Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Aug 13, 2013

Alice L. Davis Sterling - Alice L. Davis, 90, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Sterling Pavilion. Alice was born May 28, 1923 in Sterling, the daughter of James and Anna (Wessels) Burns. She married Leland R. Davis on January 30, 1945 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling. Alice was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sterling,...

Aug 4, 2013

THERESA M. COLLINS STERLIING- Theresa Collins, 50 died Sunday August 4, 2013 in her home after an illness. Thereasa had been employed as the office manager for D&W Heating and Cooling in Rock Falls for several years. Theresa was born February 11 1963 in Sterling the daughter of Donald and Delores McLaughlin Whitlock. She married David Colling on December...

Jul 31, 2013

BETTY LOU YOUNG Sterling - Betty Lou Young, 84, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Betty was born October 30, 1928 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl W. and Gladys (Wolber) Leseman. She was a graduate of Wallace School and attended Sterling High School. She married Lauren E. Young on October 7, 1951 at St....

Jul 26, 2013

M. BERNICE SEAVEY OREGON- M. Bernice Seavey, 100, of Sterling, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Serenity Hospice & Home. Bernice was born June 1, 1913 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl and Mayme (Lyndes) Martin. She married Jay E. Seavey on January 22, 1936 in Sterling. Bernice was a dedicated mother and homemaker as Jay took care of...

Jul 25, 2013

Jul 20, 2013

Sterling - Marion Boone Long, 91, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Coventry Living Center. Marion was born September 4, 1921 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Edwin "Eddie" and Margaret (Imm) Boone. She married Eugene A. Long on October 8, 1942 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2002. Marion was a member of Saint...

Jul 16, 2013

Sterling-Melanie G. Kolis, 97, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Melanie was born June 17, 1916 in Germany, the daughter of Walter and Ida (Eisner) Schroeder. She married Bernhard Klingenberg. He preceded her in Death in 1942. She married Dr. Julius A Kolis in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1977. Melanie was...

Jul 10, 2013

Jul 9, 2013

Florence E. Pennington Sterling - Florence E. Pennington, 84, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as a Social Worker for Department of Children and Family Services. Florence was born September 15, 1928 in Sterling, the daughter of Dorsey Patterson and Bessie Pennington. Florence was a member of City of God (World Wide Christian...

Jul 3, 2013

Jul 2, 2013

Schilling Funeral Home -P O Box 592 - Sterling, IL 61081 - 815-626-1131 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...

Jun 25, 2013

Jeanne K. Schueler STERLING - Jeanne K. Schueler, 76, died June 25, 2013, at University of Iowa City Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was employed by Merle Norman for fifteen years as a Beauty Advisor. Jeanne was born November 26, 1936 in Erie, the daughter of Kenneth and Ellen (Stambro) Benters. She married Ronald L. Schueler...

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Jun 16, 2013

Sterling - Darlene Weckesser, 87, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at KSB Hospital. She was the co-owner and bookkeeper for Weckesser Plumbing and Heating for many years. Darlene was born November 20, 1925 in Stahl, MO, the daughter of Audrey Earl and Letta (Byrn) Leonard. She was a graduate of Sterling High School class of 1943. After graduation, she...

Jun 11, 2013

Jun 9, 2013

Donald H. Gleim Harmon - Donald H. Gleim , 90, formerly of Harmon, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Donald was born May 30, 1923 in Bradford Township, the son of John and Vera (Griese) Gleim. He married Marlyn Coleman on August 2, 1962 in Hanover, IL. He graduated from Dixon High School...

Jun 9, 2013

JANET M. YOUNG LAWRENCEBURG, IN - Janet M. Young, 94, formerly of Sterling, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, IN. Janet was born July 22, 1918 in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of Norman F. and Ida M. (Stumbaugh) Shatzer. She married Harold A. Young in May of 1938...

Jun 1, 2013

NEAL WICK STERLING - Neal Wick, 88, of Sterling, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He retired after 30 years with the Northern IL Water Company as a meter reader for both Sterling and Rock Falls. Neal was born January 9, 1925 in Sterling, the son of Hally and Margaret (Wolf)Wick. He managed basketball...