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Nancy Hartman
Mar 26, 2017
STERLING- Nancy J. Hartman, of Sterling, died Sunday March 26, 2017 at Resthave Nursing Home in Prophetstown. Nancy was born April 14, 1937 in Sterling, the daughter of William and Grace (Coursey) McCord. She graduated from Sauk Valley Community College with her nursing degree in July of 1990. Nancy worked as an L.P.N. at Sterling Pavilion for 15 years...
Joyce Meyer
Mar 26, 2017
JOYCE B. MEYER STERLING-Joyce B. Meyer, 86, died, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Sterling Pavilion. Joyce was born February 17, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of George W. and Marie (Wentling) Bell. She married William Koplin in 1954 in Sterling. He preceded her in death in 1970. She then married Frederick Fritz Meyer in November 18, 1978 in Sterling....
Barbara Wright
Mar 24, 2017
STERLING-Barbara Ann Wright, 77, died peacefully March 24, 2017 at CGH Medical Center surrounded by family. Barbara was born December 22, 1939 in La Salle to Walter and Marie (Kastner) Noonan. She married Wayne Wright on November 19, 1984. Barbara loved old movies, board games, baking and cooking with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with family. She...
Laverne Latta
Mar 22, 2017
LAVERNE “JIM” LATTA ROCK FALLS- Laverne Latta, known to all of us as Jim, 75, was called to his eternal resting place on March 22, 2017, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. Jim was born July 19, 1941, the son of Harry and Mary (Clayton) Latta. He was married for more than 35 years to Jo Anne (Edeus). He...
Milton Schuchard
Mar 17, 2017
MILTON M. SCHUCHARD STERLING-Milton M. Schuchard, 99, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at Heritage Square, Dixon. He was an electrical engineer at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company for 41 years until his retirement in 1982. Milton was born December 16, 1917 in Chadwick, the son of William and Emma (Hartman) Schuchard. He married Fern Waters on September...
Linda Stralow
Mar 4, 2017
STERLING- Linda Stralow, 79, of Sterling died Saturday March 4, 2017 at Aperion Care in Amboy. Linda was born December 25, 1937 the daughter of Ward and Arlene (Deets) Woessner. She married H. David Stralow on January 25, 1957 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2006. Survivors include three daughters Beth (Dave) Patterson of Rockford,...
Richard Burns
Mar 3, 2017
Rock Falls- Richard Burns, 78, of Rock Falls died Friday March 3, 2017. Richard was born May 5, 1938 in Sterling, the son of John and Cecile (Smith) Burns. He Married Betty Hack on December 2, 1967 in Elgin. Survivors include his wife Betty, and a sister Pat Mock of Rock Falls; and one step-grandson Jay Holly of Rock...
Paul Cheshire
Feb 25, 2017
STERLING-Paul “ Kenny” Cheshire Sr., 86, of Sterling, died Saturday February 25, 2017 at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling. Paul was employed at North Western Steel & Wire for 31 years until his retirement in 1983. Paul was born December 3, 1930 in Kewanee, the son of Aubrey and Bessie (Williamson) Cheshire. He married Doris Bonnell on August 23,...
Joseph Henderson
Feb 21, 2017
JOSEPH DAVID HENDERSON STERLING-Joseph David Henderson, 85, of Sterling, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at CGH Medical Center of septic pneumonia. Joe was born in Ridge Farm, on August 4, 1931 to Ted and Susie Mae (Satterlee) Henderson. The family farmhand “Old Mose” Laurence was an early influence. At Ridge Farm High School, Joe was involved in sports...
Linda Chriest
Feb 21, 2017
LINDA D. CHRIEST STERLING- Linda D. Chriest, 71, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Regency Health Care Center. She was employed at the Steelworkers Credit Union, prior to retirement. Linda was born February 17, 1946 in Sterling, the daughter of Willard and Shirlie (Schultz) Hunter. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Ann Chriest of Sterling and Cynthia M. (Jeff) Benzschawel...
William Sellers
Feb 16, 2017
WILLIAM F. SELLERS STERLING- William F. Sellers, 82, of Sterling died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home. William was born July 7, 1934 in Lima, OH, the son of Walter and Virl (Meyers) Sellers. He married Phyllis J. Ramsey on December 27, 1953. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2007. Bill was the past president of...
Shirley Nye
Feb 12, 2017
SHIRLEY E. NYE MILLEDGEVILLE- Shirley E. Nye, 91, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Shirley was born March 1, 1925 in Clinton IA, the daughter of LeRoy and Laurine (Hardersen) Warehime. She married Homer Nye on January 21, 1945 in Milledgeville. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1990. She was a lifetime member of...
Eleanor Seidel
Feb 10, 2017
ELEANOR A. SEIDEL ROCK FALLS- Eleanor A. Seidel, 80, of Rock Falls, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at her home. Eleanor was born November 18, 1936 in Morrison, the daughter of John and Kate (Ottens) Decker. She married Charles Seidel on February 14, 1953 in Rock Falls. Survivors include her husband, Charles of Rock Falls; one daughter Kathy (Dennis)...
Gladys Bishop
Jan 26, 2017
Gladys A. Bishop, 99, of Sterling, formerly of Bloomington-Normal, died Thursday January 26, 2017. Gladys was born June 10, 1917 in Granville, the daughter of Nels P. and Eda (Anderson) Anderson. She married J. Reid Bishop on June 10, 1941 in Granville. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1971. Survivors include one daughter Dina Powers of Novato...
Don Porter
Jan 3, 2017
DONALD L. PORTER ROCK FALLS-Donald L. Porter, 52, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Don was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire as an electrician, and also worked for Porter Brothers Asphalt and Sealing. He loved spending time with family and friends, some of his favorite activities included hunting, fishing, trapping, and the...
Bill Feather
Jan 1, 2017
BILL N. FEATHER STERLING- Bill N. Feather, 72, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home, after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born March 10, 1944 in Sims, Illinois, the son of Noel and Opal (Lamb) Feather, Sr. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1962 and served in the U.S Army from 1963-1966, stationed in Germany....
Kendall Fransen
Dec 29, 2016
KENDALL J. FRANSEN ROCK FALLS- Kendall J. Fransen, 67, of Rock Falls, died December 29, 2016 at his home. Kendall was born November 8, 1949 in Sterling, the son of Edwin and Mabelle (Richards) Fransen. Survivors include four sisters, Shirley (Kenneth) Dewese of Findley OH, Karen (Kenneth) Wennenkamp of Hubbard IA, Bonnie (Fred) Davis of Clayton IN, and Eileen...
Ruth Klocke
Dec 10, 2016
Ruth M. Klocke, 95, of Sterling passed away peacefully December 10, 2016 at Regency Care of Sterling, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born August 6, 1921 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Clarence and Lena (Dietz) McCarthy. She married Albert Klocke on April 5, 1942 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. After WWII, Ruth and Al owned S&K Men’s...
Robert Nelson
Dec 6, 2016
Robert Gene Nelson August 23rd,1936 to December 6th,2016 Rock Falls – Robert G. Nelson, 80, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, December 6th,2016, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Robert married Irene on January 18th, 1959. He was known as “Pops” by many. He always told you how it was. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire and retired from there...
Lois Matthews
Dec 6, 2016
LOIS A. MATTHEWS STERLING-Lois A. Matthews, 89, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at CGH Medical Center. Lois was born May 6, 1927 in Livingston, TN, the daughter of William M. and Rossa Lee (Vailes) Wallace. She married Lee Weston Matthews on February 19, 1944 in Anderson, IN. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1998. She...
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