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Curtis Dahlgren
Nov 20, 2019
CURTIS “Curt” Dean DAHLGREN TUCSON, AZ-Curtis "Curt" Dean Dahlgren, 70, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona following a brief illness. Curt was born March 28, 1949 in Sterling, the son of Dean and LaVonne (McNeil) Dahlgren. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University in 1972 and...
Charles Steinke
Nov 19, 2019
The Reverend Charles Eugene Steinke was welcomed into his Heavenly Father’s House on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, with a greeting: “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Pastor Steinke was born October 16, 1939 in Woodstock, Illinois to Carl Eugene Steinke and Helen Elizabeth Mann Steinke (later Menzel). His very early years were spent helping his father on the family...
Laurel Bierman
Nov 16, 2019
STERLING- Laurel Bierman 68, of Sterling died November 6, 2019 at her home. Laurel was born in Sterling on May 15, 1951 to Leo and Mary Ann (Hayes) Johnson. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1969. Laurel worked at Mably Center in Dixon as a Mental health technician. Prior to that she trained and showed horses for Atherton...
Phyllis Alderfer
Nov 15, 2019
ROCK FALLS – Phyllis J. Alderfer, 85, of Rock Falls died Friday, November 15, 2019, at her home. Phyllis was born July 6, 1934 in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph and Olive (Wolf) Kosier. She married Glenn Alderfer on August 30, 1953, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Terri Anderson...
Deloris Dejonge
Nov 13, 2019
ROCK FALLS-Deloris E. DeJonge, 84, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center. Deloris was born January 1, 1935 in Sterling, the daughter of Raymond and Lillian (Eilers) Knalsen. She married Loren DeJonge on February 8, 1952 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2009. Deloris was...
Connie Hayden
Nov 8, 2019
ROCK FALLS-Connie E. Hayden, 71, of Rock Falls, died Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home. Connie was born July 1, 1948 in Sterling, the son of Leroy and Grace (Zigler) Hayden. He married Val Hayden on November 18, 1995 in Sterling. Connie was a second generation owner and operator of Rock River Rides since 1955. Survivors include his...
Ruth Chapman
Nov 5, 2019
VERNON HILLS- Ruth P. Chapman, 93, formerly of Sterling, died Tuesday November 5, 2019. Ruth was born October 13, 1926 in London England the daughter of Maurice and Betty (Silverstone) French. She married James “Jack” Chapman on July 26, 1945 in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, England. Ruth was a member of Temple Sholom in Sterling. Survivors include one daughter...
Sarah Geesey
Nov 3, 2019
STERLING- Sarah Joan Geesey, 95, of Sterling, died, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Regency Care of Sterling. Sarah was born October 6, 1924 in Maquoketa, IA, the daughter of Charles and Anna Shirley. She married Merrill Thomas Geesey in Rockford. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2017. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church,...
James Lewis
Oct 29, 2019
Rock Falls- James D. Lewis Sr., (J.D.) AKA Stoney 77, of Rock Falls died at his home on October 29, 2019. He was born in Junction City, AR at the #4 Saw Mill to Dovie and Dessie (Cullins) Lewis. J.D. married Carole Hayden, October 02, 1961 in Magnolia, AR. He was employed and retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire...
Mary Pineda
Oct 29, 2019
Mary Jo Pineda, 73, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home. Mary was born October 31,1945 in Greenville Township, the daughter of Paul Francis and Helen Lorraine (Buxton) Egan. She married Roland Pineda on July 3,1963 in Iowa City. Survivors include her husband; four sons,Timothy (Michele Smith) Pineda of Sterling, James (Deborah) Pineda of Rock Falls,...
Paul Wilson
Oct 23, 2019
Paul D. Wilson passed away in his home on Oct. 23, 2019 in Dixon, IL with his family by his side. He was 85. Paul was born on Oct. 1, 1934 in Atchison, KS to his parents Eugene and Cleo Wilson. He joined the Army in 1951 at age 17 and served until 1954, including in Italy during the...
Florence Brockman
Oct 21, 2019
BELLEVUE, IA- Florence Marie Brockman, 82, died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue, IA. Florence was born January 13, 1937 in Sterling, the daughter of John R. and Alma (Ellsworth) Covel. She married Roy Lilly on June 1, 1952. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2014. She then married Arthur Brockman. She was...
John Moore
Oct 20, 2019
STERLING- John Haden Moore passed into eternal light and peace on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born March 15, 1943 to Haden M. and Jessie (LeFevre) Moore. John attended Sterling Schools and graduated from Sterling High School class of 1961. He was a member of some great Sterling basketball teams, he was the...
Diane Flood
Oct 16, 2019
Rock Falls- Diane Katherine Flood 58, of Rock Falls, died, on October 16, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center of Rockford. Diane was born May 21,1961, the daughter of Jack and Marjorie (Hillison) Flood. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church of Rock Falls. Diane was the best mother and friend that anyone could ask for....
Ruby Coleman
Oct 16, 2019
ROCK FALLS-Ruby D. Coleman, 90, of Rock Falls, died, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Regency Nursing Home, Sterling. Ruby was born August 14, 1929 in Savanna, the daughter of Howard and Mina (Weidman) Metz. Ruby was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls. She preached in the community for several years. Ruby spent 14 years farming,...
Charles Hendrix
Oct 14, 2019
STERLING - Charles “Dave” Hendrix, 70, of Sterling, died, Monday, October 14, 2019 at UW Health University Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Dave was born January 14, 1949 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Charles Franklin and, Raye (Smith) Hendrix, Jr.. He married Vicky Hansen on March 29, 1969 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on...
Helen Tillman
Oct 4, 2019
BETTENDORF- Helen Jewel (H. J.) Tillman, 76, of Sterling died October 4, 2019 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf Iowa. Jewel was born March 20, 1943 in Sterling, the daughter of Hubert H. and Blanche E. (Brown) Lamb. She was married to Curtis B. Tillman from June 13, 1964 to November 10, 1976. Jewel was a private...
Debra Williamson
Sep 28, 2019
Rock Falls- Debra Lynn Williamson 64, of Sterling, died, on September 28, 2019 at University of Wisconsin Hospital, after a long fight with Pulmonary Hypertension. Debra was born November 22, 1954 the daughter of Darrell and Delores (Rupe) Kitzmiller. She married Wayne Williamson on March 19, 1994 in Lebanon, KY. Debra enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards,...
Betty Oberg
Sep 27, 2019
Betty Mae Oberg STERLING- Betty Mae Oberg, 94, of Sterling, died, Friday, September 27. 2019 at Avonlea Cottages of Sterling. Betty was born July 25, 1925, in Madison, WI. The daughter of Frank and Pearl (Muttart) Wheeler. She married Richard Grant Oberg, he preceded her in death on November 26, 1989. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra (Tim) Cox of...
Otto Null
Sep 23, 2019
STERLING- Otto Dean Null, 87, of Sterling, died, Monday, September 23, 2019 at his home. He was a purchasing agent for Frantz Manufacturing Company, for many years, prior to retirement. Otto was born December 3, 1931 in Wyoming, Illinois, the son of Frank E. and Irene E.(Storey) Null. He married Margaret Anderson on February 8, 1958 in Walnut. She...
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