Stanley Adair
Aug 1, 2023
Stanley R. Adair, 74, of Sterling died Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Pleasent View Nursing Home in Morrison. Stanley was born February 2, 1949 in Sterling the son of Ronald S. and Eva E.(Hamaker) Adair.
Stanley graduated from Sterling High School in 1969, and then served in the United States Army in Korea during the...
Christy Irene Lavigne
Jul 31, 2023
Christy Irene Lavigne, 52, of Rock Falls, died Monday July 31, 2023 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Christy was born March 4, 1971 in Sterling, the daughter of Gary Cox and Sandy Cochran. She married Melissa Lavigne on June 2, 2012 in Rock Falls. Christy liked to shop, cook and clean. You could eat off of her floor, it...
Arlyn Mennenga
Jul 29, 2023
Arlyn L. Mennenga, 84, of Sterling, died July 29, 2023 at Allure of Walnut IL. Arlyn was born July 25, 1939 in Sterling the son of Louis and Emily (Wagner) Mennenga.
Survivors include one niece Vonda Miller of Sterling; one nephew Larry (Teresa) Mount of Springfield MO; seven great nieces and nephews.
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Scott Gouldsberry
Jul 28, 2023
Scott Gouldsberry, 69, of Sterling died July 28, 2023 at Allure of Sterling. Scott was born August 18, 1953 in Chicago, the son of Donald and Roberta (Stoffel) Gouldsberry.
Survivors include one son Timothy (Lisa) Gouldsberry of Dixon; one daughter Teresa (Darin) Galloway of Galt; three brothers Bruce Gouldsberry, Keith Gouldsberry, and Brian (Tracey) Gouldsberry...
Elwin Lefevre
Jul 20, 2023
Elwin Noah LeFevre was born November 7, 1930, to Noah H and Esther C (Landis) LeFevre in the family home on Freeport Road in Sterling, Illinois. He attended grade school the East Science Ridge School on Holly Road, a half mile from home and graduated from Sterling Township High School in 1948. He spent one year working on the...
Phyllis Stutzman
Jul 17, 2023
Phyllis Wahl Stutzman, 95, of Sterling died July 17, 2023 surrounded by family bedside. Phyllis was born June 13, 1928 in Walnut the daughter of Everett and Evelyn (Minier) Wahl. She married Allen Luther Stutzman February 15, 1948 in Princeton. Together they celebrated 75 years of marriage in 2023.
Phyllis attended Sterling schools, graduating from...
Anne E. Anderson
Jul 13, 2023
Anne E. Anderson, 93, of Sterling died Thursday July 13, 2023 at Citadel of Sterling. Anne was born April 15, 1930 in Sterling the daughter of Harry and Freida (Meiners) Siemers. She married Richard Anderson on February 11, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 20,1982.
Anne enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and...
James Mcgee
Jul 12, 2023
James Mark McGee, of Oak Park, IL, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2023.
James was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. James was born on November 30, 1949 in Dixon, Il , the son of Frank McGee and Elizabeth (Bemis) Sears. He graduated from Larkin High School in Elgin, IL. James honorably...
Juan Anaya
Jul 11, 2023
Juan “Tony” Anaya, 62, of Sterling died July 11, 2023 at his home. Tony was born June 3, 1961 in Guerrero Cuauhtemoc Mexico City the son of Jesus Leon Gonzalez and Aurelia Anaya Azuna.
Tony had strong faith in Christ, and always looked for a chance to share the gospel with...
John Mccue
Jul 9, 2023
Sunday July 9th, John McCue passed at his home in Byron with his family. He was 64 years old and would have celebrated his 65th birthday at the end of July. He is survived by his three children: Melissa, Amanda, and Shane McCue.
In his twenties and thirties, John was a semi-professional bowler. He enjoyed...
Robert Card
Jul 7, 2023
Robert “Bob” W. Card, 89, of Sterling, IL died July 7, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Bob was born May 12,1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of William and Bernice (Schultz) Card. He served in the United States Army being stationed in Korea during the Korean War. Bob was retired from Illinois Bell Telephone...
Mike Monnier
Jul 7, 2023
Mike W. Monnier, 68, of Rock Falls died Friday July 7, 2023. Mike was born August 24, 1954, in Sterling, the son of Cecil and Betty (Nicholson) Monnier. He married Connie Leonard in Como on July 23, 1972.
Survivors include his wife Connie of Rock Falls; two sons, Jason (Sara) Monnier and Chad (Tracy) Monnier;...
John Ukena
Jul 7, 2023
John Ukena, 65, of Sterling died July 7, 2023 at Resthave Nursing in Morrison. John was born June 6, 1958 the son of Louis and Lois (Baer) Ukena.
John worked at Self Help Enterprises and enjoyed the time he had there with the clients. He also loved spending time with his family.
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Kevin Harms
Jul 2, 2023
Kevin Harms, 63, of Rock Falls died Sunday July 2, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling. Kevin was born July 26, 1959 in Sterling the son of Orville and Jackie Harms. He married Marjorie Loontjns on September 6, 1991.
Kevin loved fishing, was an avid Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed drinking beer....
Elaine F Haak
Jun 30, 2023
Elaine Fae (Hummel) Haak, 96, of Polo, IL, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023, while in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine and her twin sister Eleanor were born July 4, 1926 to Walter and Emma (Scholl) Hummel. Being born five minutes after Eleanor, Elaine liked to remind her...
Kenneth Michael Hodge
Jun 28, 2023
Kenneth Michael Hodge, 74, of Sterling, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home.
Kenneth was born July 18, 1948 in Sterling, the son of Chester and Nina (Louhaug) Hodge. He married Judy Clayton-McKee on September 1, 1989 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on August 17, 2021. Ken owned and operated Ken and...
Marion J. Quick
Jun 20, 2023
Marion J. Quick, 93, of Sterling, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Allure of Sterling.
Marion was born August 3, 1929 in Parma, OH, the daughter of James Lee and Margaret (Landers) Ague. She married Carl Quick on August 27, 1950 in Sterling. He preceded her in death in June of 1992.
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Beverly J. Irwin
Jun 20, 2023
Beverly J. Irwin died on June 20, 2023. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Irwin. June 23 would have been their 67th anniversary.
Beverly is survived by her four daughters: Debra DeCarli (Bob); Renae Irwin; Susan Goluszka (Rick); and Jeanne Goluszka (Rob). She was a loving grandmother...
Cindy K Witmer
Jun 18, 2023
Cindy K. Witmer, 75, of Sterling, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She raised three beautiful children and helped raise six beautiful grandchildren. Cindy worked at CGH Medical Center for 27 years.
Cindy was born January 7, 1948 in Sterling, the daughter of Betty (Haak) and Norval Zigler. In her...
Marsha Lynn Jilderda
Jun 18, 2023
Marsha Lynn Downs Jilderda, 73, of Dixon died Sunday June 18, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Marsha was born February 17, 1950 the daughter of Randall and Martha (Gehrts) Downs. She married Tom Jilderda on May 6, 1967 in Lanark. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2022.
Marsha was a member of...