Obituaries

Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Catherine Rinehart

Catherine Rinehart

Feb 6, 2013

CATHERINE M. RINEHART STERLING - Catherine M. Rinehart, 100, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at her home. She was an operating room aide at CGH Medical Center until she retired in 1974. Catherine was born December 17, 1912 in Sterling, the daughter of Francis and Zana (Rogers) Keefe. She married Ernest V. Rinehart on October 30, 1931 in Aurora....

Wayne Gann

Wayne Gann

Feb 4, 2013

WAYNE D. GANN STERLING- Wayne D. Gann, 68, died, Monday, February 4, 2013 at his home. He was an insurance agent for over forty-six years, and manager for AAA - Chicago Motor Club in Sterling and then owned and operated Gann Insurance Agency. Wayne was born September 10, 1944 in Sterling, the son of Clarence and Kathryn (Friemuth) Gann....

Mary Caudillo

Mary Caudillo

Jan 30, 2013

MARY JESSE CAUDILLO DIXON - Mary Jesse Caudillo, 81, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at KSB Hospital. She was employed at Dixon State School as a Care Giver for many years. Mary was born May 22, 1931 in Malakoff, TX, the daughter of Paul Garcia and Petra (Barron) Garcia. She married Manuel Caudillo on July 24,...

Edgar Matthews

Edgar Matthews

Jan 30, 2013

EDGAR T. MATTHEWS STERLING - Edgar T. Matthews, 82, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He worked in the steel industry his entire life, coming to Sterling in 1981 to work in sales and management at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company, until his retirement. Edgar was born May 24, 1930 in Owensboro,...

Fredrick Sosnowski

Fredrick Sosnowski

Jan 29, 2013

Fredrick R. Sosnowski Rock Falls - Fredrick R. Sosnowski, 72, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was employed by CTA in the maintenance department. Fredrick was born September 7, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Alex and Mary (Owca) Sosnowski. He married Mary Fernandez on February 14, 2001 in Las Vegas. He served...

David Devers

David Devers

Jan 26, 2013

David E. Devers STERLING- Mr. David E. Devers, 69, of Sterling, died Saturday evening, January 26, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was a local chef. David was born October 16, 1943 in Sterling, the son of Leonard O. and Lillian A. Fee Devers. He married Marlene Cobb in Sterling on December 16, 1961. He was a member of...

Verna Bierman

Verna Bierman

Jan 23, 2013

VERNA "TOMMIE" BIERMAN STERLING - Verna "Tommie" Bierman, 89, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at her daughter's home in Sterling. She was a foster parent for the Department of Children and Family Services for many years. Verna was born May 24, 1923 in Wills Point, TX, the daughter of Sewell and Tennie (Daniel) Huff. She married Fremont "Budd" M....

Raymond Habben

Raymond Habben

Jan 20, 2013

RAYMOND N. HABBEN STERLING - Raymond N. Habben, 78, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ. He farmed all his life in Hopkins Township and in later years, he was a real estate salesman Ray was born November 17, 1934 in Sterling, the son of Elmer and Anna (Mennenga) Habben. He attended Hopewell Elementary...

Alice Mills

Alice Mills

Jan 17, 2013

ALICE M. MILLS ROCK FALLS- Alice M. Mills, 94, died, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Transitions Rehabilitation Center. She worked at RB& W, Rock Falls, prior to retirement. Alice was born August 27, 1918 in Dixon, the daughter of Roy and Millie Fisher Helfrich. She married Norman Fritz, he preceded her in death. She then married William Mills in...

Martha Ellingwood

Martha Ellingwood

Jan 17, 2013

MARTHA NELSON ELLINGWOOD STERLING - Martha Nelson Ellingwood, 94, formerly of Mountain Home, AR, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Roy Dern. Martha was born in Westby, MT on January 31, 1918 to John and Goldie Nelson. Martha was the oldest of eight children. She attended a one room...

Reverend Moe

Reverend Moe

Jan 15, 2013

Reverend Thomas Moe, 56, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. He was a pastor for the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Thomas was born September 13, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Adee) Moe. He married Jean E. Hewitt on July 7, 1979 at Pierce Community United Methodist...

Kevin Hummel

Kevin Hummel

Jan 14, 2013

KEVIN K. "DOC" HUMMEL STERLING - Kevin K. "Doc" Hummel, 56, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by Crest Foods in Ashton prior to his disability and also DJ'd as Papa Doc DJ Service. Kevin was born July 17, 1956 in Sterling, the son of Vincent and Kathryn (Bielema) Hummel. He retired as...

Mae Zemke

Mae Zemke

Jan 6, 2013

MAE E. ZEMKE CINCINNATI, OH - Mae E. Zemke, 91 formerly of Sterling, died January 6, 2013 at Heartland of Madeira. Mae was born May 6, 1921 in Simpson (Pope County), the daughter of Joseph, Sr. and Eva (Cavitt) Rose. She married Elwood R. Zemke on July 27, 1939 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on September...

Helen Schreiner

Helen Schreiner

Jan 3, 2013

HELEN I. SCHREINER STERLING- Helen I. Schreiner, 92, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. Helen was born August 3, 1920 in Freeport, the daughter of Frank A. and Bertha G. (Rucker) Folk. She married Irvin "Kip" Schreiner on October 1, 1938 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2000. Helen was a...

Jo Latta

Jo Latta

Dec 30, 2012

JO ANNE LATTA ROCK FALLS - Jo Anne Latta, 64, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She had been employed as an accountant for several years at National Manufacturing. Jo was born March 7, 1948 in Sterling, the daughter of Fred and Lois (Miller) Edeus. Jo was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She...

Timothy Rajnowski

Timothy Rajnowski

Dec 20, 2012

Timothy L. Rajnowski STERLING-Timothy L. Rajnowski, 57, of Sterling, died December 20, 2012. Mr. Rajnowski was born September 25, 1955 in Sterling, the son of Ernest R. (Mary L. Knapp) Rajnowski. He served in the United States Army, an active member of the American Legion Post 296, currently the Jr. Vice-President, served in the Honor Guard, and helped with...

Leola Rudiger

Leola Rudiger

Dec 20, 2012

LEOLA "SIS" RUDIGER CLINTON, IA - Leola "Sis" Rudiger, 87, of Clinton, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Bickford Assisted Living of Clinton. Leola was born February 20, 1925 in Hooppole, the daughter of Robert and Ida (Bacon) Schultz. She married James Rudiger on January 3, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1997. Leola was a...

Harriet Burch

Harriet Burch

Dec 20, 2012

HARRIET MAY BURCH STERLING-Harriet May Burch, 92, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was the secretary at Sterling High School from 1970-1985. May was born July 28, 1920 in Massillon, OH, the daughter of Sealon and Grace (Hopkins) Buffington. She served in the United States Navy from 1942 - 1945 First Regiment, First Battalion, First...

James Camps

James Camps

Dec 19, 2012

JAMES W. "DICK" CAMPS STERLING-James W. "Dick" Camps, 90, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. He farmed north of Sterling for his entire life. James was born March 4, 1922 in Sterling, the son of William and Gretchen (Oltmans) Camps. He married Jewell Hawkins on November 27, 1946 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on...

Kenneth Shidler

Kenneth Shidler

Dec 14, 2012

KENNETH EUGENE SHIDLER STERLING-Kenneth Eugene Shidler, 78, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Coventry Living Center, Sterling. He was an owner and operator of Shidler Auto and Radiator Repair Shop. Kenneth was born September 19, 1934 in Robinson, IL, the son of George and Juanita (Glosser) Shidler. He married LaVonne Brandenburg on August 15, 1985 in Robinson, IL. She...