Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2013

COLETA-Mrs. Judith A. "Judy" Betz, 66, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1946, in Peoria to Elaine Calhoun and Breck Nelson. She married Larry Betz on November 6, 1994 in Peoria, and moved from Peoria to Coleta. She is survived by her husband, Larry; one daughter, Krista Bally of Peoria; one...

Aug 15, 2013

JOHN P. LOOS STERLING-John P. Loos, 76, died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Coventry Gardens Facility. He was employed by the John M. Frey Company for over 35 years, prior to retirement. John was born August 30, 1936 in Sterling, the son of John D. and Lillian Loos. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1954. He served in...

Aug 13, 2013

Alice L. Davis Sterling - Alice L. Davis, 90, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion. Alice was born May 28, 1923 in Sterling, the daughter of James and Anna (Wessels) Burns. She married Leland R. Davis on January 30, 1945 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling. Alice was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sterling,...

Aug 4, 2013

THERESA M. COLLINS STERLIING- Theresa Collins, 50 died Sunday August 4, 2013 in her home after an illness. Thereasa had been employed as the office manager for D&W Heating and Cooling in Rock Falls for several years. Theresa was born February 11 1963 in Sterling the daughter of Donald and Delores McLaughlin Whitlock. She married David Colling on December...

Jul 31, 2013

BETTY LOU YOUNG Sterling - Betty Lou Young, 84, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Betty was born October 30, 1928 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl W. and Gladys (Wolber) Leseman. She was a graduate of Wallace School and attended Sterling High School. She married Lauren E. Young on October 7, 1951 at St....

Jul 26, 2013

M. BERNICE SEAVEY OREGON- M. Bernice Seavey, 100, of Sterling, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Serenity Hospice & Home. Bernice was born June 1, 1913 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl and Mayme (Lyndes) Martin. She married Jay E. Seavey on January 22, 1936 in Sterling. Bernice was a dedicated mother and homemaker as Jay took care of...

Jul 25, 2013

Jul 20, 2013

Sterling - Marion Boone Long, 91, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Coventry Living Center. Marion was born September 4, 1921 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Edwin "Eddie" and Margaret (Imm) Boone. She married Eugene A. Long on October 8, 1942 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2002. Marion was a member of Saint...