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Anthony Huizenga
Jun 2, 2021
STERLING- Anthony "Wiz" Michael Huizenga, 25, died June 2, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. Anthony was born April 23, 1996 in Sterling, the son of Tracie Huizenga. Anthony enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his friends and family. He loved riding his motorcycle, designer clothes, shoes, and jewelry. Anthony loved his Mercedes and Tesla. He was an avid Bears, Lakers fan...
Gene Froeliger
May 28, 2021
Eugene “Gene” L. Froeliger It is with profound sadness that the family of Gene Froeliger announce his peaceful passing at Rock River Hospice on May 28th, 2021 at the age of 79. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jeri of 58 years, his children Michelle (Chuck) Musgrove of Sterling, IL and Brett (Gina) Froeliger of Columbia MO,...
Eleanor Adams
May 28, 2021
ROCK FALLS - Eleanor I. Adams, 87, died, May 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and fur babies, Marci and Heidi. Eleanor was born May 17, 1934 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Clyde and Irene (Kenney) Lee. She married Earl F. Adams on June 8, 1952 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death...
Phyllis J Reynolds
May 26, 2021
PHYLLIS J REYNOLDS ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA – Phyllis J. Reynolds, 89, formerly of Sterling died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, Florida. Phyllis was born on March 7, 1932 in Morrison, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Alma Buikema Haney. She married Paul Reynolds on March 10, 1950 in Sterling, Illinois. He preceded...
Loismarie Hope Vogel
May 23, 2021
Loismarie Hope Vogel, aged 101, passed peacefully on Sunday May 23, 2021 at Heritage Health in Walnut, IL. after living a long life. Loismarie was born December 31, 1919 in Dixon, Il. She was the daughter of George and Mariah (Coakley) Muzzey. After marrying Werner Vogel on June 7, 1941, they resided in Sterling, Illinois where they had two...
Sherri Vinson
May 22, 2021
Prophetstown- Sherri L. Vinson, 63, of Rock Falls died Saturday May 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. Sherri was born April 22, 1958 in Sterling the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Miller) Jenkins. Sherri enjoyed vacationing in vegas, motorcycle rides and having a good time with friends and family. Survivors include one daughter Staci (Corey Shank) Vinson of Dixon;...
Bonnie Trouth
May 21, 2021
Franklin Grove- Bonnie L. Trouth, 75, formerly of Dixon died Friday May 21, 2021 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation. Bonnie was born in Dixon on January 6, 1946 the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Koester) Trouth. Bonnie graduated from Amboy High School in 1964. After High School she worked in the bookkeeping department of JC Penny's in Dixon....
Henry Lira
May 20, 2021
IOWA CITY- Henry Lira, 60, of Sterling died Thursday May 20, 2021 at University of Iowa. Henry was born July 15, 1960 the son of Juan and Josephine (Sandoval) Lira. He married Lisa Vos on May 17, 2014 in Sterling. Henry worked for Sterling Public Schools in the maintenance department for 28 years until his retirement in 2015. He...
Anna Irvine
May 18, 2021
STERLING- Anna Marie Irvine, 52, of Sterling died Tuesday May 18, 2021 at CGH Medical Center. Anna was born June 30, 1968 the daughter of Robert and Nona (Galloway) Irvine. Survivors include her significant other Peter Zilinger of 14 years; one daughter Nicole (Ervin) Turner of Bismarck ND; four grandchildren Izac, Hailyann, Adriana, and Ervin V; two brothers Robert...
Juan Pablo Brito Arellano
May 15, 2021
STERLING- Juan Pablo Brito Arellano, 33, of Sterling died Saturday May 15, 2021 at his home. Juan Pablo was born June 27, 1987 in Sterling the son of Juan and Maria Brito Arellano. Survivors include his father Juan Arellano; grandparents Juan and Guadalupe Trujillo; two sisters Luci (Rodrigo) Garcia, Angelica (Joseph) Mango; nephews Marco Garcia, and Landin Mango; Nieces...
Willard Stanley
May 14, 2021
WILLARD STANLEY STERLING-Willard Stanley, 84, of Sterling, died, Monday, May 17, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Willard was born May 9,1937 in Sterling the son of Clark and Macie (Hogge) Stanley. Willard graduated from Sterling High School in 1955, he attended North Central College in Naperville for 2 years until transferring to the University of...
Cathie Tompkins (Smith)
May 9, 2021
DIXON- Cathie L. Tompkins (Smith), 72, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully at Dixon Rehabilitation Nursing Home, in Dixon, IL, with the care of Serenity Hospice. Cathie was born August 1, 1948 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Spencer) Riggs. She was married to Robert L. Smith “Smitty” and then Lawrence “Bud” Tompkins. She was employed as...
Maria Irma Marquez
May 7, 2021
MARIA IRMA MARQUEZ YUMA, AZ-Maria Irma Marquez, 87, of Yuma AZ, formerly of the area, died May 7, 2021 at her home in Arizona, surrounded by family. Irma was employed at Lawrence Brothers for ten years prior to moving to Mexico. Maria Irma was born August 28, 1933 in Weslaco, TX, the daughter of Guadalupe and Jesusa (Pena) Sandoval....
Rita Prowant
May 5, 2021
Rita A. Prowant, of Henry, Illinois, died May 5, 2021 at Heartland Nursing Home, in Henry. She was born in Blue Island, Illinois, July 25, 1938 to James Frasor and Phyllis (Heckler) Frasor. Rita graduated from Newman High School. She attended Loretta Heights College and graduated from Marquette University. Rita was a housewife, speech pathologist, nursing home activity director,...
Debra Sue Willstead
May 3, 2021
DEBRA “DEB” SUE WILLSTEAD ROCK FALLS-Debra “Deb” Sue Willstead, 66, of Rock Falls, died, Monday, May 3,2021 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Deb was born March 16, 1955 in Dixon, the daughter of Hugh and Norma (Heather) Voorhies, Jr. She was a member of the Sterling Moose. Deb loved playing Bingo and spending time with her children and grandchildren....
Alene Hinrichs
May 3, 2021
STERLING-Alene F. Hinrichs, 104, died, Monday, May 3, 2021 at Citadel of Sterling. Alene was born December 20, 1916 in Fulton, the daughter of Richard and Katie (Wiersema) Sterenberg. She married Lawrence G. Hinrichs on November 3, 1941 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1997. Alene was a member of Bethel Reformed Church, she was...
Frank Fogel
May 2, 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE- Frank Fogel, 64, of Milledgeville died Sunday May 2, 2021 at his home. Frank was born August 5, 1956 in Sterling the son of Frank W. and Irene (Schreiner) Fogel. Frank's two greatest loves in life were his children and the outdoors. He spent most of his life hunting and fishing throughout the Midwest. Frank was raised on,...
Darlene Ramage
Apr 30, 2021
ROCK FALLS- Darlene Ruth Ramage, 90, of Rock Falls, died, Friday, April 30, 2021 at Heritage Woods of Sterling. Darlene was born August 17, 1930 in Sterling the daughter of Carl and Opal (Kicksey) Dahlberg. She married Leslie Ramage. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Brenda Sue Tolley of Rock Falls, Robert (Robin) Tolley of St....
Rose Mary Garza
Apr 28, 2021
STERLING- Rose Mary Garza,64 of Sterling died April 28, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Rose was born January 5, 1957 in Dixon the daughter of Clarence Sarver and Gloria Cronk. She married Frank Garza in 2019. Survivors include her husband Frank Garza; father Clarence Sarver; four sons Joshua Schaefer of Dixon, and Jacob Merryman of Rockford, Alex...
Joanne Wood-Vangilder
Apr 24, 2021
STERLING- Joanne S. Wood-VanGilder, 71, of Sterling died Saturday April 24, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Joanne was born October 19, 1949 in Kewanee IL the daughter of Donald and Mary (Anderson) Motley. She married Lon Van Gilder in 2004. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed antiquing with her sisters. Survivors include her husband Lon VanGilder; three...
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