Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Nov 1, 2013

STERLING- Callie Louise Lee, 91, of Sterling, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Callie was born August 27, 1922 in Murphysboro, the daughter of James and Pearl (Logan) Steele. She graduated from Pinckneyville High School where she was the state speech champion. She married Robert June Lee on March 22, 1941 in Pinckneyville....

Oct 29, 2013

PAZ J.MARTINEZ, SR ROCK FALLS- Paz J. Martinez, Sr., 78, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Transitions Nursing Home. He was a mechanic at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company, prior to retirement. Paz was born January 24, 1935 in San Benito, TX, the son of Jacinto and Mariana (Reza) Martinez. He married Encarnation Castaneda on...

Oct 24, 2013

HEATHER CROFTS- 47, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at home in the loving arms of her mother and father. Heather was born August 6, 1966 in Escondido, CA. She is survived by her parents Khe' and Jerry Crofts of Sterling and a sister, Crystal DeLemon of Rock Falls. According to Heather's wishes, she will be cremated and...

Oct 23, 2013

JULI A. HOUCK STERLING- Juli A. Houck, 62, died, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at her home. Juli was born April 25, 1951 in Mt.Sterling, the daughter of Howard and Eva (Aimes) Holmes. She married Wilmer Houck on December 20, 1970 in Sterling. She was a member of Coleta United Brethren Church. Survivors include her husband, Wilmer; one daughter, Monica...

Oct 21, 2013

Raymond L. Hammelman Rockford - Raymond L. Hammelman, 93, lifelong Sterling resident, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He farmed in the area for many years until 1986. Raymond was born April 18, 1920 in Sterling, the son of Lester and Fern (Seng) Hammelman. He married Iola Bennett on August 3, 1941 in Sterling,...

Oct 18, 2013

SMAIDA A. BOLLMAN Sterling - Smaida A. Bollman, 75, died Friday, October 18, 2013 at Coventry Living Center, Sterling. Smaida was born February 11, 1938 in Jelgava, Latvia, the daughter of Ansis and Melanija (Bitens) Grikmanis. She married Eugene Bollman on May 18, 1958 in Sterling, IL. Smaida was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling. She was...

Oct 11, 2013

HAZEL ADAIR STERLING - Hazel Adair, 85, died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion. Hazel was born April 14, 1928 in Sterling , the daughter of Clyde and Irene Kenney Lee. Survivors include a daughter Sharon (Garry) Carter of Vandalia two sons; Frank Cecil of Sterling and James (Tammy) Cecil of Harford NY one sister Eleanor Adams of...

Oct 10, 2013

EDWARD G. BURKE Rock Falls - Mr. Edward G. Burke, 83, died Thursday morning at CGH Medical Center. Edward Burke was born on December 16, 1929 in Clinton, IA the son of Edward R. and Jeanette Wilke Burke. He was a Sargent in the U. S. Army serving in Germany, during the occupation. He married Carol Elsasser in Sterling...

Oct 8, 2013

STERLING-David Marion Palmer, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at his home in Sterling. He was born March 30, 1944, the son of Carolla Rae Palmer and Marion Chester Palmer. He dedicated his life to service to others as a teacher, role model, mentor, and loving father. He is survived by his daughters, Katherine Elizabeth Gordon of Durham, N.C.,...

Oct 6, 2013

LaVerne D. Montgomery Rock Falls - LaVerne D. Montgomery, 97, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling. LaVerne was born October 29, 1915 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Peter and Clara (Jurgens) Dietz. She married William H. Montgomery on May 27, 1942 in Kahoka, MO. Together they operated Montgomery Body Shop, Yellow Cab Company and Hertz...

Sep 29, 2013

Ruth E. Woodring Rock Falls - Ruth E. Woodring, 95, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Ruth was born November 11, 1917 in Wyoming, IL, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Camp) Wilkinson. She married Fred Woodring on June 24, 1939, in Clinton IA. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2001. Ruth...

Sep 22, 2013

Sep 21, 2013

CHERYL LYNN KUNTZ MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Cheryl Lynn Kuntz, 51, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 in a motorcycle accident. Cheryl Lynn Kuntz was born June 11, 1962 in Elgin. The daughter of Dale R. and H. Jeanette (Weddle) Kuntz. She served in the United States Army. Survivors include her parents Dale and H. Jeannette Kuntz of Sterling;...

Sep 18, 2013

Veronica Lois Stolzoff , 86, of Sterling, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Coventry Living Center. Veronica was born October 25, 1926 in Sterling, the daughter of Frank and Verna (Cox) Eberhardt. She married Donald E. Stolzoff on January 23, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1999. She was...

Sep 2, 2013

Sterling- Lois Elaine (Buerkman-Matteson) Besse passed away on Sept 2, 2013. Lois was born on December 12, 1925 in Moline, the daughter of Elsie Madaline (Dowling) Buerkman and Carl Allen Buerkman. Lois married 1st Lieutenant Thurlow W. Matteson of the U.S. Army in December, 1945 in Davenport IA. He preceded her in death on April 27th, 1957. She then...

Aug 29, 2013

JULIA LOUISE (MERSHON) ROMBOUT DIXON- Julia Louise Mershon Rombout, 51, of Dixon formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 29, 2013, with her loving family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was employed as a developmental therapist and supervisor of the Early Intervention Program at Kreider Services, Dixon. She loved her position, her colleagues...

Aug 29, 2013

George Duane "Pete" Ritenour COLETA- George Duane "Pete" Ritenour , 85, of Coleta, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed as a Line Supervisor for General Electric in Morrison for many years George was born December 17, 1927 the son of George and Leola (Crawford) Ritenour. He married Rose Frankfother on August 15, 1948...

Aug 25, 2013

-Orin J. Peterson, 89, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Coventry Living Center. He was a Life Insurance salesman for many years, prior to retirement. Orin was born May 9, 1924 in Ames, IA. He served in the United States Army. He married Murial C. Clark, on August 23, 1946. Orin loved fishing in Michigan, playing cards, was active...

Aug 23, 2013

STERLING -Lois Langley, 78, died Friday August 23, 2013 at home, after a two year battle with ovarian cancer. Lois was born September 24, 1934, in Dixon, the daughter of LeRoy and Naomi (Alter) LeFevre. She married Charles Verne Langley on August 1, 1953. She attended Mound Grade School, and graduated from Polo Community High School, class of 1952....

Aug 22, 2013

STERLING- Judith L. Hinders, 68, of Sterling, died Thursday August 22, 2013. Judith was born January 21, 1945 in Rockford, the daughter of Thaddeus and Grace (Shafer) Bookman. She married Larry Hinders August 19, 1967 in Brookville, IL. She was a member of Bethel Reformed Church where she was involved in many activities. Judith was a graduate of Lanark...