Sterling, Illinois Obituaries

Mar 4, 2010

ARTHUR "ART" C. FOLKERS ROCK FALLS - Arthur "Art" C. Folkers, 101, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 in Rock Falls. He farmed for most of his life. Arthur was born November 6, 1908 in Sterling, the son of Antone and Katherine (Dirks) Folkers. He married Erma Wessels on February 14, 1934 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on...

Feb 26, 2010

DR. PETER BROOKS SHAFFER MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Dr. Peter Brooks Shaffer, 64, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Peter was born October 9, 1945 in Sterling, the son of Robert L. and Helenlea Shaffer. Peter graduated from STHS in 1963, Miami, OH in 1967 with BA, University of Illinois MBA in 1969. He married...

Feb 20, 2010

JAMES L. WYATT, JR. ROCKFORD - James L. Wyatt, Jr., 33, formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, February 21, 2010. James was born October 10, 1976 in Sterling, the son of James Wyatt, Sr. and Patricia (Ashford) Summerville. Survivors include his father, James Wyatt Sr., of Arkansas, and his mother Patricia (Reginald) Summerville, of Rockford; a paternal grandmother, Mary Wyatt,...

Feb 19, 2010

JOHANN "JOHN" G. MICHELS OZARK, MO - Johann "John" G. Michels , 64, formerly of Sterling, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO. John was born July 30, 1945 in Dixon, the son of Herman and Gesine (Bruns) Michels. He served in the Air Force. Survivors include three sisters, Wendy (Dean) Zimmerman, of Highland...

Feb 19, 2010

HAROLD M. NELSON STERLING - Harold M. Nelson, 91, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at CGH Medical Center. He was an associate professor at Sauk Valley College for 27 years before retiring in 1991. Harold was born November 5, 1918 in McHenry, the son of Magnus and Theresa (Granath) Nelson. He married Frances Gunderson on August 6, 1949 in...

Feb 12, 2010

STERLING- Harold R. Eshleman, 99, died, Friday, February 12, 2010. Harold was born September 14, 1910 in Sterling, the son of Elwood and Emma (Martin) Eshleman. He married Louise Geyer on October 26, 1934 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on April 20, 1992. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sterling. Survivors include one...

Feb 6, 2010

NELLIE BERNICE HOHLEN STERLING - Nellie Bernice Hohlen, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2010. With the help of her family and care givers she was able to remain in her home. She was born January 29, 1914 in Sterling the daughter of John and Helen (Stralow) Jacobs She Married Henry Hohlen on...

Feb 2, 2010

DONALD F. GOULD ROCK FALLS �" Donald F. Gould, 89, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at CGH Medical Center. Donald was born August 6, 1920 in Sterling, the son of Francis and Leona (Tompkins) Gould. He married Janet Cross on April 22, 1941 in Kirksville, MO. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2009. He was a member...

Feb 1, 2010

EUGENE "GENE" C. SELLSTROM STERLING - Eugene "Gene" C. Sellstrom, 88, died Monday, February 1, 2010 at Coventry Living Center. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 32 years. Gene was born June 27, 1921 in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of John and Minnie (Dyke) Sellstrom. He married Joyce Svedstrom on August 14, 1955 in Princeton. She preceded...

Jan 29, 2010

MILLEDGEVILLE- Jim Faulkner, 59, died Friday, January 29, 2010 at his home after an extended illness. He farmed for many years in Milledgeville. Jim was born March 2, 1950 in Waukegan, the son of Charles and Matilda (Mauser) Faulkner. He served in the United States Army Reserves. He married Donna Aaron on March 17, 1973 in Gurnee. Jim was...

Jan 26, 2010

Sterling - Jerry D. Fell , 66, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at CGH Medical Center. He was the owner of Fells Barbershop in Sterling retiring in 2009. Jerry was born June 26, 1943 in Sterling, the son of Melvin and Clara (DePasquale) Fell. He married Lorraine Foley on January 13, 1973 in Walnut. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine,...

Jan 26, 2010

STERLING- Heidi L. Kaprelian, 39, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed at CGH Medical Center. Heidi was born December 18, 1970 in Sterling, the daughter of Merle and Sandra (Bierman) Heckman. She married James Kaprelian on October 10, 1992 in Sterling. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Sterling. She is...

Jan 26, 2010

STERLING �" Mr. Lee Edward Kramer, 85, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Kramer was employed at Northwestern Steel & Wire Company for thirty-four years, prior to his retirement in 1992. He also was a retired minister from the Assemblies of God. Mr. Kramer was born November 2,...

Jan 26, 2010

STERLING - Mason J. Deets, 95, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris. He farmed in the area for many years. Mason was born January 23, 1915 in Sterling, the son of John and Bessie (Stanley) Deets. He married Nellie Grimes on March 19, 1938 in Coleta. She preceded him in death on July 8,...

Jan 21, 2010

Jan 14, 2010

Schilling Funeral Home 702 First Avenue, P.O. Box 592 Sterling, IL 61081 815 626-1131 Obituary KATHRYN W. PERSON Sterling - Kathryn W. Person, 99, died Thursday, January 14, 2010 at CGH Medical Center. Kathryn was born July 5, 1910 in Sterling, the daughter of Emil and Lizzie (Zook) Haak. She married Roy E. Person on March 2, 1930 in...

Jan 4, 2010

�" Thelma O. Beardsley, 96, formerly of Newark died Monday, January 4, 2010 at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home in Morrison. Thelma Beardsley was born July 2, 1913 in Big Grove Township, Newark, the daughter of Rasmus and Anna (Tuttle) Knutson. She was married to her high school sweatheart, Wallace Beardsley, Sr. for 68 years. Thelma was a past...

Jan 2, 2010

Racine, WI (Formerly of Rock Falls) - Mrs. Ann Nordstrom, 89, died January 2, 2010 at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center in Racine, WI. Ann Nordstrom was born October 29, 1920 in Dixon, the daughter of Jesse Earl and Ethel Strong Newcomb. Mrs. Nordstrom is survived by one son, Eric (Mary Lou) Nordstrom of Racine, WI; one daughter Nancy (Thomas)...

Dec 31, 2009

Dec 29, 2009

FRANCES ALTHEA LARSON Sterling - Frances Althea (Warner) Larson, 95, of Sterling, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at her home. A 1935 graduate of Sterling Public Hospital School of Nursing, she served for 36 years on the CGH Medical Center Board of Directors. She was well-known for her regular visits with hospital patients and staff. Frances "Althea" was born...