Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Dec 2, 2013

Charles "Chuck" Funderberg, 84, of Dixon, died, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Amboy Rehabilitation Center. Today we celebrate the life of Charles "Chuck" Funderberg. He went home to be with his wife, Edith "Polly" Funderberg on December 2, 2013. He lived as a beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, father, "PA", teacher, coach and pastor of Zion Full Gospel Church...

Dec 1, 2013

CALLIE LOUISE LEE STERLING- Callie Louise Lee, 91, of Sterling, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Callie was born August 27, 1922 in Murphysboro, the daughter of James and Pearl (Logan) Steele. She graduated from Pinckneyville High School where she was the state speech champion. She married Robert June Lee on March 22,...

Nov 30, 2013

WONDER LAKE-Mr. Gerald "Jerry" A. Draffkorn, Sr., 74, died Tuesday evening July 2, 2013 at The Springs in Crystal Lake surrounded by his family. Gerald A. Draffkorn was born January 2, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Marian Quall Draffkorn. He married Susan Sullivan on August 8, 1982 in Wonder Lake. Jerry served in the U.S.Army. Jerry...

Nov 26, 2013

CELIA CHAVEZ VASQUEZ ROCK FALLS- Celia Chavez Vasquez, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Rock Falls Civic Plaza. She worked in the cafeterias of Mexican Public Schools. Celia was born December 27, 1932 in Mexico City. The daughter of Rufio and Julia (Vasquez) Chavez. She married Nicholas Sanchez in 1951 in Mexico City. He preceded her...

Nov 25, 2013

PAUL WARD BAUER PROPHETSTOWN- Paul Ward Bauer, 97, died Monday, November 25, 2013 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Prophetstown. Paul was employed by Eastern Airlines in computer control and flight dispatching for over thirty years, prior to retirement in 1975. Paul was born August 30, 1916 in Harmon, to John N. and Lucy M. (Peters) Bauer. He attended Western...

Nov 24, 2013

MARILYN JANE MCNINCH STERLING-Marilyn Jane McNinch, 87, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Parkway Center, Sterling. Marilyn was born January 13, 1926 in Princeton. The daughter of Harold Raymond and Mildred Elsie (Johnson) Yingling. She married William McNinch on March 14, 1945. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1979. Survivors include two sons, Tim (Mary) McNinch of...

Nov 5, 2013

Derald (Derry) D. Beer, 80, of Sterling, died Tuesday November 5, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. He worked as a Sales Representative at G.E. in Morrison for 25 years retiring in 1993. Derald was born August 20, 1933 in Roanoke, the son of Roy and Rose (Aeschleman) Beer. He married Marjorie Radtke on November 25, 1989 in Madison, WI....

Nov 1, 2013

STERLING- Callie Louise Lee, 91, of Sterling, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Callie was born August 27, 1922 in Murphysboro, the daughter of James and Pearl (Logan) Steele. She graduated from Pinckneyville High School where she was the state speech champion. She married Robert June Lee on March 22, 1941 in Pinckneyville....

Oct 29, 2013

PAZ J.MARTINEZ, SR ROCK FALLS- Paz J. Martinez, Sr., 78, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Transitions Nursing Home. He was a mechanic at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Company, prior to retirement. Paz was born January 24, 1935 in San Benito, TX, the son of Jacinto and Mariana (Reza) Martinez. He married Encarnation Castaneda on...

Oct 24, 2013

HEATHER CROFTS- 47, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at home in the loving arms of her mother and father. Heather was born August 6, 1966 in Escondido, CA. She is survived by her parents Khe' and Jerry Crofts of Sterling and a sister, Crystal DeLemon of Rock Falls. According to Heather's wishes, she will be cremated and...

Oct 23, 2013

JULI A. HOUCK STERLING- Juli A. Houck, 62, died, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at her home. Juli was born April 25, 1951 in Mt.Sterling, the daughter of Howard and Eva (Aimes) Holmes. She married Wilmer Houck on December 20, 1970 in Sterling. She was a member of Coleta United Brethren Church. Survivors include her husband, Wilmer; one daughter, Monica...

Oct 21, 2013

Raymond L. Hammelman Rockford - Raymond L. Hammelman, 93, lifelong Sterling resident, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He farmed in the area for many years until 1986. Raymond was born April 18, 1920 in Sterling, the son of Lester and Fern (Seng) Hammelman. He married Iola Bennett on August 3, 1941 in Sterling,...

Oct 18, 2013

SMAIDA A. BOLLMAN Sterling - Smaida A. Bollman, 75, died Friday, October 18, 2013 at Coventry Living Center, Sterling. Smaida was born February 11, 1938 in Jelgava, Latvia, the daughter of Ansis and Melanija (Bitens) Grikmanis. She married Eugene Bollman on May 18, 1958 in Sterling, IL. Smaida was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling. She was...

Oct 11, 2013

HAZEL ADAIR STERLING - Hazel Adair, 85, died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion. Hazel was born April 14, 1928 in Sterling , the daughter of Clyde and Irene Kenney Lee. Survivors include a daughter Sharon (Garry) Carter of Vandalia two sons; Frank Cecil of Sterling and James (Tammy) Cecil of Harford NY one sister Eleanor Adams of...

Oct 10, 2013

EDWARD G. BURKE Rock Falls - Mr. Edward G. Burke, 83, died Thursday morning at CGH Medical Center. Edward Burke was born on December 16, 1929 in Clinton, IA the son of Edward R. and Jeanette Wilke Burke. He was a Sargent in the U. S. Army serving in Germany, during the occupation. He married Carol Elsasser in Sterling...

Oct 8, 2013

STERLING-David Marion Palmer, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at his home in Sterling. He was born March 30, 1944, the son of Carolla Rae Palmer and Marion Chester Palmer. He dedicated his life to service to others as a teacher, role model, mentor, and loving father. He is survived by his daughters, Katherine Elizabeth Gordon of Durham, N.C.,...

Oct 6, 2013

LaVerne D. Montgomery Rock Falls - LaVerne D. Montgomery, 97, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling. LaVerne was born October 29, 1915 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Peter and Clara (Jurgens) Dietz. She married William H. Montgomery on May 27, 1942 in Kahoka, MO. Together they operated Montgomery Body Shop, Yellow Cab Company and Hertz...

Sep 29, 2013

Ruth E. Woodring Rock Falls - Ruth E. Woodring, 95, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Ruth was born November 11, 1917 in Wyoming, IL, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Camp) Wilkinson. She married Fred Woodring on June 24, 1939, in Clinton IA. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2001. Ruth...

Sep 22, 2013

Sep 21, 2013

CHERYL LYNN KUNTZ MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Cheryl Lynn Kuntz, 51, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 in a motorcycle accident. Cheryl Lynn Kuntz was born June 11, 1962 in Elgin. The daughter of Dale R. and H. Jeanette (Weddle) Kuntz. She served in the United States Army. Survivors include her parents Dale and H. Jeannette Kuntz of Sterling;...