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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Cheryl Hale

Cheryl Hale

Jan 4, 2011

Cheryl D. Hale, 52, formerly of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at her home. She worked as a Pharmacy Tech at CGH Hospital prior to moving to Florida. Cheryl was born March 23, 1958 in Sterling, the daughter of Dale R. and Helen L. (Gilbert) Warren. She married Phillip "Kerry" Hale on January 3, 2005 in Florida....

Lyle Book

Lyle Book

Dec 30, 2010

LYLE M. BOOK SAN ANTONIO, TX - Lyle M. Book, 83, formerly of Sterling & Rock Falls, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Brook Hollow Care Home, San Antonio, TX. He was co-owner of Book-Klocke Insurance Agency in Rock Falls for many years. He later joined the Peterson, Detweiler, Book and Inboden Agency. Lyle was born May 9,...

Judith Childers

Judith Childers

Dec 28, 2010

JUDITH A. CHILDERS DIXON - Judith A. Childers, 67, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Judith was born June 2, 1943 in Coleta, the daughter of Marvin and Margaret (Overholser) Carbaugh. Survivors include two sons, Rusty (Jeni) Childers and Rand (Dina Garland) Childers; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister,...

Robyn Chapman

Robyn Chapman

Dec 27, 2010

ROBYN A. CHAPMAN ROCK FALLS - Robyn A. Chapman, 67, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as a CNA. Robyn was born August 7, 1943 in Walnut Ridge, AR, the daughter of Dave and Mary (Blansett) Ivins. Survivors include one daughter, Kymberly A. Bell, of Bonita Springs, FL; two sons, Michael Bell and...

Francisco Cantu

Francisco Cantu

Dec 25, 2010

FRANCISCO "FRANK" C. CANTU, JR. STERLING- Mr. Francisco "Frank" C. Cantu, Jr., 76, died at home on Saturday, December 25, 2010. Francisco C. Cantu was born on M arch 31, 1934 in Sterling, the son of Francisco and Juanita Cruz Cantu. He was a crane operator at John Deere before his retirement. Mr. Cantu was a member of St....

Gloria Cummings

Gloria Cummings

Dec 24, 2010

GLORIA F. CUMMINGS STERLING - Gloria F. Cummings, 69, died at her home on Friday, December 24, 2010. She was born on September 4, 1941 in Rochelle, the daughter of Eugene and Velma Ledin Plumb. She was employeed by Sterling School District as a librarian for twenty-nine years, serving both Coleta Grade School and Challand Middle School. Mrs. Cummings...

Kathryn Wolfe

Kathryn Wolfe

Dec 24, 2010

STERLING- Kathryn A. Wolfe, 93, died Friday December 24, 2010 at her home after an illness. She had worked for Dr. Harry Jensen as an assistant for several years prior to retiring. Kathryn was born March 23, 1917 in Sterling the daughter of E.J. and Dora A. Fisher Yeager. She married Duard M. Wolfe on March 30, 1940 in...

Kathryn Wolfe

Kathryn Wolfe

Dec 24, 2010

STERLING- Kathryn A. Wolfe, 93, died Friday December 24, 2010 at her home after an illness. She had worked for Dr. Harry Jensen as an assistant for several years prior to retiring. Kathryn was born March 23, 1917 in Sterling the daughter of E.J. and Dora A. Fisher Yeager. She married Duard M. Wolfe on March 30, 1940 in...

Evelyn Sulouff

Evelyn Sulouff

Dec 22, 2010

EVELYN M. SULOUFF STERLING - Evelyn M. Sulouff, 93, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Good Neighbor Care of Sterling. Evelyn was born January 6, 1917 in Peoria, the daughter of Spencer and Mada Simms. She married Frank O. Sulouff on October 1, 1954 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2004. Survivors include two daughters,...

Ruth Martens

Ruth Martens

Dec 22, 2010

Ruth E. Martens, 89, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 after a short illness. Ruth was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother. Ruth was born January 12, 1921 in Sibley, IA, the daughter of Otto and Hanna (Rust) Braun. She married Donald R. Martens on June 11, 1939 in Canton, SD. He preceded her in death on November...

Elroy Cramer

Elroy Cramer

Dec 19, 2010

ELROY L. CRAMER STERLING - Elroy L. Cramer, 85, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Elroy was born January 15, 1925 in Spencer, WI, the son of Lenard and Lorena (Krause) Cramer. He married Ilene M. Cramer on September 19, 1947. Survivors include his wife, Ilene; and one daughter, Barbara (Larry) Helgason,...

Lois Cassens

Lois Cassens

Dec 16, 2010

LOIS E. CASSENS STERLING- Mrs. Lois E. Cassens, 88, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island. Lois E. Cassens was born on August 21, 1922 in Peoria, the daughter of Robert and Pearl Helmantoler Parks. She married Walter Cassens on January 7, 1945 in Sterling. She is survived by one son, Larry Cassens of...

Avonne Merritt

Avonne Merritt

Dec 16, 2010

Arrangements are pending.

Dorothy Daggert

Dorothy Daggert

Dec 10, 2010

DOROTHY M. DAGGERT Dorothy LaRue Daggert, 95, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at Sterling Pavilion. She was a High School teacher for many years. Dorothy was born July 5, 1915 in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Harry A. and Mabel M. (Moore) LaRue. She married Oliver C. Daggert on September 2, 1950 in Columbia, MO. He preceded her in...

Florence Ganther

Florence Ganther

Dec 4, 2010

- Mrs. Florence P. Ganther, 85 years old, died December 4, 2010 at her home after a long illness. Florence P. Ganther was born November 10, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of John and Pauline Stromovic Daris. She married Adolph (Ted) Ganther on October 3, 1952 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2002. Mrs....

Helen Snow

Helen Snow

Nov 30, 2010

HELEN M. SNOW STERLING - Helen M. Snow, 95, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at her home. Helen was born December 3, 1914, the daughter of John and Edith (Kaesebier) Wagenknecht. She married Eugene Snow on March 9, 1935 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1993 Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl (Norman) Hollenberg, of Dixon;...

Richard Westbo

Richard Westbo

Nov 29, 2010

RICHARD A. WESTBO, JR. STERLING - Rick A. Westbo, Jr., 53, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at CGH Medical Center after an extended illness. Rick was born December 6, 1956 in Sterling, the son of Richard A. and Carol (Bellars) Westbo. Rick graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1975. He worked at Whiteside County Highway Department and Menards...

Minerva Swanson

Minerva Swanson

Nov 26, 2010

RockFalls- Minerva A. Swanson, 91, of Rock Falls, died Friday November 26, 2010. Visitation will be Monday November 29, 2010 at Schilling Funeral Home from 5-8PM. Funeral will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls, Tuesday November 30, 2010 at 10 AM.

Earlena Barge

Earlena Barge

Nov 24, 2010

Obituary THE DAILY GAZETTE - ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR COMPLETE OBITUARY-Please call w/charges WSDR WLLT WIXN Earlena K. Barge ROCKFORD- Mrs. Earlena K. Barge, 95, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at her home in Rockford. Earlena K. Barge was born June 25, 1915 in Sterling, the daughter of French and Almeda Miller Kosier. She married Frank E....

James Marks

James Marks

Nov 20, 2010

JAMES R. MARKS ROCK FALLS- James R. Marks, 79, died, Saturday, November, 20, 2010 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. He was a retired electrician from Parish Alford and owned Furnace Vac Power Cleaning. James was born March 15, 1931 in Muncie, IN, the son of Ralph and Mildred (Marks) Tutterow. He served in the United States Navy on an...

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