Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Edith Gowan, 99 of Rock Falls died October 10, 2023 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.

Mrs. Gowan was born in Walnut, October 11, 1923 to Eugene and Ella (Christensen) Moodie. She married Paul Gowan December 25, 1942 in Rock Falls and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1999.

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Oct 8, 2023

Vonna Pritchard 64, of Dixon passed away after a lung illness, its with a sad heart I have to say goodbye to my husband, family and friends. Do not cry for me, remember me with love and a smile. I was born in Dixon the daughter of Paul and Donna Krebs (Moore). I was raised in Eldena meeting the...

Oct 6, 2023

Maribel Sanchez-Locey died Friday October 6, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home surrounded by family. Maribel was born April 4, 1976 in Guerrero Mexico, and then came to the United States in 1978. She was the daughter of Raul and Francelia (Menez) Sanchez. She married Calvin Locey on October 15, 2022 in Rock Falls.

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Oct 3, 2023

Brett W. Mackey, 59 of Mount Morris, died Tuesday October 3, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home surrounded by family. Brett was born October 2, 1964 the son of John and Vera (Haas) Mackey.

Brett enjoyed working with his hands, he had a passion for music, collecting coins and other unique items. He was...

Sep 25, 2023

Katherine (Kathy) Hoffman, aged 74, died peacefully in the presence of her loved ones on Monday, September 25, 2023, at CGH Medical Center. Kathy was born on Nov. 4, 1948, in Sterling, to Lawrence and Joyce Koster and graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1966. She married her high school sweetheart, Roger Hoffman on August 10, 1968, in...

Sep 17, 2023

William “Jack” Dietz, 90, peacefully passed away at home on September 17, 2023.

Jack was born and resided in Harmon, IL, the son of William and Ethel (Parker) Dietz, June 1933. He began farming in Lee County at age 16 and farmed till his passing. Jack will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and...

Sep 14, 2023

REMEMBERING

Gloria Jean Anderson

January 31, 1942 – September 14, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Gloria Jean Anderson. Born in Oak Park, IL, she moved to Harvard where she spent her childhood. She had...

Sep 11, 2023

Joyce M. Jacobs, 86, of Sterling died Monday September 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Joyce was born October 22, 1936 Morrison the daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Stralow) Fowler. She married Ralph Jacobs on August 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2023.

Joyce's priority in life was showing her...

Sep 6, 2023

Evan Matthew Moore, 81, of Sterling, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Evan was born November 26, 1941 to Haden M. and Jessie (LeFevre) Moore. Evan attended Sterling Schools and graduated from Sterling High School class of 1959. He was a...

Aug 31, 2023

Barry D. Tompkins of Dixon, Illinois, passed on from this life to the next on Thursday August 31st, 2023. Barry was on this Earth for 91 life-filled trips around the sun. He lived a full and rewarding life, and when it was his time to move on, he took his last breath at home surrounded by his loving wife,...

Aug 30, 2023

In celebration of the beautiful life of Gayla Anne Marie Topp, who knew LOVE was all that truly mattered. She was a world traveler, a kick-butt golfer, and a farm girl through and through. Nicknamed Godly Gayla by friends for her compassion and ability to humbly hold others to higher standards, Gayla was a fabulous Mother, incredible Grandmother, and...

Aug 30, 2023

Joe W. Billings Jr., 85 of Sterling died Wednesday August 30, 2023 at CGH Medical Center. Joe was born October 1, 1937 in Chilhowie VA the son of Joe and Bradley (Duncan) Billings Sr.. He married Alice Royer on August 2, 1958 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2022.

Joe was...

Aug 22, 2023

Melody Ann Boyer, 67, of Morrison, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Pleasantview Nursing Home, Morrison.

Melody was born May 15, 1956 in Sterling, the daughter of Leo and Henrietta (Schultz) Manon. Melody loved any kind of shopping. From thrifting to garage sales, anything to spend money on, shopping was her hobby. She collected everything...

Aug 15, 2023

Jeffrey Todd Loos, 53, of Sterling died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at CGH Medical Center. Jeffrey was born June 1, 1970 in Sterling, the son of Arlyn and Lyna (Burkey) Loos. Survivors include his father, Arlyn Loos of Cypress, Texas; one sister, Janell Loos of Sterling; one brother, Brian (Jaime) Loos of Cypress, Texas; and four nieces and nephews,...

Aug 15, 2023

Robert Vance Ulrich, 83, of Chadwick died August 15, 2023 at his home.

He was born February 7, 1940 in Evergreen Park. He married Edna Rogers on March 16, 1992 in Evergreen Park.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Edna Rogers Ulrich; his dear children, Jason (Beth) Ulrich and Kristin (Mitch) Ulrich;...

Aug 14, 2023

Juan Diego Miniel, 64, of Sterling, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home. Juan was born August 9, 1959 to Jesus Miniel and Henrietta (Martinez) Sotelo.

Survivors include his mother, Henrietta Sotelo; one daughter, Natasha (Denton) Galarza; four grandchildren, Aliah Ramirez, Marisa Ramirez, Reeva Nichole Galarza and Rockford Juan Galarza; one great-granddaughter, Eva Ramirez;...

Aug 12, 2023

Troy Lee Mager, 57, of Sterling died Saturday August 12, 2023. Troy Lee was born January 21, 1966 in Cookston Minnesota, the son of Rodney and Marilyn (Charon) Mager.

Survivors inclued his mother Marilyn Letcher; wife Darcy Mager; one daughter Tori Mager; one son Troylee Mager; stepchildren Kelly, Steven, Stephanie; grandson...

Aug 8, 2023

Toni Lynn Ashford-Aguilar, 63, of Rockford died Tuesday August 8, 2023 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Toni was born on November 9, 1959 the daughter of Jesse and Josephine (Thomas) Ashford. She married Paul Aguilar, and he preceded her in death.

Toni was a Christian and church was always important to her. Toni loved all...

Aug 8, 2023

Funeral service for Harvey Dale Scholl, 76, of Lufkin, Texas, for the past 3 years, will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church in Lufkin with Rev. Joe D. Stanley officiating. A second funeral service will be held at the Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling, Illinois, on Tuesday, August 15,...

Aug 3, 2023

Nicola Navarra, 38, of Sterling, formerly of Mattoon IL, passed August 3, 2023 surrounded by family. Nicola was born May 3, 1985 the son of Carmen and Tammy (Brown) Navarra.

Nicola is survived by his Grandfather Orville Brown; mother Tammy (Richard) Steinhouse; one sister Natasha Meyer; one uncle Travis Brown; one Aunt Taralee Fonner; three...