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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Martha Ellingwood
Jan 17, 2013
MARTHA NELSON ELLINGWOOD STERLING - Martha Nelson Ellingwood, 94, formerly of Mountain Home, AR, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Roy Dern. Martha was born in Westby, MT on January 31, 1918 to John and Goldie Nelson. Martha was the oldest of eight children. She attended a one room...
Alice Mills
Jan 17, 2013
ALICE M. MILLS ROCK FALLS- Alice M. Mills, 94, died, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Transitions Rehabilitation Center. She worked at RB& W, Rock Falls, prior to retirement. Alice was born August 27, 1918 in Dixon, the daughter of Roy and Millie Fisher Helfrich. She married Norman Fritz, he preceded her in death. She then married William Mills in...
Reverend Moe
Jan 15, 2013
Reverend Thomas Moe, 56, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. He was a pastor for the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Thomas was born September 13, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Adee) Moe. He married Jean E. Hewitt on July 7, 1979 at Pierce Community United Methodist...
Kevin Hummel
Jan 14, 2013
KEVIN K. "DOC" HUMMEL STERLING - Kevin K. "Doc" Hummel, 56, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by Crest Foods in Ashton prior to his disability and also DJ'd as Papa Doc DJ Service. Kevin was born July 17, 1956 in Sterling, the son of Vincent and Kathryn (Bielema) Hummel. He retired as...
Mae Zemke
Jan 6, 2013
MAE E. ZEMKE CINCINNATI, OH - Mae E. Zemke, 91 formerly of Sterling, died January 6, 2013 at Heartland of Madeira. Mae was born May 6, 1921 in Simpson (Pope County), the daughter of Joseph, Sr. and Eva (Cavitt) Rose. She married Elwood R. Zemke on July 27, 1939 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on September...
Helen Schreiner
Jan 3, 2013
HELEN I. SCHREINER STERLING- Helen I. Schreiner, 92, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. Helen was born August 3, 1920 in Freeport, the daughter of Frank A. and Bertha G. (Rucker) Folk. She married Irvin "Kip" Schreiner on October 1, 1938 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2000. Helen was a...
Jo Latta
Dec 30, 2012
JO ANNE LATTA ROCK FALLS - Jo Anne Latta, 64, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She had been employed as an accountant for several years at National Manufacturing. Jo was born March 7, 1948 in Sterling, the daughter of Fred and Lois (Miller) Edeus. Jo was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She...
Leola Rudiger
Dec 20, 2012
LEOLA "SIS" RUDIGER CLINTON, IA - Leola "Sis" Rudiger, 87, of Clinton, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Bickford Assisted Living of Clinton. Leola was born February 20, 1925 in Hooppole, the daughter of Robert and Ida (Bacon) Schultz. She married James Rudiger on January 3, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1997. Leola was a...
Harriet Burch
Dec 20, 2012
HARRIET MAY BURCH STERLING-Harriet May Burch, 92, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was the secretary at Sterling High School from 1970-1985. May was born July 28, 1920 in Massillon, OH, the daughter of Sealon and Grace (Hopkins) Buffington. She served in the United States Navy from 1942 - 1945 First Regiment, First Battalion, First...
Timothy Rajnowski
Dec 20, 2012
Timothy L. Rajnowski STERLING-Timothy L. Rajnowski, 57, of Sterling, died December 20, 2012. Mr. Rajnowski was born September 25, 1955 in Sterling, the son of Ernest R. (Mary L. Knapp) Rajnowski. He served in the United States Army, an active member of the American Legion Post 296, currently the Jr. Vice-President, served in the Honor Guard, and helped with...
James Camps
Dec 19, 2012
JAMES W. "DICK" CAMPS STERLING-James W. "Dick" Camps, 90, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. He farmed north of Sterling for his entire life. James was born March 4, 1922 in Sterling, the son of William and Gretchen (Oltmans) Camps. He married Jewell Hawkins on November 27, 1946 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on...
Marion Gronis
Dec 19, 2012
MARION MARGARET GRONIS DIXON-Marion Margaret Gronis, 95, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Dixon Healthcare. She was employed by Frantz Manufacturing and Lawrence Brothers, as a secretary for many years, prior to retirement. Marion was born January 28, 1917 on a farm north-east of Oregon, IL, the daughter of Earl Wilkinson and Ellen Henrietta (Lingham) Shaw. She and...
Kenneth Shidler
Dec 14, 2012
KENNETH EUGENE SHIDLER STERLING-Kenneth Eugene Shidler, 78, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Coventry Living Center, Sterling. He was an owner and operator of Shidler Auto and Radiator Repair Shop. Kenneth was born September 19, 1934 in Robinson, IL, the son of George and Juanita (Glosser) Shidler. He married LaVonne Brandenburg on August 15, 1985 in Robinson, IL. She...
Sean Parvin
Dec 13, 2012
SEAN M. PARVIN STERLING- Sean M. Parvin, 19, died Friday, December 13, 2012. Sean was born November 21, 1993 in Sterling. The son of Tom and (Michelle) Parvin. Sean attended Newman High School, he enjoyed wrestling, baseball, football, riding his Harley, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandmother Brenda (Kenny) Wyatt of Rock...
Donnell Tousley
Dec 12, 2012
DONNELL D. "BOB" TOUSLEY STERLING - Donnell D. "Bob" Tousley, 90, of Sterling, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at his home. He was employed as the Vice President of sales for Northwestern Steel & Wire. Bob was born August 13, 1922 in Sterling, the son of Clarence E. and Grace (Williams) Tousley. He married June Desmond on May 14,...
Bette Oesterreich
Dec 7, 2012
BETTE M. OESTERREICH STERLING - Bette M. Oesterreich, 91, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Bette was born May 24, 1921 in Saint Paul, MN, the daughter of Lester and Melba (Hill) Hilgardner. She married Lester M. Oesterreich on November 26, 1942 in South St. Paul, MN. He preceded her in death on...
Crete Tegge
Dec 5, 2012
Crete L. Murray-Tegge, 77, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was employed as a secretary at Tri-Country Opportunities for many years. Crete was born October 25, 1935 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Glenn M. and Fern V. (Church) Harshman. She married Donald Murray on June 6, 1954. He preceded her in death on August...
Sean Gerdy
Dec 3, 2012
SEAN DAVID GERDY STERLING - Sean David Gerdy, 40, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at his home, after a year long, and hard fought battle of Cancer. He was employed as the safety coordinator/project manager for Sterling Commercial Roofing. Sean enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his fiance, playing Frisbee with Diesel at the park, Fishing with his Dad and...
Beatrice Preseau
Dec 1, 2012
BEATRICE L. PRESEAU STERLING-Beatrice L. Preseau, 77, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. She was an assembler at Admiral in Dixon, for many years, prior to retirement. Beatrice was born July 11, 1935 in Sheboygan, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Adelina (Brown) Dyer. Survivors include one daughter, Terry Rodriguez of Sterling; one son, Joseph (Linda)...
Forrest Linton
Nov 26, 2012
FORREST L. LINTON PROPHETSTOWN - Forrest L. Linton, 88, formerly of Tampico, died Monday, November 26, 2012 Propets Riverview Good Samaritan Center. There will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements were made by Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
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