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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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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...
Sherry Joseph
Sep 13, 2018
Sherry Lynn Joseph, 47, of Rock Falls, died, September 13, 2018 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, after a short illness. Sherry was born June 10, 1971 in Mason City, IA, the daughter of Danny and Patty Coggins. Survivors include her parents Danny and Patty Coggins of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Kathy Elizabeth Joseph of Sterling; one ex husband, Jon...
Russell Coats
Sep 11, 2018
The Reverend Russell F. Coats (92) of Lebanon, Ohio died September 11, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1926, to Robert and Veva (Finkle) Coats at their farm home in rural Sterling, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Virginia; sons Steven and Carlos; and brothers Thomas, James, and Robert. Rev....
Patricia Flynn
Sep 4, 2018
STERLING-Patricia Elizabeth Flynn , 90, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home. Patricia was born January 16, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of John D. and Mary (Foley) McCarthy. She graduated St. Anthony School of Nursing, Rockford in 1948. She married Thomas E. Flynn M.D. in 1952 and they moved to Sterling in 1956. She was...
Donna Castle
Aug 30, 2018
Donna Elaine Castle, 84, of Rock Falls, died August 30, 2018 at her home. Donna was born February 24, 1934 in Sterling, the daughter of Edwin Hjalmer and Verba (Grace) Kauffman. She married George Castle on November 23, 1953. He preceded her in death on August 2, 2003. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls...
Elsie Bradley
Aug 29, 2018
STERLING- Elsie M. Bradley, 91, of Sterling, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home. Elsie was born September 13, 1926 in Tiskilwa, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Bell) Lund. She married Gale Bradley on February 14, 1969 in Sterling. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Sterling. Survivors include her husband, Gale of Sterling; three...
Cindy Filloon
Aug 29, 2018
Cindy Filloon, 69, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at CGH Medical Center. She was the owner of Cindy’s Snack Shack and a Realtor in the area for many years. Cindy was born March 9, 1949 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Leroy Kenneth Shanafelt and Elaine Edythe (Meenen) Wright. She married Al Filloon on February 7,...
Rafael Rios
Aug 28, 2018
RAFAEL V. RIOS STERLING-Rafael V. Rios, 90, of Sterling, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. Rafael was born October 24, 1927 in Kansas City KS, the son of Jesus and Angela (Vargas) Rios. He married Dolores Marie Jimenez on May 13, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sterling. She preceded him in death on...
June Shaw
Aug 24, 2018
STERLING-June C. Shaw, 96, left this world to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 24, 2018. She was a homemaker and a God Send to all her family. She had a profound gift of love for all of us. June was born on June 16, 1922 in Sterling to Gertrude and David L. Gebhardt. She was...
Robert Simpkins
Aug 22, 2018
Robert Simpkins, 93, of Sterling, IL died, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in Davenport, Iowa. Robert (Bob) was born April 30, 1925 in McGee, Arkansas, the son of Robert Simpkins Sr. and Virginia Clark Simpkins. Bob worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire for 33 years. He was a longstanding member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was ordained as a Deacon...
Burdette Burch
Aug 20, 2018
STERLING-. Burdette F. Burch, 96, of Sterling, died, Monday, August 20, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Burdette was born September 17, 1921 in Morrison, the son of Arthur and Clara (Fadden) Burch. He married Harriet May Buffington on June 08,1946 in Barberton, OH. She preceded him in death December 20, 2012. Burdette played football for the Morrison...
Robert Jacobs
Aug 12, 2018
Robert Jacobs, 90, of Sterling, died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at CGH Medical Center. Robert was born April 11, 1928 in Sterling, The son of Frank and Olive (Little) Jacobs. He married Marion Jacobs on June 11, 1949 in Sterling. Survivors include one daughter, Lori (Bill) Senteney of DeSoto; three sons, Barry Jacobs and Mark (Gina) Jacobs, both of...
Lawrence Steen
Aug 9, 2018
ROCK FALLS- Lawrence P. Steen, 71, of Rock Falls, died, Thursday, August 09, 2018 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center. Lawrence was born September 19, 1946 in Sterling, the son of Paul Oscar and Eva (Hockenjos) Steen . Survivors include one daughter, Kasandra (Dwayne) James of Marble Hill, MO; one son, Marshall (Jennifer) Steen of Jackson, MO; one brother, Leonard...
Rosemary Wilsey
Aug 7, 2018
Rosemary Wilsey, 60, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her home. Rosemary was born November 12, 1957 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin H. and June A (Bequeret) Maine. She attended SIUC where she studied Liberal Arts. She married William Wilsey on October 23, 1993 at East View Baptist Church, Belleville, IL. Rosemary...
Rutilia Veliz
Aug 6, 2018
Rutilia Veliz, 76 of Sterling died August 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Rutilia was born June 4, 1942 in Durango Mexico the daughter of Jose and Maria (Ortega) Oropeza. She married Macario Veliz in 1972. He preceded her in death in 1986. Survivors include one daughter Alicia Ortega of Sterling; five grandchildren Oscar Cabrera of Washington,...
Darrell House
Aug 6, 2018
DARRELL G. HOUSE MORRISON-Darrell G. House, 84, of Morrison, died Monday, August 6, 2018 at Resthave Home, Morrison. Darrell was born March 6, 1934 in Sterling, the son of Paul and Lauretta (Chapman) House Sr. He married Shirley Conner on June 26, 1953 in Morrison. Survivors include his wife Shirley of Morrison; two daughters, Sherry (Bob) Martin of Denver,...
Elwyn Rhode
Jul 28, 2018
Elwyn “Bud” Rhode, 95, of Coleta died, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Resthave Home of Morrison. He was a well driller and worked for Farmers Elevator and then Retiring from Whiteside FS. Elwyn was born July 09, 1923 in Coleta, the son of John and Lucy (Heinze) Rhode. He served in the United States Army. He married Bernice Hoover...
Charles Fischbach
Jul 26, 2018
Sterling- Charles (Chuck) G. Fischbach, 90, of Sterling died July 26th at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by Sterling Multi Products, Prophetstown, as Plant Superintendent for 25 years. Chuck was born March 31st, 1928, in Sterling, the son of Charles and Dorothy (McCoy) Fischbach. He attended Lincoln and Central grade schools and Sterling Township High School. He met...
Phillip Miatke
Jul 21, 2018
Phillip J. Miatke, 68, of Sterling, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1949, the son of Darrel and Aloise (Landheer) Miatke. Phil was baptized at the former Second Avenue Lutheran Church. He married Linda M. (Remenih) Miatke on June 1, 1974, at St. John Lutheran Church in Peru, Illinois. Phil grew up...
David Squires
Jul 9, 2018
DAVID J. SQUIRES STERLING-David J. Squires, 62, of Sterling, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born June 9, 1956 in Sterling, the son of James and Thelma (Maxwell) Squires. Dave married his high school sweetheart and best friend Peggy Harmon on October 4, 1975 in Rock Falls. For the last 41...
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