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George F. Burks Jr.
Jan 14, 2021
STERLING - George F. Burks Jr, 41, of Sterling, died, January 14, 2021 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove. George was born, August 6, 1979 in Sterling, the son of George F. and Angela (Griffith) Burks. He was a die hard Chicago Cubs Fan and pool player. George was a Little Debbie Distributor for twelve years. Survivors include...
Evan Sweitzer
Jan 7, 2021
MORRISON- Evan M. Sweitzer, 33, of Morrison died January 7, 2021. Evan was born September 16, 1987 in Sterling the son of Darren and Paulette (Hyland) Sweitzer. Survivors include his wife Jessica Sweitzer; two daughters Katrina and Freya Sweitzer of Morrison; his parents Darren (Paulette) Sweitzer of Rock Falls; Paternal grandparents Maurice (Sandra) Sweitzer of Sterling; one sister Cherra...
Alberto M Garcia
Jan 6, 2021
ALBERTO M GARCIA MATEHUALA SLP MEXICO -Alberto M. Garcia, 71, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Matehuala SLP Mexico. Alberto was born February 28, 1949 in El Consuelo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Gabino Garcia Morales and Jovita Mendoza Garcia Medina. He met Margarita Garza in 1969. They were married on September 13, 1969 in...
Jerry Dittmar
Jan 3, 2021
STERLING-Jerry L. Dittmar, 74, of Sterling, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home. Jerry was born October 13, 1946 in Sterling, the son of Edward Dittmar and Ruby Coleman. Jerry was a follower of Jesus and was an active member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls. Jerry also served his country in the United States Army....
Margaret Ellen Lord Castendyck
Jan 2, 2021
Margaret Ellen Lord Castendyck of Pompano Beach, FL, died January 2, 2021, at the age of 95. She was born in Davenport, IA, on June 22, 1925, to Mary Gertrude Lord and Merritt Manny Lord. Margaret attended Davenport High School and was awarded a scholarship in 1943 to attend Knox College in Galesburg, IL. At Knox Margaret studied Mathematics...
Marcia Lou Rodekamp
Jan 1, 2021
MARCIA LOU RODEKAMP STERLING-Marcia Lou (George) Rodekamp, 59 of Sterling, went to be with her Lord, January 1, 2021. Marcia was born September 21, 1961 at CGH in Sterling, to Paul and Ruth (Heilener) George and was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran in Sterling, the 12th of November 1961, where she was a faithful member all her life. She...
Joyce Long
Jan 1, 2021
ROCK FALLS-Joyce I. Long, 82, of Rock Falls died, Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home. Joyce was born September 10, 1938 in Sterling, the daughter of Lester E. and Grace (Kendell) Handel. Joyce married William Long on January 30, 1955 at Como Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2009. Survivors include six daughters, Laurie...
Thomas R Ulve
Dec 31, 2020
Thomas R. Ulve passed away December 31, 2020 at Community General Hospital from a long illness. He was born August 18, 1960 in Portsmouth, Virginia at the US Naval Hospital. He attended the Rock Falls grade schools and high school. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed watching Nascar races. He worked several years at the Steel Mill...
Caroline Inboden
Dec 29, 2020
STERLING-Caroline “Kay” Inboden, 87, went home to be with her Lord, December 29, 2020 at Heritage Health, Walnut. Caroline was born May 4, 1933 in Tampico, the daughter of Lou and Vera (Rasmussen) Beachler. She married Robert Inboden, Sr. on August 21, 1954 in Tampico. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2017. Survivors include two daughters, Debra...
Ronald Mitchell
Dec 29, 2020
DIXON- Ronald E. Mitchell, 80, of Dixon died Tuesday December 29, 2020 at KSB in Dixon. Ronald was born May 5, 1940 in Oregon the son of Charles and Flossie (Hoffman) Mitchell. He married Brenda Burke on July 6, 1978 in Texas. Survivors include his wife Brenda, one son Carl (Melissa) Mitchell of German Valley; two daughters Tina (Sal)...
Timothy Paul Webb
Dec 29, 2020
TIMOTHY PAUL WEBB Timothy Paul Webb, 64 of Sterling, died Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. Timothy worked at Bollman Motors, later Kunes Country Ford, for over 40 years where he shared his enthusiasm for all things motor-vehicle. He was born August 15, 1956 in Sterling, lL the son of Harry...
Thomas Flynn
Dec 28, 2020
THOMAS E. FLYNN STERLING- Dr. Thomas Flynn was born November 6, 1925 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. (Marie Ruetten) Flynn. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA and graduated from Loyola University School of Medicine in 1948. He served his internship at the Ramsey County Hospital...
Janice Millhouse
Dec 28, 2020
Janice Millhouse, 84, formerly of Sterling, went home to be with her Lord on December 28, 2020, following complications from surgery. Born February 4, 1936, daughter of Faye and June (Bleitz) Paschal, she grew up in Milledgeville, along with her sisters, in the home of her wonderful grandparents, Garland and Lillian Smith. She became a Christian at a young...
Ernest Lee Mills
Dec 27, 2020
Ernest Lee Mills, 73, of Salem IN passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling IL. Ernie was born in Hammond IN. For years Ernie provided a place for kids to belong, owning roller skating rinks in both Sterling IL, and Coal City IL. He also owned numerous pizza restaurants around the Midwest, winning awards...
Robert Harris
Dec 25, 2020
STERLING- Robert Harris, 86, of Sterling died Friday December 25, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. Robert was born October 23, 1934 in Saltville VA the son of George and Lula (Coe) Harris. He married Nila Harris on November 17, 1960 in Abingdon VA. Survivors include his wife Nila; one daughter Robin (Jeff) Henard; one son Wayne (Melanie) Harris; one...
Donald Wisch
Dec 22, 2020
DIXON- Donald Wisch, 73, of Dixon died December 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Donald was born January 18, 1947 in Chicago the son of Walter and Mildred Wisch. He was married to his wife Kathy for 37 years. Don established N.A.R towing in Naperville about 30 years ago. Survivors include his wife Kathleen; son, Robert Wisch of...
Donald Wendt
Dec 19, 2020
DIXON- Donald Wendt, 91, of Dixon died Saturday December 19, 2020 at his home. Donald was born on November 12, 1929 in Francesville, IN, the son of Harry and Elsie (Beiswanger) Wendt. He married Norma Sondergoth on September 26, 1960 in West Brooklyn. She preceded him in death on February 4, 1988. Together again with his beloved wife Norma,...
William Allen
Dec 19, 2020
STERLING- William J. Allen, 83, of Sterling died Saturday December 19, 2020 surrounded by family. William was born July 3, 1937, in Sterling the son of William and Theresa (Dayton) Allen. He married Wendy Miller Hamilton in 1994. William enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a skilled machinist, and worked at Northwestern Steel & Wire for 35...
Patricia O'Brien
Dec 14, 2020
ROCK FALLS-Patricia “Pat” O’Brien, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on December 14, 2020. Pat was born September 27, 1940 the daughter of John and Madeline (Howe) Kiefer. She graduated from Sterling Newman High School and attended St. Anthony’s Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Community General Hospital as a lab assistant for...
Karen Sue Heflin
Dec 14, 2020
KAREN S. HEFLIN ROCK FALLS-Karen S. Heflin, died at her home Monday, December 14 2020, at age 74. She was born August 29, 1946, daughter of William F. Madden and Marion Jarnigan. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for more than 28 years as a mental health technician at Dixon Developmental Center. Having survived multiple battles with cancer...
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