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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...
Kenneth Hines
Nov 20, 2020
STERLING-Kenneth W. Hines, 90, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 at Heritage Woods, Sterling. Kenneth was born December 29, 1929 to Walter and Eva (Kilhefner) Hines. On June 16, 1950 he married JoAnn Fossett. Ken had a career in radio and music at WSDR later in life. Early on, he worked for a late-night big band show. Then...
Sylvia Turnbaugh
Nov 20, 2020
Sylvia Turnbaugh (1929–2020) In memory of Sylvia Turnbaugh, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Sylvia, daughter of Mabel and James Galusha, was born in the year that the Great Depression began. She left this earthly plane as the world once again descended into turmoil. Sylvia spent her early years working as a waitress where she met the love of her...
Dorothy Reglin
Nov 20, 2020
ROCK FALLS- Dorothy Reglin, of Rock Falls died Friday November 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Dorothy was born in Sterling on August 17, 1928 the daughter of William and Grace (Hess) Mundt. She married Melvin Reglin on July 17, 1948. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2012 . Survivors include two daughters Susan Reglin...
Michael Newhouse
Nov 15, 2020
STERLING- Michael T. Newhouse 55, of Sterling, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at CGH Medical Center of Sterling. Michael was born June 11, 1965 in St. Louis, MO the son of Charles and Evelyn (Grebe) Newhouse. Survivors include his parents, Evelyn (Ronnie) Henson of Sterling; three brothers, Charles (Shawnee) Newhouse Jr. of Cedar Hill, MO, Mark (Shari) Henson of...
Nancy Lillyman
Nov 14, 2020
Nancy Lee Lillyman, 64, of Dixon died November 14, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Nancy Lee was born on August 4th, 1956 in Sterling, IL the daughter of Don Hames and Dorothy Kicksey. Nancy attended high school in Sterling, IL. Nancy Lee was married briefly, and had a son which changed her life, she then divorced and...
Lois Steiner
Nov 9, 2020
STERLING- Lois J. (Smith) Steiner, 99, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, Illinois. Lois was born on March 28, 1921 to Cloyd C. and O. Pearl (Messner) Smith in Stillman Valley, Illinois. She was a graduate of Stillman Valley High School. Lois attended Rockford College and graduated from Rockford Memorial...
William Swatos
Nov 9, 2020
Swatos, William H. Swatos, Jr. 74, passed away while being treated for COVID-19 complications at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL on November 9, 2020. A native of West Milford, NJ, he graduated from Transylvania University in Lexington, KY, and the University of Kentucky. He graduated from the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Lexington and was ordained a priest while serving...
Raymond Hyland
Nov 3, 2020
ROCK FALLS- Raymond R. Hyland died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling IL surrounded by his family. He was born in Goodrich Michigan to Odin Hyland. His wishes were to be cremated. He was preceded in death by his cohort Susan Hyland for over 58 years. He was survived by his daughters, Stacey...
Shirley House
Nov 2, 2020
MORRISON-Shirley L. House, of Morrison, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Shirley was born May 2, 1935 in Morrison, the daughter of Ralph Sr. and Hazel Marie (Glazier) Conner. She married Darrell G. House on June 26, 1953 in Morrison. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2018. Survivors include; two daughters, Sherry Martin...
Glen Wicks
Nov 1, 2020
STERLING- Glen Ronald Wicks, 83, of Sterling, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. Glen was born at home on March 8, 1937, the son of Glen W. and Grace (Capp) Wicks. He was married to Elizabeth (Beth) Richter on February 27, 1960. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Betty Peugh
Oct 30, 2020
Morrison- Betty A. Peugh, 93, of Morrison, died Friday October 30, 2020 at Resthave Nursing Home of Morrison. Betty was born September 10, 1927 in Lanark, the daughter of Milton and Lottie (Diehl) Traum. She married Rex Peugh on December 23, 1944 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2010. Survivors include two daughters, Diane...
David Bates
Oct 29, 2020
Princeton- David A. Bates, 68, of Princeton, died, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center of Rockford. David was born in Sterling on March 5, 1952, the son of Russell and Carol (Hooker) Bates. He was a member of the English Setter Club of America, Sigma Pi Fraternity, and the Scott County Humane Society Board. He...
Ruben R Moreno
Oct 29, 2020
STERLING-Ruben Richard Moreno, 72, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at CGH Medical Center, after a courageous battle with COVID. Ruben married his childhood sweetheart, Yolanda Rodriguez, on May 4th, 1968 at St. Mary's Church, Sterling, IL. He bravely served his country in Vietnam from 1968-69, where he received many medals of honor and commendations while fighting for...
Maria Magana
Oct 28, 2020
STERLING-Maria H. Magana, 94, of Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. Maria was born September 25, 1926 to Pedro Terronez and Juana Ibarra in Silvis, in the boxcar #4 in the Silvis Yards. She attended St. Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from United Township High School in East Moline. She was united in...
Janet Myhre
Oct 28, 2020
STERLING- Janet L. Myhre 91, of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at home. Janet was born November 16, 1928 in Sterling the daughter of Cassius and Lillian (Bower) Geer. Survivors include two sons, David (Chris) Myhre of Sterling, Michael (Kim) Myhre of Marion, IA; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...
Roland Pineda
Oct 28, 2020
STERLING-Roland Pineda, 80, of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home. Roland was born February 6, 1940 in Sterling the son of Max and Catherine (Martinez) Pineda. He married Mary Jo Egan on July 3, 1963 in Iowa City. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2019. Survivors include her four sons,Timothy (Michele Smith) Pineda of...
Susan Hyland
Oct 27, 2020
ROCK FALLS- Susan J. Hyland died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Citadal in Sterling, IL surrounded by her family. She was born in Beloit, WI to Harold and Genevieve McKillips. Her wishes were to be cremated. She is survived by her cohort of over 58 years Raymond Hyland, her daughters, Stacey (Clint) Sturgeon, Paulette (Darren) Sweizter, one granddaughter, Cherra;...
Nellie Jane Fisher
Oct 24, 2020
STERLING- Nellie Jane Fisher 83, of Rock Falls died Saturday October 24, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Nellie was born March 10, 1937 in Alton IL, the daughter of Cleo and Hazel (Miller) Bethel. She married Richard Fisher on June 1, 1957 in Aiken, he preceded her in death on July 22, 2015. Survivors include four sons...
Donald Little
Oct 17, 2020
STERLING-Donald A. Little, 89, of Sterling, died, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Donald was born December 5, 1930 in Sterling, the son of David and Evelyn (Gettle) Little. He married Lucretia Gary on September 21, 1952 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on September 29, 2016. He was a member of...
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