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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Derek T. Hunter
Apr 13, 2020
STERLING- Derek T. Hunter, 70, of Rock Falls died Monday April 13, 2020 listening to music with his wife Sally by his side at Rock River Hospice and Home. Derek was born March 21, 1949 in Chicago. He was a well known DJ as “Derek The Doctor” for over 35 years. At his request cremation rites have been accorded....
Robert C Kappes
Apr 12, 2020
CHADWICK-Robert C. Kappes, 74, of Chadwick, died, Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Genesis Health System, Davenport. Robert was born May 10, 1945 in Freeport, the son of Raymond and Edna “Mae” (Logemann) Kappes. He served in the United States Air Force. He married Sharon Adolph on March 4, 1966 in Chadwick. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Chadwick; four...
Harlan Hollewell
Apr 11, 2020
MILLEDGEVILLE-Harlan Hollewell was ushered into eternity on Saturday morning, April 11, 2020, by his Lord and Savior. Included in that Heavenly welcoming party were his sweet wife of 70 years, Wilma (Deets) Hollewell, his parents, Howard and Ruth (Miller) Hollewell, and a sister, Lucile (Hollewell) Peugh. Harlan was born, lived his entire life of almost 97 years, and died...
Denton Swarts
Apr 1, 2020
Dixon- Denton Eugene Swarts, 83, died, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon. Denton was born October 15, 1936 in Dixon, the son of Keith and Edna (Longanecker) Swarts. He was a graduate of Dixon High School and served in the Illinois National Guard. He married Terry Wasson on August 2, 1964. Denton was a...
George L Carl
Mar 31, 2020
GEORGE L. CARL George L. Carl, 88, of Sterling, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, March 31, 2020. George was born February 21, 1932 in Peoria, the son of George and Hattie Carl. He married Joan Leseman on August 30, 1951. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2006. George retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire...
Janet Marie Perry
Mar 28, 2020
Janet Marie Perry, 82, of Sterling died Saturday March 28, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Janet was born August 1, 1937, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Zelma (McDougal) Garrett. She married Lark Perry on August 17, 1954 in Sterling. For many years, she worked at Mode O’ Day Woman’s Clothing Store, downtown Sterling, then...
Judith Bentley
Mar 24, 2020
STERLING-Judith A. Bentley, 81, of Sterling died on March 24, 2020 at Regency Care, Sterling. Judy was born November 29, 1938 in Peoria the only child of Ori Q. and Mary Eileen (Breen) Jenkins. She had worked at the Sterling Vocational Center going back to the 1970’s and married Eugene “Gene” Bentley on June 24, 1977. He preceded her...
Elissa Quigg
Mar 13, 2020
Elissa Montgomery Quigg took flight from the dementia that held her captive on March 13, 2020. She was born in Walnut, IL to Bernal Dir Montgomery and Violet Hendricks Montgomery on September 6, 1935. They moved to Davenport, IA. She met and married James Gerald (Jerry) Quigg in 1954. They embarked on a life of adventure, raising four children,...
Manuel Rascon
Feb 25, 2020
MANUEL RASCON STERLING-Manuel Rascon, 75, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home. Manuel was born August 26, 1944 in Chihuahua Chihuahua, Mexico the son of Gabriel and Eusebia Rascon. Survivors include his ex-wife and mother of their four children, Patricia Rascon of Sterling, IL; seven children, eldest being Isidro Manuel Travino of NM, Manuel Rene (Marie...
Mary Stover
Feb 25, 2020
Mary J. Stover, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Mary was born August 20, 1940 in Sterling, the daughter of Howland and Myrna (Glass) Ellis. She married Stanley L. Stover June 19, 1964 in Nashua, IA. Mary loved to travel, spend the winter in Texas, golfing, and her grandchildren. Mary...
Doris Oltmanns
Feb 19, 2020
STERLING – Doris Ellen (Nutt) Oltmanns, 85, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was employed by North Western Steel and Wire, The Sterling Daily Gazette, and Tettens Grain and Storage of Sterling before retiring. Mrs. Oltmanns was born Oct. 10, 1934 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Forrest and Bertha (Adams)...
William Andrews
Feb 16, 2020
POLO-William J. Andrews, 83, of Polo, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Polo Rehabilitation Center. William was born February 9, 1937 in Amboy, the son of Raymond and Hattie (Bradley) Andrews. He served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. He married Fran Brown on January 27, 1967 in Dixon. He enjoyed fixing bikes for all of Polo's youngsters,...
Arlene Johnson
Feb 16, 2020
MORRISON-Arlene V. Johnson, 93, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Arlene was born August 11, 1926 in Marathon, IA, the daughter of Werner and Beda (Johanson) Hedberg. She married Harvey W. Johnson on August 12, 1949 in Albert City, IA. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2015. She was a member of St....
Edward Rios
Feb 16, 2020
Edward V. Rios, age 85, Peoria, IL formerly of Sterling entered into the presence of Jesus on Feb. 16th, 2020. He was born in Argentine, KS on Nov. 19th, 1934, the son of Jesús and Angela (Vargas) Rios. He graduated from Newman High School Class of 1953. Ed married Ann Mekeel, his high school sweetheart on Feb. 27th 1954....
Debra Ebersole
Feb 14, 2020
STERLING-Debra “Debbie” Lynn Ebersole, 60, of Sterling, died, Friday February 14, 2020 at Citadel of Sterling. Debbie was born November 16, 1959 in Sterling, the daughter of Donald E. and Marjorie E. (Alshouse) Ebersole. She worked at Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises Inc. for 37 years. Survivors include six brothers, Donald A. (Linda Kay) Ebersole of Polo, Dennis...
Daniel Cruz
Feb 10, 2020
Daniel Gene Cruz, 66, of Sterling, died Monday February 10, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Homes in Sterling with dignity and surrounded by family. “Danny” was born on March 12, 1953 in Sterling, the son of Ruben Cruz and Alice (Jesse) Estrada. While Danny never knew his birth father in life, Jesse Estrada embraced the role of father...
Dolores Hey
Feb 8, 2020
Dolores E. Hey, 90, of Sterling, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. Dolores was born August 11, 1929 in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph G. and Beulah (Neikirk) Weigle. She married John E. Hey on September 28, 1947 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2013. Survivors include one daughter, Marty (Bob) Egert...
Amarion Green
Feb 8, 2020
STERLING-Amarion Joshua Green, 17, of Sterling, died Saturday, February 8, 2020. Amarion was born February 6, 2003 in Sterling, the son of Joshua D. Green and Antionette Jones. Amarion was a junior at Sterling High School, he enjoyed playing football, basketball and video games. He was currently employed at the Sterling Theater. Amarion had a contagious smile, and enjoyed...
Bill Wade
Feb 4, 2020
BILL G. WADE-no photo ROCK FALLS-Bill G. Wade, 76, of Rock Falls, died, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Kindred Memorial Hospital of Sycamore. He was Born September 23, 1943 in Drummonds, TN the son of Watt Gibson and Mary Wade. Survivors include two brothers, Earl (Brooke) Cochran of Sterling, Barry (Brenda) Cochran of Rock Falls; three sisters, Pat (Richard)...
Gage Coon
Feb 2, 2020
Gage S. Coon 29, of Rock Falls, died,Sunday, February 2, 2020 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling Gage grew up in Horsehead, New York and in the Sterling - Rock Falls area. After high school he joined the Army where he spent the next six years of his life. During his time in the service Gage served in the 11th...
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