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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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