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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
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Kristin Weinrich
May 12, 2012
KRISTIN LYNN WEINRICH STERLING- Kristin Lynn Weinrich, 62, died Saturday May 12, 2012 at Trinity West Regional Health System, Rock Island Campus, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Kris was employed by Sterling Dental Group. Kris was born March 19, 1950 in Sterling the daughter of William and Joyce (Carter) Welch. She was a member of St. John...
Dolores Jackley
May 3, 2012
DOLORES "Babe" JACKLEY STERLING - Dolores "Babe" Jackley, 80, died Thursday, May 03, 2012 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Dolores M. Jackley was born November 10, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of Glen and Grace (Capp) Wicks. She married Paul Jackley and he preceded her in death on February 14, 1995. Dolores Jackley was a member of Sacred...
Mary Olalde
Apr 21, 2012
MARY J. OLALDE STERLING- Mary J. Olalde, 61, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. She was a personnel manager at K-Mart in Sterling, retiring in 2003. Mary was born February 5, 1951 in San Felipe GTO Mexico, the daughter of Manuel A. and Maria S. (Morua) Villegas, Sr.. She married Dionicio "Don" T. Olalde on October...
Jay Bellini
Apr 18, 2012
JAY M. BELLINI ROCK FALLS - Jay M. Bellini, 35, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He owned his own pavement marking and seal coating business. Jay was born August 10, 1976 in Rock Island, the son of Jerry and Patricia (Frey) Bellini. He married Sherri A. Larson on July 16, 2006 at White Pines Park. Jay was a member...
Barney Frerichs
Apr 14, 2012
- Barney Frerichs, 96, died Saturday April 15, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. Before retiring he was employed by NWS&Wire as a guard. Barney was born March 13, 1916 in Gifford, the son of Bart and Christina Post Frerichs. He married Mariann Sitter on May 18, 1939 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2007. He...
Minerva Jensen
Apr 13, 2012
MINERVA M. JENSEN STERLING- Minerva M. Jensen, 101, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. Minerva was born October 13, 1910 in Odin, the daughter of Josiah Harley and Mary K. (Overbeck) Fyke. She married John T. Jensen on November 19, 1933 at the Methodist Church in Odin. Minerva lived and farmed with John near Shattuc, until...
Marjorie Ebersole
Apr 10, 2012
MARJORIE E. EBERSOLE STERLING - Marjorie E. Ebersole, 90, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Marjorie was born September 25, 1921 in Walnut, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Bowen) Alshouse. She married Donald E. Ebersole on January 24, 1943 in Freeport. Marjorie was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church. Survivors include...
William Bryant
Apr 10, 2012
WILLIAM C. BRYANT, JR. STERLING - William C. Bryant, Jr., 83, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. He was a teacher at Dixon State School. William was born September 20, 1928 in Sterling, the son of William, Sr. and Anita (MacPherson) Bryant. He served in the Army during the Korean War. William was a member of Harvest...
Sandra Hambley-Miller
Apr 8, 2012
SANDRA HAMBLEY-MILLER STERLING - Sandra Hambley-Miller, 66, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her home. Sandra was born September 28, 1945 in Sterling, the daughter of Wilbur and Mamie (Letcher) Adams. Sandra was an avid Bingo player and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Polhill and Toniette Hambley, both of Sterling, and Arnette Ross,...
Wayne Fry
Apr 8, 2012
WAYNE L. FRY DIXON - Wayne L. Fry, 81 died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Dixon Health Care Center. He was employed as an Assistant Manager for Northern Illinois Water Company, for 36 years, prior to retirement in 1992. Wayne was born May 22, 1930 in Mason City, IA, the son of Harvey and Corrine (Telford) Fry. He served...
Marian Washburn
Mar 31, 2012
MARIAN WASHBURN ROMEOVILLE - Marian Washburn, 91, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her residence. She was employed as a Secretary for Anderson Insurance Company, prior to retirement. Marian was born September 25, 1920 in Fulton, the daughter of Render and Martha (Koenes) Aggen. She married George F. Washburn on September 25, 1960 in First Presbyterian...
Gary Polzin
Mar 30, 2012
GARY MALCOLM POLZIN SUBLETTE - Gary Malcolm Polzin, 53, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at his home. He was employed as an electrician for the Local Union 364. Gary was born August 14, 1958 in Liverpool, England, the son of Roger and Lynn (Palethorpe) Polzin. Survivors include his wife Jean; his parents Roger (Mary Anne) Polzin, of Sterling; two...
Melvin Reglin
Mar 29, 2012
MELVIN L. REGLIN STERLING- Melvin L. Reglin, 85, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. He owned and operated Reglin Janitorial and Supply. Melvin was born January 18, 1927 in Rock Falls, the son of Carl and Marie (Dickey) Reglin. He served in the Unites States Army during WWII. He married Dorothy Mundt on July 17, 1948 in...
Dorothy Leesman
Mar 28, 2012
DOROTHY L. LEESMAN STERLING - Dorothy L. Leesman, 94, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Sterling Pavilion. Dorothy was born January 9, 1918 in Racine, WI, the daughter of Karl G. and Emma (Semantel) Schueler. She married Leroy Leesman on March 18, 1939 in Freeport. Dorothy was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock...
Odela Shank
Mar 21, 2012
ODELA ELIZABETH SHANK GOSHEN, IN - Odela Elizabeth Shank, 89, formerly of Dixon, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN. Odela was born December 30, 1922 in Hopedale, the daughter of Lawrence and Sarah (Birkey) Sutter. She married Raymond L. Shank on June 16, 1946 in Clarksville, MI. He preceded her in death on July...
Carmen Echebarria
Mar 18, 2012
CARMEN ECHEBARRIA STERLING - Carmen Echebarria, 75, passed away peacefully in her home with family, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, all around her on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from an extended illness. Carmen was born August 20, 1936 in Sterling, the daughter of Exiquio and Maria (Rodriguez) Echebarria. She was the oldest of eleven brothers...
William Welch
Mar 14, 2012
WILLIAM "BILL" HARRY WELCH STERLING- William "Bill" Harry Welch, 81 of Sterling, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed for 30 years at Sterling Multi-Products in Prophetstown, prior to retirement. Bill was born July 15, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Okel Orrie and Viola (Williams) Welch. He spent his early childhood in Cedar...
Eileen Mills
Mar 14, 2012
Eileen E. Mills Sterling - Eileen "Grandma" E. Mills, 93, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Avonlea Cottages. Eileen was born September 4, 1918 in Orchardville, the daughter of Jack and Leta (Vest) Holleman. She married Emmit Mills on May 18, 1935. He preceded her in death in October, 1974. Survivors include one daughter, Karlyn Stewart (David Lesniewski), of...
Irene Miller
Mar 3, 2012
Rock Falls- Irene A. Miller, 80, of Rock Falls died Saturday March 3, 2012. Irene was born October 10, 1931 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Harvey and Grace (Pardham) Anspach. She married Andy Paul Miller January 25, 1950 in Pochano AK. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1969. Survivors include five sons, Andy Paul (Cathy) Miller...
Gary Winch
Mar 3, 2012
Gary L. Winch Cheyenne, WY - Gary L. Winch, 61, formerly of Rockford, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Wyoming. Gary was born February 12, 1951 in Freeport, the son of Alfred and Evelyn (Nicholson) Winch. Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Nation, of Cheyenne, WY; his step-mother, Joyce Winch; one daughter, Alicia (HT1 "SW/AW/SC"...
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