Gilman Williams
Apr 3, 2022
Gilman “Gil” Porter Wiliams, 77, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, Gil was born August 19, 1944 in Sterling, the son of Vernon “Bud” Porter and Beatrice “Betty” (Gilman) Williams. He married Caroline Iversen on February 24, 1968 in Homestead Air Force Base Florida. She preceded him...
Arthur Bendick Iii
Mar 17, 2022
Arthur W. Bendick III, 79, of Sterling, IL, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Community General Hospital following a short illness. Arthur (also known to family and friends as Art, Archie, Stoppie and Bill) was born in Minneapolis, MN, on May 16, 1942, to the late Arthur Jr and Alice (Johnson) Bendick. He graduated from Washington High School...
Dorothy H Jacobs
Mar 13, 2022
Dorothy Jacobs former teacher, 105 years old went to be with the lord at her home on Sunday March 13, 2022 surrounded by people who loved her. Dorothy was born December 2, 1916, in rural Sterling to John and Helen (Stralow) Jacobs. Wanting to get her education, she walked to Talbott School with her sisters and then attended Sterling...
Beatrix Zientara
Mar 13, 2022
STERLING-Beatrix Zientara, 74, of Rock Falls passed Sunday March 13, 2022. Beatrix was born May 23, 1947 in Dhame Germany the daughter of Wolfgang and Ingeborg (Weiss) Pusinelli. She married Douglas Zientara on March 2, 1991 in Wheaton. Beatrix had a love for gardening, cooking, and spending time with family. Survivors include her husband Douglas; daughter Nikola (David) Wolfe...
Brian Lopez
Mar 11, 2022
Brian Lopez, 56, of Sterling,passed away peacefully in hospice Friday March 11, 2022. Brian was born April 2, 1965 in Sterling the son of Joseph Lewis and Hope Hellena (Urrutia Sanchez) Lopez. Brian had a passion for cooking, cooking out, and feeding his friends. He was an avid bicycle rider, he loved fishing at the river most of his...
Marianne B. Hartshorn
Mar 6, 2022
STERLING- Marianne B. Hartshorn, 86, of Sterling died Sunday March 6, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Marianne was born February 9, 1936 the daughter of Lee and Clara (Nicklaus) Clayton. She married Robert D. Hartshorn on October 15, 1954 in Dixon. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1999. Marianne was an avid reader, and she enjoyed...
Steven L. Ward
Mar 3, 2022
Steven L. Ward, 61, of Rock Falls, died March 3rd, at his home. Steve was born October 30, 1960. He was the son of Junior and Dora (Glover) Ward. He married Alene Bertolozzi on September 13, 1985. Big Steve was a handyman who loved being outdoors gardening and canning. He loved listening to music loudly, cooking, and grilling for...
Beulah Cardwell
Mar 1, 2022
Beulah Faye (“Duetchy” Smith) Cardwell, 86, of Rock Falls, passed away March 1, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home, after a lengthy illness. Beulah was born on April 20, 1935 in Hardy, Arkansas. The daughter of William T. and Cory (King) Smith of Arkansas. She married Herbert H. Cardwell on October 25, 1958. She was employed at General...
Richard A. Schuchard
Feb 27, 2022
Richard Schuchard, 73, of Sterling died Sunday February 27, 2022 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Richard was born November 8, 1948 in Sterling, the son of Milton and Fern (Waters) Schuchard. He married Sylvia Gieson, on August 31, 1968 in Rock Falls. Richard graduated from Northern Illinois University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
John Kellogg
Feb 26, 2022
STERLING-John Kellogg, 74, of Sterling, died Saturday February 26, 2022 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation. John was born May 12, 1947 in Sheboygan WI the son of Arthur and Alicemae (Porter) Kellogg. He married Gayle Tousley on December 26, 1984 in Sterling. John served in the United States Air Force, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He also served as a...
Marion Zemke
Feb 22, 2022
Marion Lee Zemke, 80, Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away on February 22, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 6p - 8p on Friday, March 18th and the funeral will be held Saturday, March 19th at 10:00a. Both services will be held at Community Baptist Church in Milledgeville, IL. Burial will follow at South Elkorn Cemetery....
George Gordon Sanford
Feb 18, 2022
George Gordon Sanford, 80, of Sterling died Friday, February 18, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Gordon was born September 23, 1941, the son of George and Nelle (Jones) Sanford. He married Georgia Sue Johnson on October 2, 1965 in Whittier, CA. Survivors include his wife Georgia; two sisters Susan Hopper of Nashville, TN, and Marylee Westhaver of...
Ronald Lartz
Feb 18, 2022
Ronald Lee Lartz,75, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2022. He worked at RB&W in Rock Falls IL for over 40 years until he retired in 2011. He also umpired softball for over 35 years with the Coloma Township Park District in Rock Falls, which brought him great joy and life long friends. He also loved...
Steven Byrd
Feb 15, 2022
Sterling- Steven Ray Byrd, 71, of Rock Falls passed on February 15, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Steven was born December 19, 1950 in Sterling the son of James and Shirley (Paulsen) Byrd. Steven was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. In his early years he was a really good bowler and pool player. He enjoyed spending...
Lisa Evans
Feb 14, 2022
Lisa Anne Evans, 58, of Springfield, Illinois passed away on February 14, 2022. Lisa was born July 31, 1963 in Sterling, Illinois to Frank (Mary) Evans and Judy (Herb) Beveroth. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Herb, brother, Greg and sister, Janice. She is survived by her parents: Frank (Mary) Evans and Judy Beveroth; siblings, Jeanne (Bob)...
Betty Franks
Feb 13, 2022
Betty J. Franks,79 of Sterling passed peacefully at her home on February 13, 2022. Betty was born April 17, 1942 in Sterling the son of Asa and Gladys (Boyer) Scott. Betty fought a long battle with bone cancer. Survivors include one son Stephen Hart of Sterling, one daughter Susan (Randy) Morrison of Ballard WV; one step-daughter Jessie (Donnie) Skibbe...
Jon Farster
Feb 12, 2022
Dixon- Jon E. Farster, 73, of Dixon died Saturday February 12, 2022 at his home. Jon was born February 25, 1948 in Dixon the son of Walter and Angeline (Szabo) Farster. He married Donetta Hames on August 4, 1974 in Sterling. Jon served in the United States Navy and retired from Byron Nuclear Station. Survivors include his wife Donetta;...
Delores Harts-Olukoya
Feb 10, 2022
Delores Harts-Olukoya, 51, of Sterling, died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home. Delores was born December 11, 1970, the daughter of Frank and Bobbie Mae (Johnson) Harts. She was married to Adekunle Olukoya. Delores enjoyed singing, roller skating, watching movies, and traveling. Survivors include her father, Frank Harts, Sr., of Sterling; sister, Demetra (Ron) Brown of Long Beach,...
Della Mae Hussung
Feb 6, 2022
STERLING-Della Mae Hussung, 93, died February 6, 2022 at Citadel of Sterling. Della was born May 3, 1928 in Fulton, the daughter of John and Jennie (Huizenga) VanKampen. She married Francis Hussung on June 5, 1953 in Chadwick. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2011. Della was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include her...
Thomas Jilderda
Feb 6, 2022
DIXON-Thomas Jilderda, 74, of Dixon, passed away at KSB Medical Center, Sunday, February 6, 2022. Thomas was born July 10, 1947 to John and Henrietta (Vrieswijk) Jilderda in Wouterswoude, Friesland. He married Marsha Downs on May 6, 1967. He was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated hard working truck driver for over 50 years. He enjoyed...