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Ronald Mitchell
Dec 29, 2020
DIXON- Ronald E. Mitchell, 80, of Dixon died Tuesday December 29, 2020 at KSB in Dixon. Ronald was born May 5, 1940 in Oregon the son of Charles and Flossie (Hoffman) Mitchell. He married Brenda Burke on July 6, 1978 in Texas. Survivors include his wife Brenda, one son Carl (Melissa) Mitchell of German Valley; two daughters Tina (Sal)...
Timothy Paul Webb
Dec 29, 2020
TIMOTHY PAUL WEBB Timothy Paul Webb, 64 of Sterling, died Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. Timothy worked at Bollman Motors, later Kunes Country Ford, for over 40 years where he shared his enthusiasm for all things motor-vehicle. He was born August 15, 1956 in Sterling, lL the son of Harry...
Thomas Flynn
Dec 28, 2020
THOMAS E. FLYNN STERLING- Dr. Thomas Flynn was born November 6, 1925 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. (Marie Ruetten) Flynn. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA and graduated from Loyola University School of Medicine in 1948. He served his internship at the Ramsey County Hospital...
Janice Millhouse
Dec 28, 2020
Janice Millhouse, 84, formerly of Sterling, went home to be with her Lord on December 28, 2020, following complications from surgery. Born February 4, 1936, daughter of Faye and June (Bleitz) Paschal, she grew up in Milledgeville, along with her sisters, in the home of her wonderful grandparents, Garland and Lillian Smith. She became a Christian at a young...
Ernest Lee Mills
Dec 27, 2020
Ernest Lee Mills, 73, of Salem IN passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling IL. Ernie was born in Hammond IN. For years Ernie provided a place for kids to belong, owning roller skating rinks in both Sterling IL, and Coal City IL. He also owned numerous pizza restaurants around the Midwest, winning awards...
Robert Harris
Dec 25, 2020
STERLING- Robert Harris, 86, of Sterling died Friday December 25, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. Robert was born October 23, 1934 in Saltville VA the son of George and Lula (Coe) Harris. He married Nila Harris on November 17, 1960 in Abingdon VA. Survivors include his wife Nila; one daughter Robin (Jeff) Henard; one son Wayne (Melanie) Harris; one...
Donald Wisch
Dec 22, 2020
DIXON- Donald Wisch, 73, of Dixon died December 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Donald was born January 18, 1947 in Chicago the son of Walter and Mildred Wisch. He was married to his wife Kathy for 37 years. Don established N.A.R towing in Naperville about 30 years ago. Survivors include his wife Kathleen; son, Robert Wisch of...
Donald Wendt
Dec 19, 2020
DIXON- Donald Wendt, 91, of Dixon died Saturday December 19, 2020 at his home. Donald was born on November 12, 1929 in Francesville, IN, the son of Harry and Elsie (Beiswanger) Wendt. He married Norma Sondergoth on September 26, 1960 in West Brooklyn. She preceded him in death on February 4, 1988. Together again with his beloved wife Norma,...
William Allen
Dec 19, 2020
STERLING- William J. Allen, 83, of Sterling died Saturday December 19, 2020 surrounded by family. William was born July 3, 1937, in Sterling the son of William and Theresa (Dayton) Allen. He married Wendy Miller Hamilton in 1994. William enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a skilled machinist, and worked at Northwestern Steel & Wire for 35...
Patricia O'Brien
Dec 14, 2020
ROCK FALLS-Patricia “Pat” O’Brien, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on December 14, 2020. Pat was born September 27, 1940 the daughter of John and Madeline (Howe) Kiefer. She graduated from Sterling Newman High School and attended St. Anthony’s Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Community General Hospital as a lab assistant for...
Karen Sue Heflin
Dec 14, 2020
KAREN S. HEFLIN ROCK FALLS-Karen S. Heflin, died at her home Monday, December 14 2020, at age 74. She was born August 29, 1946, daughter of William F. Madden and Marion Jarnigan. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for more than 28 years as a mental health technician at Dixon Developmental Center. Having survived multiple battles with cancer...
Barbara Price
Dec 6, 2020
STERLING- Barbara Price, 72, of Sterling, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center, Rock Falls. Barbara was born October 12, 1948 in Dixon, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Buske) McCrystal. She married Arlyn Price on September 14, 1968 in Dixon. He preceded her in death. Barbara enjoyed collecting elephant figurines, and shopping. Survivors include her...
Tim Little
Dec 4, 2020
STERLING- Tim A. Little, 64, of Coleta died Friday December 4, 2020 surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling. Tim was born November 28, 1956 in Sterling the son of Donald and Lucretia (Gary) Little. Survivors include a son Michael (Rachel) Little of Dixon; two daughters Sarah (Eric) Vandersnick of Rock Falls, and Emily (Kendall)...
Juanita Frances Amesquita
Dec 4, 2020
STERLING- Juanita Frances Amesquita, 87, of Sterling died Friday December 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Juanita was born August 21, 1933 in Dixon the daughter of Praxedis and Theresa (Paramo) Moreno. She married Louis Amesquita on February 14, 1959 in Sterling. Survivors include her husband Louis; two daughters Victoria (Todd) Banks of North Aurora and Janelle...
Efrain Brito
Nov 27, 2020
STERLING- Efrain Brito, of Sterling died November 27, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Efrain was born July 29, 1961 in Ixcapuzalco Guerrero Mexico the son of Martin and Cruz (Giles) Brito. He married Eloisa Valerio in Cuernavaca Mexico on February 4, 1982. Survivors include his wife Eloisa; five sons Oscar Brito, Martin (Anatalia) Brito, Jorge Brito, Henry...
Mary L. Estrada
Nov 27, 2020
STERLING- Mary L. Estrada, of Sterling died Friday November 27, 2020 at CGH Medical Center of Sterling. Mary was born in Sterling on September 10, 1952 the daughter of Jose and Rose (Gonzalez) Estrada. Mary was loving and funny. She enjoyed her large extended family and held her friends close. She was a Nana like no other. A mother...
Earl Prince
Nov 26, 2020
“A PRINCE HAS PASSED” STERLING- Earl R. Prince, 93, of Sterling died Thursday November 26, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Earl was born on November 13, 1927 in Rushville, IL, the son of Earl and Marion L. (Dunegan) Prince. He married Junetta Duke on November 11, 1987. He was CEO of Prince Ice Cream Castles...
Richard Kicksey
Nov 25, 2020
Richard “Dick” Kicksey, 78 of Sterling, Illinois passed away on November 25, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer. Dick was born on October 1, 1942 to Otis and Violet Kicksey. His father being an avid outdoors man, it didn’t take long for Dick to follow in his footsteps. Hunting and fishing...
Stuart R. Smith
Nov 25, 2020
STUART “SMITTY” R. SMITH STERLING- Stuart “Smitty” R. Smith, 90, of Sterling, died, Wednesday, November, 25, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1930 in Monticello, IA, the son of Charles Eugene and Norma Regina (Espy) Smith. He served in the United States Army from 1948 -1949. Stuart married Henrietta on June 4, 1956, She preceded...
William G. Pratt
Nov 21, 2020
STERLING- William G. Pratt, 92, of Sterling died at home Saturday November 21, 2020 surrounded by family. William was born May 19, 1928 in Chicago the son of Albert J. and Lena (Strike) Pratt. He married MaryLou Sisson on November 27, 1948 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on October 23, 1998. Survivors include one son John (Rose...
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