Obituary of Harry Stillman

HARRY LLOYD STILLMAN STERLING- Harry L. Stillman, 80, beloved husband, father and grandfather died Saturday May 28, 2011 at home surrounded by family. Harry was born July 4, 1930 in Normal, the son of John E. and Maude (Cook) Stillman. He married Jean Marie Stanley of Coleta on June 24, 1952 in the First Christian Church of Colorado Springs, CO. Harry was an army veteran during the Korean War and was wounded in action. Harry was a hair stylist in Sterling for 42 years. He owned and operated Stillman's Barber Shop. Woodworking was Harry's hobby. He enjoyed doing projects for his daughters and grandchildren. After he retired, he started woodcarving and created beautiful Santas and animals. The last fifteen summers were spent in Colorado with his wife Jean. They enjoyed hiking and jeeping the back roads finding old mines, ghost towns, wild animals and beautiful wild flowers. They enjoyed the friendships they made in the campgrounds and the Colorado memories made with family. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Sterling where he served as chairman of the board for seven years, and also served as an Elder. During the summer months he attended the First Christian Church of Salida, CO. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Jean of 58 years, two daughters Melissa (Russ) Watson of Oswego and Cindy (Steve) Adami of Rockford; three grandchildren Justin Waston, Lindsey Watson and Nicole Adami; and one brother Calvin "Bud" Stillman of Lawton, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother John Robert Stillman and two sisters Helen Landroche and Leona Bradley. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the First Christian Church of Sterling and Hospice of the Rock River Valley A Memorial service will be 11:30 AM Wednesday June 1, 2011 at the First Christian Church of Sterling with Reverend David J. Yonker pastor officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 AM to 11:15 AM at the church. Military rites will follow. Cremation rites have been accorded.