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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Jerry Little
May 27, 2011
JERRY LITTLE STERLING - Jerry Little, 69, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at his home. He was employed as a pipefitter for Northwestern Steel & Wire for 29 years. Jerry was born June 25, 1941 in Joiner, AR, the son of Thomas Oakley and Annie (Eatmon) Little. He married Susan M. Manon on May 14, 1966 in Sterling. Jerry...
Janice Myers
May 27, 2011
JANICE L. MYERS STERLING - Janice L. Myers, 64, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at her home. She was employed as a CNA for many years. Janice was born January 10, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of John Ervin and Dorothy Ann (Dean) Cook, Sr. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls. Survivors include,...
Janice Myers
May 27, 2011
JANICE L. MYERS STERLING - Janice L. Myers, 64, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at her home. She was employed as a CNA for many years. Janice was born January 10, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of John Ervin and Dorothy Ann (Dean) Cook, Sr. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls. Survivors include,...
Galen Vos
May 26, 2011
GALEN D. VOS STERLING - Galen D. Vos, 76, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. He was employed as an Electrician with the Local 364 Rockford Electrical. He retired in 1995 after 41 years. Galen served in the Army during the Korean War. Galen was born October 6, 1934 in Morrison, the son...
Ervin Burkett
May 23, 2011
ERVIN E. BURKETT STERLING - Ervin E. Burkett, 94, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. He was employed as a machinist for many years. Ervin was born February 1, 1917 in Marseilles, the son of Albert and Ella (Shoupe) Burkett. He married Geraldine E. Gribbin on February 10, 1938 in Marseilles. She...
Gwendolyn Jahnke
May 12, 2011
GWENDOLYN JOY JAHNKE STERLING - Gwendolyn Joy Jahnke, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, of Santa Barbara, CA, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Gwendolyn was the only daughter born to Dr. Cora and Dr. Yager Lamoreaux, both chiropractors. She was born on January 7, 1922, in Beatrice, NE. After the family...
Darlene Nelson
May 7, 2011
DARLENE NELSON ROCK FALLS- Darlene Nelson, 97, died Saturday May 7, 2011 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling after an illness. Darlene was born September 10, 1913 in Prophetstown the daughter of Charles and Minniel (Sachjin) Sandrock. She married Clyde L. Nelson on December 14, 1937 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. She was a member of New...
Rodolfo Saldivar
May 5, 2011
RODOLFO "RUDY" SALDIVAR ROCK FALLS - Rodolfo "Rudy" Saldivar, 95, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. He was employed at Northwestern Steel & Wire as a Machine Operator until he retired in 1977. He also owned Salvidar's Bakery in Sterling for 15 years. Rodolfo was born June 23, 1915 in San Benito, TX, the...
Lillian Ferguson
Apr 28, 2011
LILLIAN A. FERGUSON ROCK FALLS - Lillian A. Ferguson, 86, went to be with her Lord Thursday, April 28, 2011. Lillian was born September 9, 1924 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl Raymond and Stella Claire (Kauffman) Fee. On November 8, 1942, she married Leonard Devers. He died in November, 1945 in Germany during World War II. She then...
Wayne Thielbar
Apr 28, 2011
Wayne Leroy Thielbar Sterling - Wayne Leroy Thielbar, 75, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was employed in the construction business for many years. Wayne was born December 17, 1935 in Clinton, IA, the son of D.Q. and Dorothea (Doty) Thielbar. He married Judith K. Goff on January 10, 1961 in Dixon....
Alice Deets
Apr 24, 2011
Alice A. Deets Sterling - Alice A. Deets, 80, was called home Sunday, April 24, 2011 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long illness. Alice was born October 7, 1930 in Elizabethtown, the daughter of Tracy and Iva (Jenkins) Love. She married Charles L. Deets on December 12, 1954 in Rock Falls. Alice was...
Isabella Dodge
Apr 16, 2011
ISABELLA CLAIRE DODGE STERLING- Isabella Claire Dodge, 1 month, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. Isabella was born March 11, 2011 in Oak Lawn, the daughter of Diana Gomez and Jonathan Dodge. Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Laelah and Alicia Dodge; maternal grandparents, Alejandero (Francisca) Gomez; fraternal grandparents, Kathie (Bill) Dodge; great maternal grandparents, Natalia...
Jean Hammett
Apr 7, 2011
JEAN HAMMETT STERLING - Jean Hammett, 96, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Coventry Living Center. She was employed as a Secretary for the Carpenters Union for 11 years. Jean was born May 3, 1914 in England, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Bracegirdle) Furnival. She married Kenneth Hammett on July 31, 1971 in Sterling. He preceded her in...
Ralph Rios
Apr 4, 2011
RALPH J. RIOS DIXON - Ralph J. Rios, 49, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at his home. He was employed as a Journeyman Pipefitter, and was a 30 year member of Plumbers and Pipefitter Local Union 25. Ralph was born September 13, 1961 in Spring Valley, the son of Rafael V. and Dolores Marie (Jimenez) Rios. Ralph was a...
William Alfrejd
Apr 4, 2011
WILLIAM D. ALFREJD STERLING - William D. Alfrejd, 72, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. He retired as a Plant Manager for Antec in 2002. William was born March 7, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Norman and Rosalie (Lipsey) Alfrejd. He served in the United States Marines. He married Karen Westnes on January 29, 1966...
Harriette Frey
Mar 24, 2011
HARRIETTE CADY FREY BAYPORT, MN - Harriette Cady Frey, 90, formerly of Sterling, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Harriette was born December 10, 1920 in Prophetstown, the daughter of Harold and Florence (Tascher) Cady. She married John M. Frey on February 14, 1942 in Prophetstown. Harriette was a member of First Congregational...
Dale Scudder
Mar 23, 2011
DALE SCUDDER ROCK FALLS - Dale Scudder, 68, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his residence. He was employed in Finance for Stanley National Manufacturing Company, Rock Falls. Dale was born January 12, 1943 in Hoxie, AR, the son of George and Lois (Oldham) Scudder. He served in the United States Navy. He married Shirley M. Dahlquist on December...
Thomas Ratliff
Mar 23, 2011
THOMAS LEON RATLIFF ROCK FALLS - Thomas Leon Ratliff was born October 3, 1917 in Rison, Arkansas, the son of Rev. John Edgar and Allie Greenlee Ratliff. Tom passed away on March 23, 2011 in his home, surrounded by his family. Surviving is his wife of 71 years, Avis Maree (Morgan) Ratliff. He is also survived by one son,...
Donald Clites
Mar 22, 2011
DONALD W. CLITES STERLING - Donald W. Clites, 78, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was employed as a tractor driver for Northwestern Steel & Wire for many years. Donald was born May 18, 1932 in Carthage, SD, the son of Wilbur and Fae (Elliot) Clites. He married Judy (McNitt) Clites on...
Olive Seloover
Mar 5, 2011
OLIVE I. SELOOVER STERLING - Olive I. Seloover, 88, died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Coventry Living Center. She was employed at various places: Wahl Clipper, Lawrence Brothers, Prince Ice Cream Castle, Illinois Division Waterways, Bock Realty, Family Tailored Homes, Century 21, and Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. until her retirement. Olive was born January 9, 1923, in...
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