McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL

Ramon Castellanos

October 16, 1959 - November 24, 2020

Ramon Castellanos Ramon Castellanos, age 61, of Sterling, formerly of Pharr, Texas, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Ramon was born October 16, 1959 in San Juan, Texas the son of Francisco and Isabella Castellanos. He was employed at Williamson Construction in Pharr, Texas for many years. Ramon enjoyed fishing, smoking cigarettes, drinking Big Red pop, and...
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Victor R. White II

March 29, 1936 - November 22, 2020

Victor Reginald White II, 84 of Dixon, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon. Victor was born on March 29, 1936 in Sterling, the son of Victor and Dorothy White and Dick and Viola Winkler. He was a United States Army Veteran. He married Judy D. Smith on December 16, 1961 in Franklin Grove. Victor worked at RB & W, taught computer coding at Sauk many years ago, was...
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Robert Dean Hawkins

September 1, 1944 - November 22, 2020

FENTON – Robert Dean Hawkins, 76, of Fenton, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home. Robert was born on September 1, 1944 in Galesburg, the son of Walter and Marie (Logsdon) Hawkins. He married Barbara Ann Lehr on May 4, 1963 in New Buffalo, MI. He was a member of Colbrook Christian Church in Cameron, IL; as well as a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts. Robert...
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Anna Mae Baldwin

March 14, 1926 - November 22, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Anna Mae Baldwin, 94, of Sterling, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on March 14, 1926 in New Bedford, the daughter of John and Pearl (Wescott) Norman. Ann married Willard Baldwin on May 29, 1946. He predeceased her on September 12, 1995. Ann was a member of First Christian Church in Sterling. She was also a member of the Whiteside...
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Richard E. Perkins, Jr.

June 1, 1953 - November 21, 2020

Richard E. Perkins, Jr. Richard E. Perkins, Jr., age 67, of Fulton, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. Richard was born June 1, 1953 in Washington D.C. the son of Richard, Sr. and Goldie (Rumfelt) Perkins. He served in the US Army for 21 years retiring with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was then employed as a commercial truck driver for 20 years. ...
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Albert L. Foy

July 14, 1936 - November 21, 2020

Albert L. Foy, 84 of Sterling, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in La Salle. Albert was born on July 14, 1936 in Sterling, the son of Albert and Evelyn Foy and Lucille and Herb Schick. He was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Albert retired from Dohrn Transfer Co. He was a member of the Rock Falls American Legion...
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Sandra S. DeJonge

May 20, 1945 - November 21, 2020

Sandra S. DeJonge, 75 of Lyndon, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Sandra was born on May 20, 1945 in Princeton, the daughter of James W. and Evelyn (Hubbard) Hudgin. She married Larry DeJonge on August 19, 1962 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sterling. Sandie enjoyed camping for the past five years in Sheffield, spending time with her grandchildren and...
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Doretta Kay Lathrop

August 6, 1938 - November 21, 2020

STERLING – Doretta Kay Lathrop, 82, of Sterling, took the hand of the Lord in Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at The Citadel of Sterling. Doretta was born on August 6, 1938 in Nevada, IA, the daughter of Darwin and Helen (Corbin) Blayney. She married Bobbie Ray Lathrop on August 19, 1956 in Sterling. He predeceased her on January 24, 2020. Doretta was employed as an Activity Director...
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Maria Leal

July 20, 1943 - November 20, 2020

STERLING – Maria Elvira Leal, 77 died Friday November 20, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. She was born on July 20, 1943 in Edinburg, TX the daughter of Valentin and Maria (Corpus) Plata. She married Rudolfo "Rudy" Leal on May 9, 1964 in Aurora. She was employed at CGH Medical Center in the laundry for 9 years. Maria was a member of St. Mary Church. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and a...
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Brent D. Oncken

January 13, 1954 - November 19, 2020

LYNDON – Brent D. Oncken, 66, of Lyndon left to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Unity Point Health Trinity in Rock Island. Brent was born on January 13, 1954 in Morrison, the son of Ronald and Lavona (Egert) Oncken, Sr. He married Peggy Dublo in March 2007. Brent was employed as a delivery driver for F.S. He was a member of St. Peter's Church in Morrison. Brent enjoyed...
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Ida Ann Porter

December 13, 1943 - November 18, 2020

Ida Ann Porter, age 76 of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Ida was born on December 13, 1943 in Sterling, the daughter of Louis and Doris (Eichelberger) Celletti. She worked as a LPN at the Dixon Correctional Facility for many years. Survivors include her two sons, William (Jen) Porter of Rock Falls and Brent "Ben" (Mindy) Porter of Rock Falls...
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Yetta R. Todd

August 3, 1920 - November 18, 2020

Yetta Roana Todd, age 100 of Morrison, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Yetta was born on August 3, 1920 in Morrison, the daughter of Frank Glenn and Ethel Grace (Fellows) Lyon. She married, Warren Smith, Sr on August 21, 1938 in Morrison; he preceded her in death on September 9, 1954. She then married Lyle Frank on December 10, 1960 in Rock Falls; he...
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Loretta Jean Waller

July 30, 1933 - November 18, 2020

STERLING – Loretta Jean (Whiteside) Waller, 87, of Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Regency Care of Sterling. Loretta was born in Thayer, MO, the daughter of George and Hazel (Manus) Whiteside on July 30, 1933. She married Dennis E. Waller on January 11, 1950 in Dixon by Reverend George Curran. Dennis predeceased her on May 18, 1996. The love of her life was her God,...
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Kenneth E. Elliott

April 13, 1948 - November 18, 2020

STERLING – Kenneth E. Elliott, 72, of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at CGH Medical Center following a brief illness. Kenneth was born on April 13, 1948 in DeKalb, the son of Clyde and Ruth (Walker) Elliott. He was a US Army Veteran, and served in the Vietnam War. Kenneth married Charlotte Wells on October 8, 2005 in Dixon. He enjoyed farm shows and auctions, and was also...
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Jack L. Icenogle

January 23, 1939 - November 16, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Jack L. Icenogle, age 81, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Regency Care of Sterling. Jack was born on January 23, 1939 in Monmouth the son of Clifford and Zelora (Sawyer) Icenogle. He married Carolyn Jaques on September 28, 1963. Jack was employed as a Foreman for 30 years at Lawrence Brothers Manufacturing in Sterling and 11 years at Auto Zone in Rock Falls. He served his...
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Lauren "Bud" McCune

July 25, 1941 - November 16, 2020

Lauren "Bud" R. McCune, age 79 of Rock Falls, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling after a brave battle with COVID. Bud was born on July 25, 1941 in Martinsville, VA, the son of Robert and Agnes (Schaver) McCune. He married Caroline Dean on May 13, 1961 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2020. Bud worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire in...
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Eugene "Gene" Sanders

December 23, 1931 - November 16, 2020

STERLING – Eugene "Gene" J. Sanders, age 88, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Gene was born on December 23, 1931 in Sterling the son of Earl and Mae (McCann) Sanders. He married Adrienne Allen on September 14, 1953 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on May 30. 2017. Gene was employed as Assistant Employment Manager for 35 years with Northwestern Steel &...
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Loyd Crocker

March 17, 1930 - November 16, 2020

Loyd D. Crocker, 90 of Sterling died Monday November 16, 2020 at Morningside of Sterling. He was born a long, long, time ago in Morganton, Arkansas the son of Carl and Luna (Stark) Crocker on March 17, 1930. He served proudly in the US Army as a SGT during the Korean War. Loyd retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire Co as a car checker. He married Joanne Nelson on December 10, 1987. He...
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William K. Schrader

September 3, 1929 - November 16, 2020

STERLING – William K. Schrader, age 91, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Citadel Care Center in Sterling. William was born on September 3, 1929 in Sterling the son of Carl W. and Nina Mae (Reecher) Schrader. He married Dorothy Bauser on February 17, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nev. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2011. William was employed at Northwestern Steel & Wire in Sterling for 27...
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Steven P. Benson

January 19, 1963 - November 15, 2020

Steven P. Benson, age 57, of Woosung, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Steve was born January 19, 1963 in Sterling the son of Bertram "Bert" and Evangaline "Vangie" (Jurkens) Benson. He married Sharon Schultz on June 1, 1985 in Sterling. He was employed at Exelon Nuclear Plant as a security officer. Steve was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his...
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Marjorie Smith

November 18, 1927 - November 15, 2020

STERLING – Marjorie F. Smith, 92 of Sterling died Sunday November 15, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. She was born on November 18, 1927 in Sterling the daughter of Henry and Shirley (McDearmon) Dettman. She married Robert King and later Keith Smith who both had preceded her in death. Marjorie was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was an avid reader, a member of the Red Hats and...
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Maria Apperson

February 18, 1943 - November 15, 2020

STERLING – Maria E. Apperson, 77 of Sterling died Sunday November 15, 2020 at the Citadel of Sterling. She was born on February 18, 1943 in Elsa, TX the daughter of Carmen and Elena (Hernandez) Castaneda. Survivors include her son, Paul (Cathy) Apperson of Sterling; her brothers: Alberto Castaneda, Jose Lopez Grandchildren: Paul J (Megan) Apperson, Carissa L (Christopher) Gascoigne,...
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Jacqueline A. Hoffman

November 8, 1937 - November 15, 2020

Jacqueline A. "Jackie" (Jaquet) Hoffman, 83 died Sunday November 15, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1937 in Spring Valley, the daughter of Frank and Loretta (Learch) Venardi She had worked for many years as a cook and also had served as a foster grandparent in the local schools. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Sterling and had enjoyed crocheting and...
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Bette J. Deets

December 31, 1933 - November 15, 2020

Bette J. Deets, age 86 of Rock Falls, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home. Bette was born on December 31, 1933 in Sterling, the daughter of Lester and G. Ailene (Scoughton) Hollis. She married Lawrence "Larry" Gordon Deets on June 14, 1952 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2001. Bette was a long time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Sterling and had...
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Gregory T. Johnson

March 30, 1946 - November 14, 2020

Gregory T. Johnson, 74 died Saturday November 14, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1946 in Dixon, the son of Paul and Lila (Coffman) Johnson. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Greg worked for many years at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co as an electrician. For many years he worked on and repaired appliances from his home. He was a 30 year member of the...
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Patrick J O'Brien

April 14, 1946 - November 12, 2020

Patrick J. O'Brien, 74, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home in Sterling, IL. Born April 14, 1946, in Amboy, Illinois. He was the son of the late William and Rita (Lynch) O'Brien and a brother to the Late Michael (Mic) O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien attended Amboy High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Northwestern Steel and Wire for almost 30...
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Hilaria "Lala" Ramirez

October 21, 1927 - November 12, 2020

STERLING – Hilaria M. "Lala" Ramirez, 93, of Walnut, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling. Lala was born on October 21, 1927 in Mexico, the daughter of Ezequiel and Pillar (Rodelo) Meza. She married Guadalupe Ramirez on March 24, 1969 in Morrison. He predeceased her on July 10, 1971. Lala was employed in Laundry Services at the Dixon Development...
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Helen E, Kramer

December 19, 1924 - November 11, 2020

STERLING – Helen Evelyn (Hartman) Kramer, 95, left this world to enter Heaven on November 11, 2020 at CGH Medical Center after a 6 day battle with Covid-19. Helen was born on December 19, 1924 to Henry and Anna (Traum) Hartman on a farm in rural Thomson. She was one of 17 children. She married Ralph W. Kramer in rural Savanna on June 11, 1950. He died on July 8, 1996. She was a home maker...
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Terrance "Terry" Heffelfinger

January 18, 1938 - November 11, 2020

Terrance "Terry" Wilson Heffelfinger, 82, of Rock Falls, passed away from respiratory failure due to Covid-19 on November 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born to Percy and Juanita (Strausser) Heffelfinger on January 18, 1938 in Milledgeville, Illinois. Terry was a 3-sport athlete who graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1956. As a member of the RFHS band, Terry often...
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Pamela Ann Varden

December 18, 1943 - November 11, 2020

Pamela Ann Varden, age 76, of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home. Pamela was born on December 18, 1943 in Texas, the daughter of Warren and Florence (Brown) Fossett. She married Otis Varden. Pamela ran a large preschool for many years in Long Beach, California. She had a love for arts and was very talented at making crafts. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and...
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Rogene Moore

November 3, 1940 - November 10, 2020

Rogene M. (Dyer) Moore, age 80, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with leukemia, on November 10, 2020, with her family at her side. She was born on November 3,1940 in Sublette, IL, daughter of Marion & Gertrude (Burkardt) Dyer. She grew up in Amboy, IL as a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she received all her sacraments. She attended St. Anne Catholic Grade School...
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Wesley R. Lynch

March 26, 1944 - November 10, 2020

Wesley Ray Lynch, age 76 of Amboy, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Wesley was born on March 26, 1944 in Fredonia, KY, the son of James and Nellie (Frailix) Lynch. He married Nancy Ellen Sutton on October 9, 1965 in Marion, KY. Wesley was an ironworker at Page Engineering for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, building and creating ornamental railings. Survivors...
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John C. Ordean

November 22, 1927 - November 9, 2020

John Chirila Ordean 92 of Sterling passed away peacefully on Nov 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. John was born on Nov. 22, 1927 in Rock Falls, the son of Chirila and Paracheva (Pavel) Ordean. He was a graduate of Rock Falls High School. He served in Korea from 1945 -1947 and was assigned to the 81st Ordinance Tank Maintenance. After the Army he put himself through 4 years of college...
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Arthur Neal Dykema

July 9, 1937 - November 8, 2020

MORRISON – Arthur Neal Dykema, 83, of Morrison, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Pleasant View in Morrison. Arthur was born on July 9, 1937 in Morrison, the son of George and Pauline (Smith) Dykema. He was a veteran of the US Army. Arthur married Sherry Rick on February 4, 1967 in Morrison. He was employed as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service for many years. After retiring from the...
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Landon Ray Pounders

October 30, 2020 - November 8, 2020

Landon Ray Pounders, 9 days old, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents, on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 5:12 A.M. at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI after a hard fought battle with the Vein of Galen Malformation. Landon was born on October 30, 2020 in Madison, WI. He is survived by his loving parents, Lukas Pounders and Jamie Riley of Rock Falls; maternal...
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Eleanor "Elaine" Jenkins

August 14, 1942 - November 7, 2020

POLO – Eleanor "Elaine" Jenkins, 78, of Polo, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling. Elaine was born on August 14, 1942 in Forreston, the daughter of Oliver and Mildred (Wolf) Michael. She married Bill Jenkins on December 18, 1965 in Winnebago. Elaine worked in the Winnebago County Assessor's Office for many years. She was a member of Dutchtown Church...
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Lyle "Pat" Connor

June 18, 1954 - November 6, 2020

SAVANNA – Lyle "Pat" Connor, age 66, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Pat was born on June 18, 1954 in Savanna the son of Lyle R. and Betty L. (Barr) Connor. He married Debra Dearborn on November 26, 1977 in Oregon. Pat was employed as a Car Salesman for 23 years with Kunes Country in Mt. Carroll. He was a member of Masonic Mississippi Lodge #385 and...
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Paul W. Simester

December 13, 1958 - November 6, 2020

Paul William Simester, age 61 of Lyndon, died Friday, November 06, 2020 at Pleasant View Rehab and Health in Morrison. Paul was born on December 13, 1958 in Sterling, the son of Harry and Jeanine (Huntley) Simester. He graduated from Rock Falls High School. Paul had married Dawn M. Cheshier on June 22, 1985 and together, had two daughters. He worked at Dixon Marquette Cement Plant for several...
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Ishmael Celestino, Sr

July 3, 1935 - November 5, 2020

Ismael Celestino Sr, 85 of Sterling died Thursday November 5, 2020. He was born on July 3, 1935 in Malakoff, TX the son of Brigido and Maria (Hernandez) Celestino. He served in the US Army from 1955-1957. Ismael married Guadalupe Rodriguez on December 1, 1963 in Sterling. She died November 22, 2002. He had retired from Dana Corporation. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. ...
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Mary Adams

January 7, 1964 - November 4, 2020

Mary M. Adams, 56 of Rock Falls died Wednesday November 4, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Mary was born on January 7, 1964 in Manlius, the daughter of James Merle and Elizabeth (McBride) Olds. She married Robert C. Adams on July 16, 1994 in Rock Falls. Mary had enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, and scrap booking. She was a Gold Wing Rider along with her husband. She was a great cake...
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Harold "Bud" Tomman, Jr.

August 31, 1933 - November 3, 2020

MORRISON - Harold "Bud" Tomman, Jr., age 87 died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna,IL. Harold was born on August 31, 1933 in Mt. Carroll,IL, the son of Harold and Arlene (Atherton) Tomman, Sr. He married Barbara Stage on October 31, 1953.Harold was employed as a Forklift Driver for 32 years with International Harvester East Moline Works. He loved ...
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Christopher L. Hannon

March 12, 1980 - November 2, 2020

PROPHETSTOWN – Christopher Lee Hannon, 40, of Prophetstown passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. Christopher was born on March 12, 1980, the son of Deborah (Limer) Hannon and Kim Hannon. He was a resident at Winning Wheels for the last 8 years, and previous to that at Harmony House in Waterloo, IA. Christopher enjoyed playing sports in his younger years. He also enjoyed cartoons,...
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Curtis "Marty" Anders

August 3, 1981 - November 2, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Curtis "Marty" Anders, 39, of Rock Falls, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. Marty was born on August 3, 1981 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Randall and Marilyn (Jeffries) Anders. He loved his children and his dogs, and also enjoyed fishing, bicycling, and campfires. Survivors include his mother, Marilyn Anders of Columbia, TN; his significant other, Ashley Miles...
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Robert A. Uphoff

March 30, 1939 - November 2, 2020

MORRISON – Robert A. Uphoff, age 81, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Robert was born on March 30, 1939 in Savanna the son of William and Elsie (Gump) Uphoff. He married Carol Dykema on October 28, 1961 in Morrison and recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Robert was employed as a Printer with several newspapers over his career. He was...
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Andrew Joseph Ortiz

July 31, 1961 - October 31, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Andrew Joseph Ortiz, 59 of Grayslake, passed thru the heavenly gates of Paradise to join his father and sister, to be with the Lord, having died suddenly October 31, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1961 in Sterling the son of William and Ernestine (Castro) Ortiz. He had attended St. Andrew Grade School and Rock Falls High School. He was head mechanic at Glencoe Country Club, having...
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Lucy Geraldine "Gerry" Sailors

November 5, 1924 - October 31, 2020

ROCK FALLS - Lucy Geraldine "Gerry" (Garthwaite) Sailors, age 95 died October 31, 2020 at Allure(formerly Good Samaritan) in Prophetstown, Illinois. Gerry was born in Bloomington, Wisconsin November 5, 1924 to Melvin Charles & Clara Louisa Garthwaite. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1942 and then from Groves-Barnhart Secretarial School in Madison. Gerry worked as a legal...
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Carol Linton

October 20, 1932 - October 30, 2020

On Friday, October 30th, 2020, Carol Linton, loving mother of three boys, passed away at the age of 88 at Community General Hospital, Sterling, IL. Carol was born on October 20th, 1932 to Rothmer and Myrtle (Jacobson) Bushman of Coleta, Illinois. She attended Milledgeville High School and Western Illinois University. She worked in the administrative office at Sterling High School, and then...
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Helen Musyl

November 1, 1950 - October 30, 2020

Helen L. Musyl, 69 of Sterling died Friday October 30, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on November 1, 1950 in Cairo, IL the daughter of Hershel and Mary (Graves) Dunn. Helen enjoyed reading, gardening, walks in nature, serving her community and spent time with her family and friends. She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her children:...
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Polly Ann Barnhart

June 3, 1959 - October 30, 2020

Polly Ann Barnhart, age 61 of Prophetstown, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at her home. Polly was born on June 3, 1959 in Seattle, Washington. She enjoyed peace and quiet, and had a strong love for animals, especially her bulldogs. Survivors include her life partner, Tim Kowalski of Prophetstown and her son Michael Maynard of Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation...
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Lester L. Pratt

January 17, 1935 - October 28, 2020

Lester L. Pratt, age 85 of Prophetstown, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Allure of Prophetstown. Lester was born on January 17, 1935 in Rock Falls, the son of Everett and Alice (Castle) Pratt. He married Anita Santee on May 15, 1955 in Prophetstown. He was a millwright and retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling. Lester had a love for John Deere tractors and enjoyed working on...
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Juan "Johnny" Cavazos

July 25, 1964 - October 28, 2020

Juan "Johnny" A. Cavazos, age 56 of Clinton, IA, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at home. Johnny was born on July 25, 1964 in Sterling, the son of Margarito and Tomasa (Hernandez) Cavazos. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He retired from the Army after 15 years. Survivors include his seven sisters, Yolanda Cavazos...
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Donna Sue Schuller

September 8, 1955 - October 27, 2020

Donna Sue (Bonnell) Schuller was born on September 8, 1955 and after battling her illness, left us on October 27, 2020. She married Gregory Schuller on August 13, 1988. She was preceded in death by her father Ronald R. Bonnell; her mother Lydia and step father Ray E. Claxton; her sister Cathy Warren Surviving is her husband; her brothers: Ronald (Kathleen) Bonnell and Robert (Bobbi Jo)...
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Lawrence W. Tegeler

October 30, 1928 - October 27, 2020

MT. CARROLL – Lawrence W. Tegeler, age 91, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Lawrence was born on October 30, 1928 in Fenton the son of Martin and Winnie (Tervelt) Tegeler. He married Edna Mae Wiersema on February 24, 1950. She died July 18, 2020. He was educated in rural Bunker Hill School, Fenton. Lawrence farmed in the Whiteside and Carroll counties...
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Judith A. Goodell

June 23, 1942 - October 27, 2020

Judith Goodell, 78 died Tuesday October 27, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on June 23, 1942 in Benton, IL the daughter of Millard and Dorothy (Conner) Mandrell. She married Ervin "Cork" Goodell on March 21, 1958 in Sterling. He died December 1, 2019. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church. Survivors include her daughter Kimberly (Mitch) Bollman of Prophetstown;...
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Wilmetta B. Ebersole

November 10, 1933 - October 26, 2020

STERLING – Billie Ebersole, 86 died Monday October 26, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was born on November 10, 1933 near Mount Carroll, IL the daughter of Thomas Patrick and Helen Catherine (Sauer) Burke. She graduated from St. Mary Grade School and Community Catholic High School in 1951. She married Robert L. Ebersole on May 7, 1953 in Sterling. He died June 9, 2015. Along with...
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Marjorie A. Bittorf

May 14, 1932 - October 25, 2020

STERLING - Marjorie A. Bittorf, age 88, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Marjorie was born on May 14, 1932 in Rock Falls the daughter of Lewis and Ardetta (Brotheridge) Brunk. She attended Merrill School and Rock Falls High School. Marjorie married Joseph Bittorf on April 30, 1999. He died April 3, 2006. She was employed for 26 years at National Manufacturing...
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Keith E. Brandt

April 3, 1960 - October 25, 2020

Lodi, Mo. – Keith E. Brandt, age 60, formerly of Morrison died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Keith was born on April 3, 1960 in Morrison the son of Elwin and Marjorie (Stinemyer) Brandt. He married Tamara Holcomb on March 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nev. Keith was employed for 39 years as a Fuel Truck Driver with FS in Lyndon retiring January 1, 2020...
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Jose "Joe" Salas, Sr.

March 19, 1925 - October 24, 2020

STERLING- Jose "Joe" Salas, Sr., 95, of Sterling, died on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born on March 19, 1925 in Brownsville, TX, the son of Encarnacion and Virginia (Flores) Salas. Joe served in the Navy during WWII, and as a paratrooper during the Occupation of Japan. He married the love of his life, Minerva "Minnie" Rodriguez, 67 years ago on April...
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Linda M. Cumby

January 7, 1949 - October 23, 2020

TAMPICO – Linda M. Cumby, 71, of Tampico passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at her home. Linda was born in Princeton, WV on January 7, 1949, the daughter of Roy and Cordelia (Hartwell) Blankenship. She married John Cumby on October 15, 1988 in Rock Falls. He predeceased her on December 10, 2013. Linda was employed as a Support Manager at Rock Falls Walmart for 24 years. Linda enjoyed...
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Carla A. Haubrich

October 21, 1950 - October 19, 2020

STERLING, Carla E. Haubrich, age 69, died Monday October 19, 2020 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Carla was born on October 21, 1950 in Kenosha, Wis. the daughter of Lothar and Ione (Hansen) Haubrich. She graduated from Carthage College with a bachelors degree. Carla was employed as the Director of Self Help Enterprises in Sterling. She was very active in her community and church having...
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Lu Ann Vos

September 8, 1956 - October 19, 2020

Lu Ann Vos Lu Ann Vos, 64, of Morrison, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Lu Ann was born September 8, 1956 in Clinton, Iowa the daughter of Charles and Lois (Harvey) Vos. She was employed at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling and Rolling Hills Progress Center in Lanark. Lu Ann enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics. She is survived by her...
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Mark D. Duchay

August 30, 1963 - October 17, 2020

ROCK FALLS - Mark D. Duchay, age 57, died at his home Saturday, October 17, 2020. Mark was born on August 30, 1963 in Sterling the son of Dennis and Marian (Martin) Bonnette. He married Laura Hemminger on April 7, 2012 in Rock Falls. Mark owned and operated Mark Duchay Lawn Care for over 20 years. He enjoyed his work as well as collecting beer steins. Survivors include, his wife Laura of...
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David A. White

April 26, 1965 - October 16, 2020

David A. White David A. White, age 55, of Sterling, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Exceptional Care and Training Center in Sterling. David was born April 26, 1965 in Chicago the son of Daniel and Florence (Turek) White. He grew up in Chicago and later moved to Sterling. He is survived by two sisters, Ann M. Carson of Ill. and Patricia A. McHugh of Wis. and one brother, Steven M. White of...
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G. Marlene Collins

December 25, 1930 - October 15, 2020

Glenda Marlene Collins, 89 of Rock Falls, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Marlene was born on December 25, 1930 in Bradford, Ark., the daughter of Oscar Alva and Arlie Mae (Rutledge) Wells. She married Joseph L. Collins on August 23, 1950 in West Plains, MO. He preceded her in death. Marlene was a 3rd grade and special reading teacher. She taught for...
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Youn H. Kim

March 9, 1943 - October 14, 2020

STERLING – Youn H. Kim, 77, passed away on October 14, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Youn was born in Seoul, Korea, the daughter of Joung Jun Lee and Bong Youn Woo Lee. She graduated from Sorabol University of Arts in Seoul. She married Kap C. Kim on April 29, 1967 in Grosse Point, MI. Youn had a lifelong love of the arts. Some of her favorite interests were cooking,...
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Frances Willett-Jomant

January 29, 1933 - October 14, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Frances Willett-Jomant, age 87, died at her home Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Frances was born on January 29, 1933 in Roodhouse the daughter of Edward and Ruby (Sanders) Jones. She married Frank Willett on October 15, 1949. He died May 11, 1982. She later married William Jomant on August 31, 1998. Frances was employed at General Electric in Morrison for 28 years retiring in 1993...
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Merle G. Wolfley

June 5, 1933 - October 13, 2020

Merle G. Wolfley, 87 of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Merle was born on June 5, 1933 in Morrison, the son of Glen and Helen (Isenhart) Wolfley. He was a United States Army Veteran. Merle married Lucille Hinrichs on May 6, 1956 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on August 5, 2017. Merle worked at Steel Ball in Sterling for many years. He was a...
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Douglas D Little

June 23, 1943 - October 9, 2020

Douglas D. Little, 77 died Friday October 9, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home. He was born June 23, 1943 in Sterling, son of Ernest and Geraldine (Miller) Little. He worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire for a short time; then for Prescott Construction for 27 years. Later drove for Rock River Ready Mix. He was a member of the Teamsters Local and the Sons of the American Legion, Sterling ....
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Emersyn R. Hopkins

September 28, 2020 - October 8, 2020

Emersyn Raelyn Hopkins, 10 days old, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Emersyn was born September 28, 2020 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Brett Hopkins and Shannon Mallory. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Aaliyah and Brooklyn; two brothers, Izaih and Karsyn; maternal grandparents, Chuck and Tracee McCarty of...
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Gale Wayne Staples

February 21, 1950 - October 7, 2020

STERLING – Gale Wayne Staples, 70, of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Gale was born in Sterling on February 21, 1950, the son of Wayne Staples and Janet (Billings) Love. He was a US Army Veteran. Gale married Corina Marquez on September 21, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. He was employed as a highway maintainer with the Illinois Department of...
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Jimmy L. Devers

March 29, 1963 - October 6, 2020

Jimmy L. Devers, 57 of Rock Falls died unexpectedly Tuesday October 6, 2020 at home. He was born on March 29, 1963 in Sterling the son of Donald Gene and Beulah Mae (Brey) Devers. He was a graduate of Rock Falls High School where he played football and wrestled. He was employed at Self Help in Sterling for several years. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of St....
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Marsha H. Parker-Hussung

November 9, 1958 - October 6, 2020

Marsha Helen Parker-Hussung Marsha Helen Parker-Hussung, age 61, of Dixon, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her home. Marsha was born November 9, 1958 in Los Angeles, Calif. the daughter of Charles, Sr. and Mary (Stees) Parker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who enjoyed spending her time with family. She is survived by four children, Jeremy (Janie) Parker of Dixon,...
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LaVonne J. Norman

August 2, 1931 - October 6, 2020

MT. MORRIS – LaVonne J. Norman, age 89, formerly of Tampico died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris. LaVonne was born on August 2, 1931 in Watertown, S.D. the daughter of Nick and Anna (Schmidt) DeGroot. She married Glenn Norman in Rock Falls on June 2, 1950. LaVonne was employed as a School Bus Driver for several years retiring in 1990. She was a member of the...
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Patrick J. Liston

April 5, 1957 - October 5, 2020

Patrick James Liston of Sterling was called home on Monday, October 5th, 2020 at the age of 63. Pat was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on April 5th, 1957 and grew up in Ireland and the western suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park in 1975 and then from Western Illinois University in 1979. Upon graduation from The John Marshall Law School in 1985, he began practice...
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Elijah Wesley Forren

March 7, 1978 - October 4, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Elijah Wesley Forren, 42, of Rock Falls passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. Elijah was born in Sterling on March 7, 1978, the son of Lon and Cynthia (Wells) Forren. He loved the outdoors and also enjoyed reading. Elijah loved his children very much and will be fondly remembered by his family as an excellent father, and a loving son. Survivors include...
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Robert J. Niesen

October 28, 1941 - October 4, 2020

Robert J. Niesen, 78, of Sterling died Sunday October 4, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home. Robert was born on October 28, 1941 in Sterling the son of John and Bernice (Sutton) Niesen. He married the former Robbie Tilley on October 1, 1976. Bob was a retired journeyman electrician with IBEW Local 364 in Rockford. He believed in the union traditions and philosophies and maintained a close bond...
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Geneva F. Dussler

January 28, 1916 - October 4, 2020

Geneva F. Dussler, age 104, of Rock Falls, Illinois, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, Illinois. Geneva (Lawrence) was born January 28, 1916 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin to Andrew and Sarah (Larsen) Lawrence. She graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1933 and worked in Delavan, Wisconsin where she met and later married John Dussler June 16, 1936. They...
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Haylee Lyn Kaye

June 14, 2002 - October 2, 2020

Haylee Lyn Kaye, 18 of Rock Falls, died Friday, October 2, 2020. Haylee was born on June 14, 2002 in Sterling, the daughter of Jesse Westmoreland and Nicole (Kaye) Smith. She loved being around her family but loved being a mom more than anything. Survivors include her son, Royce (1); her mother, Nicole Smith, Rock Falls; maternal grandmother, Sandra Kaye (Ray Sweger), Chana, IL; her...
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Richard E. Wagenknecht

September 2, 1940 - October 1, 2020

STERLING – Richard "Dick" E. Wagenknecht, 80, of Sterling, died on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home. Richard was born in Sterling on September 2, 1940, the son of Leonard and Ruth (Snow) Wagenknecht. He was a proud United States Marine, and a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include one daughter, Tamra Wagenknecht of Aurora; two sons, Jeff (Tara) Wagenknect of Walnut, and Timothy ...
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Arthur Joseph Gugerty

August 26, 1932 - October 1, 2020

Arthur Joseph Gugerty, 88, of Ohio, IL, died Thursday October 1, 2020 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. He was born August 26, 1932, in Ohio, the son of John Elmer and Margaret Ann (Doran) Gugerty. He married Lucilla Michlig on Nov. 8, 1952, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton. Art served in the United States Navy from 1952-56 and sailed the world as a radarman aboard a destroyer...
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Phillip I. Crossman

September 1, 1943 - October 1, 2020

PROPHETSTOWN, IL – Phillip I. "Grubby" Crossman, 77 of rural Prophetstown died Thursday October 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 1, 1943 in Sterling the son of Edgar and Janet Crossman He attended Portland Grade School. Phillip served in the US Army. He married the former Karen Pifke on September 1, 1989. He had been employed for several years at Sterling Multiproduct in...
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Linda S. Handel

September 11, 1949 - September 29, 2020

STERLING – Linda S. Handel, 71 of Sterling died Tuesday September 29, 2020 at her home. Linda was born on September 11, 1949 in Sterling the daughter of Norman and Clara (Schutt) Knowles. She married Denis L. Handel on June 22, 1985 in Rock Falls. He died December 9, 2015. Linda was employed for 36 years at Borg Warner in Dixon before retiring. For the past 5 years she worked at Help at Home...
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Kimberly S. Norman

February 19, 1966 - September 29, 2020

STERLING – Kimberly S. Norman, age 54, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Kimberly was born on February 19, 1966 in Sterling the daughter of Frank and June (White) Norman. She was employed with County Market in Sterling for over 15 years and with Casey's General Store in Rock Falls. Survivors include, her mother June Norman of Sterling; three sons,...
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Charles R. Crase

March 31, 1955 - September 28, 2020

FREEPORT – Charles R. Crase, 65, of Baileyville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Charlie was born in Freeport on March 31, 1955, the son of Frederick and Thelma (Davis) Crase. He married Linda LaBudde on December 30, 1972 in Forreston. Charlie owned and operated CRB Garage in Freeport for many years. Charlie enjoyed car shows and racing...
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KENNETH "SNUFFY" SMITH

February 2, 1940 - September 28, 2020

Kenneth L. "Snuffy" Smith Sr. 80 of Rock Falls passed away Monday September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1940 in Rock falls the son of Adam T. and Gladys V. (Portner) Smith. He married Vicki Allison on May 10, 1958 in Rock Falls. Ken had worked for 38 years in the furnace department at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co in Sterling retiring in 1999. He had enjoyed camping,...
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Caroline L. McCune

October 13, 1943 - September 26, 2020

Caroline L. McCune, age 76 of Rock Falls, died Saturday, September 26, 2020. Caroline was born on October 13, 1943 in Chilhowie, VA, the daughter of Daniel and Anna Louise (Dowell) Dean. She married the love of her life, Lauren McCune, on May 13, 1961 in Sterling. Caroline worked at JcPenny's in Sterling for 20 years. In her early years, she loved to go bowling, ride motorcycles, go camping...
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Daniel V. Murnane

September 27, 1936 - September 26, 2020

MORRISON – Daniel V. Murnane, age 83, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at The Citadel in Sterling. Daniel was born on September 27, 1936 in Baltimore, Md. the son of Jeremiah and Ruth (Herman) Murnane. He married Barbara the daughter of Herman Axelson and Helen DeBord on September 1, 1967 in San Francisco, Calif. Daniel was employed with several government offices as well as Wells Fargo...
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Cora Jane Whelchel

March 26, 1964 - September 25, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Cora J. Whelchel, 56, of Rock Falls, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Cora was born in Sterling on March 26, 1964, the daughter of Joe and Sally (Reed) Riley. She married Mark Whelchel on November 2, 1982 in Arkansas. He predeceased her on June 30, 2014. Cora especially enjoyed connecting with special friends and family on Facebook. ...
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Dennis P. McClearin

April 18, 1947 - September 19, 2020

Dennis P. McClearin, 73 of Sterling died Saturday September 19, 2020 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born on April 18, 1947 in Benton, the son of William Dewey and Unita Fanny (Murphy) McClearin. He was a 1965 graduate of Rock Falls High School where he was on the wrestling team. He married A. Janet Torres on September 28, 1979 in Rock Falls. Dennis had worked as a...
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Michael L. Flynn

June 22, 1938 - September 17, 2020

STERLING – Michael L. Flynn, 82 of Sterling died September 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 22, 1938 in Amboy, IL the son of James LeRoy and Edna Marie (Paschal) Flynn. He married Louise Aldrich on June 20, 1959 in Sterling. She died December 11, 2011. Mike was employed as a hooker at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co for 37 years retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic...
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Jeanine Hay

August 23, 1929 - September 15, 2020

Jeanine C. Hay, 91 of Sterling died Tuesday September 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 23, 1929 in Sterling, the daughter of Raymond Harold and Irene Frances (Schikan) Cramer. Jeanine was a 1943 graduate of Wallace Grade School; a 1947 graduate of Sterling High School and a 1950 graduate of Wesley Memorial School of Nursing. She was united in marriage to John Hay on October 15,...
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Sally Hopkins

January 19, 1955 - September 13, 2020

STERLING – Sally Hopkins, age 65, died at her home in Sterling Sunday, September 13, 2020. Sally was born on January 19, 1955 in Sterling the daughter of Vernon and Irene (Murphy) Williams. She married Sherman Hopkins in Sterling on August 11, 1995. She was an Entertainer for many years. Sally was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Sterling. She loved to bake, make jewelry, crafts,...
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Cherryl L. Doty

October 10, 1956 - September 12, 2020

MILLEDGEVILLE – Cherryl L. Doty, age 63, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Cherryl was born on October 10, 1956 in Macomb the daughter of Wayne and Betty (Porter) Furlow. She was a valued employee for over 30 years with Elkay Manufacturing. Cherryl enjoyed reading and loved her family. Survivors include her mother, Betty Furlow of...
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Donald W. Berogan

May 10, 1935 - September 12, 2020

Donald W. Berogan, 85 of Sterling, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Donald was born on May 10, 1935 in Amboy, the son of Harry C. and Laura May (Hobbs) Berogan. He was a United States Army Veteran. He married Mary Christina Rice on December 13, 1957 in Rock Falls. He worked at Lawrence Brothers for 38 years, retiring in 1997. Don enjoyed roller...
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James Cumby

February 14, 1944 - September 10, 2020

ROCK FALLS – James M. "Jim" Cumby, 76 of Rock Falls died Thursday September 10, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was born in Bedford, IL the son of Frank and Rosa Bell (Inman) Cumby. He married Bonnie Grubs. She died December 1997. He later married Ruth Ann Thompson in 2000. He had worked at Nehring Electric Works in DeKalb a number of years. He enjoyed pitching horse shoes,...
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Vickie Pratt

July 11, 1958 - September 10, 2020

ROCK FALLS – Vickie Pratt, 62 of Rock Falls died Thursday September 10, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on July 11, 1958 in Sterling, the daughter of Arthur Fay and Lois (Russell) Como. She married Todd A. Pratt on March 16, 2001 in Sterling. He died March 15, 2018. Vickie had worked for Instant Car Credit on Route 30 in Rock Falls for several years, and at the time of...
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Scott Paul Niziolek

September 2, 1959 - September 8, 2020

Scott P. Niziolek, 61, of Tampico, IL, left this earth on Tuesday,September 8, 2020, at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo, IL. Scott was born September 2, 1959, in Madison, WI; the son of Melvin R. and Patricia A. (Hammerschmitt) Niziolek. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Elizabeth M. Pavelski on March 2, 2005, in Chicago. He most recently worked for Drives Inc., Fulton, IL until...
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Betty Jane Hutchison

October 31, 1935 - September 8, 2020

MILLEDGEVILLE – Betty Jane Hutchison, 84, of Milledgeville passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home. Betty was born in Rock Falls on October 31, 1935, the daughter of Zenas and Elsie (Williams) Morris. She married Frank Hutchison on February 11, 1955 in Sterling. He predeceased her on August 20, 1988. Together they farmed in the rural Milledgeville area from 1955-1988. Betty...
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Robert F. Anspach

October 8, 1931 - September 7, 2020

Robert "Bob" F. Anspach Robert "Bob" F. Anspach, age 88, of Rock Falls, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. Bob was born October 8, 1931 in Lewistown the son of Ward and Nellie (Nott) Anspach. He married Bonnie Maxine Wickland on November 28, 1953 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2013. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Sterling High School. He was employed and...
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Allen W. Snyder

February 5, 1942 - September 7, 2020

Allen Wayne Snyder, 78 of Sterling, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Allen was born on February 5, 1942 in Sterling, the son of Verlyn and Vivian (Cox) Snyder. He was a United Air Force Veteran and served in the Korean Conflict. He worked at Northwestern Steel & Wire for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Al enjoyed playing cards but had a passion for Bridge....
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