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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Shirley Mae Bollman

Shirley Mae Bollman

Jun 27, 2021

SHIRLEY M. BOLLMAN STERLING- Shirley M. Bollman, 87, of Rock Falls passed away Sunday June 27, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Shirley was born February 3, 1934 in Glen Ellyn the daughter of Vernon and Loretta (Nolan) Barnes. She married Wayne Bollman on March 15, 1953 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2019....

Kevin Castle

Kevin Castle

Jun 24, 2021

MORRISON - Kevin “Kev” Charles Castle, 70, of Dixon died Thursday June 24, 2021, at Pleasant View of Morrison. Kevin was born January 18, 1951, in Amboy, IL the son of Clarence J. and Anna (Donavon) Castle. He married Sherry Strub December 19, 1970, they were married 17 years, later divorced but remained good friends. Kevin had a contagious...

Betty Huntley

Betty Huntley

Jun 21, 2021

Sterling - Betty Huntley, age 91, of Sterling, died Monday June 21, 2021. Betty was born September 19, 1929, in Des Moines, IA, and was adopted by Samuel P. And Katherine (Deusch) Morris. She married E. Gale Huntley on November 27, 1949. She lived in Sterling, Illinois for her entire life. She graduated from Woodlawn School in 1943 and...

Betty Burger

Betty Burger

Jun 17, 2021

ROCK FALLS - Betty J. Burger, 79, of Rock Falls died Thursday, June 17, 2021 at KSB Hospital of Dixon. Betty was born in Powell, WY on January 9, 1942 the daughter of Arthur and Eleanor (Goeking) Cunningham. She married Robert Burger Sr. in Sterling on February 14, 1964. Betty enjoyed spending her free time gardening, sewing, and quilting....

Loriann Melsness

Loriann Melsness

Jun 16, 2021

Loriann Melsness passed away on June 16th, 2021 at the age of 59. She died while in the hospital, surrounded by her close family, and passed peacefully. Loriann is survived by her husband Rodney; her sons Nicholas and Andrew; her parents Paul and Teodora; her granddaughter Braelynn, her siblings Gerry and Paulette, and many, many other loved ones. Loriann...

Ruth Stanley

Ruth Stanley

Jun 15, 2021

STERLING- Ruth M. Stanley, 79, of Sterling passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ruth was born December 18, 1941 in Sterling the daughter of Lloyd and Marie (Braitsch) Landis. She married Willard Stanley on June 8, 1968 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sterling. Willard preceded her in death on May,...

Douglas House

Douglas House

Jun 14, 2021

Douglas D. House STERLING – Douglas D. House, 90, of Sterling, died Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. Doug was born August 10, 1930 in Como. The son of Paul W. and Loretta (Chapman) House. Douglas House and Rosalouise Robinson (Monnier) were married on April 27, 1951 in Galesburg. Doug was a veteran of the Korean war and...

Catherine Taylor

Catherine Taylor

Jun 9, 2021

DIXON- Catherine Carol Taylor, 89, of Dixon, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Hospice of the Rock River Valley, Sterling. Catherine was born August 8, 1931, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Cone) Cornacchia. She married Charles W. Taylor. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2012. Grandma Kay loved us all. Survivors include two daughters, Danette Grande...

Robert Stramka

Robert Stramka

Jun 7, 2021

ROBERT STRAMKA STERLING- Robert Stramka, formerly of Sterling died Monday, June 7, 2021 at Medicalodges, Neosho Missouri. Robert was born January 12, 1937 in Peoria, the son of Walter and Mildred (Loveless) Stramka. He married Glenda Hulbert on June 7, 1958 in Dixon. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2021. Robert loved fishing and coin collecting. Survivors...

Mildred Potts

Mildred Potts

Jun 5, 2021

STERLING-Mildred Marie Potts, 96, of Sterling, died, Saturday, June 7, 2021 at Regency Care of Sterling. She worked at Lawrence Brothers for thirty-five years, prior to retirement. Mildred was born January 14, 1925 in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Tomma (Hinrichs) Eden. She married Leo C. Potts on March 26, 1960 at West Jordan Church in Sterling, He...

Kendall Wallingford

Kendall Wallingford

Jun 3, 2021

Kendall Wallingford Jr., (Wally), 69 from Dixon, Illinois passed away in his home on June 3, 2021, surrounded by his wife Debbie, daughter Roberta, son Kendall III and best friend Dave Jacobs (Gumby) Ken was born January 9, 1952 to Kendall Wallingford Sr. and Marjorie Brunk Bittorf. He is preceded in death by his father, Kendall Wallingford Sr.; mother,...

Anthony Huizenga

Anthony Huizenga

Jun 2, 2021

STERLING- Anthony "Wiz" Michael Huizenga, 25, died June 2, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. Anthony was born April 23, 1996 in Sterling, the son of Tracie Huizenga. Anthony enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his friends and family. He loved riding his motorcycle, designer clothes, shoes, and jewelry. Anthony loved his Mercedes and Tesla. He was an avid Bears, Lakers fan...

Gene Froeliger

Gene Froeliger

May 28, 2021

Eugene “Gene” L. Froeliger It is with profound sadness that the family of Gene Froeliger announce his peaceful passing at Rock River Hospice on May 28th, 2021 at the age of 79. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jeri of 58 years, his children Michelle (Chuck) Musgrove of Sterling, IL and Brett (Gina) Froeliger of Columbia MO,...

Eleanor Adams

Eleanor Adams

May 28, 2021

ROCK FALLS - Eleanor I. Adams, 87, died, May 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and fur babies, Marci and Heidi. Eleanor was born May 17, 1934 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Clyde and Irene (Kenney) Lee. She married Earl F. Adams on June 8, 1952 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death...

Phyllis J Reynolds

Phyllis J Reynolds

May 26, 2021

PHYLLIS J REYNOLDS ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA – Phyllis J. Reynolds, 89, formerly of Sterling died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, Florida. Phyllis was born on March 7, 1932 in Morrison, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Alma Buikema Haney. She married Paul Reynolds on March 10, 1950 in Sterling, Illinois. He preceded...

Loismarie Hope Vogel

Loismarie Hope Vogel

May 23, 2021

Loismarie Hope Vogel, aged 101, passed peacefully on Sunday May 23, 2021 at Heritage Health in Walnut, IL. after living a long life. Loismarie was born December 31, 1919 in Dixon, Il. She was the daughter of George and Mariah (Coakley) Muzzey. After marrying Werner Vogel on June 7, 1941, they resided in Sterling, Illinois where they had two...

Sherri Vinson

Sherri Vinson

May 22, 2021

Prophetstown- Sherri L. Vinson, 63, of Rock Falls died Saturday May 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. Sherri was born April 22, 1958 in Sterling the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Miller) Jenkins. Sherri enjoyed vacationing in vegas, motorcycle rides and having a good time with friends and family. Survivors include one daughter Staci (Corey Shank) Vinson of Dixon;...

Bonnie Trouth

Bonnie Trouth

May 21, 2021

Franklin Grove- Bonnie L. Trouth, 75, formerly of Dixon died Friday May 21, 2021 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation. Bonnie was born in Dixon on January 6, 1946 the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Koester) Trouth. Bonnie graduated from Amboy High School in 1964. After High School she worked in the bookkeeping department of JC Penny's in Dixon....

Henry Lira

Henry Lira

May 20, 2021

IOWA CITY- Henry Lira, 60, of Sterling died Thursday May 20, 2021 at University of Iowa. Henry was born July 15, 1960 the son of Juan and Josephine (Sandoval) Lira. He married Lisa Vos on May 17, 2014 in Sterling. Henry worked for Sterling Public Schools in the maintenance department for 28 years until his retirement in 2015. He...

Anna Irvine

Anna Irvine

May 18, 2021

STERLING- Anna Marie Irvine, 52, of Sterling died Tuesday May 18, 2021 at CGH Medical Center. Anna was born June 30, 1968 the daughter of Robert and Nona (Galloway) Irvine. Survivors include her significant other Peter Zilinger of 14 years; one daughter Nicole (Ervin) Turner of Bismarck ND; four grandchildren Izac, Hailyann, Adriana, and Ervin V; two brothers Robert...

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