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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Mary Griffin
Jun 4, 2012
Mary E. Griffin Sterling - Mary E. Griffin, 87, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. She was employed as a caregiver for many years. Mary was born October 4, 1924 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Cole) Newsom. Survivors include one son, Ken (Yvonne) Griffin, of Glendale, AZ; five grandchildren; nine...
John Parvin
Jun 4, 2012
JOHN E. PARVIN STERLING - John E. Parvin, 40, died Monday, June 4, 2012. He was employed by Sterling Commercial Roofing Company. John was born April 11, 1972 in Sterling, the son of Raymond Allen and Helen Sue (Lauff) Parvin. Survivors include his wife, Jenny Fortune; three daughters, Deidra, Tara and Johnna Parvin; one son, Jake Parvin; one sister,...
Charles Nunemaker
Jun 2, 2012
CHARLES LAYTON NUNEMAKER STERLING- Mr. Charles Layton Nunemaker, 100, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. Charles Layton Nunemaker was born on December 16, 1911 in Sterling, the son of Enos and Ada Book Nunemaker. He married Marian Myers on June 1, 1941 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2002. He had been employed...
Sally Stewart
Jun 2, 2012
SALLY M. STEWART RACINE, WI - Sally M. Stewart, 81, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Racine, Wisconsin. Sally was born August 18, 1930 in Sterling, the daughter of Frank R. and Eleanor (Hartshorn) Casey. She married Earl F. Stewart on April 27, 1950 and resided in Mt. Carroll and Sterling. He preceded her...
Leroy Kettler
May 27, 2012
LEROY J. KETTLER DIXON - Mr. LeRoy J. Kettler, 79, died at CGH Medical Center and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family. He worked at GE in Morrison, NWSW, and Wahl Clipper retiring in 1996. LeRoy was born March 4, 1933 in Fulton, the son of Garrett...
June Diehl
May 24, 2012
JUNE GRACE DIEHL MILLEDGEVILLE - June Grace Diehl, 91, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll. She was the librarian for Wysox Township Library in Milledgeville for over 30 years. June was born January 21, 1921 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Earl Raymond and Stella Clair (Kauffman) Fee. She married Elwood C. Diehl...
Maria Villegas
May 19, 2012
MARIA S. VILLEGAS STERLING-Maria Villegas, 77, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Maria was born November 1, 1934 in Mainero, Mexico, the daughter of Mathias and Margarita (Zuniga) Morua. She married Manuel A. Villegas, Sr. in Donna, Texas on February 15, 1950, he preceded her in death on October 9, 1993. Survivors include one daughter, Carmen...
Charles Dodson
May 14, 2012
CHARLES "CHUCK" R. DODSON STERLING - Charles "Chuck" R. Dodson, 79, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at his home. He was employed as a welder for RB&W before retiring. Charles was born March 18, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, the son of Burrell and Fern (Phillips) Dodson. He married Donna Adams on November 28, 1957 in Mt. Vernon. Charles attended...
Kristin Weinrich
May 12, 2012
KRISTIN LYNN WEINRICH STERLING- Kristin Lynn Weinrich, 62, died Saturday May 12, 2012 at Trinity West Regional Health System, Rock Island Campus, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Kris was employed by Sterling Dental Group. Kris was born March 19, 1950 in Sterling the daughter of William and Joyce (Carter) Welch. She was a member of St. John...
Dolores Jackley
May 3, 2012
DOLORES "Babe" JACKLEY STERLING - Dolores "Babe" Jackley, 80, died Thursday, May 03, 2012 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Dolores M. Jackley was born November 10, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of Glen and Grace (Capp) Wicks. She married Paul Jackley and he preceded her in death on February 14, 1995. Dolores Jackley was a member of Sacred...
Mary Olalde
Apr 21, 2012
MARY J. OLALDE STERLING- Mary J. Olalde, 61, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was a personnel manager at K-Mart in Sterling, retiring in 2003. Mary was born February 5, 1951 in San Felipe GTO Mexico, the daughter of Manuel A. and Maria S. (Morua) Villegas, Sr.. She married Dionicio "Don" T. Olalde on October...
Jay Bellini
Apr 18, 2012
JAY M. BELLINI ROCK FALLS - Jay M. Bellini, 35, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He owned his own pavement marking and seal coating business. Jay was born August 10, 1976 in Rock Island, the son of Jerry and Patricia (Frey) Bellini. He married Sherri A. Larson on July 16, 2006 at White Pines Park. Jay was a member...
Barney Frerichs
Apr 14, 2012
- Barney Frerichs, 96, died Saturday April 15, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. Before retiring he was employed by NWS&Wire as a guard. Barney was born March 13, 1916 in Gifford, the son of Bart and Christina Post Frerichs. He married Mariann Sitter on May 18, 1939 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2007. He...
Minerva Jensen
Apr 13, 2012
MINERVA M. JENSEN STERLING- Minerva M. Jensen, 101, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Minerva was born October 13, 1910 in Odin, the daughter of Josiah Harley and Mary K. (Overbeck) Fyke. She married John T. Jensen on November 19, 1933 at the Methodist Church in Odin. Minerva lived and farmed with John near Shattuc, until...
Marjorie Ebersole
Apr 10, 2012
MARJORIE E. EBERSOLE STERLING - Marjorie E. Ebersole, 90, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Marjorie was born September 25, 1921 in Walnut, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Bowen) Alshouse. She married Donald E. Ebersole on January 24, 1943 in Freeport. Marjorie was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church. Survivors include...
William Bryant
Apr 10, 2012
WILLIAM C. BRYANT, JR. STERLING - William C. Bryant, Jr., 83, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. He was a teacher at Dixon State School. William was born September 20, 1928 in Sterling, the son of William, Sr. and Anita (MacPherson) Bryant. He served in the Army during the Korean War. William was a member of Harvest...
Sandra Hambley-Miller
Apr 8, 2012
SANDRA HAMBLEY-MILLER STERLING - Sandra Hambley-Miller, 66, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her home. Sandra was born September 28, 1945 in Sterling, the daughter of Wilbur and Mamie (Letcher) Adams. Sandra was an avid Bingo player and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Polhill and Toniette Hambley, both of Sterling, and Arnette Ross,...
Wayne Fry
Apr 8, 2012
WAYNE L. FRY DIXON - Wayne L. Fry, 81 died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Dixon Health Care Center. He was employed as an Assistant Manager for Northern Illinois Water Company, for 36 years, prior to retirement in 1992. Wayne was born May 22, 1930 in Mason City, IA, the son of Harvey and Corrine (Telford) Fry. He served...
Marian Washburn
Mar 31, 2012
MARIAN WASHBURN ROMEOVILLE - Marian Washburn, 91, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her residence. She was employed as a Secretary for Anderson Insurance Company, prior to retirement. Marian was born September 25, 1920 in Fulton, the daughter of Render and Martha (Koenes) Aggen. She married George F. Washburn on September 25, 1960 in First Presbyterian...
Gary Polzin
Mar 30, 2012
GARY MALCOLM POLZIN SUBLETTE - Gary Malcolm Polzin, 53, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at his home. He was employed as an electrician for the Local Union 364. Gary was born August 14, 1958 in Liverpool, England, the son of Roger and Lynn (Palethorpe) Polzin. Survivors include his wife Jean; his parents Roger (Mary Anne) Polzin, of Sterling; two...
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