Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Jun 16, 2013

Sterling - Darlene Weckesser, 87, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at KSB Hospital. She was the co-owner and bookkeeper for Weckesser Plumbing and Heating for many years. Darlene was born November 20, 1925 in Stahl, MO, the daughter of Audrey Earl and Letta (Byrn) Leonard. She was a graduate of Sterling High School class of 1943. After graduation, she...

Jun 11, 2013

Jun 9, 2013

JANET M. YOUNG LAWRENCEBURG, IN - Janet M. Young, 94, formerly of Sterling, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, IN. Janet was born July 22, 1918 in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of Norman F. and Ida M. (Stumbaugh) Shatzer. She married Harold A. Young in May of 1938...

Jun 9, 2013

Donald H. Gleim Harmon - Donald H. Gleim , 90, formerly of Harmon, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Donald was born May 30, 1923 in Bradford Township, the son of John and Vera (Griese) Gleim. He married Marlyn Coleman on August 2, 1962 in Hanover, IL. He graduated from Dixon High School...

Jun 1, 2013

NEAL WICK STERLING - Neal Wick, 88, of Sterling, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He retired after 30 years with the Northern IL Water Company as a meter reader for both Sterling and Rock Falls. Neal was born January 9, 1925 in Sterling, the son of Hally and Margaret (Wolf)Wick. He managed basketball...

May 26, 2013

RALPH L. COLLINS DIXON- Ralph L. Collins, 101, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Dixon Health Care in Dixon. Ralph was born October 19, 1911 in York, PA, the son of Charles and Edith Sollenberger Collins. He married Sylvia Buie in Nov. 1943 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death in 1989. Mr. Collins was employed in the...

May 17, 2013

STERLING - Dorothy Ann Warren, 87, of Sterling, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Sterling Pavilion. She was employed as an office clerk for several area businesses. Mrs. Warren was born June 15, 1925, in Sterling, the daughter of Walter and Effie (Null) Landis. She was united in marriage to Arvin Warren of Tampico in 1993. He preceded...

May 16, 2013

PEGGY J. PRESCOTT STERLING - Peggy J. Prescott, 79, of Sterling, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born August 25, 1933 in Dixon, the daughter of John Henry and Helen (Seloover) Stanley. She married James L. Prescott on December 30, 1956 in Rock Falls. Peggy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran...

May 10, 2013

PIEDAD R. "PIA" SALDIVAR ROCK FALLS- Piedad R. "Pia" Saldivar, 95, died Friday, May 10, 2013, peacefully at her home. She was employed at Borg Warner for many years, prior to retirement. Pia was born September 13, 1917 in San Benito, TX, the daughter of Manuel and Guadalupe Rodriguez. She married Rudolfo "Rudy" Saldivar on December 12, 1933 in...

May 1, 2013

CAROL A. DICKHUT STERLING - Carol A. Dickhut, 87, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Carol was born November 9, 1925 in Wellman, IA, the daughter of Joe and Alta (Ropp) Erb. She married Donald Dickhut on October 25, 1970 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2000. Survivors include two...

Apr 29, 2013

NORMA L. GAUMER ROCK FALLS-Norma L. Gaumer, 81, died, Monday, April 29, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion. She was a church pianist at Como Baptist Church for over 50 years. Norma also worked at White Hen Pantry, Muffins & More, and National Manufacturing for many years. Norma was born March 31, 1932 in Benton, the daughter of Cecil and Ethel...

Apr 25, 2013

GINGER G. JOHNSON SILVIS - Ginger G. Johnson, 63, of Sterling, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus in Silvis. She was a musician for St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Ginger was born June 23, 1949 in De Kalb, the daughter of Robert and Vivian (Wolf) McMurry. She married Roger R. Johnson on June...

Apr 12, 2013

STERLING- William F. Reed, 54, of Sterling died April 12, 2013, after a brief illness. He was employed by National Manufacturing. Mr. Reed was born July 11, 1958 in Sterling, the son of Jack (Alice Vock) Reed. He married Tanya Bartz July 19, 1980 in Sterling. Survivors include his wife Tanya; his mother Alice Reed of Sterling; three daughters...

Apr 6, 2013

Apr 6, 2013

SANDRA ELIZABETH CARD ROCKFORD - Sandra Elizabeth Card, 75, of Sterling, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Sandra was born April 27, 1937 in Sterling, the daughter of Darrell and Wanda (Reinboth) Farthing. She was the beloved wife of Robert Card whom she married on October 9, 1955 in...

Apr 4, 2013

COLONEL DARWIN H. KNUTSEN ROCKFORD - Colonel Darwin H. Knutsen, 82, of Sterling, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He and his brother Daryl "Dutch" founded Knutsen Cabinets in 1951. Darwin was born February 21, 1931 in Charlotte, IA, the son of Henry and Winifred (Johnson) Knutsen. He enlisted in the Army on May 12, 1948...

Mar 31, 2013

LORENA H. GREER STERLING - Lorena "Rena" H. Greer, 92, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Good Neighbor Care of Sterling. She was employed as a secretary for Bi-County Special Education for 20 years. Lorena was born November 4, 1920 in Kentucky, the daughter of James and Caroline (Kendall) Simpson and grew up in Cairo, IL. She married Wardell...

Mar 22, 2013

JUAN "The Foxx" VILLEGAS STERLING- Juan"The Foxx" Villegas, 58, died, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. Juan was born May 27, 1954 in San Juan, TX, the son of Manuel and Maria (Morua) Villegas, Sr. Survivors include one sister, Carmen (Joe Garza, Sr.) Villegas of Sterling; two brothers Evaristo Villegas of Dixon and Manuel Villegas, Jr., of...

Mar 22, 2013

LAURINE ELIZABETH HOFFMAN STERLING- Laurine Elizabeth Hoffman, 93, died, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Prophetstown. Laurine was born July 18, 1919 in Glen Elder, KS, the daughter of Harvey and Mabel (Hendricks) Nusbaum. She married Henry L. Hoffman on September 28, 1940 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1994. She...

Mar 21, 2013

DONNA R. ORLOWSKI STERLING - Donna R. Orlowski, 81, of Sterling, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion after a long battle of kidney disease. She was employed as a data processor and accountant for Northwestern Steel & Wire for 35 years, and was an active volunteer for the CGH Health Foundation. Donna was born March 5, 1932...