Timothy Byington-Miller

   Timothy M. Byington-Miller, 36, of Sterling passed into eternity into the waiting arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where he was made whole and perfect for the first time and forever, on Monday March 31, 2025 at CGH Medical Center. Timothy was born March 30, 1989 the son of Michael Byington and Tanya Miller. He spent much of his life at Walter Lawson Children’s Home in Rockford, IL and his last years at Exceptional Care and Training Center (now Cornerstone Special Care) in Sterling, IL.

   Timothy’s memory will be forever held dear by his loving family. Survivors include his mother and stepfather Tanya and Kevin Hemmen; two brothers Justin (Paige) Hemmen and their baby on the way, Seth (Rachel) Hemmen; two sisters Lydia Hemmen and Caryssa (Nathan) McCann and nephew Liam; his grandparents Bert and Mary Bendickson, and Richard and Sharon Hemmen; his uncles Shane (Pam) Miller and family, Kent (Corrie) Miller and family, Brett (Emily) Miller and family; aunts Marcie (Mark) Slagter and family, Angela (Daniel) Ertmer.

   We also wish to acknowledge his father and the unknown family members on his father’s side.

   A funeral service to celebrate Timothy’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Faith Baptist Church, in Sterling, IL, with Pastor Bryan Bice officiating. Visitation will precede the service, from 10AM-11AM, at the church. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon, IL.

   A memorial has been established.

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