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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Remi Hawkins

Remi Hawkins

Oct 8, 2009

REMI JORI HAWKINS INDIANAPOLIS- Remi Jori Leann Hawkins, died October 8, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Remi was born September 10, 2009 in Indianapolis. The daughter of Shedrick Hawkins and Beriah Foust Survivors include her parents, Twin sister, Joviana Amara Ruth Hawkins, at home; Maternal grandparents, Pete Foust of Anderson, IN and Jacque and Tom Schroeder of Sterling; Maternal...

Mary Lubbs

Mary Lubbs

Sep 22, 2009

MARY MARGARET LUBBS COLETA �" Mary Margaret Lubbs, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 after an extended illness. She was born August 30, 1923 in Manlius, the daughter of James and Mary (Morris) Ballard. Mary was a graduate of Manlius schools and Illinois State University. She married the love of her life, Clarence J. Lubbs on June 20,...

Catherine Puterbaugh

Catherine Puterbaugh

Sep 20, 2009

CATHERINE A. PUTERBAUGH STERLING �" Catherine A. Puterbaugh, 100, of Sterling, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Coventry Living Center. She was the secretary at Washington School for many years. Catherine was born on November 2, 1908, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of John and Florence (Gatilius) Womer. She married William H. Puterbaugh on December 31, 1928 in Rockford....

Margaret Atherton

Margaret Atherton

Sep 11, 2009

MARGARET M. ATHERTON DIXON- Margaret M. Atherton, 35, died Friday, September 11, 2009 at her residence. Margaret was born July 27, 1974 in Sterling. The daughter of James E. (Paulette) Finn, Jr. She married Ryan Atherton on June 21, 2003 in Dixon. Survivors include her husband, Ryan of Dixon; three daughters Hailey, Hannah, and Madison at home; one son...

Richard Ripley

Richard Ripley

Sep 8, 2009

RICHARD L. "Dick" RIPLEY STERLING- Mr. Richard L. Ripley, 75, died Tuesday morning, September 08, 2009 at his home. Mr. Ripley was an elementary school teacher in Sterling for many years. Dick L. Ripley was born in Aledo on July 8, 1934, the son of Willis and Melinda Sedig Ripley. He married Lois Kilberg on June 16, 1963 in...

Richard Wessels

Richard Wessels

Sep 5, 2009

RICHARD J. WESSELS ROCK FALLS �" Mr. Richard J. Wessels, 78, died Saturday evening at Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Richard J. Wessels was born December 2, 1930 in Sterling, the son of William F. and Stella B. Sheley Wessels. He married Deloris (Sutton) Wessels April 29, 1949 He is survived by Deloris; five sons, Jim "Cat" Wessels, Steve...

William Haverland

William Haverland

Sep 4, 2009

WILLIAM HAVERLAND STERLING �" William P. Haverland, 81, of Sterling, died Friday, September 4, 2009, at his home. He was a carpet installer in the area for many years. Mr. Haverland was born October 27, 1927, the son of John and Nora (Thompson) Haverland. He married Wilma D. Ryan in 1954 in Sterling. He was a member of First...

Coral Mccormick

Coral Mccormick

Aug 31, 2009

Coral L. McCormick Dixon- Coral L. McCormick (formerly of Sterling) died Monday, August 31, 2009. Coral was born on September 30, 1912 in Morris, the daughter of William and Alice Turner Poppleton, Sr. She married James "Larry" McCormick in Prophetstown on June 20, 1936. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1983. Mrs. McCormick was a member of...

Coral Mccormick

Coral Mccormick

Aug 31, 2009

Coral L. McCormick Dixon- Coral L. McCormick (formerly of Sterling) died Monday, August 31, 2009. Coral was born on September 30, 1912 in Morris, the daughter of William and Alice Turner Poppleton, Sr. She married James "Larry" McCormick in Prophetstown on June 20, 1936. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1983. Mrs. McCormick was a member of...

Helen Cox

Helen Cox

Aug 31, 2009

HELEN ROSE COX STERLING �" Helen Rose Cox, 88, of Sterling, died Monday, August 31, 2009, at Coventry Living Center. Helen was born January 17, 1921 in Grant City, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Hynes) Adkins, Jr. Survivors include one son, Gene Williams Edwards, of San Raphael, CA; one son-in-law, Jerry Turner, of Sterling; and seven grandchildren....

John Gould

John Gould

Aug 22, 2009

JOHN F. GOULD ROCK FALLS- Mr. John F. Gould, 85, died at Sterling Pavilion on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Mr. Gould was employed at International Harvester for fourteen years and was an electrician at Northwestern Steel & Wire Company for twenty four years before his retirement in 1986. John F. Gould was born May 18, 1924 in Sterling, the...

Delores Eberhardt

Delores Eberhardt

Aug 17, 2009

Delores "Dee" Eberhardt Sterling �" Delores J. Eberhardt, 64, of Sterling, died Monday, August 17, 2009, at home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was employed by JC Penny's for 24 years. Mrs. Eberhardt was born in Hayes, KS, the daughter of Clarence & Mary (Beer) Bryant. She married Fred Eberhardt on May 16, 1965. Survivors include her...

Myron Richter

Myron Richter

Aug 15, 2009

MYRON RICHTER MILLEDGEVILLE- Myron Richter, 54, of rural Milledgeville, died Saturday, August 15, as the result of a farming accident. He lived his entire life at or near the family homestead, where he farmed with his father. Myron was also employed at Sohigro in Milledgeville for many years, held the position of Resource Conservationist for the Ogle County Soil...

Virginia Koster

Virginia Koster

Aug 14, 2009

VIRGINIA RUTH KOSTER ROCKFORD- Virginia Ruth Koster, 84, formerly of Sterling, died, Friday, August 14, 2009, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Virginia was born February 15, 1925 in Sterling. The daughter of Lester James and Marjorie Irene (Hartman) Deets. She married Ronald Koster on June 2, 1946 at St. John's. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1995....

William Specht

William Specht

Aug 5, 2009

William K. Specht, 85, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at his home. He was a veterinarian in the local area for many years. William was born July 14, 1924, the son of Edward William and Bernice Wachs Specht. He married Anne E. Caveness on September 2, 1950 in Champaign. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2006. William...

Lesa Miller

Lesa Miller

Aug 5, 2009

LESA LYNN MILLER STERLING- Lesa Lynn Miller, 43, of Sterling, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at her home. She was an assembler at Wahl Clipper for many years and a waitress at Candlelight. Lesa was born August 19, 1965 in Sterling. The daughter of Theodore and Sandra (Adams) Hambley. She married Randall T. Miller on January 6, 1995 in...

Melody Tolley

Melody Tolley

Aug 5, 2009

Melody Tolley, 59, died early Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Coventry Living Center. Melody was born March 30, 1950 in Moline the daughter of Robert and Joyce Wilms Long. She married Robert Tolley on February 14, 1970 in LeClaire, IA. He survives. She was a member of First Open Bible Church of Rock Falls. Survivors also include her parents,...

Phyllis Henne

Phyllis Henne

Jul 31, 2009

PHYLLIS LEE HENNE MORRISON �" Phyllis Lee Henne, 84, formerly of Rock Falls, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as a secretary for Texaco Oil Company for many years. Mrs. Henne was born May 25, 1925 in Orchardville, the daughter of John Elmer and Leta Holleman. Survivors include a daughter, Connie (Larry) Boss,...

Margaret Fisher

Margaret Fisher

Jul 30, 2009

MARGARET FISHER STERLING �" Margaret Fisher, 87, of Sterling, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Sterling Pavillion. She was employed by Lawrence Brothers in Sterling until her retirement. Mrs. Fisher was born September 17, 1921 in Sterling, the daughter of Ray and Ida (Hall) Harting. She married Robert Fisher on July 8, 1950 in Sterling. Margaret was a member...

Nevaeh Nally

Nevaeh Nally

Jul 26, 2009

NEVAEH ANGEL K. NALLY MILLEDGEVILLE �" Nevaeh Angel K. Nally, age 3, of Milledgeville, died July 26, 2009 in Athens, TX. Nevaeh was born November 27, 2005 in Spring Valley, the daughter of Scot William Nally and Tammie Pryor. Survivors include her mother, Tammie, of Milledgeville; her father, Scot, of Manlius; three brothers, Logan Nally, of Manlius, Brandon Snow,...

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