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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area
Mary Donoho
May 16, 2025
Mary Donoho, 86 of Sterling died Friday May 16, 2025 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Mary was born June 20, 1938 in Sterling the daughter of Vincent and Ethel (Giddings) Talkowski.
Survivors include one daughter Roxanne (Rick) Powers; two sons Archie (Irene) Donoho, Randy (Kelly) Donoho; grandchildren Missy (Dan Cornelius) Powers, Matt (Jessica) Powers, Brandon (Jana)...
Virginia Johnson
May 14, 2025
Virginia Gayle Johnson, age 78, of Sterling, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 14th. She was born on June 6th, 1946, in Lincoln, IL to Charles and Mary Jane Anderson.
Virginia grew up in Central Illinois and was involved in many school activities, including the Girl Scouts, where she earned the highest honor, the Gold Award. During her high school years,...
Lucia Otilia Brito
May 10, 2025
Lucia Otilia Brito, 74, of Sterling passed away on Saturday May 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Lucia was born on December 13, 1950 in Guerrero, San Pablo Mexico the daughter of Felipe and Gedeleva (Sotelo) LaGunas. She married Heriberto Brito on October 14, 1970 in Mexico.
Survivors include her husband Heriberto; four sons Martin (Maria DeJesus...
Jeff Adams
May 9, 2025
Jeff Adams, 52, of Rock Falls died Friday May 9, 2025 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Jeff was born December 30, 1972 the son of Harold and Shirley (Holcomb) Adams.
Jeff was an avid Fisherman, he enjoyed fishing for all types of fish mainly in the Rock River with his best friend David Williamson and Patrick...
Joyce Irene Gatz
Apr 20, 2025
Joyce Irene (Zumdahl) Gatz, Polo, Died 4/20/25 at Serenity Hospice Home. She was born November 4, 1936 in Mt Morris, Il to Irvin C and Gladys M (Shrader) Zumdahl. She married Lorin Gatz Oct 6, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris, Il. Joyce graduated Mt Morris High School in 1954. She worked at Citizens State bank, Detroit...
Russell John Burmeister
Apr 17, 2025
Russell John Burmeister, son of Harry and Ruth (Woessner) Burmeister, was born on October 7, 1929, in Milledgeville, Illinois. Russell passed away in Arnold, Missouri on April 17, 2025
Survivors include his wife, Laurie, of 76 years. A daughter, Carol Prichard of Roanoke, Virginia. A son, Larry (Beth) Burmeister of Festus, MO. A grandson, Phillip (Christina) Burmeister of Imperial,...
Jennifer "Jenny" Hackbarth
Apr 15, 2025
Jennifer “Jenny” Hackbarth, 74, of Milledgeville passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025 at Morningside Of Sterling. Jenny was born November 1, 1950 in Fairbanks Alaska the daughter of Floyd and Catherine (Federly) Snider. She married Carl Hackbarth on November 30, 1984 in Sterling.
Jenny graduated from Newman in 1968. She worked at Self Help for over 30 years, and...
Deloris Whitlock
Apr 9, 2025
Deloris A. Whitlock, 91, died on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at Allure of Sterling. She was born on Janury 3, 1934 in La Salle, Il. The daughter of Frank and Adelia (Nielsen) Mclaughlin. She married Donald L. Whitlock on April 29, 1952 in Clinton, IA. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church.
She is survived by two...
Timothy Byington-Miller
Mar 31, 2025
Timothy M. Byington-Miller, 36, of Sterling passed into eternity into the waiting arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where he was made whole and perfect for the first time and forever, on Monday March 31, 2025 at CGH Medical Center. Timothy was born March 30, 1989 the son of Michael Byington and Tanya Miller. He spent much...
Lori L Scott
Mar 28, 2025
Lori L. Scott, 57, of Rock Falls died Friday March 28, 2025 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Lori was born March 27, 1968 the daughter of Rudy and Dorothy (Steadman) Jacobs. She married Dennis Scott on May 20, 1989 in Sterling.
Lori enjoyed going to antique stores and also collecting horse figurines. Most of all Lori loved spending time with...
Robert Kuba
Mar 27, 2025
Robert S. Kuba, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 27th, 2025 at the age of 88. Robert S. Kuba was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents Stanley and Gertrude (Womochel) Kuba.
Bob graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Cedar Rapids. Growing up he was an involved member of his church where he served as...
Elizabeth Ann Schilling
Mar 25, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Schilling, 69, of East Moline passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025 at her home. Ann was born January 19, 1956 the daughter of Russell and Francis (Brown) Williams. She married Tom Schilling December 10, 1983 and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2021.
Surviviors include three sons Derek Spicer, Darren (Patty) Spicer, and Daniel (Amy)...
Dale Cohenour
Mar 24, 2025
Dale F. Cohenour, Jr., 81, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at home.
He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Angela Minor (Cohenour) and Sunni Hall (Golden); son-in-law, Gary Minor; grandchildren Joshua, Cameron, Addison, Coby, Dalton, and Tristen; sisters Jean Doering (Cohenour) and Marlene Ryther (Cohenour); and many family and friends.
Dale will be cremated per his...
Randy P. Masterson
Mar 20, 2025
Randy P. Masterson
March 22, 1949 - March 20, 2025
Randall “Randy” Patrick Masterson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Randy was born on March 22, 1949, to Theodore “Ted” and Phyllis (Rowe) Masterson; he grew up in the Rochelle/Dixon area, graduating from Rochelle Township High School in 1967....
Thomas Hodgson
Mar 17, 2025
Thomas Edwin Hodgson, 87, of Rock Falls passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home. Thomas was born September 6, 1937 in Thompsonville IL, the son of William and Mildred (McClerren) Hodgson. He married Carolyn Goad on December 21, 1963 in West Frankfort IL.
Thomas served in the United States Air Force for 8 years, spending 3 of...
William "Bill" Behrens
Mar 14, 2025
William E Behrens 86 of Sterling, a dedicated farmer, loving husband,father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He tragically lost his life on March 14,2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an outside fire.
Bill was born on May 16, 1938 to Elmer and Esther (Dohner) at home hospital in Sterling. Bill attended McElrath Grade School and graduated from Morrison...
Mary Kathleen Knowles
Mar 9, 2025
Mary Kathleen “Kate” Knowles, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Sterling, IL.
Kate was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to family and education.
She is survived by her loving children, Kelly (Calvin) Williams and John (Ilene) Knowles IV; her cherished grandchildren, Briauna...
W. Jean (Asbury) Smith
Mar 9, 2025
W. Jean (Asbury) Smith 91 of Sterling Il. Passed away on Sunday, March 9 at Heritage Woods of Sterling, IL. Jean was born July 31, 1933 in Taylorville, IL to William T. and Katherine L. (McCain) Asbury, in Sterling, IL. She attended Sterling, IL schools. On September 27, 1952, Jean married Willard Smith, in a double marriage with...
Eleanor A. Dale
Mar 7, 2025
Eleanor Ann Dale, age 89 of Sterling IL passed away at the Citadel Nursing Home on Friday March 7, 2025. She was born in a farm home Oct 5, 1935 south of Duncombe Iowa, the daughter of Leanord and Mildred (Lande) Jacobson.
Eleanor graduated from Webster City Iowa high school, where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. She...
Jay Book
Mar 1, 2025
Jay Paul Book, age 68, of Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his farm on March 1, 2025. Jay was born in Sterling on February 22, 1957, to loving parents Gene and Lucille Book. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science, Jay returned to Sterling to pursue his dream of building the...
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