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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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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...
Dorothy Ann Clifton
May 25, 2020
DOROTHY ANN CLIFTON STERLING-Dorothy Ann Clifton, 82, of Sterling, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. Dorothy was born December 7, 1937, the daughter of Raymond and Agnes (Brown) Simester. She married Richard Clifton on June 10, 1956 at Rock Falls United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2014. Dorty was an incredible mother...
Patricia Cox
May 20, 2020
STERLING-Patricia A Cox, 86, of Sterling, passed away at her home, Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Pat was born December 20, 1933 in Nottingham, England, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna Amy (Fisher) Robinson. She married Lavirne Elzie “Jack” Cox Jr. on May 24th, 1952 in Royston, England. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2016. Pat worked at...
Doris E Swanson
May 19, 2020
Doris E. Swanson: Born February 1, 1921 - Died: May 19, 2020. Doris was born in Dover, IL to LeRoy and Alverda Fundell and grew-up in Bureau County. During WWII she worked at Green River Ammunition Depot. Doris married Fred H. Swanson in December 1944 and moved to Mendota, where Fred was assistant cashier in the First State Bank....
Durl Goudreau
May 19, 2020
Durl Goudreau, 92, of Dixon, Illinois died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, Illinois. He was born June 16, 1927 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Marguerite (Shafer) Goudreau. He married Dolores Scroggins on July 3, 1948 in Kankakee, Illinois. She died, May 10, 2020. Following his military service in the U.S....
Martin J Wells
May 17, 2020
Martin J Wells, 63, of Morrison passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side May 17, 2020. Martin was born October 10, 1956 in Sterling the son of Keith and Shirley (Paddock) Wells. Marty graduated from Sterling High School and attended University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He married Debra McDonnell on June 9, 2001 in Sterling. At the time...
Dorabelle Swanlund
May 15, 2020
Dorabelle (Dode) McClanahan Swanlund, peacefully left this earth to be with loved ones in heaven on Friday May 15, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was born April 30, 1918 in Dixon, the daughter of Iva (Helfrich, Williams) Hutchins & LeRoy Williams. She was married to John Raymond McClanahan August 8, 1940 in Dixon. He preceded her...
Fernita G. Fisher
May 13, 2020
NAPERVILLE-Fernita G. Fisher- Fernita G. Fisher 94, formerly of Sterling, IL., died Wednesday May 13, 2020 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Fernita was born January 10, 1926 in Glen Elder KS, the daughter of David H. and Olive (Marzolf) Hadley. Her family came to the Sterling/Rock Falls area when she was 10 years old due to the ravages...
Don M Hacker
May 12, 2020
Don M. Hacker, 93, died May 12, 2020 at Citadel of Sterling. He was born May 23,1926 in Eagle Point IL, the son of Glenn and Alta (Spencer) Hacker. Don enlisted in the Army at age 18 and was stationed in Germany from 1945-1946.He began his service during the Battle of the Bulge and assisted in liberating the Dachau...
Jarolyn Fyhrlund
May 10, 2020
Jarolyn Dee Fyhrlund died May 10, 2020 at Rock River Hospice Home. Jarolyn was born January 7, 1937 in Wabash, Indiana. She graduated in 1955 from Noble Township High School and from Parkview-Methodist School of Nursing in 1958. She retired in 1998 as Executive Director from Exceptional Care and Training Center. On August 19, 1974, Jerry married George “Arch”...
David A. Jostsons
May 10, 2020
FRANKLIN GROVE-David A. Jostsons, 68, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home. David was born June 26, 1951 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of Janis and Elza (Kevesans) Jostsons. Survivors include one brother, Karlis Jostsons of Rock Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents and fiance Linda King. There will be no funeral services....
Mildred I Hutchins
May 10, 2020
MILDRED I. HUTCHINS STERLING- Mildred I. Hutchins 91, died May 10, 2020 at Citadel of Sterling. Mildred was born March 16, 1929 the daughter of Dora Hawkins. She married Max Hutchins on November 27, 1974 in Rockford. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2018. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Johnson of Rockford; one son, Bob (Betty) Tribble...
Betty Jane Hinrichs
May 5, 2020
PROPHETSTOWN-Betty Jane Hinrichs, 91, of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home. Betty was born July 19, 1928 in Sterling, the daughter of Paul and Margaret (Zurwell) Buck. She married Robert Hinrichs in 1948 in Rockford, he preceded her in death in 1986. Betty worked at GE in Morrison for 25 years before retiring. She enjoyed taking...
Gaye A Page
May 4, 2020
STERLING- Gaye Page, 72, of Sterling, IL died Monday, May 4, 2020 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon. Gaye was born May 8, 1947 in Dixon, the daughter of Alvin and Edna (Wolf) Winkey. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and nurse. Gaye saw her life’s purpose as helping others. She was happy to lend an ear and open...
Lois Janette Kooy
May 2, 2020
Sterling-Lois Janette Kooy 92, died May 2, 2020 of natural causes at Morningside Memory Care in Sterling. Lois was born November 16, 1927 in Sterling, the daughter of Hermine (Behrens) Rank and Russell Rank. She was educated in the Sterling Schools and married John Nickolas Kooy on July 22, 1948 in Rockville Maryland. Lois was employed at Larsons Manufacturing,...
Nancy Ellis-Stern
May 1, 2020
STERLING-Nancy Ellis-Stern, 77, died Friday May 1, 2020 at Regency Care facility in Sterling. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Nancy was born February 19, 1943 in Sterling, the daughter of Howland Ellis and Myrna (Glass) Planthaber. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl (Craig) Golden of Sterling; grand-daughters Anna (Terry) Hicks, Amber Scudder, and Nancy Scudder all of Rock...
Mary Koch
Apr 26, 2020
Mary J Koch, 83, of Rock Falls, passed away April 26th, 2020, with her son by her side. She was born to the late John and Mildred (Parker) Koch, March 1st , 1937, in Shannon, Illinois. Mary graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1957. Mary is survived by her beloved son: Richard Koch, of Morrison, IL married to...
Annie Kathryn Schwank
Apr 24, 2020
Our beloved mother, Annie Kathryn “Kay” Schwank, 93, passed away April 24, 2020. Kay was born March 3, 1927 to Charles and Bertha (Mensch) Deets of Emerson, Illinois. Growing up, her first job was at the Emerson General Store and Post Office. After graduating from Sterling High School, she worked as a teller at the Central National Bank. She...
Jay Buikema Jr.
Apr 24, 2020
STERLING-Jay Buikema Jr, 89, died April 24,2020 in his home with his loving care of his family. He was born September 5, 1930 in Fulton Illinois. The son of Jay and Marjorie (Voss) Buikema. Jay served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Hawaii. He married Virginia Kramer December 9, 1957. Jay and...
Alice Gallegos
Apr 22, 2020
STERLING- Alice J. “Pinky” Gallegos, 78, of Sterling died April 22, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. Pinky was born September 2, 1941 in Sterling the daughter of Pedro and Estella (Hansen) Espinoza. Survivors include two sons Dan (Sharon) Gallegos of Rock Falls, and David (Lynn) Gallegos of Rock Falls; two daughters Francine (David) Hemminger of Sterling, and Felicia (Terry)...
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