Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Sep 24, 2022

Linda VanDusen, 66, of Sterling passed away Saturday September 24, 2022. Linda was born on February 9th, 1956 the daughter of Vernon and Shirley (Hill) Griffith. She married Ronald Van Dusen on February 14, 1987. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2015.

Survivors include her mother Shirley Griffith; one daughter Jessica Lynn VanDusen...

Sep 24, 2022

Harold F. Johnson, 92, of Sterling died Saturday September 24, 2022 at CGH Medical Center surrounded by family. Harold was born October 9, 1929 in Morganton AR the son of Jack and Lois (Griggs) Johnson. He married Evadell Fulton on June 4, 1952. She preceded him in death on February 12, 2014.

Survivors include one...

Sep 15, 2022

Salvador A. Velazquez, 89, of Sterling, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. Salvador was born in Pachuca on August 6, 1933. He married Judy E. Lansford on October 7, 1972. He was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. from 1972-1998, many of those last years in the 14" mill.

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Sep 13, 2022

Frances “Fran” Marie Smith-Riney, 62, of Sterling passed away September 13, 2022 surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling. Fran was born May 17, 1960 the daughter of Jessie and Barbara (Hereford) Smith. She married Charley Riney on May 23, 2009. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2019.

Survivors...

Sep 13, 2022

Nell J. Eash, 83, of Franklin Grove passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, surrounded by family. Nell was born April 21, 1939 in Cincinnati OH, the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Prebble) Meyers.

Nell loved spending time with family, thrift shopping, taking care...

Aug 31, 2022

Mary E (Tutie) Ortiz passed away surrounded by family on August 31st 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was born June 1st 1951 in Sterling Il to Jose and Delia (Vargas) Ramos.

Mary most recently worked at St Mary’s School in Sterling.

Mary attended...

Aug 27, 2022

Helen Boroski Mattson Helen Passed away Saturday August 27, 2022 surrounded by her family at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, IL. Helen was born August 3, 1928 in Caribou, MN the daughter of Walter and Julia (Horasimowycz) Boroski. Helen married Harold Mattson May 14, 1949. They were married 58 years when Harold passed away October 16, 2007. In...

Aug 25, 2022

Ronald E. Fistler, 61, of Rock Falls, died Thursday August 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Ronald was born May 26, 1961, the son of Ronald Fistler Sr. and Sandra Woodward.

Ronald served in the United States Navy, and was a loved member of the Rock Falls American Legion.

Survivors include one...

Aug 25, 2022

Vonda M. Shank, 100, passed away Thursday august 25, 2022 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison surrounded by family. Vonda was born June 3, 1922 in Coleta the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Reecher) Heide. She married Wayne Shank on June 16, 1940 in Coleta. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2001. She then married Bert...

Aug 24, 2022

Sallie Buyno, 75, of Sterling passed away August 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Sallie was born January 29, 1947 in Sterling the daughter of Donald and Olive (Peterson) Powell. She married Philip Buyno on September 1, 1979. Sallie taught speech at Rockfalls High School, Prophetstown Schools, Riverdale and years past taught at bi county Self Help....

Aug 21, 2022

Michael Lee Henry, 65 , passed away Sunday August 21st 2022, in Sterling, IL formerly of Sycamore. He was born in Fairbanks, AK at Ft. Ladd, May 6,1957.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Franklin (Leroy) Henry, and his mother, Betty (Ellen) Henry.

Michael is survived by his children,...

Aug 16, 2022

Daniel M. Corona, 74, of Prophetstown, IL died Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Daniel was born in Mexico City on July 21, 1948. He was the son of Inesda Marin and Jesus Corona. He married Martha Corona Sanchez Chavez on October 18th 1970, and had three children. His passions were always arranging family...

Aug 14, 2022

Linda Martin, 73 of Sterling lost her battle to a rare form of kidney cancer. She passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022 surrounded by her family members. Linda was born October 11, 1948 the daughter of Raymond and Rozella (Sorenson) Bright. Linda’s children and grandchildren were the entirety of her world. Linda was a friend to everyone she...

Aug 14, 2022

Patricia Noblin, 84, of Sterling passed away at her home surrounded by family on August 14, 2022. Pat was born March 17, 1938 in Moline the daughter of Gale and Marie (Bivens) Ford. She married Howard Noblin on September 28, 1957 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2022 Patricia was an avid gardener, canner, sewer,...

Aug 12, 2022

ROBERT “BOB” DENNIS HUDSON TAMPICO-Robert “Bob” Dennis Hudson, died Friday August 12, 2022 at his home. Bob was born January 14, 1942 in Sterling, the son of Clarence “Ty” D. and Ida Mae (Robinson) Hudson. He married Sharon “Ernie” Hudson in 1970 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2022. Bob loved to fish and...

Aug 9, 2022

Brian Fairfax, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 9, 2022 in Rockford, IL at the age of 75 with his wife and two sons by his side. Brian was born in Rock Falls, IL on January 9th, 1947 to the incredible Bob and Joyce Fairfax. At the age of 3, he contracted paralytic polio and spent months...

Aug 9, 2022

Treva Frohling, 83, of Sterling passed away August 9, 2022 at Rock River Hospice & Home surrounded by family. Treva was born June 14, 1939 in Sterling the daughter of Harry and Mamie (Currie) Johnson. She married Larry McNeil on June 24, 1955 in Erie. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1957. She then married Raymond J....

Aug 9, 2022

Linda Bowe-Walker, 81, of Dixon passed away August 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Linda was born January 2, 1941 in Prenter WV, the daughter of Clyde and Eve (Woodrum) Bowe. Linda was a die hard Cubs fan, and watched every game. She loved everyone around her, and especially loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include...

Aug 8, 2022

James William McKinzie, a pillar of the community, a respected Sterling High School coach and teacher and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died peacefully at age 90 in Sterling Illinois on August 8, 2022. James, son of Ralph (Mac) McKinzie and Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Coffman was born in Peoria, Illinois on Aug. 17, 1931. He was preceded...

Aug 4, 2022

Sterling-G. Louise Dahlquist, 99, of Sterling went to her heavenly home, August 4, 2022. Louise was born July 5, 1923 in Rockford. She married Neil Dahlquist on May 8, 1943. She’s the daughter of Ruth and Philip (Matthew) Aldrich. Louise was a dedicated member of Harvest Time Bible Church, singing in the choir and faithfully serving. She was passionate...