Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Jul 16, 2013

Sterling-Melanie G. Kolis, 97, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Melanie was born June 17, 1916 in Germany, the daughter of Walter and Ida (Eisner) Schroeder. She married Bernhard Klingenberg. He preceded her in Death in 1942. She married Dr. Julius A Kolis in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1977. Melanie was...

Jul 10, 2013

Jul 9, 2013

Florence E. Pennington Sterling - Florence E. Pennington, 84, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as a Social Worker for Department of Children and Family Services. Florence was born September 15, 1928 in Sterling, the daughter of Dorsey Patterson and Bessie Pennington. Florence was a member of City of God (World Wide Christian...

Jul 3, 2013

Jul 2, 2013

Schilling Funeral Home -P O Box 592 - Sterling, IL 61081 - 815-626-1131 WONDER LAKE-Mr. Gerald "Jerry" A. Draffkorn, Sr., 74, died Tuesday evening July 2, 2013 at The Springs in Crystal Lake surrounded by his family. Gerald A. Draffkorn was born January 2, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Marian Quall Draffkorn. He married Susan Sullivan...

Jun 25, 2013

Jeanne K. Schueler STERLING - Jeanne K. Schueler, 76, died June 25, 2013, at University of Iowa City Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was employed by Merle Norman for fifteen years as a Beauty Advisor. Jeanne was born November 26, 1936 in Erie, the daughter of Kenneth and Ellen (Stambro) Benters. She married Ronald L. Schueler...

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Jun 16, 2013

Sterling - Darlene Weckesser, 87, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at KSB Hospital. She was the co-owner and bookkeeper for Weckesser Plumbing and Heating for many years. Darlene was born November 20, 1925 in Stahl, MO, the daughter of Audrey Earl and Letta (Byrn) Leonard. She was a graduate of Sterling High School class of 1943. After graduation, she...

Jun 11, 2013

Jun 9, 2013

Donald H. Gleim Harmon - Donald H. Gleim , 90, formerly of Harmon, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Donald was born May 30, 1923 in Bradford Township, the son of John and Vera (Griese) Gleim. He married Marlyn Coleman on August 2, 1962 in Hanover, IL. He graduated from Dixon High School...

Jun 9, 2013

JANET M. YOUNG LAWRENCEBURG, IN - Janet M. Young, 94, formerly of Sterling, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, IN. Janet was born July 22, 1918 in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of Norman F. and Ida M. (Stumbaugh) Shatzer. She married Harold A. Young in May of 1938...

Jun 1, 2013

NEAL WICK STERLING - Neal Wick, 88, of Sterling, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He retired after 30 years with the Northern IL Water Company as a meter reader for both Sterling and Rock Falls. Neal was born January 9, 1925 in Sterling, the son of Hally and Margaret (Wolf)Wick. He managed basketball...

May 26, 2013

RALPH L. COLLINS DIXON- Ralph L. Collins, 101, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Dixon Health Care in Dixon. Ralph was born October 19, 1911 in York, PA, the son of Charles and Edith Sollenberger Collins. He married Sylvia Buie in Nov. 1943 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death in 1989. Mr. Collins was employed in the...

May 17, 2013

STERLING - Dorothy Ann Warren, 87, of Sterling, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Sterling Pavilion. She was employed as an office clerk for several area businesses. Mrs. Warren was born June 15, 1925, in Sterling, the daughter of Walter and Effie (Null) Landis. She was united in marriage to Arvin Warren of Tampico in 1993. He preceded...

May 16, 2013

PEGGY J. PRESCOTT STERLING - Peggy J. Prescott, 79, of Sterling, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born August 25, 1933 in Dixon, the daughter of John Henry and Helen (Seloover) Stanley. She married James L. Prescott on December 30, 1956 in Rock Falls. Peggy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran...

May 10, 2013

PIEDAD R. "PIA" SALDIVAR ROCK FALLS- Piedad R. "Pia" Saldivar, 95, died Friday, May 10, 2013, peacefully at her home. She was employed at Borg Warner for many years, prior to retirement. Pia was born September 13, 1917 in San Benito, TX, the daughter of Manuel and Guadalupe Rodriguez. She married Rudolfo "Rudy" Saldivar on December 12, 1933 in...

May 1, 2013

CAROL A. DICKHUT STERLING - Carol A. Dickhut, 87, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Carol was born November 9, 1925 in Wellman, IA, the daughter of Joe and Alta (Ropp) Erb. She married Donald Dickhut on October 25, 1970 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2000. Survivors include two...

Apr 29, 2013

NORMA L. GAUMER ROCK FALLS-Norma L. Gaumer, 81, died, Monday, April 29, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion. She was a church pianist at Como Baptist Church for over 50 years. Norma also worked at White Hen Pantry, Muffins & More, and National Manufacturing for many years. Norma was born March 31, 1932 in Benton, the daughter of Cecil and Ethel...