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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Thomas Jilderda

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...

Donald Baker

Donald Baker

Jan 27, 2022

Donald E. Baker, 96, of Thomson died Thursday January 27, 2022. Donald was born July 3, 1925 the son of Marshall and Gladys (Buck) Baker. He married Norma Jean Todhunter. Donald served in the United States Army from April of 1951- April 1957, which included the Korean war. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing cars, and trading fishing stories with...

Louis Reyes

Louis Reyes

Jan 24, 2022

ouis D. Reyes, 74, of Sterling died Monday January 24, 2022 at Parkview Manor in Wellman IA. Louis was born February 21, 1947 in Natalia TX, the son of Elario and Ramona (Frias) Reyes. Louis was an Army Veteran, Artist, and loving grandfather. Survivors include one son David Reyes; three brothers Larry Reyes, Ruben Reyes, and Ronald Reyes; three...

Margrit Schneiderbauer

Margrit Schneiderbauer

Jan 20, 2022

Margrit Schneiderbauer (age 86) Born: February 9, 1935 in Hannover, Germany to Erna (Warmbold) and Karl Meyer. Died: January 20, 2022, Sterling, IL Married Josef Schneiderbauer on August 10, 1957 in Niedertaufkirchen, Germany. He passed away on July 20, 1982. She later met her friend and companion of 30 years, Ralph Schmidt. He passed away April, 2013. Margrit grew...

Sharon Marie Hudson

Sharon Marie Hudson

Jan 19, 2022

Sharon “Ernie” Marie Hudson, 72, died, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation and Health Care. Sharon was born, January 3, 1950 in Dixon, the daughter of Glen and Ella Mae (Owens) Troxell. She married Robert “Bob” Hudson on April 17, 1970 in Rock Falls. Sharon loved to watch TV, especially WWE Wrestling. She will be missed by...

Steven Bushman

Steven Bushman

Jan 18, 2022

Steven L. Bushman, 74, of Sterling died Friday January 28, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Steven was born August 16, 1947 the son of Donald and Kathryn (Bohms) Bushman and Doris Bushman. Steven was a truck driver for many years, and also a construction and concrete finisher. Survivors include one son Steven Lee (Heather) Bushman Jr. of...

Ann Mennenga

Ann Mennenga

Jan 18, 2022

Ann (Slusser) Mennenga, 74, of Prophetstown, formerly of Colona, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born April 14, 1947, in Ozark, Arkansas to Troy Lee and Mary Annie (Peppers) Slusser. In 1963, Ann married Ronald Keefer. They had two daughters, Kimberly Ann Keefer and Veronica Lee (Keefer) Stafford. They...

Elda Dahlquist

Elda Dahlquist

Jan 17, 2022

STERLING - Elda M. Dahlquist, 83, of Sterling died January 17, 2022 at Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside in Rockford, IL. Elda was born March 4, 1938 in Sterling, the daughter of George and Anna (Iben) Ohms. She married Richard Dahlquist on May 17, 1959 in Morrison. Elda was an accomplished homemaker, caring for her children and husband. She...

Eldon Engel

Eldon Engel

Jan 14, 2022

Eldon E Engel, 73 of Polo, passed January 14 th 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born October 19th of 1948. Son of Russell and Ruby (Kloepping) Engel. Eldon was a Military Veteran and a retired United States Postal rural route carrier. He was passionate about trains, collecting coins, old tractors and his wildlife. He enjoyed...

Coelleen Gaulrapp

Coelleen Gaulrapp

Jan 12, 2022

Coelleen Gaulrapp 79, of Rock Falls passed away surrounded by family January 12, 2022. Coelleen was born November 28, 1942 in Sterling, the daughter of Coe and Margaret (Caskey) Gaulrapp. Coelleen was a lifelong member of King's Daughters, a member of Red Hatters, Moose Lodge, Rock Falls Womens Club, and Galt Grange 1853. Survivors include her brother Merle Gaulrapp...

Cinda Holland

Cinda Holland

Jan 6, 2022

Cinda Holland, 76, of Sterling, IL passed away surrounded by family Thursday January 6, 2022. Cinda was born November 16, 1945 in Sterling the daughter of Stanley and Beulah (Likens) Propheter. Cinda enjoyed her time spent with Family and Friends. She worked over 25 years at Lawrence Brother's in Sterling and 20 years at Sterling Walmart. Survivors include one...

Emma Norman

Emma Norman

Jan 5, 2022

Emma Norman, 59, of Mt. Morris died January 5, 2022 at KSB Hospital in Dixon IL. Emma was born August 4, 1962 in Oklahoma City the daughter of Jesse and Irene (Williams) Jackson. Survivors include two daughters Tabitha Jackson of Indianapolis IN, and Ava Boyd of Green Bay WI; eight grandchildren Jasmine Dobbs of Indianapolis IN, Jayd Washington of...

Phyllis Duhm

Phyllis Duhm

Jan 5, 2022

Phyllis M. Duhm Born: October 9, 1930 Died: January 5, 2022 Phyllis M. Duhm, 91, of Sterling and Rock Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, surrounded by her family at her home in Rock Falls, Illinois. Phyllis was born on October 9, 1930, in Saltfleet, near Hamilton in Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph and...

Florene Shaw

Florene Shaw

Dec 31, 2021

Florene R. Shaw, 76, of Sterling died Friday December 31, 2021 at CGH Medical Center. Florene was born September 13, 1945 in Mt. Carroll the daughter of Raymond and Imogen (Handel) Oviatt. She married Jerry D. Shaw on November 3, 1961 in Mt. Carroll. He preceded her in death on July 30, 2021. Survivors include one son Mitch (Teresa)...

Charles Maxwell

Charles Maxwell

Dec 31, 2021

Charles G. Maxwell, 82, of Sterling died Friday December 31, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Charles was born March 25, 1939 the son of Earl and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. He married Nancy Hein on September 29, 1957 at Rock Falls Immanuel Lutheran Church. Charles retired from North Western Steel & Wire in 1995 after 30 years. He...

Maxine Elaine Gaumer

Maxine Elaine Gaumer

Dec 27, 2021

MAXINE ELAINE GAUMER STERLING- Maxine Elaine Gaumer, 93, of Sterling, died, Monday, December 27, 2021 under the care of Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. Maxine was born December 11, 1928 in Sterling, the daughter of Clarence and Irene (Kaufman) Allen. She was a 1947 graduate of Sterling High School. She then pursued a career in the nursing field:...

Dorinda Eva Fullmer

Dorinda Eva Fullmer

Dec 27, 2021

Dorinda Eva Fullmer, 68, of Rock Falls, died Monday December 27, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago. Dorinda was born January 14, 1953 in Sterling the daughter of William and Dorinda (Leighton) Schultz. She married William Fullmer on October 9, 1976 in Rock Falls. She was office manager at Winning Wheels. Survivors include her husband, William of Rock Falls;...

Lorna Witmer

Lorna Witmer

Dec 25, 2021

Lorna Witmer, 97, of Sterling, died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Pine Crest Manor in Mt. Morris. Lorna was born November 26, 1924 in Morrison, the daughter of Samuel and Edith (Hensler) Witmer. Survivors include a sister, Alice (Merle) Ebersole of Dixon. She was preceded in death by five sisters: Ethel (Amos) Ebersole, Gladys (Roy) Hess, Mabel (Russell) Hess,...

Reginaldo Gomez

Reginaldo Gomez

Dec 23, 2021

Reginaldo Gómez Sr. passed away on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 at CGH Hospital in Sterling, IL. He was born on October, 6th 1953 in Tamaulipas, Mexico to Emigdio and Alejandrina Gómez. He moved to Sterling in 1970 where he worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire & later Azcon Metals. He retired in 2018 after 45 years of service and...

Donald Babel

Donald Babel

Dec 23, 2021

Donald H. Babel, 93, of Sterling passed away Thursday December 23, 2021 surrounded by family. Donald was born February 20, 1928 in Sterling the son of Harley and Mildred (Ashling) Babel. He married Leora Weidel on June 21, 1953 in Sterling. Donald served in the United States Army from 1946-1948. He enjoyed restoring El Caminos. Survivors include his wife...

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