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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Robert Peebles
Mar 4, 2019
Robert Lee Peebles, 67, of Princeton died Monday, March 4, 2019. . Robert was born July 6, 1951 in Jackson MI the son of Robert and Harriette (Young) Peebles. Robert was an avid hunter, fisherman, and active with many conservation organizations including, Whitetails Unlimited, Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited. He was also a member of Princeton Moose Lodge....
Mary Martinez
Mar 2, 2019
STERLING- Mary “Linda” Martinez, 64, of Sterling, passed peacefully after a two and a half year battle with cancer, Saturday, March 2, 2019 at CGH Medical Center. Linda was born January 03, 1955 in Sterling, the daughter of Ambrose and Delia (Saenz) Vargas .Linda attended Newman Central Catholic High School (class of 73) where she made many lifelong friends....
Avis Ratliff
Feb 28, 2019
Avis Mareé (Morgan) Ratliff, age 96, was born on October 28, 1922, in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of Clara (Ammon) and John G. Morgan. Avis went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019 at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Avis married Thomas Leon Ratliff on August 12, 1939. They were married for 72 years. Surviving are four...
Alice Valente
Feb 27, 2019
STERLING- Alice T. Valente, 94, died,Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Citadel Care of Sterling. Alice was born October 11, 1924 in Sterling, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Salinas) Valente. Alice was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sterling Family Members include, several nieces and nephews, Robert (Fuf) Sandoval of Chicago, Patty (Manuel) Rosas of Coleta, Louis...
Frances Breitweiser
Feb 27, 2019
Sterling - Frances Ruth (Miller) Breitweiser, 93, passed away February 27, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was born August 9, 1925 in Winnebago County to parents George Hugh Miller and Mable Ella Maynard. Fran spent her first years on a farm north of Sterling where she helped with chores until the family moved to town and...
John Neville
Feb 24, 2019
JOHN A. NEVILLE STERLING- John A. Neville, 81, of Sterling died Sunday February 24, 2019, at Silverado Memory Care in Lake Zurich. John was born November 18, 1937, in Chicago, the son of James B. and Joanne (Ryan) Neville. He attended St. Ignatius High School and Loyola University and served in the United States Marine Corps. John married Jacqueline...
Elma Rivera
Feb 24, 2019
ELMA RIVERA ROCK FALLS-Elma Rivera, 75, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home surrounded by her family, and after a short battle with Leukemia. Elma was born September 6, 1943 in Harlingen, TX. The daughter of Filiberto and Margarita G. (Garza) Rodriguez. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Rock...
John Simmons, Jr.
Feb 23, 2019
John W Simmons Jr, 20, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 23, 2019. John was born on November 12, 1998 in Freeport, IL. The son of Amanda Anderson (Liczkowski) and John W Simmons Sr. John had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. His smile would light up a room and his laugh would brighten anyone’s...
Harold Steiner
Feb 19, 2019
Harold D. Steiner, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at Resthave Assisted Living in Morrison, Illinois. Harold was born May 17, 1924 to Cleo and Mary (Swope) Steiner in Sterling. He was a Sterling High School graduate and attended Bethal Mennonite College. He married Lois Smith on March 12, 1949. Harold farmed north of Sterling on Freeport...
Marilyn Ward
Feb 18, 2019
Marilyn Sundquist Ward, age 87 of Sterling, Illinois, and Jupiter, Florida, passed away peacefully in her Jupiter home on February 18, 2019. Marilyn was born in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of proud Swedes Ruby (Johnson) Sundquist and Bernard “Ben” Sundquist. She attended Rockford East High School, then the University of Colorado her freshman year and then the University of...
Connie Mitchell
Feb 10, 2019
CONNIE ELAINE MITCHELL LOGANVILLE, GEORGIA-Connie Elaine Mitchell, 72, of Sterling, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Loganville, Georgia. Connie was born on August 16, 1946 in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Harold Cruise and Harriett Smith. After the passing of her mother Harriett, she was adopted by Louis and Princess Jackson, of Sterling. She graduated from Sterling...
Betty Dahlgren
Feb 6, 2019
STERLING - Betty Dahlgren, 94, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home. She was a graduate of the first RN program at Sauk Valley Community College, and was employed as a RN for CGH during the late 70s. Betty was born September 29, 1924 in, Oak Park, the daughter of William and Florence (Hill) Neese. She married Earl...
Jerry Habben
Feb 5, 2019
JERRY RAY HABBEN MORRISON-The man. The myth. The legend. Men wanted to be him and women wanted to be with him. Jerry Ray Habben, 63, of Morrison, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry loved spending time with his family, his grandchildren always held a special place in...
Raymond Eissens
Feb 1, 2019
Raymond Eissens, 84, of Sterling, died, Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home. Raymond was born on February 7, 1934 the son of Henry and Agnes (Housinga) Eissens. He married Charlotte McCulloh on January 3, 1954 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on June 18, 2011. Survivors include two daughters, Rajean (Dennis) Yeske of Macon, GA and Marcy...
Sheryl Coy
Jan 27, 2019
ROCK FALLS-Sheryl Coy, 66, of Rock Falls, died Sunday January 27, 2019 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Sheryl was born June 5, 1952 the daughter of Elmer and Lois (VanGuilder) Bartz. She married Randy Coy on February 26, 1972 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1990. Survivors include one son Jeremy (Tosha Thompson) Coy...
Edward Walters
Jan 20, 2019
Edward Walters, 64, passed away on January 20th at his home in Rock Falls. Edward was born on February 8, 1954 in Sterling, IL to Gerald Walters and Leone (Malooley) Walters. He graduated from Rock Falls High School and attended Southern Illinois University. Edward was co-manager of Hiway 30 Supermarket in Rock Falls, and recently completed a 30 year...
Melody Lerette
Jan 19, 2019
DIXON- Melody “Mel” Ann LeRette, 65, of Dixon died January 19, 2019 at University of Wisconsin in Madison WI. Melody was born November 29, 1953 in Dixon the daughter of Herman and Hazel (Amlong) Madison Sr.. She married David LeRette on November 17, 1996 in Dixon. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2017. Survivors include two sons...
George Fenn
Jan 18, 2019
George “Benny” Fenn Sterling- George “Benny” Fenn, 89, of Sterling, died Friday January 18 , 2019 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Benny was born February 3, 1929, in Brookings SD, the son of Benjamin and Blanche (Gramer) Fenn. He married Gloria Maxine Myers on September 14, 1952 in Lee Center. She preceded him in death on April 16,...
John Bruins
Jan 14, 2019
JOHN L. BRUINS COLETA-John L. Bruins, 63, died Monday, January 14, 2019. John was born January 28, 1955 in Morrison, the son of Norman D. and Helen E. (Wiebenga) Bruins. He married Bonnie Weckesser- Boyles on February 14, 1976 in Morrison. After High School he worked briefly as a carpenter. After that, he went to work for Northwestern Steel...
Clinton Porter
Jan 14, 2019
Rock Falls – Clinton V. Porter, 76, of Rock Falls, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. He was the owner/operator of Porter Brothers Asphalt and Sealing from 1970-2011. He was a crane operator at Northwestern Steel and...
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