Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Jul 5, 2012

JAMES EDWARD FINN, JR. STERLING - James Edward Finn, Jr., 69, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire for 30 years. James was born March 1, 1943 in Sterling, the son of James Edward Sr. and Margaret (Meek) Finn. He married Paulette Fikter on...

Jun 25, 2012

BEULAH BELLE GANTHER STERLING-Beulah Belle Ganther, 76, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as an RN for many years prior to retirement. Beulah Belle was born February 23, 1936 in Dixon the daughter of Francis and Ruth (Leach) Biggs. She married Otto H. Ganther on September 18, 1955 in Dixon. He preceded her...

Jun 24, 2012

LESTER WAGNER STERLING- Lester Wagner, 88, died, Sunday, June 24, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. He was employed at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company, prior to retirement. Lester was born October 26, 1923 in Coleta, the son of Edward and Pearl (Steinmeyer) Wagner. He married Irene Wagner on March 11, 1944 in Morrison. Survivors include...

Jun 24, 2012

Jun 19, 2012

JEANNINE M. WILLIAMS STERLING - Jeannine M. Williams, 80, of Sterling, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. Jeannine was born September 9, 1931 in Morrison, the daughter of Alfred and Evellyn (Argraves) Schwitters. She had fond memories of growing up on a farm and going to a one-room schoolhouse. Jeannine graduated from Sterling...

Jun 10, 2012

Ruby J. Duncan, 90, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Ruby was born August 14, 1921 in Smith Co., Virginia, the daughter of Ambrose and Amie (Duncan) Billings. She married David B. Duncan on November 8, 1952 in Dixon. Ruby was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling. Survivors include her...

Jun 4, 2012

JOHN E. PARVIN STERLING - John E. Parvin, 40, died Monday, June 4, 2012. He was employed by Sterling Commercial Roofing Company. John was born April 11, 1972 in Sterling, the son of Raymond Allen and Helen Sue (Lauff) Parvin. Survivors include his wife, Jenny Fortune; three daughters, Deidra, Tara and Johnna Parvin; one son, Jake Parvin; one sister,...

Jun 4, 2012

Mary E. Griffin Sterling - Mary E. Griffin, 87, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. She was employed as a caregiver for many years. Mary was born October 4, 1924 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Cole) Newsom. Survivors include one son, Ken (Yvonne) Griffin, of Glendale, AZ; five grandchildren; nine...

Jun 2, 2012

SALLY M. STEWART RACINE, WI - Sally M. Stewart, 81, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Racine, Wisconsin. Sally was born August 18, 1930 in Sterling, the daughter of Frank R. and Eleanor (Hartshorn) Casey. She married Earl F. Stewart on April 27, 1950 and resided in Mt. Carroll and Sterling. He preceded her...

Jun 2, 2012

CHARLES LAYTON NUNEMAKER STERLING- Mr. Charles Layton Nunemaker, 100, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. Charles Layton Nunemaker was born on December 16, 1911 in Sterling, the son of Enos and Ada Book Nunemaker. He married Marian Myers on June 1, 1941 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2002. He had been employed...

May 27, 2012

LEROY J. KETTLER DIXON - Mr. LeRoy J. Kettler, 79, died at CGH Medical Center and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family. He worked at GE in Morrison, NWSW, and Wahl Clipper retiring in 1996. LeRoy was born March 4, 1933 in Fulton, the son of Garrett...

May 24, 2012

JUNE GRACE DIEHL MILLEDGEVILLE - June Grace Diehl, 91, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll. She was the librarian for Wysox Township Library in Milledgeville for over 30 years. June was born January 21, 1921 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Earl Raymond and Stella Clair (Kauffman) Fee. She married Elwood C. Diehl...

May 19, 2012

MARIA S. VILLEGAS STERLING-Maria Villegas, 77, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Maria was born November 1, 1934 in Mainero, Mexico, the daughter of Mathias and Margarita (Zuniga) Morua. She married Manuel A. Villegas, Sr. in Donna, Texas on February 15, 1950, he preceded her in death on October 9, 1993. Survivors include one daughter, Carmen...

May 14, 2012

CHARLES "CHUCK" R. DODSON STERLING - Charles "Chuck" R. Dodson, 79, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at his home. He was employed as a welder for RB&W before retiring. Charles was born March 18, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, the son of Burrell and Fern (Phillips) Dodson. He married Donna Adams on November 28, 1957 in Mt. Vernon. Charles attended...

May 12, 2012

KRISTIN LYNN WEINRICH STERLING- Kristin Lynn Weinrich, 62, died Saturday May 12, 2012 at Trinity West Regional Health System, Rock Island Campus, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Kris was employed by Sterling Dental Group. Kris was born March 19, 1950 in Sterling the daughter of William and Joyce (Carter) Welch. She was a member of St. John...

May 3, 2012

DOLORES "Babe" JACKLEY STERLING - Dolores "Babe" Jackley, 80, died Thursday, May 03, 2012 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Dolores M. Jackley was born November 10, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of Glen and Grace (Capp) Wicks. She married Paul Jackley and he preceded her in death on February 14, 1995. Dolores Jackley was a member of Sacred...

Apr 21, 2012

MARY J. OLALDE STERLING- Mary J. Olalde, 61, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was a personnel manager at K-Mart in Sterling, retiring in 2003. Mary was born February 5, 1951 in San Felipe GTO Mexico, the daughter of Manuel A. and Maria S. (Morua) Villegas, Sr.. She married Dionicio "Don" T. Olalde on October...

Apr 18, 2012

JAY M. BELLINI ROCK FALLS - Jay M. Bellini, 35, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He owned his own pavement marking and seal coating business. Jay was born August 10, 1976 in Rock Island, the son of Jerry and Patricia (Frey) Bellini. He married Sherri A. Larson on July 16, 2006 at White Pines Park. Jay was a member...

Apr 14, 2012

- Barney Frerichs, 96, died Saturday April 15, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. Before retiring he was employed by NWS&Wire as a guard. Barney was born March 13, 1916 in Gifford, the son of Bart and Christina Post Frerichs. He married Mariann Sitter on May 18, 1939 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2007. He...

Apr 13, 2012

MINERVA M. JENSEN STERLING- Minerva M. Jensen, 101, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Minerva was born October 13, 1910 in Odin, the daughter of Josiah Harley and Mary K. (Overbeck) Fyke. She married John T. Jensen on November 19, 1933 at the Methodist Church in Odin. Minerva lived and farmed with John near Shattuc, until...