Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Aug 25, 2022

Vonda M. Shank, 100, passed away Thursday august 25, 2022 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison surrounded by family. Vonda was born June 3, 1922 in Coleta the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Reecher) Heide. She married Wayne Shank on June 16, 1940 in Coleta. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2001. She then married Bert...

Aug 24, 2022

Sallie Buyno, 75, of Sterling passed away August 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Sallie was born January 29, 1947 in Sterling the daughter of Donald and Olive (Peterson) Powell. She married Philip Buyno on September 1, 1979. Sallie taught speech at Rockfalls High School, Prophetstown Schools, Riverdale and years past taught at bi county Self Help....

Aug 21, 2022

Michael Lee Henry, 65 , passed away Sunday August 21st 2022, in Sterling, IL formerly of Sycamore. He was born in Fairbanks, AK at Ft. Ladd, May 6,1957.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Franklin (Leroy) Henry, and his mother, Betty (Ellen) Henry.

Michael is survived by his children,...

Aug 16, 2022

Daniel M. Corona, 74, of Prophetstown, IL died Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Daniel was born in Mexico City on July 21, 1948. He was the son of Inesda Marin and Jesus Corona. He married Martha Corona Sanchez Chavez on October 18th 1970, and had three children. His passions were always arranging family...

Aug 14, 2022

Linda Martin, 73 of Sterling lost her battle to a rare form of kidney cancer. She passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022 surrounded by her family members. Linda was born October 11, 1948 the daughter of Raymond and Rozella (Sorenson) Bright. Linda’s children and grandchildren were the entirety of her world. Linda was a friend to everyone she...

Aug 14, 2022

Patricia Noblin, 84, of Sterling passed away at her home surrounded by family on August 14, 2022. Pat was born March 17, 1938 in Moline the daughter of Gale and Marie (Bivens) Ford. She married Howard Noblin on September 28, 1957 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2022 Patricia was an avid gardener, canner, sewer,...

Aug 12, 2022

ROBERT “BOB” DENNIS HUDSON TAMPICO-Robert “Bob” Dennis Hudson, died Friday August 12, 2022 at his home. Bob was born January 14, 1942 in Sterling, the son of Clarence “Ty” D. and Ida Mae (Robinson) Hudson. He married Sharon “Ernie” Hudson in 1970 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2022. Bob loved to fish and...

Aug 9, 2022

Brian Fairfax, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 9, 2022 in Rockford, IL at the age of 75 with his wife and two sons by his side. Brian was born in Rock Falls, IL on January 9th, 1947 to the incredible Bob and Joyce Fairfax. At the age of 3, he contracted paralytic polio and spent months...

Aug 9, 2022

Treva Frohling, 83, of Sterling passed away August 9, 2022 at Rock River Hospice & Home surrounded by family. Treva was born June 14, 1939 in Sterling the daughter of Harry and Mamie (Currie) Johnson. She married Larry McNeil on June 24, 1955 in Erie. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1957. She then married Raymond J....

Aug 9, 2022

Linda Bowe-Walker, 81, of Dixon passed away August 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Linda was born January 2, 1941 in Prenter WV, the daughter of Clyde and Eve (Woodrum) Bowe. Linda was a die hard Cubs fan, and watched every game. She loved everyone around her, and especially loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include...

Aug 8, 2022

James William McKinzie, a pillar of the community, a respected Sterling High School coach and teacher and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died peacefully at age 90 in Sterling Illinois on August 8, 2022. James, son of Ralph (Mac) McKinzie and Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Coffman was born in Peoria, Illinois on Aug. 17, 1931. He was preceded...

Aug 4, 2022

Sterling-G. Louise Dahlquist, 99, of Sterling went to her heavenly home, August 4, 2022. Louise was born July 5, 1923 in Rockford. She married Neil Dahlquist on May 8, 1943. She’s the daughter of Ruth and Philip (Matthew) Aldrich. Louise was a dedicated member of Harvest Time Bible Church, singing in the choir and faithfully serving. She was passionate...

Aug 3, 2022

Ruth A. George, 97, of Sterling passed away August 3, 2022 surrounded by family at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Ruth (Heilener) was born June 9, 1925 at the Sterling public hospital, the oldest daughter of Walter and Gesina (Edeus) Heilener. Ruth lived all her life in Emerson, until Paul and her sold their home in Emerson...

Jul 30, 2022

DIXON-Lorraine Nettie Mierzwa, 92, of Dixon, died Saturday July 30, 2022 at her home. Lorraine was born July 28, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of Walter and Caroline (Szwast) Cholewa. She married Frank Stanley Mierzwa. He preceded her in death in 2015. Lorraine loved to bake, island hopping in the Caribbean and going to the casino. Survivors include her...

Jul 30, 2022

Dave Tamez Cantu, 72, of Sterling died Saturday July 30, 2022 surrounded by family at his home. Dave was born December 2, 1949 in Harlingen TX the son of Guadalupe and Nieves Tamez Cantu. He married Marina Lopez in St. Andrew’s in Rock Falls on April 28, 1973. Dave was the kind of person who would help people in...

Jul 28, 2022

Mary M. Prior, 89, of Sterling, went to her heavenly home Thursday, July 28, 2022. Mary loved and cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren. She was very active in the Nazarene Church serving in many capacities and was given the Distinguished Service Award at the Eastridge Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee, Illinois. After...

Jul 24, 2022

Mark Paul Young age 71, of Sterling, peacefully passed away Sunday July 24, 2022 at the Rock River Hospice and Home after courageously battling a rare cancer of the bone marrow, myelofibrosis and acute myeloid leukemia. He was born on October 16, 1950 to Paul and Ruth (Kehl) Young. He was born in Freeport Illinois and grew up in...

Jul 21, 2022

Marie Pontsler, 102 of Sterling, died Thursday July 21, 2022 in Sterling. Marie was born April 18, 1920 in Rock Falls, IL. She was the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Reeser) Woods. In June 1935 she became a born again Christian, saved through the blood of Jesus. She attended and graduated from the Open Bible Institute in Des Moines,...

Jul 17, 2022

Michael Lee Bell, 60, of Morrison died July 17, 2022 at his home. Michael was born June 8, 1962 in Sterling the son of Billie Lee Bell and Robyn (Ivins) Chapman. Michael graduated from Rock Falls High School. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his significant other Christine Proud of...

Jul 15, 2022

June B. Teachout, 98 of Sterling died Friday July 15, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. June was born May 28, 1924 in Sterling the daughter of George and Marie (Wentling) Bell. She married Mason "Buzz" Teachout, and he preceded her in death on January 23rd 1993. June was a special "grandma" to so many people. She loved...