Sep 23, 2024

 Leora M. Babel, 93, of Sterling died Monday September 23, 2024 at Citadel of Sterling. Leora was born March 24, 1931 the daughter of Howard and Theresa (Eilers) Weidel. She married Donald Babel on June 21, 1953 in Sterling. 

 Leora enjoyed traveling in the motor home, dancing, and playing Bingo with her friends at Parkway. 

 Survivors include one son Brian (Chris) Babel;...

Sep 17, 2024

Staci S. Pashon, 50 of Rock Falls died Tuesday September 17, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Staci was born July 2, 1974 in Sterling the daughter of Gordon and Rita (Bailey) Cardwell. She married Aaron Pashon on May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas.

Staci worked at Sterling Rock Falls Child Care for many years,...

Sep 11, 2024

Nancy T. Nunemaker, 77, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Allure of Mt. Carroll. She was born November 1, 1946 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Bradley and Donna (Fulton) Taft.

She attended Illinois State University, where she earned teaching degrees in both Physical Education and Home Economics. While in school, she...

Sep 11, 2024

Karen O. Conley, 72, of Sterling, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Rock River Hospice Home, Sterling. Karen was born January 14, 1952 in Sterling the daughter Jeannie (Ohare) Ladenburger. She married Rick Conley on July 22, 1985 in Dixon.

Karen was a retired flight attendant for American Airlines. She loved to skydive and ride...

Sep 8, 2024

Lee A. Sandrock, 67, of Sterling died at home Sunday September 8, 2024. Lee was born on July 19, 1957 in Morrison the son of Harry R. and Dorothy (Nelson) Sandrock. He married Dawn Todahl August 16, 1997 in Yorktown IL.

Lee worked for Heartland Express in North Liberty IA for over 25 years. He...

Sep 6, 2024

Timothy Nathan Jakobs (January 29, 1959 – September 6, 2024)

Tim was born to Norbert and Edith Jakobs in Sterling, Illinois. As a boy he was a member of the FFA and showed cattle. He was always curious about how things worked and often his mother would find her radio unassembled on the kitchen table....

Sep 3, 2024

Ramiro G. Escobedo, 72, of Sterling, Illinois, passed away on September 3rd, 2024, surrounded by the women he cherished most – his four daughters and his loving wife of 51 years, Esmeralda. Born on December 7th, 1951, Ramiro was a devoted family man and proud father to Lori (Doug) Ackland, Sonja (Robert) Shear, Maggie (Shad) Bailey, and Christy (Jeff)...

Aug 29, 2024

Timothy R. Peterson 34 passed away August 24, 2024, as the result of an ATV accident.

Tim was born on March 5, 1990, to his loving parents, Ron and Starr Peterson. He graduated from Hiawatha High School. After high school, Tim worked at a few jobs before landing the job he had wanted for years…Nicor Gas Company....

Aug 25, 2024

Pedro S. Lucas, 22, of Sterling died Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born August 12, 2002 in Sterling, the son of Carlos and Elaine R. (Lomeli) Lucas. He was a janitor at Sinnissippi Centers.

Pedro loved spending time with his family and Kashmir very much. He especially loved riding bikes with his younger brother,...

Aug 14, 2024

Diana Lynn Hanson Rausa passed away peacefully at her home in Oswego, Illinois on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on September 24, 1947 in Morris, Illinois, she was the youngest daughter of Luther and Donna (Cockream) Hanson. She grew up in Gibson City, Illinois, graduated from Northern Illinois University, and moved to Sterling, Illinois, a place...

Aug 7, 2024

Teresa Jo Hinrichs, 60, of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at home after a hard fought battle with ALS.

She is survived by her husband Darren; four children, Aubrey (Jared) Reynolds, Dylan, Dallas and Lexi Hinrichs; seven grandchildren, Magnolia, Rowan, Linden, Lennox and Asher Reynolds and Draven and Denver Hinrichs; one brother,...

Aug 3, 2024

Joseph A. Geiger, 98, of Sterling died Saturday August 3, 2024 at his home. Joseph was born November 30, 1925 the son of Carl and Florence (Runge) Geiger. He married Joan Pobanz on January 8, 1955 in Galva IL.

Joseph was a farmer for decades in Henry and Whiteside counties. He was a prolific furniture...

Jul 30, 2024

Joyce Elaine Breedon (née Scott), also known by her CB radio handle of "Redneck," passed away peacefully in Maypearl, Texas, on July 30, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 5, 1934, in Sterling, Illinois, Joyce lived a life marked by her dedication to family and her passion for puzzles, particularly the crossword ones, which she impressively...

Jul 24, 2024

James J. Gerdy, 77, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024. He was born in Miami, Florida on August 20, 1946 to Joseph and Lois (Geidner) Gerdy. James met and married Sharon Lee Maynard in Sterling, Illinois, where they lived for many years.

James was a veteran of the United States...

Jul 24, 2024

Barbara Ann Duis, 92, passed away July 24th 2024 at Pleasant View of Morrison IL. Barbara was born June 12, 1932 in Sterling, IL. The daughter of Ronald O’Neil and Lynwood Norman. Parental family differences in religion, Catholic and Protestant would deny Barbara of ever knowing her biological father.

During her childhood years Barbara and...

Jul 22, 2024

Ann Kennedy, 67, of Sterling died Monday July 22, 2024 at CGH Medical Center. Ann was born January 26, 1957 the daughter of Louis and Lois (Baer) Ukena. She married Tony Kennedy on September 1, 1979 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death in 1999.

Ann and her husband Tony moved to the Fort...

Jul 21, 2024

Mrs. Dolores Weissenburger of Walnut died July 21, 2024. Mrs. Weissenburger was born February 14, 1931 in Spring Valley, IL the daughter of William and Lovina (Fiste) Flohr. She married Kenneth Weissenburger on June 14, 1952. Kenneth preceded her in death on March 20, 2000.

Survivors include sons David (Adrian) Weissenburger and Donald (Lois) Weissenburger;...

Jul 15, 2024

Boris Starkovs, 102, of Sterling died Monday July 15, 2024 at Citadel of Sterling. Boris was born May 28, 1922 in Liepaja Latvia the son of Joseph and (Anna) Starkovs. He married Biruta Fraktnieks on June 20, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2002.

Survivors include one son Richard Starkovs of Sterling;...

Jul 10, 2024

Dennis Mills, 53, of Rock Falls died Wednesday July 10, 2024 at OSF Saint Anthony’s in Rockford. Dennis was born September 6, 1970 in Hammond IN the son of Ernest and Judith (Fullgraf) Mills.

Survivors include one son Ryan Mills of Rock Falls; two daughters Ashley Mills of Rock Falls, Alesha (Tyler) Green of Marshfield...

Jun 30, 2024

Doris Hubbard-Sprecher, 94, of Coleta died Sunday June 30, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Doris was born February 27, 1930 in Coleta the daughter of LaVerne and Mabel (Sanders) Frankfather. She married Darrell Hubbard July 1, 1950 in Coleta. He preceded her in death February 9, 2006. She then married Wayne Sprecher on January 16, 2010.