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Sterling, Illinois Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Sterling, Il area

Charlotte Eissens
Jun 18, 2011
Charlotte Eissens, 77 died Saturday June 18, 2011 at Sterling Pavilion after an illness. Charlotte was born May 1, 1934 in Sterling the daughter of Ralph and Alda Cobb McCulloh. She married Raymond Eissens on January 3, 1954 in Sterling. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sterling. Survivors include her husband; two daughters Rajean...

Ginger Thomas
Jun 10, 2011
GINGER M. THOMAS ROCK FALLS - Ginger (Paschal) Thomas, 67, died Friday, June 10, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospice House, Bogart, GA. She was employed by the Sterling Post Office in Sterling, retiring in 2005, after 20 years of service. Ginger was born June 22, 1943 in Sterling, the daughter of Fay & Esther (Walters) Paschal. She lived her...

Marjorie France
Jun 9, 2011
MARJORIE E. FRANCE STERLING - Marjorie E. France, 84, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Asta Care Center of Elgin. She was employed as an assembler for GE for many years. Marjorie was born November 22, 1926 in Sterling, the daughter of Eugene and Lela (Carlsen) Reed. Survivors include one daughter, Diana (Charles) Gregory, of St. Charles; two sisters,...

George Hadley
Jun 8, 2011
GEORGE M. HADLEY POLO - George M. Hadley, 88, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his home. He farmed in the Hazelhurst area for 52 years George was born April 2, 1923 in Glen Elder KS, the son of David and Olive (Marzolf) Hadley. He married Faye Gowan on June 13, 1943 in Rock Falls. He was a longtime...

Eugene Tackett
Jun 8, 2011
EUGENE TACKETT ROCKFALLS- Eugene Tackett, 83, died, Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed as a hammerman at Illinois Forge, prior to retirement. Eugene was born November 21, 1927 in Lode, KY, the son of Craig and Emma (Owens) Tackett. He married Darlyne Arfman on November 22, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa. She preceded him...

Janet Noon
Jun 5, 2011
JANET A. NOON ROCK FALLS - Janet A. Noon, 81, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed as a Dietician for CGH Medical Center for many years. Janet was born August 23, 1929 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Earl and Cora Velma (Young) Hoover. She married Donald Noon on July 23, 1973 in...

Alfred Otten
Jun 3, 2011
ALFRED B. OTTEN STERLING - Alfred Becker Otten, 98, died Friday, June 3, 2011 at Coventry Nursing Home's Garden Rehab Center. Mr. Otten was born in Como on June 21, 1912 and lived in the Sterling area his entire life. He was the eldest of two sons born to Andrew and Mary (Lauts) Otten. Mr. Otten farmed in the...

Harry Stillman
May 28, 2011
HARRY LLOYD STILLMAN STERLING- Harry L. Stillman, 80, beloved husband, father and grandfather died Saturday May 28, 2011 at home surrounded by family. Harry was born July 4, 1930 in Normal, the son of John E. and Maude (Cook) Stillman. He married Jean Marie Stanley of Coleta on June 24, 1952 in the First Christian Church of Colorado Springs,...

Jerry Little
May 27, 2011
JERRY LITTLE STERLING - Jerry Little, 69, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at his home. He was employed as a pipefitter for Northwestern Steel & Wire for 29 years. Jerry was born June 25, 1941 in Joiner, AR, the son of Thomas Oakley and Annie (Eatmon) Little. He married Susan M. Manon on May 14, 1966 in Sterling. Jerry...

Janice Myers
May 27, 2011
JANICE L. MYERS STERLING - Janice L. Myers, 64, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at her home. She was employed as a CNA for many years. Janice was born January 10, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of John Ervin and Dorothy Ann (Dean) Cook, Sr. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls. Survivors include,...

Janice Myers
May 27, 2011
JANICE L. MYERS STERLING - Janice L. Myers, 64, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at her home. She was employed as a CNA for many years. Janice was born January 10, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of John Ervin and Dorothy Ann (Dean) Cook, Sr. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls. Survivors include,...

Galen Vos
May 26, 2011
GALEN D. VOS STERLING - Galen D. Vos, 76, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. He was employed as an Electrician with the Local 364 Rockford Electrical. He retired in 1995 after 41 years. Galen served in the Army during the Korean War. Galen was born October 6, 1934 in Morrison, the son...

Ervin Burkett
May 23, 2011
ERVIN E. BURKETT STERLING - Ervin E. Burkett, 94, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. He was employed as a machinist for many years. Ervin was born February 1, 1917 in Marseilles, the son of Albert and Ella (Shoupe) Burkett. He married Geraldine E. Gribbin on February 10, 1938 in Marseilles. She...

Gwendolyn Jahnke
May 12, 2011
GWENDOLYN JOY JAHNKE STERLING - Gwendolyn Joy Jahnke, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, of Santa Barbara, CA, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Gwendolyn was the only daughter born to Dr. Cora and Dr. Yager Lamoreaux, both chiropractors. She was born on January 7, 1922, in Beatrice, NE. After the family...

Darlene Nelson
May 7, 2011
DARLENE NELSON ROCK FALLS- Darlene Nelson, 97, died Saturday May 7, 2011 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling after an illness. Darlene was born September 10, 1913 in Prophetstown the daughter of Charles and Minniel (Sachjin) Sandrock. She married Clyde L. Nelson on December 14, 1937 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. She was a member of New...

Rodolfo Saldivar
May 5, 2011
RODOLFO "RUDY" SALDIVAR ROCK FALLS - Rodolfo "Rudy" Saldivar, 95, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. He was employed at Northwestern Steel & Wire as a Machine Operator until he retired in 1977. He also owned Salvidar's Bakery in Sterling for 15 years. Rodolfo was born June 23, 1915 in San Benito, TX, the...

Lillian Ferguson
Apr 28, 2011
LILLIAN A. FERGUSON ROCK FALLS - Lillian A. Ferguson, 86, went to be with her Lord Thursday, April 28, 2011. Lillian was born September 9, 1924 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl Raymond and Stella Claire (Kauffman) Fee. On November 8, 1942, she married Leonard Devers. He died in November, 1945 in Germany during World War II. She then...

Wayne Thielbar
Apr 28, 2011
Wayne Leroy Thielbar Sterling - Wayne Leroy Thielbar, 75, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was employed in the construction business for many years. Wayne was born December 17, 1935 in Clinton, IA, the son of D.Q. and Dorothea (Doty) Thielbar. He married Judith K. Goff on January 10, 1961 in Dixon....

Alice Deets
Apr 24, 2011
Alice A. Deets Sterling - Alice A. Deets, 80, was called home Sunday, April 24, 2011 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long illness. Alice was born October 7, 1930 in Elizabethtown, the daughter of Tracy and Iva (Jenkins) Love. She married Charles L. Deets on December 12, 1954 in Rock Falls. Alice was...

Isabella Dodge
Apr 16, 2011
ISABELLA CLAIRE DODGE STERLING- Isabella Claire Dodge, 1 month, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at CGH Medical Center. Isabella was born March 11, 2011 in Oak Lawn, the daughter of Diana Gomez and Jonathan Dodge. Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Laelah and Alicia Dodge; maternal grandparents, Alejandero (Francisca) Gomez; fraternal grandparents, Kathie (Bill) Dodge; great maternal grandparents, Natalia...
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