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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Mark T. Daniel
Jun 18, 2020
BYRON - Mark T. Daniel 68, of Byron died at home on Thursday June 18, 2020. Mark was born October 1, 1951 the son of Paul and Rosemary (Funsten) Daniel. He married Mary Ellen Reedy (Nee Schilling) on June 16, 2000. For many years, Mark was a Project Manager involved with the construction of several high- rise buildings in...
Kathryn Weinrich
Jun 16, 2020
STERLING-Kathryn E. Weinrich, 97, of Sterling, died, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Avonlea Cottages, Sterling. Kathryn was born April 1,1923 in Morrison, the daughter of Walter and Naomi (Esslinger) Prentiss. She married Jack Weinrich on August 9, 1942. He preceded her in death in October 1993. Kathryn was a teacher for Sterling Public Schools, prior to retirement. She later...
Darlene E. Karr
Jun 12, 2020
STERLING- Darlene E. Karr 86, of Sterling, died, Friday, June 12, 2020 at Regency Care of Sterling. Darlene was born March 14, 1934 in Cresco, IA, the daughter of George and Georgina (Hart) Becker. She married Orville Karr on June 14, 1958 in Cresco, IA. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2012. Darlene attended New Life in...
Sarah Marshall
Jun 9, 2020
DIXON- Sarah Kathrine Marshall, age 85, a resident of Dixon, passed away on June 9, 2020 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 24, 1935 in Embry, Mississippi, Ms. Marshall was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Mary Wells Banks. Ms. Marshall is survived by: Nephews; Ron Richardson (Peggy) of Louisville, KY; Terry Richardson...
Duane Mccune
Jun 9, 2020
STERLING- God only takes the best!! Duane V. McCune, 83, of Sterling, son of Howard and Arloine (Hayen) Eichelberger passed away June 9, 2020. Duane married Nancy (Matera) Rogers on February 4, 1994 in Sterling. Duane enjoyed life and spending time with his family. Duane retired from PA at North Western Steel & Wire in Rock Falls, IL. After...
Emma Vervaecke
Jun 4, 2020
MORRISON - Emma J. Vervaecke, 104, of Morrison, passed away at her home, Thursday, June 04, 2020. Emma was born March 6, 1916 in rural Hoopole, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Johnson) Sibley. She married Emil “Red” Vervaecke in 1938 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death in October of 2000. Emma was a great candy maker...
Steven Craig Mcnitt
Jun 4, 2020
STEVEN CRAIG MCNITT THOMSON-Steven Craig McNitt, 68, of Thomson, passed away peacefully at University of Iowa Hospitals, June 4, 2020, in the loving presence of his children. Steven was born August 27, 1951 in Sterling, to parents Gerald and Thelma. Steven was a graduate of Rock Falls High School Class of 1969. He was an avid outdoorsman and skilled...
Merle Horwedel
May 29, 2020
MERLE W. HORWEDEL STERLING-Merle W. Horwedel,89 of Sterling died Friday May 29, 2020 at Regency Care in Sterling. Merle was born April 29, 1931 in Sterling the son of Walter and Selma (Ljusnes) Horwedel. He married Gloria Ann Ginther on September 1, 1956 in Clinton IA. Survivors include his wife Gloria Ann; three sons Chad Horwedel of Bolingbrook, Michael...
Lawrence Berge
May 26, 2020
DIXON-Lawrence (Larry) John Berge 92 of rural Dixon died Tuesday May 26th at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born October 22, 1927 to John C and Alfredia (Frank) Berge in Sterling, Illinois the third of three children. Larry graduated from Tampico High School in 1945 and joined the Navy shortly after turning 18. He served in...
Dorothy Ann Clifton
May 25, 2020
DOROTHY ANN CLIFTON STERLING-Dorothy Ann Clifton, 82, of Sterling, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. Dorothy was born December 7, 1937, the daughter of Raymond and Agnes (Brown) Simester. She married Richard Clifton on June 10, 1956 at Rock Falls United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2014. Dorty was an incredible mother...
Patricia Cox
May 20, 2020
STERLING-Patricia A Cox, 86, of Sterling, passed away at her home, Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Pat was born December 20, 1933 in Nottingham, England, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna Amy (Fisher) Robinson. She married Lavirne Elzie “Jack” Cox Jr. on May 24th, 1952 in Royston, England. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2016. Pat worked at...
Doris E Swanson
May 19, 2020
Doris E. Swanson: Born February 1, 1921 - Died: May 19, 2020. Doris was born in Dover, IL to LeRoy and Alverda Fundell and grew-up in Bureau County. During WWII she worked at Green River Ammunition Depot. Doris married Fred H. Swanson in December 1944 and moved to Mendota, where Fred was assistant cashier in the First State Bank....
Durl Goudreau
May 19, 2020
Durl Goudreau, 92, of Dixon, Illinois died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, Illinois. He was born June 16, 1927 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Marguerite (Shafer) Goudreau. He married Dolores Scroggins on July 3, 1948 in Kankakee, Illinois. She died, May 10, 2020. Following his military service in the U.S....
Martin J Wells
May 17, 2020
Martin J Wells, 63, of Morrison passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side May 17, 2020. Martin was born October 10, 1956 in Sterling the son of Keith and Shirley (Paddock) Wells. Marty graduated from Sterling High School and attended University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He married Debra McDonnell on June 9, 2001 in Sterling. At the time...
Dorabelle Swanlund
May 15, 2020
Dorabelle (Dode) McClanahan Swanlund, peacefully left this earth to be with loved ones in heaven on Friday May 15, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was born April 30, 1918 in Dixon, the daughter of Iva (Helfrich, Williams) Hutchins & LeRoy Williams. She was married to John Raymond McClanahan August 8, 1940 in Dixon. He preceded her...
Fernita G. Fisher
May 13, 2020
NAPERVILLE-Fernita G. Fisher- Fernita G. Fisher 94, formerly of Sterling, IL., died Wednesday May 13, 2020 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Fernita was born January 10, 1926 in Glen Elder KS, the daughter of David H. and Olive (Marzolf) Hadley. Her family came to the Sterling/Rock Falls area when she was 10 years old due to the ravages...
Don M Hacker
May 12, 2020
Don M. Hacker, 93, died May 12, 2020 at Citadel of Sterling. He was born May 23,1926 in Eagle Point IL, the son of Glenn and Alta (Spencer) Hacker. Don enlisted in the Army at age 18 and was stationed in Germany from 1945-1946.He began his service during the Battle of the Bulge and assisted in liberating the Dachau...
Jarolyn Fyhrlund
May 10, 2020
Jarolyn Dee Fyhrlund died May 10, 2020 at Rock River Hospice Home. Jarolyn was born January 7, 1937 in Wabash, Indiana. She graduated in 1955 from Noble Township High School and from Parkview-Methodist School of Nursing in 1958. She retired in 1998 as Executive Director from Exceptional Care and Training Center. On August 19, 1974, Jerry married George “Arch”...
David A. Jostsons
May 10, 2020
FRANKLIN GROVE-David A. Jostsons, 68, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home. David was born June 26, 1951 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of Janis and Elza (Kevesans) Jostsons. Survivors include one brother, Karlis Jostsons of Rock Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents and fiance Linda King. There will be no funeral services....
Mildred I Hutchins
May 10, 2020
MILDRED I. HUTCHINS STERLING- Mildred I. Hutchins 91, died May 10, 2020 at Citadel of Sterling. Mildred was born March 16, 1929 the daughter of Dora Hawkins. She married Max Hutchins on November 27, 1974 in Rockford. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2018. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Johnson of Rockford; one son, Bob (Betty) Tribble...
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