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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Misako Coats
Nov 18, 2018
Misako Coats (86) of Dixon, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was employed by Kline’s Department Store, Dixon as the Alterations Manager before retiring. Born on August 11, 1932, to Tokujiro and Hana Kyosaki in Takaraska Japan. Raised in Japan before WWII, Misako graduated from a high ranking high school. She was an actress/singer; a swimmer/diver: a talented ballet...
Elmer Young
Nov 16, 2018
Elmer R Young age 94 passed away at 10:40pm on Thursday November 15th 2018 from complications from Diabetes. He resided at Regency Care of Sterling, IL for several years. He passed peacefully and was comforted by Compassus Hospice Care. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A private burial will follow at a later date. He retired from...
Laura Crawford
Nov 15, 2018
Laura Lee (Main) Crawford, 69, Rock Falls, Illinois, passed away on November 14, 2018 at the Rock River Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Betty Jane (Peck) Main and an infant brother. Laura is survived by her children Marie Crawford (David) Ugorek, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Benjamin...
Darrell Erickson
Nov 10, 2018
STERLING- Darrell Erickson, 75, died, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. Darrell was born on November 28, 1942 in Moorhead, MN the son of Fritzof Erickson and Edna (Anderson) Palmer. He married Karen Folsom on August 26, 1995 in Sterling. Darrell was an avid Cubs and Vikings fan. Survivors include his wife; two sons,...
Merrill Geesey
Nov 8, 2018
STERLING-Merrill A. Geesey, 68, of Sterling, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Merrill was born January 20, 1950 in Sterling the son of Merrill Thomas and Sarah (Shirley) Geesey. Survivors include his mother, Sarah Geesey; one son, Brian Geesey of Rock Falls; two daughters, Paegon and Mindy Geesey of Arizona; one sister, Carol (Vernon) Schwenk...
Stanley Hodge
Nov 8, 2018
STERLING- Stanley Paul Hodge passed away November 8, 2018 at his home after a short illness. Stan was born in Sterling, IL to Chester and Nina (Louhaug) Hodge on November 20, 1949. He attended Sterling schools, graduating high school in 1967. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard, the TRI County Gun Club and a NRA member....
Jana Tonkinson
Nov 1, 2018
ROCK FALLS - Jana N. Tonkinson, 72, of Rock Falls, died, Thursday November 1, 2018 at her home. Jana was born on August 26, 1946 the daughter of Robert and Janet (Waite) Nuelle. She married Norman Tonkinson on September 3, 1972 in Tampico. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Neil (Cheryl) Tonkinson of Tolono and Matthew Tonkinson of Rock...
Patricia Fischbach
Oct 28, 2018
Sterling- Patricia R. Fischbach, 89, of Sterling died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Rock River Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born January 4,1929, in Sterling, the daughter of Clark and Macie Stanley. She attended Coleta grade schools and Sterling Township High School. She met her future husband, Chuck Fischbach, at Singing Wheels Skating Rink during high...
Darris Neal
Oct 28, 2018
PEORIA AZ-It is with great sadness the family of Darris Eugene (Neal) Rowland announces his departure from this life to his heavenly home after a long illness on Sunday Oct 28, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Darris was born November 14, 1949 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Mary Alice (Neal) Nelson. He spent his early childhood years in...
Eleanor Koch
Oct 25, 2018
Eleanor M. Koch, 92, formerly of Polo, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Eleanor was born July 4, 1926 in Polo, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Scholl) Hummel. She married Elwood H. Koch on May 7, 1950 at East Jordan Church, Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2016. Survivors include...
William Lilly
Oct 25, 2018
ROCKFALLS- William “Bill” C. Lilly, 83, of Rock Falls, died Thursday October 25, 2018 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Bill was born February 7, 1935 in Whitby WV, the son of Estel and Mary Elizabeth “Bessie" (Heath) Lilly. He married Marrietta Franks on May 18, 1956 in Rock Falls, she preceded him in death on January 31, 2006....
Ted Holmquist
Oct 21, 2018
STERLING - Ted Holmquist, 63, of Sterling, died, Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born September 15, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA the son of Floyd and Elizabeth Ann (Hartman) Holmquist. He married Mary Juarez on January 30, 1974 in Morrison, IL. Ted loved riding his motorcycle,...
Harvey Temple
Oct 14, 2018
STERLING- Harvey W. Temple, 79, died, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. Harvey was born on April 18, 1939 in Sterling the son of Loyal and Katheryn (VanZuiden) Temple. He married Vivian R. Aurand on November 17, 2007 in Rock Falls. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Debbie(Charles) Letcher of Fulton; one sister, Evelyn (Ray) Wedekind...
Rosemary Harms
Oct 8, 2018
LANARK/DIXON- RoseMary Harms, 91, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2018. A few of her familiar, caring, Heritage Square care-takers, Baida, Bonnie, Tito and Becky were with her. Sitting in her favorite chair, with flowers outside her open window, the hummingbird feeder just filled, visitors just departed and beneath her favorite bright blue October sky, she said she was...
Ricky Brushaber
Oct 6, 2018
STERLING-Ricky Brushaber, 60, of Sterling, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his sister’s home. He was born March 29, 1958 in Victoria, TX the son of Albert and Betty (Storlien) Brushaber . Survivors include, one son, Jordan Brushaber of Rock Falls; two daughters, Ashton Brushaber and Cassidy (Antonio) Lira both of Rock Falls; three sisters, Lea Ann Brushaber of...
Jose Cruz
Oct 4, 2018
STERLING- Jose C. Cruz, 87, of Sterling, died, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home. Jose Cruz was born December 27, 1930 in Chihuahua Mexico. He married Maria E. Rodriguez on April 3, 1948 in Brownsville, TX. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2008. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sterling. Survivors include four...
George Burks
Oct 3, 2018
STERLING-George F. Burks Sr., 61 of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at CGH Medical Center. George was born June 26, 1957 in Sterling, the son of Earl Everett and Patricia (Carew) Burks. He served in the United States Army. He married Angela (Griffith) Burks on March 4, 1978 in Sterling. Survivors include his wife, Angela of Sterling; two...
Dorothy Sollars
Sep 30, 2018
ROCK FALLS- Dorothy M. Sollars, 92, died, Sunday September 30. 2018 at CGH Medical Center. Dorothy was born July 4, 1926 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Elmer H. and Helen (Reeser) Woods. She married Robert E. Sollars on February 22, 1946 at St. Mary Church, Sterling. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1992. Dorothy was an...
Richard Mckenna
Sep 23, 2018
Richard L. “Dick" McKenna, 87, of Sterling died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, September 23, 2018. Dick was born August 6, 1931 in Sterling, the son of Joseph and Marie (Lefevre) McKenna. He married Leona Coppotelli on October 1, 1960 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2017. Dick was a member of St. Mary’s...
Harry Kirchner
Sep 15, 2018
STERLING- Harry F. Kirchner, 89, of Sterling died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Morningside of Sterling surrounded by his family. Harry was born May 20, 1929 in Dugger, Ind, the son of Harry and Myrtle (Widdows) Kirchner. He married Betty Jean Palmer on November 10, 1951 in Oblong, IL. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Deborah (Lyle) Stern of...
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