Charron Rausa

Charron M. Rausa, 81, died, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her home. Charron was born October 21, 1935 in Cairo, the daughter of James and Ida Marie (Koonce) Dickerson. She married Frank Rausa on May 20, 1980 in Dixon. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Frank of Sterling; three daughters, Ginger (Daniel) Murray of Sterling, Lisa (Ken Larson) Leonard of Polo and Monica (Jeff) Rausa-Williams of Annapolis, MD; four sons, James C. (Jeri J. Stengel) Smith of Concord, CA, Arch C. (Charlie Refol) Smith of Rockford, Neil C. (Denise) Smith of Polo and Bradley (Mary Ann) Rausa of Oswego; two sisters, Hannah Rose (Ira J.) Clue and Dianne (Marv) Jenner, both of Rochelle; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jennet in infancy. Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday December 9, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling, with Wesley Dickson, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation, Sterling. Condolences may be sent to www. schillingfuneralhome.com.