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W. Jean (Asbury) Smith
Mar 9, 2025
W. Jean (Asbury) Smith 91 of Sterling Il. Passed away on Sunday, March 9 at Heritage Woods of Sterling, IL. Jean was born July 31, 1933 in Taylorville, IL to William T. and Katherine L. (McCain) Asbury, in Sterling, IL. She attended Sterling, IL schools. On September 27, 1952, Jean married Willard Smith, in a double marriage with...
Eleanor A. Dale
Mar 7, 2025
Eleanor Ann Dale, age 89 of Sterling IL passed away at the Citadel Nursing Home on Friday March 7, 2025. She was born in a farm home Oct 5, 1935 south of Duncombe Iowa, the daughter of Leanord and Mildred (Lande) Jacobson.
Eleanor graduated from Webster City Iowa high school, where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. She...
Jay Book
Mar 1, 2025
Jay Paul Book, age 68, of Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his farm on March 1, 2025. Jay was born in Sterling on February 22, 1957, to loving parents Gene and Lucille Book. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science, Jay returned to Sterling to pursue his dream of building the...
Henrietta Sotelo
Feb 23, 2025
Enriquetta “Henrietta” Sotelo, 82, of Sterling passed away Sunday February 23, 2025 at Heritage Woods surrounded by family. Henrietta was born December 26, 1942 in Palmetto, St. Landry’s Parish Louisiana the daughter of Jose and Guadalupe (Lara) Martinez. She married Lucio Sotelo, he preceded her in death on December 5, 1992.
Survivors include daughters Guadalupe Galarza of Edna Oklahoma, Maria Lara...
Judith Rajnowski
Feb 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judith Mary Rajnowski (January 25, 1960 - February 20, 2025)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother & grandmother, Judith Mary Rajnowski (Wiker), at the age of 65. Judy was called Home on February 20, 2025, by her LORD & Savior Jesus Christ.
Born in Sterling, Illinois, Judy lived life filled...
William Smith
Feb 17, 2025
William "Bill" C. Smith, 63, of Sterling died Monday February 17, 2025 at his home. William was born February 21, 1961 in Sterling the son of Charles and Harriett (Steagall) Smith.
Bill enjoyed caring for his dogs, and his sisters. He loved working with his tools; he could fix almost anything and was willing to help anyone in need. Bill also...
Francis Hanson
Feb 16, 2025
Mr. Francis L Hanson, age 102, died Sunday, February 16, 2025 in his home in Napa California. Mr. Hanson was born on July 13,1922 in Sterling Illinois, the son of Franklin B and Helen Hanson. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Pearson on June 9,1946.
Francis managed the Wayne Feed Supply business in Sterling for many years....
Wesley Yarbrough
Feb 11, 2025
Wesley “Wes” Rudolph Yarbrough, 77, of Forestville, Maryland, died February 11, 2025 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.. Wes was born November 23, 1947 in Adele, Georgia, the son of William and Lucinda (Tanner) Yarbrough Sr.
Wes was a graduate of Sterling High School and was an accomplished athlete. He attended Sauk Valley Community College the first year...
Jamie Lin Dowse
Feb 5, 2025
Jamie L. Dowse, 62, of Rock Falls passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025 surrounded by family at OSF in Rockford. Jamie was born November 28, 1962 the daughter of James and Lonia (DeSanto) Johnson.
Jamie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, family and especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include...
Paulette Sweitzer
Jan 27, 2025
Paulette Mary (Hyland) Sweitzer of Rock Falls IL passed away Monday January 27, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling at the age of 58, after a long fight with lung cancer. Paulette was born to the late Ray and Sue Hyland in Beloit WI.
She married the love of her life Darren...
Karen Marie Moore
Jan 25, 2025
Karen Marie Moore, 61, of Prophetstown passed away Saturday January 25, 2025. Karen was born October 27, 1963 in Sterling the daughter of John and Penny (Boehm) Norris.
Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her parents John (Penny) Norris; one daughter Amanda (Lonnie) Smith; one son Kane (Nora) Moore; two brothers Mike Norris, and Lance...
Katherine Nadine Moore
Jan 23, 2025
Katherine Nadine Moore, 94, of Sterling, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.
Katherine was born November 20, 1930 to Benjamin and Margaret (Gates) Smith. Nadine loved quilting, playing cards, camping and going to garage sales. She also enjoyed flower gardens, planting flowers and her orchids. She was known to her grandchildren as “Grandma Sweetheart”.
Survivors...
Ken Johnson
Jan 19, 2025
Kenneth Paul Johnson died peacefully on Sunday, January 19 at the age of 81 years. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL on June 22, 1943, to Frances and Sigurd Johnson. Ken grew up in Matteson, IL where his interest in teaching began. He attended Illinois State University in Normal, IL and graduated in 1966, with a degree in Industrial...
Joann English
Jan 16, 2025
Joann D. English, 85, of Sterling passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Joann was born March 30, 1939 in Ellsinore, MO the daughter of Thomas Matthew and Elsie (Stoker) Walton. She married Leroy English on July 15, 1956 in Mississippi.
Joann's biggest love was for her children and grandchildren, always putting their needs before...
Michael Thomas
Jan 6, 2025
Michael Thomas, 75, of Milledgeville passed away Monday January 6, 2025 at his home. Michael was born October 11, 1949 in Sterling the son of Richard and Marian (Olmstead) Thomas. He married Sandra Newman on October 11, 2003 in Rock Falls.
Michael was a charter member of the AMA (American Motorcycle Association), and a retired member of the Rock River Riders....
James A. Goodwin
Jan 6, 2025
James A. "Jimmy" Goodwin, 52, of Rock Falls passed away Monday January 6, 2025 at Loyola Hospital in Chicago. James was born April 11, 1972 the son of James A. Sr. and Rosetta M. (Holcomb) Goodwin.
Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and singing karaoke. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his close friends.
Survivors include his...
Marilyn Miller
Dec 29, 2024
Marilyn K. Miller, 60, of Albany passed away in her home December 29, 2024. Marilyn was born October 3, 1964 in Moline, IL the daughter of Jack and Edith (Giles) Kyseth.
Things Marilyn loved to do included crafting, gardening, tying blankets, fishing, camping and most of all spending time with her family. Marilyn loved to see her grandchildren grow and would...
Brenda Shore
Dec 21, 2024
Brenda Kay Shore, 76, of Sterling, IL, passed away on December 21st, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Brenda was born on September 2nd, 1948 to Thelma and Gerald McNitt in Rock Falls, IL. Brenda graduated from Rock Falls Township High School in 1966 and later went on to become a successful realtor in the Sauk Valley area.
In 1973 while tending bar...
Isabel Garza
Dec 20, 2024
STERLING-Isabel O. Garza, 86, of Sterling, died peacefully with her family around her on Friday December 20, 2024, at Generations at Neighbors Bryon, Illinois. Isabel was born on July 8 , 1938 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico, the daughter of Porfirio and Guadalupe Ortiz. She married Frank Garza on Sept. 6, 1960 in Harlingen, Texas.
Isabel was a homemaker. Isabel worked...
Carolyn Sue "Susie" Heckman
Dec 19, 2024
Carolyn Sue “Susie” Heckman,82, of Sterling died Thursday December 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by family, after an extended illness. Carolyn was born October 6, 1942 in Vincence IN, the daughter of Rudolph and Beatrice (Barrett) Gordon.
Carolyn is survived by one son Rudy Heckman of Mobile AL; one daughter Randa (LaMar) Heckman Hughes of Sterling; grandchildren Rudy M. Kinney,...
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