Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Aug 23, 2012

LOUISE CLAYBERG YEMM STERLING- Louise Clayberg Yemm, 84, died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at her residence with her family in attendance. Louise was born July 3, 1928 in Cuba, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Dorothea (Donaldson) Clayberg. She married William B. Yemm on June 3, 1951 in Cuba, IL. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2005....

Aug 17, 2012

SANDRA JO ZEIGLER Sandra Jo Zeigler, 73, passed away Friday, August 17th, 2012 at her home with her family present. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many and will be deeply missed. Born December 1st, 1938, she was the eldest daughter of Russell Henry and Dorothy Mae (Schumacher) Haberer. She grew up on...

Aug 16, 2012

HOWARD C. RASMUSSEN STERLING-Howard C. Rasmussen, 95, died, Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Good Neighbor's, Sterling, on his 72nd wedding anniversary to his wife Laurel. He was a self employed farmer and had owned and operated a feed and elevator business in Tampico. Howard was born April 8, 1917 in Tampico, the son of Carl and Cecille (Breed) Rasmussen....

Aug 14, 2012

LAVONNE V. DAHLGREN STERLING - LaVonne V. Dahlgren, 87, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. LaVonne was born October 29, 1924 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl and Violet McNeil. She married Dean L. Dahlgren on June 22, 1945 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2011. LaVonne was a graduate of Sterling High...

Aug 6, 2012

HARRIETT E. SMITH ROCK FALLS-Harriett E. Smith, 85, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at her home. Harriett was employed as a secretary at National Manufacturing. Harriett was born June 22, 1927 in Sterling, the daughter of John and Emma (Koch) Schueler. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Rock Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11...

Aug 6, 2012

LYNA A. LOOS POLO- Lyna A. Loos, 68, died Monday, August 06, 2012 at Serenity House, Oregon. In her career, Lyna enjoyed teaching children to read at Centennial School in Polo. She was an avid reader, and in her later years a beloved grandmother to four grandchildren. Lyna was born April 23, 1944 in Pampa, TX, the daughter of...

Jul 31, 2012

STERLING - Walter W. Cassens, 89, of Sterling, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Avonlea Cottages in Sterling. He was an engineer for Eureka Hearse for several years. He then was a supervisor at Borg-Warner for 20 years until his retirement. Walter was born January 20, 1923 in Sterling, the son of Ernest and Marie (Kophamer) Cassens. He married...

Jul 30, 2012

ELDEN "AUDY" H. FRITSCH ROCK FALLS - Elden "Audy" H. Fritsch, 82, of Rock Falls, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home. Elden was born November 22, 1929 in Sterling, the son of Cecil and Mayme (Hollis) Fritsch. He was well known in the lumber business and was employed as building material sales for Johnston Lumber Company, Wolohan's...

Jul 29, 2012

SHERMAN L. LINDGREN STERLING - Sherman L. Lindgren ("Swede"), 81, died Sunday morning, July 29, 2012, at Coventry Nursing Home after several months of declining health. Sherman was born August 8, 1931, in rural Sunburg, MN to Lewis and Alma (Hagen) Lindgren. He attended school in the Sunburg area. Sherman married Cora Bernice (Tarbill) Lindgren on January 26, 1951....

Jul 26, 2012

MARIANNE V. GRIESBACH STERLING - Marianne V. Griesbach, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born October 20, 1922 in Hollandtown, WI, the daughter of William and Ellen (Curtin) Van Abel. She served in the Navy during World War II. She married Ralph Griesbach on May 26, 1950 in Hollandtown, WI. She was...

Jul 25, 2012

DuWayne E. Dietz STERLING - DuWayne E. Dietz, 83, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He was born in Sterling February 26, 1929, to Edward "Stub" and Alice (Emmitt) Dietz, and was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Ruth Hains, 63 years ago on August 21, 1949. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1948, the University of...

Jul 15, 2012

DONALD E. EBERSOLE STERLING - Donald E. Ebersole, 93, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He farmed in the area most of his life. Donald was also a livestock dealer, an auctioneer and a real estate broker. Donald was born January 26, 1919 in Sterling, the son of Lloyd and Rhoda (Long) Ebersole. He...

Jul 11, 2012

Evangelina Barajas Sterling - Evangelina Barajas, 63, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at her home. Evangelina was born January 3, 1949 in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Jesus and Concepcíon (Vasquez) Flores. She married Genaro Barajas on July 28, 1973. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1985. She later married Mauricio Granados on December 29, 1990....

Jul 9, 2012

DOROTHY STRALOW STERLING - Dorothy Stralow, 92, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Dorothy was born April 16, 1920 in Morrison, the daughter of Amos and Gertrude (Bates) Burkholder. She married Harold Stralow on October 9, 1937 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death in 1988. Dorothy was a member of Coleta United Methodist Church....

Jul 5, 2012

JAMES EDWARD FINN, JR. STERLING - James Edward Finn, Jr., 69, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire for 30 years. James was born March 1, 1943 in Sterling, the son of James Edward Sr. and Margaret (Meek) Finn. He married Paulette Fikter on...

Jun 25, 2012

BEULAH BELLE GANTHER STERLING-Beulah Belle Ganther, 76, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as an RN for many years prior to retirement. Beulah Belle was born February 23, 1936 in Dixon the daughter of Francis and Ruth (Leach) Biggs. She married Otto H. Ganther on September 18, 1955 in Dixon. He preceded her...

Jun 24, 2012

Jun 24, 2012

LESTER WAGNER STERLING- Lester Wagner, 88, died, Sunday, June 24, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. He was employed at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company, prior to retirement. Lester was born October 26, 1923 in Coleta, the son of Edward and Pearl (Steinmeyer) Wagner. He married Irene Wagner on March 11, 1944 in Morrison. Survivors include...

Jun 19, 2012

JEANNINE M. WILLIAMS STERLING - Jeannine M. Williams, 80, of Sterling, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. Jeannine was born September 9, 1931 in Morrison, the daughter of Alfred and Evellyn (Argraves) Schwitters. She had fond memories of growing up on a farm and going to a one-room schoolhouse. Jeannine graduated from Sterling...

Jun 10, 2012

Ruby J. Duncan, 90, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Ruby was born August 14, 1921 in Smith Co., Virginia, the daughter of Ambrose and Amie (Duncan) Billings. She married David B. Duncan on November 8, 1952 in Dixon. Ruby was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling. Survivors include her...