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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Esther Sotelo
Jan 9, 2015
STERLING - Esther Josephina Sotelo, 90 of Sterling, died in her home, Friday, Jan. 9th, 2015. Mrs. Sotelo was born Nov. 21st, 1924, in Byron CA., the daughter of San Juana DeAnda and Carlos Guerra. She married Braulio Sotelo in 1939 in Jalisco, MX. He preceded her in death on Jan. 29th 1998. She was a member of St....
Patricia Hubbard
Jan 6, 2015
STERLING- Patricia A. Hubbard, 84, of Sterling, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at CGH Medical Center. Patricia was born on June 26, 1930, in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph and Della (Salmon) Smith. She married John R. Hubbard on March 15, 1950 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2006. She was a member of...
Hazel Schultz
Jan 2, 2015
STERLING- Hazel M. Schultz, 92, passed away in her sleep January 2, 2015 at her home at Good Neighbor Care of Sterling. She had been a lifelong resident of the Sterling area. Hazel had been employed by General Electric in Morrison for over 20 years prior to her retirement in 1986. During retirement, she volunteered her time at the...
Dorothy Book
Dec 26, 2014
STERLING- Dorothy S. Book, 90, of Sterling, died Friday, December 26, 2014 in her home at Good Neighbor Care. Dorothy was born on July 25, 1924, the daughter of Edwin W. and Pansy (Taylor) Saltzman. She married Leland Book on September 22, 1945 in Polo. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1999. The joy of her life...
Lee Johnson
Dec 25, 2014
Lee A. Johnson, 70, of Sterling, died Thursday, December 25, 2014. Lee was born January 8, 1944, the son of Ray and Irene (Peterson) Johnson. He married Pamela Raymer on August 31, 1968 in Tucson, AZ. He was a member of Reformed Mennonite Church in Sterling. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; two daughters, Amy (Paul) Fehrman of Port Colborne,...
Gloria Mitchell
Dec 22, 2014
STERLING- Gloria K. Mitchell, 66, of Sterling, died Monday, December 22, 2014. She was employed at Wahl Clipper, prior to retirement. Gloria was born on April 29, 1948, in Aurora, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Josephine (Glover) Mitchell. She was a member of the First Church of Nazarene in Sterling. Survivors include two sons, Mike Walters, of Sterling,...
Daniel Russell
Dec 21, 2014
POLO- Daniel P. Russell, 71, of Polo, died Sunday, December 21, 2014. Daniel was born on August 3, 1943, the son of Lawrence E. and Annetta (Berge) Russell. He married Dnita Berg on March 16, 1968 in Coleta. Daniel worked in the carpenter's shop at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. until his retirement in 1999. Survivors include his wife;...
Sylvia Schmarje
Dec 18, 2014
STERLING- Sylvia A. Schmarje, 91, of Sterling, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her home. Sylvia was born October 3, 1923 in Walworth, WI, the daughter of Louie and Hazel (Gorenflo) Brennecka. She married Donald Schmarje on April 1, 1943 in Harvard, he preceded her in death on October 23, 1995. Survivors include three daughters Paulette Tyne of Sterling,...
Vivienne Gowan
Dec 18, 2014
PROPHETSTOWN- Vivienne I. Gowan, 98, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Good Samaritan Prophets Riverview. She was employed as an elementary school teacher at many local schools for over thirty years, retiring in 1994. Vivienne was born May 14, 1916 in Johnstown, NE, the daughter if George and Ivera (Hamilton) Hamaker. She married Dewey Gowan on December 29, 1935...
Charles Jennings
Nov 27, 2014
STERLING- Charles R. "R.C." "Uncle Charlie" Jennings, 72, of Sterling, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 27, 2014. Charles was born on July 12, 1942, the son of Lucy Jennings. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Company; he retired in 2000 after 36 years, and a member of the City of God Church...
Aloise Miatke
Nov 22, 2014
STERLING- ALOISE E. MIATKE, 89, went peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Coventry Living Center. Aloise was born on April 9, 1925 in Morrison, the daughter of Herman and Lise (Hinrichs) Landheer. She married Darrel W. Miatke on January 25, 1948 at the former Second Avenue Lutheran Church. She and her husband...
Joe Moreno
Nov 18, 2014
JOE MORENO LAS VEGAS, NV- Joe Moreno Jr. 73 of Las Vegas, Nevada (formerly of Rock Falls) was called to heaven Tuesday November 18th, 2014. Joe was born December 23rd, 1940 in Houston, Texas, The son of Joe Sr. and Luisa Moreno. He married Carolyn Zinke on November 14th, 1958. Joe served as a radio operator in the USMC....
Evelyn Leech
Nov 10, 2014
MORRISON- Evelyn I. Leech, 90, of Morrison, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Evelyn was born on February 3, 1924, the daughter of Russell and Pearl (Strauss) Weller. She married Warren Leech on April 20, 1947 in Walnut. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1974. Survivors include one daughter, Melody (Lyle) Reap,...
Dorothy Pope
Nov 10, 2014
ROCK FALLS- Dorothy Gaye Pope, 72, of Rock Falls, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at her home after a 5 year battle with cancer. Dorothy was born on February 23, 1942, the daughter of Lonnie and Ella Jane (Smith) Forren. She married Meredith Pope and he preceded her in death. Gaye worked as a short order cook in several...
Kenneth Ebersole
Nov 6, 2014
ROCK FALLS- Kenneth E. Ebersole, 47, died, Thursday November 6, 2014 at OSF St Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Kenneth was born September 1, 1967, in Sterling, the son of Dennis and Linda (Kristufek) Ebersole. Survivors include his daughter Brittany (Erick) Zaragoza of Rock Falls; his son, Joshua Ebersole, of Sterling; his parents Linda and Dennis Ebersole; two sisters, Elissa...
Fern Cordes
Nov 4, 2014
STERLING- Fern M. Cordes, 82, of Sterling, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Sterling Pavilion. She was employed by Valley Eye Care, Sterling, prior to retirement. Fern was born January 7, 1932 in Sterling, the daughter of Elwin and Ruby (Miller) Allison. She married Lester G. Cordes on August 6, 1953 in Sterling. She was a member of Our...
Kent Mcgonigle
Oct 31, 2014
ROCK FALLS- Kent McGonigle, 80, of Rock Falls, died Friday, October 31, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA. He owned and operated Kent and Ray's Auto Body Repair. Kent was born April 29, 1934, in Walnut, the son of Cullen and Marie (Kent) McGonigle. He married Mary K. Hiltibidal on July 5, 1952, in Dixon. Survivors include his...
Verna Eads
Oct 22, 2014
Prophetstown-Verna Margaret Eads, 83, of Prophetstown, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Born April 25, 1931 in Hopkins Township, Illinois, Verna was a daughter of the late Henry Edward and Ruth Margaret (Hellem) Oltmanns. She was raised and educated in the Sterling area and graduated from SHS. After graduation she enlisted in the Women's Army Corp and honorably served from...
Joseph Dravis
Oct 22, 2014
JOSEPH "JOE D" A. DRAVIS STERLING- Joseph "Joe D" A. Dravis, 61, of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at his home. Joseph was born October 19, 1953 in Sterling, the son of Ronald "Bud" and Ruth (Besch Welker) Dravis. He married Alice Noblin on April 12, 1986. Joe was the manager and bartender for Angelo's II for over...
Marcie Leonard
Oct 21, 2014
STERLING- Marcie L. Leonard, 95, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Good Samaritan Prophets Riverview. Marcie was born on March 27, 1919 in Marion County MO, the daughter of Birdette (Young) and Nellie Gabe Wood Simmons. She married Clare "Pete" Leonard on November 8, 1941 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1994. Marcie...
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