Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

Leonard Mason Long, 85, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2023. He accepted Christ and was baptized into the Mennonite faith in his youth, becoming a lifelong member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where throughout his life he served on various committees, most recently as a discussion leader for his peers.

Apr 3, 2023

Joan V. Velde, 84, passed away at Rock River Hospice and Home on April 3, 2023. She was born Joan Violette Eshleman in Clinton, Iowa on September 3, 1938; the eldest daughter of Violette (Eckman) and Lyle Eshleman of the former Eshleman Photos.

Joan made four close childhood friends she stayed in touch with her...

Mar 30, 2023

James “Jim” L. Prescott, 90, of Sterling passed away Thursday March 30, 2023 at Resthave Care & in Morrison. Jim was born July 6, 1932 in Sterling the son of George and Nettie (Drago) Prescott. He married Peggy Stanley on December 30, 1956 in Rock Falls. She preceded Jim in death on May 16, 2013.

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Mar 29, 2023

Maria J. Vasquez, 93, of Sterling passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023 surrounded by family. Maria was born March 28, 1930 the daughter of Jose and Clara (Hernandez) Rodriguez. She married Vicente Vasquez on August 15, 1947 in Lagos De Moreno, Jalisco. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1998.

Maria loved gardening, cooking...

Mar 23, 2023

Henry A. John, 96, of Morningside in Sterling, formerly of Dixon, went home to rest with his personal Lord and Savior on Thursday March 23, 2023. Henry was born June 8, 1926 in Dixon, the son of Henry A. John Sr. and Jennie (LeFevre) John. He married Beatrice (Bea) Boyd on April 29, 1950 in Dixon. Bea preceded Henry...

Mar 23, 2023

Billy Lavon Woodson passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Bill was born in Black Rock, Arkansas to Clay & Irene (Ward) Woodson on September 16, 1932. He attended many schools while his dad was working for the Frisco Railroad in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Missouri. Bill married the love of his life, Jewel Cobble at the Walnut Ridge,...

Mar 21, 2023

Richard “Dick” Fowler, 79, of Sterling passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 surrounded by family. Dick was born July 8, 1943 in Clinton IA the son of Clifford and June (Nixon) Fowler. He married Cheryl Gregg on January 30, 1965 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2016.

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Mar 19, 2023

Ralph L. Jacobs, 91, of Sterling died Sunday March 19, 2023 at CGH Medical Center. Ralph was born August 16, 1931 in Ustick Township the son of Charles and Carrie (Rosenow) Jacobs. He married Joyce Fowler on August 6, 1951.

Ralph served in the United States Navy and after his service he worked at GE...

Mar 18, 2023

Brock W. Shelley, 78, of Sterling died Saturday March 18, 2023 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Facility in Byron. Brock was born August 3, 1944 in Sterling the son of Orville and Ruth Mary (Northington) Shelley. He married Judi Barton on September 23, 1989.

Brock graduated from AIC college with a...

Mar 15, 2023

Darlene P. Adolph, 89, of Milledgeville, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison.

Darlene was born October 3, 1933, the daughter of Jesse and Hazel Hartman. She attended Mt. Carroll High School. She married the love of her life Vernon Adolph, Jr in 1950. They were married for seventy-two years....

Mar 13, 2023

Carol M Brucker, 92, of Prospect Heights passed away Monday March 13, 2023 surrounded by family. Carol was born May 31, 1930 in Chicago, the youngest of three daughters of Martin and Helen (Coyle) Brucker.

Carol spent the majority of her working career with Nuveen Investments, however, her life was far less defined by her...

Mar 13, 2023

Kevin Dean Heald, 69 of Sterling, IL, died Monday March 13th 2023 at CGH Medical center. Kevin was born April 24, 1953 in Woonsocket, South Dakota, the son of Marion and Martha (Veenendaal) Heald. He married Judith Ann Smith on June 30, 1973.

Kevin loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He lived to be...

Feb 11, 2023

Phillip Clark Fischbach, 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2023. He was retired from the County of Sacramento, as an Environmental Program Manager for 21 years. He also taught classes on asbestos management and abatement at the University of California, Berkeley Extension.

Phil was born March 27, 1949,...

Feb 11, 2023

Dale Sugars, 78 of Sterling, died Sautrday February 11, 2023. Dale was born March 11, 1944 in Greenville Township, the son of Delmar and Esther (Schrader) Sugars. He married Donna Smith on June 19, 1987 in Sterling.

Dale retired from Frantz Manufacturing after 40+ years of service. He was a member...

Feb 4, 2023

Mary C. Ferris, born October 4, 1923 in Sterling, IL , daughter of John & Winifred Ferris, owners of Ferris Yellow Cab Company. Mary was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grade and High Schools, also a graduate of Webster College (at that time a girls school) in Webster Grove, MO. She passed away on Febuary 4, 2023.

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Feb 4, 2023

Sylvia Rita Krummel, 82, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her home.

Rita “Ma Brauer” was born April 23, 1940 in Rock Island, the daughter of Forest and Priscilla (Campos) Rideout. Rita worked for 30 years at the former Coin Laundromat in Rock Falls.

Rita was an animal...

Feb 1, 2023

Patricia S. Simester, 79, of Rock Falls died Wednesday February 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. Patti was born February 17, 1943 in Sterling the daughter of Marion and Lillian (Plautz) Maxey.

Patti was raised on a farm in Pine Creek, and attended Polo Schools. She graduated from Polo...

Jan 30, 2023

Clayton B. Linscheid, 89, of Sterling, IL died Monday January 30, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Clayton was born May 20, 1933 in Butterfield, MN the son of Erwin and Anna (Neufeld) Linscheid. He married Cheryl Grimm on June 22, 1957 in Deep River, IA.

Clayton was...

Jan 30, 2023

Marcia L Fields, age 76, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on January 30th, 2023. She was born February 23, 1946 in Sterling, Illinois to Lois and Walter Cassens. She married Gary Fields on February 3rd, 1973 in Sterling, Illinois. Gary and Marcia were married for 50 years.

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Jan 29, 2023

Lorraine R. Kunde Born: February 26,1935 in rural Milledgeville, Illinois Died: January 29, 2023, in Crystal City Missouri.

Lorraine Kunde, 87, (formerly of Sterling, Il.) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, with family by her side, at Crystal Oaks Skilled Care in Crystal City, Mo. Lorraine was born on...