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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Timothy Ellrick
May 29, 2017
Timothy L. Ellrick, 60 of Rock Falls, died Monday, May 29, 2017. Timothy was born August 20, 1956 in Decatur, the son of Ronald and (Beverly Stull) Ellrick. Survivors include one daughter, Brooke Ellrick; two sons, Blake Ellrick and Tim Clark; his mother, Beverly Ellrick; one brother, Wes Ellrick and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his...
Dorothy Mcconnell
May 20, 2017
DOROTHY W. MC CONNELL STERLING- Dorothy W. McConnell, 89, of Sterling, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Dorothy (Dottie) was born July 20, 1927 in Ashland, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Balliet) Watters. She married John (Jack) W. McConnell on July 30, 1949 in Ashland, Pennsylvania. Dorothy had many passions including playing the organ...
Linda Smith
May 17, 2017
STERLING- Linda J. Smith, 69, of Sterling, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. Linda was born June 18, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of Ruth McCoy. She married Bruce Smith on August 22, 1992 in Oakfield, WI. Linda enjoyed her time spent with family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Bruce of Sterling;...
Jose Rivera
May 16, 2017
ROCK FALLS-Jose Luis Rivera, 64, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Memorial Hermann Hospice, Houston, TX. He was an assistant foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years until his retirement in 2012. Jose was born December 30, 1952 in San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico, the son of Roberto and Maria Elena (Moctezuma) Rivera. He...
Earl Stanley
May 15, 2017
STERLING- Earl T. Stanley, 77, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home. Earl was born September 4, 1939 in Coleta, the son of Clark and Macie (Hogge) Stanley. He worked as an engineer with GE until his retirement in 1995. Earl had many hobbies and interests including gardening, nurturing his flowers and sports cars, but his greatest joy...
Arlene Loos
May 14, 2017
ARLENE LOOS STERLING-Arlene Loos, 98, of Sterling, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Regency Care Center of Sterling. Arlene was born August 23, 1918 in Hopkins, Township, the daughter of Harry and Lena (Balster) Onken. She married Raymond Loos on September 23, 1939. He preceded her in death on November 1, 1986. She was a member of St. John’s...
Marion Nunemaker
May 9, 2017
MARION G. NUNEMAKER STERLING-Marion G. Nunemaker, 97, of Sterling died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Avonlea Cottages of Sterling. Marion was born June 6, 1919 in Buda, the daughter of William and Anna (Hartzler) Eigsti. She married Weldon Nunemaker on June 8, 1947 in Buda. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2001. Survivors include one daughter, Carol...
Gayle Voorhees
May 6, 2017
GAYLE L. VOORHEES DENVER, IA-Gayle L. Voorhees, 77, of Sterling, died, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Denver Sunset Home, Denver, IA. She was employed at Fitzgerald Drug Store, Morrison Hospital, Sterling Clinic and Northwestern Life Insurance, at one time. Gayle was born July 8, 1939 in Sterling, the daughter of Everette and Grace (Fritz) Minier, where she grew up...
Leona Mckenna
Apr 28, 2017
STERLING- Leona M. McKenna, 82, of Sterling, died Friday April 28, 2017. Leona was born February 16, 1935 in Sterling, the daughter of Anthony Coppotelli and Hazel Stern. She graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1953. Leona married Richard McKenna on October 1, 1960 in Rock Falls. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sterling....
Marie Porter
Apr 24, 2017
MARIE C. PORTER JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA-Marie C. Porter, 92, formerly of Sterling, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 24, 2017, surrounded by her family. Marie was born July 1, 1924 in Holden, WV, the daughter of Robert H. and Lula (Doane) Burgess. Marie was raised in Rich Valley VA., alongside thirteen siblings. Marie...
Frank Harts
Apr 20, 2017
Frank Harts, Jr., 60, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sauk Valley Senior Living Center, Rock Falls. Frank was born April 24, 1956 in Shelby, Mississippi, the son of Frank J. and Bobbie Mae (Johnson) Harts. Survivors include his parents, one son, Frank J. (Shelley) Harts III of New York, NY; three sisters, Demetra (Ron) Brown...
Ann Kane
Apr 13, 2017
ANN KANE STERLING – Ann Kane, 90, of Sterling, died peacefully Thursday at CGH Medical Center. She was a homemaker, farm wife, real estate agent, and advocate for people with disabilities. Ann was born Aug. 26, 1926, to Joseph and Ethel Bartel, who farmed north of Sterling. She graduated from St. Mary's elementary and high schools and attended the...
Mary Jo Tresenriter
Apr 12, 2017
MARY JO TRESENRITER VANCOUVER, WA-Mary Jo Tresenriter, 67 of Vancouver, Washington passed away peacefully at Legacy Hospital in Vancouver on April 12, 2017. Mary Jo was born in Sterling, Illinois on November 14, 1949 the daughter of Robert “Joe” and Virginia (Foster) Tresenriter. Mary Jo grew up in Sterling, attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Newman High School. Many...
Barry Fenton
Apr 8, 2017
STERLING- Barry K. Fenton, 69, of Sterling died Saturday April 8, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Barry was born November 28, 1947 in Sterling, the son of Dwight and Janet (Purdue) Fenton. He graduated from Rock Falls High School, and recently inducted into the Rock Falls High School Hall of Fame for football. At 18 years old Barry joined...
Maureen Cocking
Apr 5, 2017
MAUREEN KAY COCKING STERLING-Maureen Kay Cocking, 75, of Sterling, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. Maureen was born January 1, 1942 in Aurora the daughter of John M. and Eileen (Nease) Bland. She graduated in 1960 from Shabbona High School, attended Illinois State University, and graduated from Sauk Valley College. She was employed in offices...
Leora Beveroth
Apr 3, 2017
LEORA MAE BEVEROTH STERLING- Leora Mae Beveroth, 89, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Leora was born June 7, 1927 in Sterling the daughter of Roy J. and Olga (Buhrow) Wolber. She married Herman Beveroth on June 6, 1948 at First Lutheran Church of Jordan. He preceded her...
William Willis
Apr 3, 2017
William “Bill” Willis, 82 , of Sterling died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. He was nursing home administrator for Francis Home Inc. Bill was born March 18, 1935 in Cairo, the son of John Louis and Louise (Gray) Willis. He served in the United States Army. He married Judith Hoogeveen on February 3, 1968 in...
Rose Ritenour
Apr 2, 2017
Rose Marie Ritenour, 88, of Coleta, died peacefully, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her home. Rose taught in a one room schoolhouse (Elm School) in rural Coleta and worked as a secretary for the Milledgeville school district before marrying George D. Ritenour on August 15, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2013. Rose was born September...
Beverly Olsen
Mar 29, 2017
BEVERLY A. OLSEN PROPHETSTOWN- Beverly A. Olsen, 83, of Prophetstown, died Wednesday March 29, 2017 at Good Samaritan in Prophetstown. Beverly was born August 2, 1933 in Sterling, daughter of Clarence and Linnie “Dolly” (Mock) Miner. She married Duane Olsen August 18, 1953 in Rock Falls. Survivors include her husband Duane; one daughter, Connie (Terry) Glenn of Sterling; two...
Kenneth Dirks
Mar 28, 2017
Kenneth G. Dirks, 90, of Sterling, died Tuesday March 28, 2017. Kenneth was born December 9, 1926 in Sterling, the son of Lester and Florence (Onken) Dirks. He married Helen Miller on November 3, 1950 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2007. Survivors include one daughter Barbara (Mike) Bays of Sterling; one son Steve (Dawn)...
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