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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Sandra Pauline Russell
Nov 15, 2024
Sandra Pauline Russell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Rock Falls, Illinois, on November 15, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 13, 1941, to John and Grace Minor in Sterling, Illinois, Sandra graduated high school in Milledgeville, Illinois, before attending Northern Illinois University. Her life was a blend of creativity, humor,...
LeRoy Duden
Nov 14, 2024
LeRoy Duden, 97, of Sterling died Wednesday November 14, 2024 at Citadel of Sterling. LeRoy was born February 16, 1927 in Sterling the son of Johnny and Lillian (Obendorf) Duden. He married Nancy Dunbar on April 21, 1961 at the First Christian Church in Sterling.
Survivors include two sons Lonnie (Dawn) Duden of Sterling, and Mark Duden of Freeport; two...
Lamar Neal
Nov 10, 2024
Lamar Neal, 47, of Sterling, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Lamar was born January 9, 1977 in Sterling, the son of Leroy Neal and Angela Penaflor. He married Shawna Gordon on May 7, 2022. He was a loving son, brother, husband and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends...
Barbara Ann Beien
Nov 9, 2024
Barbara A Beien
Dies Saturday
Barbara A Beien
Entered Into Eternal Rest
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Barbara A Beien, 91, died on Saturday afternoon at Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa. November 9th was Barbara’s 91st birthday and also the date of her death. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be at Schilling Funeral Home on Friday from 4 pm...
Betty Zigler
Nov 3, 2024
Betty Zigler, 99, of Sterling died Sunday November 3, 2024 at Heritage Woods in Sterling. Betty was born December 11, 1924 in Sterling the daughter of Karl and Winifred (Haines) Haak. She married Norval Zigler on October 23, 1946. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1987.
Betty enjoyed bowling, and was an avid Cubs fan. Betty and Norval also...
George Adel Mobarak
Oct 27, 2024
George Adel Mobarak
December 10, 1967 – October 27, 2024
George Adel Mobarak passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 27, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. He was 56 years old. George was the loving husband of Krista and a devoted father to Mason, Hannah, Caroline, and Linda (Ethan) Newlin. He was also a beloved uncle to Adeline, Harry, Myles,...
Ross John Vornkahl
Oct 26, 2024
Ross J Vornkahl, 39 of Chadwick died Saturday October 26th 2024. Ross was born April 30,1985. He is the son of Dennis and Carrie (Carol) Vornkahl. Brother to Adam, brother-in-law to Francessca Cumero and Uncle to Jared and Dani.
Ross worked several jobs before becoming disabled. Recent years Ross has been making life easier for mom and dad by helping with...
Barry E. Montague Sr.
Oct 25, 2024
Barry E. Montague Sr., 83, of Sterling died Friday October 25, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home surrounded by family. Barry was born June 10, 1941 in Hannibal MO the son of Kenneth and Helen (Yohn) Russell. He married Louise Fatschel on October 1, 1964 in Whiteside County.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1959, starting as E-1 and...
Donald Dirks
Oct 21, 2024
Donald E Dirks 89, Sterling died peacefully at Resthave Nursing Home Monday, October 21, 2024
Born to Lester and Florence (Onken) Dirks in Hopkins Township, Whiteside County on July 2, 1935.
Don attended Woodside, Galt, SHS and Sauk Valley College. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sterling.
He joined the Navy in 1955 and served on the USS BOYD...
Barbara Stern
Oct 19, 2024
Barbara Louise Stern, 87, earned her heavenly wings on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 25, 1936, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Robert and Nadine Houts, she often shared stories with her grandchildren about growing up on a farm.
She married John L. Stern on July 9, 1961, in Sterling, Illinois, where they...
Joel Garza
Oct 18, 2024
JOEL GARZA- 66 OF JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, FORMERLY OF STERLING IL, WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 20 1958 AND WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON OCTOBER 18, 2024.
JOEL WAS A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. JOEL WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO MANY.
HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ELIZABETH ANN GARZA, HIS CHILDREN, JACINDA GARZA, MICHAEL GARZA, NICHOLOUS GARZA AND ISABEL...
Alan Thompson
Oct 16, 2024
Alan “Al” Earl Thompson, 76, of Deer Grove, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home, after bravely fighting a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Dixon, Illinois, to Helen (Hays) Thompson and Harry Thompson. Al was retired, having worked 30+ years for ComEd, as a Lineman, and was a...
Laurence Calkins
Oct 12, 2024
Laurence William Calkins, Jr. (Larry), age 93, of Sterling, IL, passed away on October 12, 2024 at home within the comfort and love of his family. Larry was born on January 30, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Laurence W. and Anita (Siebolt) Calkins.
Larry was raised by his grandparents and grew up working the farm near Milledgeville. He attended...
Linda Kay Stull
Oct 11, 2024
Linda Kay Stull, 72, of Rock Falls, Illinois, died on October 11, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was born July 26, 1952 in Sterling, the daughter of Robert and Nora (Callaway) Williams. Linda was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Linda loved to plant flowers in the yard and never shied away from a...
Marlene Dunn
Oct 11, 2024
Marlene Dunn, 92, of Sterling died Friday October 11, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Marlene was born August 18, 1932 in Sterling the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Gartner) Hall. She married Harold Dunn on July 18, 1950.
Marlene loved the outdoors, and gardening her flowers. She enjoyed playing tennis with friends into her 80's.
Survivors include three...
Marco Garcia
Oct 9, 2024
Marco Garcia, 24, of Sterling died Wednesday October 9, 2024. Marco was born October 6, 2000 the son of Rodrigo and Lucia (Arellano) Garcia.
Marco enjoyed his cars, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his parents Rodrigo (Lucia) Garcia; Maternal great-grandparents Juan (Guadalupe) Trujillo; maternal grandfather Juan Brito; paternal grandparents Rodrigo (Maria) Garcia; three sisters Alyxia Garcia,...
Betty Jean Kirchner
Oct 9, 2024
Betty Jean Kirchner, 95, of Sterling passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at CGH Medical Center. Betty was born August 15, 1929 in Bridgeport, IL, the daughter of Ellis and Clara (Dolby) Palmer. She married Harry Kirchner on November 10, 1951 in Oblong, IL. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2018.
Betty began her teaching career...
Kathy Orr
Sep 27, 2024
Kathy L. Orr, 71, of Sterling, died Monday September 27, 2024 at CGH Medical Center Sterling.
Kathy was born May 24, 1953 in Sterling the daughter of Glen and Shirley (Garriott) Staples.
Survivors include one son, Shad Staples of Sterling.
And a grand daughter Madison Morrison.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Kasey.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial has...
Juan T. Garcia
Sep 27, 2024
Juan T. Garcia, born on November 6, 1955, in Plainview, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony's in Rockford, Illinois.
Survivors include his wife Lou Ann; Juans children Adam Garcia, Santos Serrano, Ivanna Garcia, Paz Gonzalez; siblings Rosario Hernandez, Olivia Moreno, Israel Garcia, Adela (Ignacio) Cantu, Daniel (Lupita) Garcia, Jinoveva (Jose) Velasquez, Tiodoso (Teresa) Garcia, Veronica Garcia,...
Cynthia Lehman
Sep 27, 2024
Cynthia E. Lehman, 49, of Rock Falls passed on Friday September 27, 2024 surrounded by family. Cynthia was born March 7, 1975 in Mendota, IL the daughter of Salome and Gloria Serrano. She married Justin Lehman on January 17, 2019 in Nashville, TN.
Cynthia enjoyed listening and dancing to her music, decorating for holidays, and taking care of others. She loved...
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