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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Mark Edward Vinson
Jul 11, 2021
MARK EDWARD VINSON PROPHETSTOWN-Mark Edward Vinson, 55 of Prophetstown died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home. Mark was born July 21, 1965 in Sterling, IL., the son of Eddie and Sharon (Wolber) Vinson. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. If you never heard Mark say, “Ain’t that right Pen" or “yeah but you...
Gary Dirks
Jul 10, 2021
PROPHETSTOWN-Gary Eugene Dirks, 62, of Prophetstown, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gary was born April 11, 1959 in Dixon, the son of Donald and Leona (Kurk) Dirks. He was a graduate of Sterling High School class of 1978 and University of Madison Short Course 1981. He married Linda (Benson) Dirks on November 24, 1984. Gary was deeply committed to...
Gale Francis Wenger
Jul 9, 2021
Gale Francis Wenger died peacefully on July 9, 2021, at age 89 surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Minneapolis, MN. Gale moved to MN in August of 2020 from Tucson AZ after the passing of her husband, Harry L. Wenger. Gale was born on July 9, 1932, in Coleta, IL. to Lois and Bill Nicholson. Gale grew...
Raymond Carlson
Jul 9, 2021
STERLING-Raymond “Ray” Carlson, 82, of Sterling, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home. Ray was born March 3, 1939 in Sterling, the son of Luther and Mabel (Wheelock) Carlson. He married Carol Palmer on March 27, 1959 in LaSalle. Ray was a millwright for 38 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Rock...
Gabrielle Smith
Jul 7, 2021
STERLING- Gabrielle Rochelle Smith, 42, of Sterling IL died at her home July 7, 2021. Gabrielle was born January 19, 1979 in Waukegan IL to Linda and Charles Smith. Gabrielle attended Self Help Enterprises. She loved music and dancing in front of the TV and the music channels. She also loved going for rides. Gabrielle was a very special...
Easter Ruth Clayton
Jul 4, 2021
EASTER “BUNNY” RUTH CLAYTON ROCK FALLS-Easter “Bunny” Ruth Clayton, 56, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Rush University Hospital, Chicago. Easter was born January 24, 1965 in Sterling, the daughter of Kenneth and Patricia (Hughes) Linboom. Survivors include her daughter, Audra L. (Ryan) Zink of Sterling; her significant other, Danny Null of Rock Falls; three brothers,...
Dwight Varner
Jun 29, 2021
DWIGHT VARNER STERLING- Dwight A. Varner, 80, of Sterling died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling. Dwight was born March 13, 1941 in Sterling the son of Doris Ballard. Survivors include his wife, Janet; two brother-in-laws, Jim (Jan) Wiemken, Don Wiemken; cousin, Patricia Pitts of Sterling; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Kenneth Mccaslin
Jun 28, 2021
STERLING-Kenneth E. McCaslin, 86, died June 28, 2021 at CGH Medical Center. Kenny was born March 11, 1935 in Fountain Creek, IL, the son of Nova and Grace (Geisler) McCaslin. He married Patricia A. Leifheit in Sandwich, IL on June 23, 1956. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Kenny owned and operated McCaslin’s Bakery from 1968-1999. There were...
Iva Bousum
Jun 28, 2021
WALNUT- Iva L. Bousum, 62, formerly of Dixon, died Monday, June 28, 2021 Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care of Walnut. Iva was born January 10, 1959 in Dixon, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Paden) Bousum. She enjoyed crime tv, game shows, and animals. The thing she loved the most was her visits from her daughter and granddaughter....
Shirley Mae Bollman
Jun 27, 2021
SHIRLEY M. BOLLMAN STERLING- Shirley M. Bollman, 87, of Rock Falls passed away Sunday June 27, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Shirley was born February 3, 1934 in Glen Ellyn the daughter of Vernon and Loretta (Nolan) Barnes. She married Wayne Bollman on March 15, 1953 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2019....
Kevin Castle
Jun 24, 2021
MORRISON - Kevin “Kev” Charles Castle, 70, of Dixon died Thursday June 24, 2021, at Pleasant View of Morrison. Kevin was born January 18, 1951, in Amboy, IL the son of Clarence J. and Anna (Donavon) Castle. He married Sherry Strub December 19, 1970, they were married 17 years, later divorced but remained good friends. Kevin had a contagious...
Betty Huntley
Jun 21, 2021
Sterling - Betty Huntley, age 91, of Sterling, died Monday June 21, 2021. Betty was born September 19, 1929, in Des Moines, IA, and was adopted by Samuel P. And Katherine (Deusch) Morris. She married E. Gale Huntley on November 27, 1949. She lived in Sterling, Illinois for her entire life. She graduated from Woodlawn School in 1943 and...
Betty Burger
Jun 17, 2021
ROCK FALLS - Betty J. Burger, 79, of Rock Falls died Thursday, June 17, 2021 at KSB Hospital of Dixon. Betty was born in Powell, WY on January 9, 1942 the daughter of Arthur and Eleanor (Goeking) Cunningham. She married Robert Burger Sr. in Sterling on February 14, 1964. Betty enjoyed spending her free time gardening, sewing, and quilting....
Loriann Melsness
Jun 16, 2021
Loriann Melsness passed away on June 16th, 2021 at the age of 59. She died while in the hospital, surrounded by her close family, and passed peacefully. Loriann is survived by her husband Rodney; her sons Nicholas and Andrew; her parents Paul and Teodora; her granddaughter Braelynn, her siblings Gerry and Paulette, and many, many other loved ones. Loriann...
Ruth Stanley
Jun 15, 2021
STERLING- Ruth M. Stanley, 79, of Sterling passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ruth was born December 18, 1941 in Sterling the daughter of Lloyd and Marie (Braitsch) Landis. She married Willard Stanley on June 8, 1968 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sterling. Willard preceded her in death on May,...
Douglas House
Jun 14, 2021
Douglas D. House STERLING – Douglas D. House, 90, of Sterling, died Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. Doug was born August 10, 1930 in Como. The son of Paul W. and Loretta (Chapman) House. Douglas House and Rosalouise Robinson (Monnier) were married on April 27, 1951 in Galesburg. Doug was a veteran of the Korean war and...
Catherine Taylor
Jun 9, 2021
DIXON- Catherine Carol Taylor, 89, of Dixon, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Hospice of the Rock River Valley, Sterling. Catherine was born August 8, 1931, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Cone) Cornacchia. She married Charles W. Taylor. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2012. Grandma Kay loved us all. Survivors include two daughters, Danette Grande...
Robert Stramka
Jun 7, 2021
ROBERT STRAMKA STERLING- Robert Stramka, formerly of Sterling died Monday, June 7, 2021 at Medicalodges, Neosho Missouri. Robert was born January 12, 1937 in Peoria, the son of Walter and Mildred (Loveless) Stramka. He married Glenda Hulbert on June 7, 1958 in Dixon. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2021. Robert loved fishing and coin collecting. Survivors...
Mildred Potts
Jun 5, 2021
STERLING-Mildred Marie Potts, 96, of Sterling, died, Saturday, June 7, 2021 at Regency Care of Sterling. She worked at Lawrence Brothers for thirty-five years, prior to retirement. Mildred was born January 14, 1925 in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Tomma (Hinrichs) Eden. She married Leo C. Potts on March 26, 1960 at West Jordan Church in Sterling, He...
Kendall Wallingford
Jun 3, 2021
Kendall Wallingford Jr., (Wally), 69 from Dixon, Illinois passed away in his home on June 3, 2021, surrounded by his wife Debbie, daughter Roberta, son Kendall III and best friend Dave Jacobs (Gumby) Ken was born January 9, 1952 to Kendall Wallingford Sr. and Marjorie Brunk Bittorf. He is preceded in death by his father, Kendall Wallingford Sr.; mother,...
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