Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

Reynaldo P. Sandoval Jr. 71, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at CGH Medical Center.

Reynaldo was born August 24,1951 in Alice, TX, the son of Reynaldo P. and Esmeralda (Bautista) Sandoval, Sr.

Survivors include his sister, Elsa (Steve) Osborn of Sterling; two brothers, Hector Sandoval of Sterling and...

Jan 1, 2023

Paul James Lindstrom, 82, was born August 8, 1940 at the family home of Swan and Ella (Nordine) Lindstrom in Strandquist, MN. He attended Strandquist schools and was the high school valedictorian in 1958. He served in the Army from 1959-1961 having been stationed in Germany as an engineer. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and in the...

Dec 27, 2022

Joyce I. Preston passed away at her home at Parkway Center, Sterling, IL, on December 27,

2022 at the age of 87.

Joyce was born October 23, 1935, the daughter of Henry and Laurene (Musselman) Brill. She

and her brother Don grew up on the family farm,...

Dec 27, 2022

Antonio Arnulfo Francisco Lerma, 47, of Sterling, IL passed away December 27, 2022 at home, following a short illness, surrounded by his family and fiancee Nicole Skrogstad.

Antonio was born December 2, 1975 in Sterling, the son of Arnulfo Rolando Lerma of Sterling and Elizabeth Handel of Rock Falls.

Survivors include...

Dec 27, 2022

Lee Charles Fisher, 80, of Sterling, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home.

Lee was born October 10, 1942, in Highland IL to Charles and Olive (Daniels) Fisher. He married Kay Seavey on July 2, 1966, at East Jordan Church, Sterling.

He served in the United States Army from...

Dec 26, 2022

Carl J Witmer, 75, of Cape Coral, FL died suddenly on December 26, 2022 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, FL. Carl was born on Sept 19, 1947, the son of Carl B Witmer and Frances (Sawyer) Witmer. Carl graduated from the Kendall School of Design in the Advertising Program on May 15, 1969. He went into...

Dec 25, 2022

Susan K. Reglin, 70, of Rock Falls, died Sunday December 25, 2022 at CGH Medical Center. Susan was born December 9, 1952 in Sterling the daughter of Mel and Dorthey (Mundt) Reglin.

Susan enjoyed spending time with her family and her grand-daughter Kaizley. She also loved her 3 dogs, Missy, Lacey,...

Dec 23, 2022

Michael Joseph Hill. 77, of Rock Falls IL, died peacefully on December 23, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born December 1, 1945 in Chicago IL, the son of George and Lucille Hill.

After serving in the military from 1967-1971, he worked at Elgin Mental Health Center...

Dec 19, 2022

Isaias Garais, 84, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Isaias was born December 12, 1939 in Matnog, Sorsogon Philippines, the son of Andres and Bernabela (Iscober) Garais. He married Natividad Astillero.

Survivors include his wife Natividad; five daughters, Ana (Jerome), Marilyn, Divina (Robert), Pamela and Veneranda (George); one son, Reagan; thirteen grandchildren;...

Dec 18, 2022

Jeanne A. Schuetz, 75, of Sterling, died Sunday December 18, 2022 surrounded by her family at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Jeanne was born October 8, 1947, the daughter of William R. and Sarah (Geary) Boze. She married James Schuetz on March 22, 1980 in Rock Falls.

Jeanne worked at Frantz Manufacturing...

Dec 16, 2022

Kenneth R. Balsley, 95, of Rock Falls died Friday December 16, 2022 at his home. Kenneth was born January 25, 1927 in Mapes ND the son of Frank and Ida May (Gunderson) Balsley. He married Lois DeGroot on January 25, 1949. Lois preceded Kenneth in death on January 28, 1998.

His...

Dec 13, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Ann Frankfother, age 90, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully at Rock River Hospice in Sterling on December 13, 2022 after a long and full life. She was preceded in death by mother Nellie Yelte Gittings, father Chalmer Gittings, stepmother Laurie Gittings, and brothers Dale and Donald Gittings. She is survived by her loving family: son Kevin...

Dec 13, 2022

Gerald ``Jerry” Pontsler, 99, of Sterling, died December 13, 2022 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Jerry was born April 19, 1923 in Kewanee, IL. He was the son of Clark and Edna (Welch) Pontsler. He graduated Kewanee High School and attended Open Bible Institute, where he graduated in 1945. He met and married Marie Woods in 1943. Together they...

Dec 12, 2022

Gary Hinrichs, 73, of Prophetstown, died December 12, 2022 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa FL. Gary was born March 12, 1949 in Sterling, Il the son of Robert and Betty (Buck) Hinrichs. He married Debra Walker on August 16, 1965 in Rock Falls.

Gary enjoyed Drag Racing, Funny Cars, fishing,...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert Roath, 64 of Dixon, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital Madison, WI with friends and family at his side.

Rob worked, played and loved hard. He loved his etching hobby, his dogs and bunnies. He loves Jesus and his church where he played guitar for every Sunday worship. Most of all...

Dec 8, 2022

Harold Adams, 96, of Dixon died Thursday December 8, 2022 at his home. Harold was born September 15, 1926 the son of Frank and Johanna (Doescher) Adams. He married Dorothy Dettman in October of 1951. She preceded him in death on July 17, 1997.

Harold was a lifelong farmer in the...

Dec 7, 2022

Norris J. Satterly Jr, 51, passed away December 7, 2022, at Dixon Rehabilitation. Norris was born April 29, 1971, at Wurtsmith AFB in Michigan. Son of Norris “Norm” Sr. and Hazel (Messer) Satterly. In 1992, Norris married the love of his life Angel (Baxter) Satterly at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan.

Norris graduated from...

Dec 7, 2022

Alice F. Billings, 82, of Sterling died Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Dixon Rehabilitation. Alice was born November 27, 1940 the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Silvy) Royer. She married Joe Billings on August 2, 1958 in Sterling.

Survivors include her husband Joe; one daughter Jaini (Joe) Driscoll of Morrison; three...

Dec 6, 2022

William K. Shuttler, 78, of Sterling died December 6, 2022 at CGH Medical Center. William was born February 5, 1944 in LaSalle IL the son of Walter and Zona (McNeil) Schuttler.

Bill graduated from Dixon High School and MIT in Morrison. He was employed by Lawrence Brothers as a drafting engineer....

Dec 5, 2022

Sterling- Genevieve L Barnett (Frank), 89, of Sterling, died Monday, Dec 5, 2022, at Rock River Hospice & Home. Gen was born January 6, 1933 in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of John and Nellie (Gilbert) Frank.

Gen was a graduate of Sterling Township High School in 1950. She married Joseph Barnett on January 30, 1952....