S. Lavon Finkle

STERLING- S. Lavon Finkle 67, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Lavon was born October 21, 1952 in Colorado Springs, the daughter of Leslie and Sylvia (Newman) Finkle. She graduated from Blackstone School of Law as legal assistant paralegal and later was an election judge. Lavon was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Sterling. She enjoyed her time volunteering for the Salvation Army Women's Group. She had a great love for art, gardening, and football. Survivors include her mother, Sylvia of Sterling; daughter, Emily (Chris) Green of Sterling; one son, Andrew (Linda) Buikema of Jacksonville, IL; one brother, Leslie (Kathleen) Finkle II of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren, CJ, Jordan, Ashton, Paige, Amber, August, Auston, Michala, Toby. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Finkle Sr. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be sent to Schilling Funeral Home at 702 First Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 to be forwarded to the family. Arrangements were completed by Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation, Sterling. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com