operator, and later at Sears catalog store in Sterling. Mrs. Johnson was born May 5, 1934, in Xenia, IL to Lewis and Lura (Bales) Fulton. She married Harold F. Johnson on...
Lucas Stage
Feb 5, 2014
STERLING- Lucas M. Stage, 38, of Sterling, died, Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was employed as a Roofer by Terry Papoccia Construction. Lucas was born August 13, 1975 in Sterling to Cal Stage Sr. and Barbara (Eugene) Harms. Survivors include two sons, Colton and Caden Stage, Sterling; one sister, Tina Dahlberg of Sterling; one brother, Cal (Amber) Stage of...
James Warren
Feb 1, 2014
James E. Warren, 87, of Sterling, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, at his home. He was employed by Parrish Alford as a Fork Lift Operator prior to retiring in 1985 with 35 years of service. Mr. Warren was born November 1, 1926 in Adona, Arkansas, to Jess and Joanna (Abston) Warren. James was a World War II Veteran....
Richard Clifton
Jan 27, 2014
Richard D. Clifton, 78, of Sterling, died peacefully at home, January 27, 2014. He served three years in the U.S. Army and was employed at National Mfg Co. in Sterling, as a Grinder Operator before retiring in 2000. Mr. Clifton was born March 1, 1935 to Warren and Dorothy (Owens) Clifton. He graduated in 1953 from Rock Falls High...
Frank Merlak
Jan 23, 2014
Frank William Merlak, Jr., 67, of Sterling passed away, Thursday, January 23, 2014, after a long illness. He was born in Savanna, to Frank and Doris (Hawkins) Merlak on September 15, 1946. Frank graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1964. He married Vicki Reed on December 4, 1965. Frank had been a self-employed carpenter, farmer, and restaurant owner (Frankie's...
Irene Schneider
Jan 19, 2014
IRENE J. SCHNEIDER STERLING- Irene J. Schneider, 89, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was employed at Lawrence Bros. as a laborer. Irene was born June 7, 1924 in Sterling, to Ralph and Mamie (Letcher) Schneider. Survivors include two sisters, Teresa VanDrew of Rock Falls, and Joyce (Al) Schwitters of Cedar Rapids IA; and many nieces and nephews. Irene...
James Wink
Jan 16, 2014
JAMES H. WINK STERLING-James H. Wink, 89, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at CGH Medical Center. He was a farmer in the Milledgeville area for forty years, retiring in 1988. Upon retirement, they moved to Rock Falls, and later to Parkway Center in Sterling. Jim was born February 4, 1924 in Sterling, the son of Julius August and Alma...
Nancy Gebhardt
Jan 11, 2014
NANCY A.GEBHARDT STERLING- Nancy A. Gebhardt, died Saturday January 11, 2014 at CGH Medical Center. Nancy was born December 30, 1936 in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph and Olive (Wolf) Kosier. She married Ray Gebhardt on November 28, 1954 in Sterling, and recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Nancy was a member of Y Wives, enjoyed sewing and crafts...
Jeanette Hurley
Jan 10, 2014
JEANETTE L. HURLEY STERLING- Jeanette L. Hurley, 87, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at her home. Jeanette was born January 2, 1927 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Elmer and Naomi (Mush) Young. She married Richard Hurley on July 23, 1956 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2006. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Ann (Jim)...
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