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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Maria Irma Marquez
May 7, 2021
MARIA IRMA MARQUEZ YUMA, AZ-Maria Irma Marquez, 87, of Yuma AZ, formerly of the area, died May 7, 2021 at her home in Arizona, surrounded by family. Irma was employed at Lawrence Brothers for ten years prior to moving to Mexico. Maria Irma was born August 28, 1933 in Weslaco, TX, the daughter of Guadalupe and Jesusa (Pena) Sandoval....
Rita Prowant
May 5, 2021
Rita A. Prowant, of Henry, Illinois, died May 5, 2021 at Heartland Nursing Home, in Henry. She was born in Blue Island, Illinois, July 25, 1938 to James Frasor and Phyllis (Heckler) Frasor. Rita graduated from Newman High School. She attended Loretta Heights College and graduated from Marquette University. Rita was a housewife, speech pathologist, nursing home activity director,...
Debra Sue Willstead
May 3, 2021
DEBRA “DEB” SUE WILLSTEAD ROCK FALLS-Debra “Deb” Sue Willstead, 66, of Rock Falls, died, Monday, May 3,2021 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Deb was born March 16, 1955 in Dixon, the daughter of Hugh and Norma (Heather) Voorhies, Jr. She was a member of the Sterling Moose. Deb loved playing Bingo and spending time with her children and grandchildren....
Alene Hinrichs
May 3, 2021
STERLING-Alene F. Hinrichs, 104, died, Monday, May 3, 2021 at Citadel of Sterling. Alene was born December 20, 1916 in Fulton, the daughter of Richard and Katie (Wiersema) Sterenberg. She married Lawrence G. Hinrichs on November 3, 1941 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1997. Alene was a member of Bethel Reformed Church, she was...
Frank Fogel
May 2, 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE- Frank Fogel, 64, of Milledgeville died Sunday May 2, 2021 at his home. Frank was born August 5, 1956 in Sterling the son of Frank W. and Irene (Schreiner) Fogel. Frank's two greatest loves in life were his children and the outdoors. He spent most of his life hunting and fishing throughout the Midwest. Frank was raised on,...
Darlene Ramage
Apr 30, 2021
ROCK FALLS- Darlene Ruth Ramage, 90, of Rock Falls, died, Friday, April 30, 2021 at Heritage Woods of Sterling. Darlene was born August 17, 1930 in Sterling the daughter of Carl and Opal (Kicksey) Dahlberg. She married Leslie Ramage. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Brenda Sue Tolley of Rock Falls, Robert (Robin) Tolley of St....
Rose Mary Garza
Apr 28, 2021
STERLING- Rose Mary Garza,64 of Sterling died April 28, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Rose was born January 5, 1957 in Dixon the daughter of Clarence Sarver and Gloria Cronk. She married Frank Garza in 2019. Survivors include her husband Frank Garza; father Clarence Sarver; four sons Joshua Schaefer of Dixon, and Jacob Merryman of Rockford, Alex...
Joanne Wood-Vangilder
Apr 24, 2021
STERLING- Joanne S. Wood-VanGilder, 71, of Sterling died Saturday April 24, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Joanne was born October 19, 1949 in Kewanee IL the daughter of Donald and Mary (Anderson) Motley. She married Lon Van Gilder in 2004. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed antiquing with her sisters. Survivors include her husband Lon VanGilder; three...
Carlton Fisher
Apr 24, 2021
STERLING-Carlton H. “Bud” Fisher, Jr., 75, of Sterling, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Carlton was born, November 2, 1945 in Sterling, the son of Carlton and Ruth (Friesen) Fisher. He married Jo Anne Digby on December 2, 1990 in Morrison. Bud worked in the steel industry for over 50 years at...
Catherine Shiobhan Vos
Apr 16, 2021
CATHERINE “KATE” SHIOBHAN VOS STERLING- Catherine “Kate” Shiobhan Vos, 60, of Sterling, died, Friday, April 16th, 2021 at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Kate was born November 18th, 1960 in Sterling, the daughter of John W. and Jean M. (Vandemark) Hurley. Catherine graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in 1978. She fell in love with her high school...
Mary Jane Bere
Apr 14, 2021
PENSACOLA FL-Mary Jane Bere, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek assisted living facility in Pensacola, Florida. Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of Sterling, Illinois before retiring to Florida with her husband, Melvin L. Bere. Mary Jane Bere was born January 12,...
Cindy Forder
Apr 13, 2021
STERLING-Cindy S. Forder, 70, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at CGH Medical Center. Cindy was born June 3, 1950 in Sterling, the daughter of James and Mary (Pexton) Forder. She attended Woodlawn Grade School where she graduated from 8th grade. She went on to Sterling High School, graduating in 1968. She spent most of her life living...
Ian Buckingham
Apr 12, 2021
ROCK FALLS-Ian Buckingham, 20, of Rock Falls, died, Monday, April 12, 2021 at CGH Medical Center of Sterling. He was born on December 14, 2000 the son of Chasity Buckingham. Ian was a loving partner, father, son, brother, grandson and nephew. In his younger years Ian spent time as a boy scout in Rock Falls. He enjoyed attending White...
Audrey Eades
Apr 7, 2021
AUDREY LORRAINE (SORN) EADES STERLING-Audrey Lorraine (Sorn) Eades, 92, of Sterling, went to be home with the Lord, April 7, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. Audrey was born November 27, 1928 in Freeport, the daughter of Ralph and Elsie (Fluechtling) Sorn. She married John Eades on August 15, 1953. Audrey worked in their family businesses, Dairy...
Barbara Celletti
Apr 4, 2021
BARBARA ANN CELLETTI ROCKFALLS-Barbara Ann Celletti, 86, of Rock Falls, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 in the care of St. Thomas Hospice, Hinsdale Hospital in the presence of her daughter and son-in-law. Barbara was born, June 7, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Marion Knabe. She married Alfred Celletti on October 29, 1960. She was...
Doran H Everly
Mar 29, 2021
DORAN H. EVERLY ROCK FALLS-Doran H. Everly, 80, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Doran was born August 10, 1940 in Sterling, the son of Harry and Bernice (Purkapile) Everly. Survivors include one son, David (Brenda Sue) Everly of Liverpool, OH; two sisters, Dolly of Spring, TX and Donna Wooldridge of Phoenix,...
John Prowant
Mar 21, 2021
JOHN E. “JACK” PROWANT HENRY-John E. “Jack” Prowant, of Henry, Illinois, died March 21, 2021 at 11:40AM at Methodist Hospital, Peoria. He was born in Sterling Illinois, September 26, 1933 to Harold Prowant and Ardetta (Reitzel) Prowant. Jack’s family moved a few times when he was young; he attended a one-room schoolhouse in Montana during the Great Depression. Jack...
Edythe M Geiger
Mar 17, 2021
Edythe M. Geiger, 86, of Sterling died March 17, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Edythe was born February 14, 1935 in Cherokee KS the daughter of Vernon and Faye (Sharp) Hall. She married Lloyd W. Geiger on August 24, 1956 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1989. Edythe attended Rock Falls schools,...
Marian Erickson
Mar 14, 2021
STERLING-Marian J. Erickson passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021. She was born February 1, 1927 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of John M. and Amanda (Welke) Johnson. Marian grew up in Golden and later at the County Line area near Peru, IL, where her father was pastor of the Lutheran Church. She graduated from Capital University in Columbus,...
Gary Edward Lohse
Mar 12, 2021
Gary Edward Lohse, 69, of Byron, IL passed away March 12, 2021 at home. Gary was born January 31, 1952 to the late Roy and Helen(Anderson) Lohse. He was raised in Franklin Grove, IL and graduated from Franklin Center High School. On August 1, 1970, he married Judy Agre. They later divorced but remained friends. Gary worked in various...
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