Bobby Irwin
Oct 8, 2021
Bobby Leighton Irwin died peacefully on October 8, 2021. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beverly Irwin. In addition to his wife Beverly, Bobby is survived by his four daughters: Debra DeCarli (Bob); Renae Irwin; Susan Goluszka (Rick); and Jeanne Goluszka (Rob). He was lovingly known as Papa to his eight...
Steven W Anderson
Oct 5, 2021
Steven W. Anderson, 71 of Sterling died October 5, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Steven was born June 28, 1950 in Dixon the son of Daniel and Ramona (Hamilton) Anderson. Steve served in the Navy from 1969 - 1978. He met Jan at the Naval Hospital in San Diego and they were married April 8,1972. He had...
Federico Ramirez
Oct 1, 2021
ROCK FALLS-Federico “Fred” Ramirez of Rock Falls, died Friday October 1, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Federico was born July 29, 1933 in Cementville TX the son of Patrocinio and Maria (Arteaga) Ramirez. He was united in marriage to Esperanza “Hope” Flores on May 10, 1958 in San Antonio, TX. She preceded him in death on...
Timothy David Aurand
Sep 27, 2021
Timothy David Aurand, 71, died Tuesday September 27, 2021 from injuries sustained in a house fire. He was born on January 11, 1950 in Rockford, the son of Clarence and Alice (Chance) Aurand. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1969. He was employed at the Byron Nuclear Plant, then Sterling Ford until his retirement. He married Janet Lane...
Lloyd Sisson
Sep 23, 2021
STERLING-Lloyd K. “Sonny” Sisson, Jr., 86, of Sterling, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Citadel of Sterling. Sonny was born December 5, 1934 in Sterling, the son of Lloyd K. and Ella Cordilla (Willman) Sisson, Sr. He married Margie B. Cowser on November 13, 1954 in Sterling. He was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls. Survivors...
Estella Metcalfe
Sep 23, 2021
STERLING-Estella Metcalfe, age 92, of Sterling died Sept. 23, 2021 in Sterling, where she lived since 1957. She was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Zella (Fullmer) and Carroll Schnell. She graduated from her hometown Canton High School in 1946 and from Illinois State University in 1950. She married Richard C. Metcalfe in Canton in...
Teresa Matina
Sep 17, 2021
Teresa Matina of Lyndon, Il, died on the 17th day of September 2021 at 8:05 pm. She was born on the 29th day of July 1966 in Norfolk. Virginia. She was the wife of Rodney Lilly almost forty years; loving mother of daughter, Chelsie Lilly; son and wife Justin & Tracy Lilly, and self Adopted daughter Ashley Martin-Alvarado; three...
Killian Dickey
Sep 9, 2021
DIXON- Killian Owen Ronald Dickey, 23 months, of Polo, died Thursday, September 9th, 2021, at KSB Hospital. Killian was born October 3rd, 2019, in Dixon, the son of Eli Dickey and Andromeda Jones. Brother to Declan and Delanie Dickey. Survivors include Great Grandparents, Donna Moore, of New Mexico, Dianna (Joe) Lybarger, of Mount Morris and Dale Poole, of Loves...
Tammy Lea Armstrong
Aug 29, 2021
STERLING- Tammy Lea Armstrong, 56, of Sterling, passed away August 29, 2021 at her daughters home, surrounded by family. Tammy was born July 6, 1965 the daughter of Earl and Karen (Harms) Cook Jr. Tammy loved being outside enjoying nature, having bonfires, and loved animals very much. She enjoyed her grandchildren the most and enjoyed spending her time with...
Bruce Francis
Aug 27, 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE- Bruce A. Francis, 70, of Milledgeville passed away Friday August 27, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Bruce was born March 14, 1951 in Sterling, the son of Willard and Lois (Lancaster) Francis. He married Roxanne Miller on December 7, 1974. Bruce was a lifelong farmer. He loved his land, he loved his animals, but most of all...
Rhonda Dejonge
Aug 25, 2021
STERLING- Rhonda S. DeJonge, 59, of Sterling passed away August 25, 2021 surrounded by family. Rhonda was born July 30, 1962 in Sterling the daughter of Gordon and Sharon (Carbaugh) Rolofson. She married Randy DeJonge on September 20, 1980 in Coleta. Survivors include her father Gordon Rolofson; husband Randy DeJonge of Sterling; three sons Brandon DeJonge of Cole Valley,...
Beatrice John
Aug 24, 2021
DIXON - Beatrice “Bea” John, 92, of Morningside in Sterling, formally of Dixon, went home to rest with her personal Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning August 24, 2021, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, with her beloved children by her side. Bea was born March 12, 1929, in Hardin County Illinois, the daughter of Ewell and Della (Hobbs)...
Ronald Drane
Aug 19, 2021
STERLING- Ronald E. Drane, 77, of Sterling died August 19, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ron was born March 31, 1944 in Sterling the son of Herbert and Gertrude (Moore) Drane. He married Frieda Scudder on May 23, 1989 in Clinton IA. He retired from Northwestern Steel & Wire. Survivors include his wife Frieda; two...
Merle Leroy Andreas
Aug 17, 2021
ROCK FALLS- Merle “Curly” Leroy Andreas, 96, left this earth on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Sterling, March 22, 1925. He is survived by his sister, Opal Parrott; daughter, Deb Andreas; step-daughters, Mary (Robin) Dietz, Patricia (Ray) Doolen, Kelli (Michael) Hobel; step-son, Paul Starck; four grandsons; two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Joy Behrens
Aug 17, 2021
GALESBURG- Joy Katherine Behrens, 71, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg. Joy was born September 4, 1949 in Sterling, the daughter of Mason E. and Twila R. (Shaw) Behrens. Joy was very active in her church, First Lutheran Church Of Galesburg. Her generosity was felt by many organizations and groups. Kiwanis of...
Judy A Clayton Mckee-Hodge
Aug 17, 2021
JUDY A. CLAYTON MCKEE-HODGE STERLING- Judy A. Clayton McKee- Hodge, 78, of Rock Falls, passed away August 17, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home, surrounded by family. Judy was born April 26, 1943 the daughter of Maurice Clayton and Hilda Elgin Hill. She married Kenneth Hodge on September 1, 1989 in Sterling. Survivors include her husband Kenneth; three...
Sandy Gibson
Aug 14, 2021
STERLING- Sandy Gibson, 55, died, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home. Sandy was born on March 11, 1966 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Desch) Stegmaier. She married David Gibson on May 9, 1996 in Chicago. Sandy was an amazing caregiver and very generous. She would give you the shirt off her back. She enjoyed her...
Richard Vancil
Aug 12, 2021
STERLING-Richard Allen Vancil, 59, of Sterling, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home. Richard was born September 20, 1961 in Kewanee, the son of Kenneth and Dottie (Merchant) Vancil. He married Annette Manzano on September 18, 1982. He was a machine operator at Allied Locke, Dixon. Richard was an avid Bears fan, enjoyed fishing, bowling, dancing, softball, going...
Helen Dykstra
Aug 10, 2021
Helen Arlene Dykstra, daughter of Cornelius “Cornie” and Lizzie (Nieuwendorp) Kleinwolterink was born July 3, 1928 at her parent’s farm south of Sheldon, IA. “Arlene” as she was called, was the second of the four Kleinwolterink children; Joyce being the oldest, followed by younger siblings, Willis and Lorie. Arlene grew up like most farm kids at the time –...
Phyllis Weinstine
Aug 7, 2021
Phyllis Weinstine nee Bronstein, age 87, of Highland Park, Illinois, and Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Loved daughter of the late Tille (Silverstein) and Harry Bronstein and cherished daughter-in-law of the late Tee (Saltzman) and Jack Weinstine. Beloved and cherished wife of Lester Weinstine. Loving and proud mother of Juli Shapiro, Debbie (Bob) Goldstein,...