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Gary Franks
Aug 6, 2021
Laura IL- Gary L. Franks, 60, of Laura IL passed away August 6, 2021 surrounded by family. Gary was born June 7, 1961 the son of Clarence and Christine (Bloomquist) Franks. He married Kathy Slusser on August 22, 2003 in Sterling, IL. Survivors include his wife Kathy; mother Christine Franks; one daughter Brandy Franks of Rock Falls; two step...
Kenneth Gould
Aug 5, 2021
STERLING-Kenneth C. Gould, 93, of Sterling, died August 5, 2021 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Kenneth was born December 13, 1927 the son of George and Ruby Gould. Educated in the Sterling Public Schools where he was named charter member of the Athletic Hall of Fame as an individual performer and as a member of the 1945 football team....
Terry E Richards
Aug 1, 2021
Terry E. Richards, 66, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Terry was born June 26, 1955 in Dixon, the son of William E. and Velna Jean (Denton) Richards. He married Ruth Ramirez on May 10, 1979. Terry loved the outdoors, riding his motorcycle and listening to The Blues. He was also a...
Paula Garcia
Jul 30, 2021
STERLING- Paula Garcia, 66, of Sterling, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at CGH Medical Center of Sterling. Paula was born May 19, 1955 to Macario Sr. and Paula (Gonzalez) Sarmiento. She married Francisco Garcia on February 14, 1981 in Sterling. Paula was a charge nurse for over 20 years and has trained numerous nurses throughout those years. She was...
Doris M Detweiler
Jul 29, 2021
Doris M Detweiler, 87, passed away July 29, 2021 at Regency Care of Sterling. She was the daughter of Glenn and Mildred Detweiler. She was a devoted member of the Rock Falls United Methodist Church. While living in Colorado Springs, CO she sang with The Sweet Adelines and worked as an accountant. She came home in 1973 and later...
Margaret Manon
Jul 24, 2021
OREGON - Margaret Manon, 59, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her son's home in Oregon surrounded by family. Margaret was born January 31, 1962 in Fairbanks, AK the daughter of Larry and Judith (Klinger) Pettenger. She married Richard Manon on August 8, 1992 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2020. Margaret...
Claude C Nugent Jr
Jul 22, 2021
Claude C Nugent, Jr, 85, died peacefully on July 22, 2021 surrounded by those he loved. Born in Owensboro, KY, to Claude, Sr. and Louise (Carder) Nugent, Claude was a longtime resident of the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved best friend and companion, Dora Kurk, and leaves behind the cherished...
Donna Marie Ruth
Jul 20, 2021
Donna M. Ruth, 89, of Sterling, passed away, Tuesday July 20, 2021 at Citadel Nursing Home, Sterling, with her family by her side. Donna was born August 18, 1931 to Oscar Clark and Lucille Wittenauer. She married H. Dean Ruth on January 29, 1950. She loved baking, roller skating in her youth and spending time with her grandchildren and...
Bennie Lee Hicks
Jul 14, 2021
Bennie Lee Hicks was born in Odin, IL on April 28, 1936, to Glen and Viola Hicks. He grew up on a farm along with his brothers, Lewis and Dale, and sisters, Blanche and Bernice. These years created in him a lifelong love of tractors. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jensen, on August 28, 1954, and they...
Mary Marquis Jarvis
Jul 12, 2021
Mary J. Marquis Jarvis (known as “Jackie”), DeKalb resident and former resident of Sterling/Rock Falls, IL, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on July 12th, 2021 at the age of 71. Jackie is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Jarvis; children Marcus and his wife Morgan, and Amy Burnstine; siblings Will Powers, Elizabeth Ridge, and...
Jeffrey Voo
Jul 11, 2021
PROPHETSTOWN – Jeffrey Voo, died Sunday July 11,2021, at Winning Wheels of Prophetstown. Jeffrey was born on March 15, 1964 in Chicago Heights, the son of David and Judy (Chia-Dee) Voo. Jeff is united with his mother Judy in a much more peaceful and tranquil place. During Jeff’s youth, he graduated from the Homewood-Flossmoor High School and was active...
Mark Edward Vinson
Jul 11, 2021
MARK EDWARD VINSON PROPHETSTOWN-Mark Edward Vinson, 55 of Prophetstown died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home. Mark was born July 21, 1965 in Sterling, IL., the son of Eddie and Sharon (Wolber) Vinson. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. If you never heard Mark say, “Ain’t that right Pen" or “yeah but you...
Gary Dirks
Jul 10, 2021
PROPHETSTOWN-Gary Eugene Dirks, 62, of Prophetstown, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gary was born April 11, 1959 in Dixon, the son of Donald and Leona (Kurk) Dirks. He was a graduate of Sterling High School class of 1978 and University of Madison Short Course 1981. He married Linda (Benson) Dirks on November 24, 1984. Gary was deeply committed to...
Gale Francis Wenger
Jul 9, 2021
Gale Francis Wenger died peacefully on July 9, 2021, at age 89 surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Minneapolis, MN. Gale moved to MN in August of 2020 from Tucson AZ after the passing of her husband, Harry L. Wenger. Gale was born on July 9, 1932, in Coleta, IL. to Lois and Bill Nicholson. Gale grew...
Raymond Carlson
Jul 9, 2021
STERLING-Raymond “Ray” Carlson, 82, of Sterling, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home. Ray was born March 3, 1939 in Sterling, the son of Luther and Mabel (Wheelock) Carlson. He married Carol Palmer on March 27, 1959 in LaSalle. Ray was a millwright for 38 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Rock...
Gabrielle Smith
Jul 7, 2021
STERLING- Gabrielle Rochelle Smith, 42, of Sterling IL died at her home July 7, 2021. Gabrielle was born January 19, 1979 in Waukegan IL to Linda and Charles Smith. Gabrielle attended Self Help Enterprises. She loved music and dancing in front of the TV and the music channels. She also loved going for rides. Gabrielle was a very special...
Easter Ruth Clayton
Jul 4, 2021
EASTER “BUNNY” RUTH CLAYTON ROCK FALLS-Easter “Bunny” Ruth Clayton, 56, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Rush University Hospital, Chicago. Easter was born January 24, 1965 in Sterling, the daughter of Kenneth and Patricia (Hughes) Linboom. Survivors include her daughter, Audra L. (Ryan) Zink of Sterling; her significant other, Danny Null of Rock Falls; three brothers,...
Dwight Varner
Jun 29, 2021
DWIGHT VARNER STERLING- Dwight A. Varner, 80, of Sterling died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling. Dwight was born March 13, 1941 in Sterling the son of Doris Ballard. Survivors include his wife, Janet; two brother-in-laws, Jim (Jan) Wiemken, Don Wiemken; cousin, Patricia Pitts of Sterling; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Kenneth Mccaslin
Jun 28, 2021
STERLING-Kenneth E. McCaslin, 86, died June 28, 2021 at CGH Medical Center. Kenny was born March 11, 1935 in Fountain Creek, IL, the son of Nova and Grace (Geisler) McCaslin. He married Patricia A. Leifheit in Sandwich, IL on June 23, 1956. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Kenny owned and operated McCaslin’s Bakery from 1968-1999. There were...
Iva Bousum
Jun 28, 2021
WALNUT- Iva L. Bousum, 62, formerly of Dixon, died Monday, June 28, 2021 Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care of Walnut. Iva was born January 10, 1959 in Dixon, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Paden) Bousum. She enjoyed crime tv, game shows, and animals. The thing she loved the most was her visits from her daughter and granddaughter....
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