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Irene F Ahrens
Jul 26, 2020
IRENE KOESTER AHRENS ROCK FALLS-Irene (Koester) Ahrens, 99, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Irene was born on May 28 1921 in Jever, Germany, the daughter of Anton and Ida (Bruns) Koester. She came to the United States via Ellis Island with her parents at the age of 2 ½. She...
Sabrina Heckman
Jul 25, 2020
STERLING-Sabrina M. Heckman, 34, of Sterling died July 25, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling. Sabrina was born September 9, 1985 in Sterling the daughter of Merle and Sandy (Bierman) Heckman. Survivors include her parents Merle (Sandy) Heckman; one son Micah Tarbill; one daughter Marley Tarbill; two brothers Mark Heckman of Sterling, and Ben Heckman of...
Krystal Dickey
Jul 25, 2020
STERLING-Krystal Kay Dickey, 59, of Sterling, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home. Krystal was born September 24, 1960 in Sterling the daughter of James and Sandra (Mickelson) Dickey. She was raised by her loving parents William and Sandra Anspach. Krystal was the oldest of four children. Krystal graduated from Sterling High School in 1980. She...
Michael J. Fane
Jul 21, 2020
Michael John Fane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Morningside of Sterling after a lengthy battle with Frontal Temporal Degeneration. He was born on April 24, 1958 in Dixon, the son of William J. and Shirley A. (Tucker) Fane. Michael was employed by Marshall Salon Services in Dixon for 37 years. He married Cindy Feller on...
Maxine Olson
Jul 12, 2020
Maxine Olson passed away peacefully at Resthave Home on Sunday, July 12 surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born July 6, 1930 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Lucille and Theodore Salter. She grew up in Unity, Wisconsin. Upon graduation from Unity High School she attended State Teachers College in Whitewater, Wisconsin where she met the love of her life....
Philip Henry Ward, Jr.
Jul 6, 2020
Philip Henry Ward, Jr. a long time resident of Sterling, joined his wife of 65 years, Marilyn, after passing peacefully at his winter home in Jupiter Florida on July 6, 2020, at the age of 88. Phil was born in Sterling to parents Philip Sr. and Edith Ward, and attended Sterling Township High School before graduating from the University...
Charles Leroy Danreiter
Jul 3, 2020
CHARLES LEROY “DANNY” DANEITER ROCK FALLS-Charles Leroy ”Danny” Danreiter Sr., 77 from Rock Falls Illinois, passed away on July 3, 2020 at CGH Medical Center after a short illness. Charles was born on May 15, 1943 in Rock Falls, IL to Dr. Charles Percy Danreiter Jr. and Arlene Christina Hutten (Michel). He was predeceased by his step-father, Leonard “Mike”...
Carl Baker
Jun 29, 2020
STERLING- Carl R. Baker “Ray” 87, of Galt died, Monday June 29, 2020 at his home. Carl was born September 6, 1932 in Belvidere, the son of Carl and Mabel (Greisie) Baker. He spent many years as a truck driver and was an avid cubs fan. His family was important to him and he enjoyed spending his time doing...
Steven Shipman
Jun 26, 2020
STERLING- Steven D. Shipman, 77, of Sterling, died, Friday, June 26, 2020 at Morningside of Sterling. Steven was born March 30, 1943 in Sterling, the son of Ralph and Anna (Dickey) Shipman. He married Judith L. Helms on February 20, 1965 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2014. Survivors include one daughter, Shelley (Barry) Montague...
Timothy Marruffo
Jun 25, 2020
STERLING- Timothy E. Marruffo 65, of Sterling died, Thursday June 25, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling. Timothy was born March 14, 1955 in Sterling, the son of Benito and Jovie (DeLeon) Marruffo. Survivors include one son, Aaron Marruffo of Sterling; six brothers, Ben (Sherry) Marruffo of Rock Falls, Mike (Sue) Marruffo of Sterling, Bob (Kathy)...
Harry Wenger
Jun 23, 2020
Harry Leslie Wenger died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at age 87, surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Tucson, AZ. Harry was born on September 20th, 1932 in Milledgeville, IL to Ida and Bruce Wenger. Harry grew up in Milledgeville and was the youngest of 5 children, Harlan, Emerson, Lila, and Eileen. Harry’s parents had little...
Mark T. Daniel
Jun 18, 2020
BYRON - Mark T. Daniel 68, of Byron died at home on Thursday June 18, 2020. Mark was born October 1, 1951 the son of Paul and Rosemary (Funsten) Daniel. He married Mary Ellen Reedy (Nee Schilling) on June 16, 2000. For many years, Mark was a Project Manager involved with the construction of several high- rise buildings in...
Kathryn Weinrich
Jun 16, 2020
STERLING-Kathryn E. Weinrich, 97, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Avonlea Cottages, Sterling. Kathryn was born April 1,1923 in Morrison, the daughter of Walter and Naomi (Esslinger) Prentiss. She married Jack Weinrich on August 9, 1942. He preceded her in death in October 1993. Kathryn was a teacher for Sterling Public Schools, prior to retirement. She later...
Darlene E. Karr
Jun 12, 2020
STERLING- Darlene E. Karr 86, of Sterling, died, Friday, June 12, 2020 at Regency Care of Sterling. Darlene was born March 14, 1934 in Cresco, IA, the daughter of George and Georgina (Hart) Becker. She married Orville Karr on June 14, 1958 in Cresco, IA. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2012. Darlene attended New Life in...
Sarah Marshall
Jun 9, 2020
DIXON- Sarah Kathrine Marshall, age 85, a resident of Dixon, passed away on June 9, 2020 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 24, 1935 in Embry, Mississippi, Ms. Marshall was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Mary Wells Banks. Ms. Marshall is survived by: Nephews; Ron Richardson (Peggy) of Louisville, KY; Terry Richardson...
Duane Mccune
Jun 9, 2020
STERLING- God only takes the best!! Duane V. McCune, 83, of Sterling, son of Howard and Arloine (Hayen) Eichelberger passed away June 9, 2020. Duane married Nancy (Matera) Rogers on February 4, 1994 in Sterling. Duane enjoyed life and spending time with his family. Duane retired from PA at North Western Steel & Wire in Rock Falls, IL. After...
Emma Vervaecke
Jun 4, 2020
MORRISON - Emma J. Vervaecke, 104, of Morrison, passed away at her home, Thursday, June 04, 2020. Emma was born March 6, 1916 in rural Hoopole, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Johnson) Sibley. She married Emil “Red” Vervaecke in 1938 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death in October of 2000. Emma was a great candy maker...
Steven Craig Mcnitt
Jun 4, 2020
STEVEN CRAIG MCNITT THOMSON-Steven Craig McNitt, 68, of Thomson, passed away peacefully at University of Iowa Hospitals, June 4, 2020, in the loving presence of his children. Steven was born August 27, 1951 in Sterling, to parents Gerald and Thelma. Steven was a graduate of Rock Falls High School Class of 1969. He was an avid outdoorsman and skilled...
Merle Horwedel
May 29, 2020
MERLE W. HORWEDEL STERLING-Merle W. Horwedel,89 of Sterling died Friday May 29, 2020 at Regency Care in Sterling. Merle was born April 29, 1931 in Sterling the son of Walter and Selma (Ljusnes) Horwedel. He married Gloria Ann Ginther on September 1, 1956 in Clinton IA. Survivors include his wife Gloria Ann; three sons Chad Horwedel of Bolingbrook, Michael...
Lawrence Berge
May 26, 2020
DIXON-Lawrence (Larry) John Berge 92 of rural Dixon died Tuesday May 26th at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born October 22, 1927 to John C and Alfredia (Frank) Berge in Sterling, Illinois the third of three children. Larry graduated from Tampico High School in 1945 and joined the Navy shortly after turning 18. He served in...
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