Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Isaias Garais, 84, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Isaias was born December 12, 1939 in Matnog, Sorsogon Philippines, the son of Andres and Bernabela (Iscober) Garais. He married Natividad Astillero.

Survivors include his wife Natividad; five daughters, Ana (Jerome), Marilyn, Divina (Robert), Pamela and Veneranda (George); one son, Reagan; thirteen grandchildren;...

Dec 18, 2022

Jeanne A. Schuetz, 75, of Sterling, died Sunday December 18, 2022 surrounded by her family at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Jeanne was born October 8, 1947, the daughter of William R. and Sarah (Geary) Boze. She married James Schuetz on March 22, 1980 in Rock Falls.

Jeanne worked at Frantz Manufacturing...

Dec 16, 2022

Kenneth R. Balsley, 95, of Rock Falls died Friday December 16, 2022 at his home. Kenneth was born January 25, 1927 in Mapes ND the son of Frank and Ida May (Gunderson) Balsley. He married Lois DeGroot on January 25, 1949. Lois preceded Kenneth in death on January 28, 1998.

His...

Dec 13, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Ann Frankfother, age 90, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at Rock River Hospice in Sterling on December 13, 2022 after a long and full life. She was preceded in death by mother Nellie Yelte Gittings, father Chalmer Gittings, stepmother Laurie Gittings, and brothers Dale and Donald Gittings. She is survived by her loving family: son Kevin...

Dec 13, 2022

Gerald ``Jerry” Pontsler, 99, of Sterling, died December 13, 2022 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Jerry was born April 19, 1923 in Kewanee, IL. He was the son of Clark and Edna (Welch) Pontsler. He graduated Kewanee High School and attended Open Bible Institute, where he graduated in 1945. He met and married Marie Woods in 1943. Together they...

Dec 12, 2022

Gary Hinrichs, 73, of Prophetstown, died December 12, 2022 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa FL. Gary was born March 12, 1949 in Sterling, Il the son of Robert and Betty (Buck) Hinrichs. He married Debra Walker on August 16, 1965 in Rock Falls.

Gary enjoyed Drag Racing, Funny Cars, fishing,...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert Roath, 64 of Dixon, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital Madison, WI with friends and family at his side.

Rob worked, played and loved hard. He loved his etching hobby, his dogs and bunnies. He loves Jesus and his church where he played guitar for every Sunday worship. Most of all...

Dec 8, 2022

Harold Adams, 96, of Dixon died Thursday December 8, 2022 at his home. Harold was born September 15, 1926 the son of Frank and Johanna (Doescher) Adams. He married Dorothy Dettman in October of 1951. She preceded him in death on July 17, 1997.

Harold was a lifelong farmer in the...

Dec 7, 2022

Norris J. Satterly Jr, 51, passed away December 7, 2022, at Dixon Rehabilitation. Norris was born April 29, 1971, at Wurtsmith AFB in Michigan. Son of Norris “Norm” Sr. and Hazel (Messer) Satterly. In 1992, Norris married the love of his life Angel (Baxter) Satterly at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan.

Norris graduated from...

Dec 7, 2022

Alice F. Billings, 82, of Sterling died Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Dixon Rehabilitation. Alice was born November 27, 1940 the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Silvy) Royer. She married Joe Billings on August 2, 1958 in Sterling.

Survivors include her husband Joe; one daughter Jaini (Joe) Driscoll of Morrison; three...

Dec 6, 2022

William K. Shuttler, 78, of Sterling died December 6, 2022 at CGH Medical Center. William was born February 5, 1944 in LaSalle IL the son of Walter and Zona (McNeil) Schuttler.

Bill graduated from Dixon High School and MIT in Morrison. He was employed by Lawrence Brothers as a drafting engineer....

Dec 5, 2022

Sterling- Genevieve L Barnett (Frank), 89, of Sterling, died Monday, Dec 5, 2022, at Rock River Hospice & Home. Gen was born January 6, 1933 in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of John and Nellie (Gilbert) Frank.

Gen was a graduate of Sterling Township High School in 1950. She married Joseph Barnett on January 30, 1952....

Dec 1, 2022

Janice Ruth Bilbrey, 81, of Sterling died Thursday December 1, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Janice was born May 14, 1941 in Rock Falls, the daughter of F. Berwyn and Winifred (Slinkard) Jackson.

Janice graduated from Sterling High School, and Northern Illinois University. She was active in school and church choir. She loved...

Nov 30, 2022

Don Corzett of Rock Falls passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Don had been suffering from congestive heart failure for the past year and the big heart he was known for his entire life finally had nothing left to give.

Don was born February 15, 1937,...

Nov 29, 2022

Lillian M. Strike, 91, of Sterling died November 29, 2022 at Allure of Sterling. Lillian was born October 1, 1931 the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Fredericks) Wagner. She married Eugene Strike on June 23, 1963 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Lillian worked at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling for...

Nov 23, 2022

Shirley A. Martin, 86, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital in Rockford. Shirley was born April 28, 1936 in Clinton Iowa, the daughter of Hans and Amanda (Petersen) Hansen. On June 26, 1955 she married Robert E. Martin. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1993.

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Nov 23, 2022

Timothy William Kophamer, 63, of Morrison, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. He was employed by Sterling Steel Company (SSC), as a Millwright.

Tim was born January 12, 1959, in Sterling, the son of James Kophamer and Diana (Lutz) Kophamer. He spent his life working as Millwright and farmer. Tim could be found barefoot in...

Nov 22, 2022

Russell Koster, age 96, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at his home on

November 22nd, 2022. Russell was born April 25,1926 in Sterling, Illinois

to the late Theodore and Martha (Wessels) Koster.

Russell is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Peggy...

Nov 22, 2022

Elisa Nicole “Nicki” Rideout, 52, of Morrison died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Elisa was born August 25, 1970, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Richard and Sandra (Epperson) Rideout. She was a 1988 graduate of Morrison High School. Elisa obtained an Associate Degree in Art from Sauk Valley Community College, took...

Nov 22, 2022

AUDREY A. BURKE

STERLING-Audrey A. Burke, 88, formerly of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, November 23, 2022 at Citadel of Sterling.

Audrey was born January 23, 1934 in Sterling, the daughter of John and Vera (Gaulrapp) Hurley. She married Albert “Bud” Burke. He preceded her in death on September...