Obituaries
Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area
Wilma Mcpheeters
Jan 13, 2012
WILMA JEAN MC PHEETERS STERLING - Wilma Jean McPheeters , 88, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center. She was a LPN at CGH Medical Center for over twenty years, prior to retirement. Wilma was born June 12, 1923 in Sterling the daughter of William and Ethel (Klutas) Coats. She married Burl McPheeters on October...
Bonnie Mayberry
Jan 13, 2012
BONNIE M. MAYBERRY ROCK FALLS- Bonnie M. Mayberry, 79, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Bonnie was born September 18, 1932 in Mitchel County, KS, the daughter of Lyle and Etta (VanWey) Megli. She married Jesse W. Mayberry on February 14, 1953 in Norfolk, VA. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2000. Bonnie was...
Ann Wiker
Jan 13, 2012
Ann Wiker, 87, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was a clerk at Weinstine's Vogue for many years. Ann was born April 5, 1924 in Freeport, the daughter of Nicholas and Lucy (Taosanis) Kortes. She married Charles E. Wiker on May 21, 1950 in Freeport. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling....
Joyce Ebersole
Jan 11, 2012
Joyce H. Ebersole, 81, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She worked at Kroger's Deli for many years. Joyce was born May 1, 1930 in Sterling, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (White) Van Horne. She married Russell P. Ebersole on November 17, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 6, 1993. She...
Jean Mellang
Jan 8, 2012
JEAN K. MELLANG STERLING - JEAN K. MELLANG, 92, died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Coventry Village in Sterling. Jean K. Mellang was born on November 28, 1919 in Roodhouse, the daughter of Mr. Kisner and Leta (Doyle) Kisner. She married Howard K. Mellang on September 18, 1943 in Chicago. He preceded her in death. She is survived by...
Patricia Neahring
Jan 7, 2012
STERLING PATRICIA A. NEAHRING, 88, died Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. She had been employed GNC at the Sterling Mall for several years. Patricia A. Neahring was born February 26, 1923 in Milan, MI, the daughter of Merton and Sylvia Wiggins Hallock. She married Arthur E. Neahring on July 24, 1945 in Toledo, OH. He preceded her...
Sheryl Pendgraft
Jan 6, 2012
SHERYL A. PENDGRAFT STERLING - Sheryl A. Pendgraft, 71, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at her home after an extended illness. Sheryl was born November 23, 1940 in Sterling, the daughter of Urban and Vivian (Kitzmiller) Eakle. She married Henry "Hank" Pendgraft on October 24, 1959. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1978. She later married Bobbi...
Harriet Reents
Jan 1, 2012
STERLING- Harriet E. Reents, 98, died Sunday January 1, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Harriet was born August 5, 1913 in Dixon the daughter of Paul and Lillian (Lanford) Harms. She was a graduated from SHS in the class of 1931. She married Fred E. Reents on April 2, 1937 in Palmyra Township. He preceded her in death on...
Charles Morrison
Dec 31, 2011
Charles R. Morrison Rock Falls- Charles R. Morrison, 68, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at CGH Medical Center after a short illness. Charles was born February 21, 1943 in Quincy, the son of Raymond and Helen (Felker) Morrison. He married Barbara J Thompson on July 2, 1995 in Rock Falls. Charles was a member of Rock River Christian Center....
Clifford Johns
Dec 30, 2011
CLIFFORD E. JOHNS STERLING- Clifford E. Johns, 92, of Sterling, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was employed at Kraft Foods in Milledgeville. Clifford was born September 17, 1919 in Rippey, IA, the son of Everette L. and Leone P. (Chambers) Johns. He served in the United States Army. He married Lila...
June Schuneman
Dec 28, 2011
JUNE HIGLEY SCHUNEMAN STERLING - June Higley Schuneman, 95, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. June was born June 2, 1916 in Sterling, the daughter of H. Morton and Bessie (Jones) Higley. At the age of 6, her family moved to Tampico. After graduating from Tampico High School in 1934, June went to Peoria...
William Ellenwood
Dec 26, 2011
WILLIAM "BILL" R. ELLENWOOD, JR. LYNDON - William "Bill" R. Ellenwood, Jr., 61, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at his home. He was employed by Sterling Multi-products for over thirty-four years, retiring as plant manager. William was born December 15, 1950 in Aurora, the son of William and Bernice (Fitzsimons) Ellenwood. He married Donna K. Ingram on June 29,...
Todd Rude
Dec 26, 2011
TODD M. RUDE BEAN STATION, TN - Todd M. Rude, 43, formerly of Sterling, died Monday, December 26, 2011. He was employed by Kingwood School in Bean Station, TN. Todd was born January 30, 1968 in Sterling, the son of Ronald S. Rude and Ginger (Paschal) Thomas. He served in the Marine Corps. Survivors include his father, Ronald, of...
Lorraine Haenni
Dec 22, 2011
LORRAINE A. HAENNI STERLING - Lorraine A. Haenni, 87, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. Lorraine was born July 24, 1924 in Dixon, the daughter of Harry and Pearl (Starks) Klapprodt. She married John Haenni in Sterling. He preceded her in death in 1988. Lorraine was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. Survivors...
Mary Hicks
Dec 18, 2011
MARY E. HICKS STERLING- Mary Hicks, 75, died Sunday December 18, 2011 at Sterling Pavilion. Mary was born May 16, 1936 in Odin, the daughter of John T. and Minerva (Fyke) Jensen. She married Bennie Hicks on August 29, 1954 in Odin. Survivors include her husband, Bennie; two daughters, Mina (Tim) Wright of Maywood, and Lenora M. (Phil) Jacobson...
Marilyn Thomas
Dec 17, 2011
MARILYN R. THOMAS STERLING-Marilyn R. Thomas, 79, passed away, Saturday, December 18, 2011 at Sterling Pavilion. She had been a resident of Heritage Woods of Sterling for the past two years. Marilyn was born February 2, 1932 in Sterling the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude (Moore) Drane. She attended Wallace School and Sterling High School. She is survived by...
Donald Snavely
Dec 15, 2011
REVEREND DONALD LEO SNAVELY STERLING - Rev. Donald Leo Snavely, 83, died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. Donald was born September 30, 1928 in Sterling, the son of Leo D. and Dessie M. (Cobb) Snavely. He married Mary E. Peaslee on July 28, 1951 in Oak Park. Donald graduated from Sterling High School in 1946. He...
John Stern
Dec 11, 2011
JOHN L. STERN ROCK FALLS- Mr. John L. Stern, 72, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at his home. He was C.E.O. and Executive Director at Self Help Enterprises for 35 years. John L. Stern was born August 18, 1939 in Sterling, the son of Leslie and Marcella (Bohm) Stern. He married Barbara L. Houts in Sterling on July 9,...
Cecil Webb
Dec 11, 2011
CECIL J. WEBB STERLING - Cecil J. Webb, 82, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He worked in the hardware manufacturing industry for many years. Cecil was born December 22, 1928 in Sterling, the son of Ivan Isaac and Willa Logan (Phillips) Webb. Survivors include one brother, Harry Webb, of Sterling; and several nieces...
Elbert Dean
Dec 9, 2011
Elbert M. Dean, Jr., 82, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at his home. He was owner and operator of Al's Upholstery for 40 years until retirement. Elbert was born September 25, 1929 in Merkel, TX, the son of Elbert M., Sr. and Lillie Mae (Garvin) Dean. He married Janna Hey on July 21, 1951 in Sterling. Elbert was a...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Schilling Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Sterling, IL & Whiteside County. With services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local Sterling, Illinois obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.