McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL

Christine "Cricket" Easley

May 14, 1944 - August 20, 2017

Christine "Cricket" Easley, 73, of Rock Falls, died on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 14, 1944 in Sterling to Robert and Maxine (Florida) Easley. She worked for Lawrence Brothers Hardware in the Customer Service Department for many years. Cricket enjoyed playing softball in the Rock Falls-Sterling Softball League and bowling at Blackhawk Lanes. Survivors include...
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Paul M. Grant

September 5, 1980 - August 20, 2017

Paul M. Grant Paul M. Grant, age 36, of Milledgeville, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born September 5, 1980 in Freeport the son of Micheal and Laura (Smith) Grant. He was employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation for 16 years. Paul was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and enjoyed riding snow mobiles...
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Michael Wright

April 8, 1957 - August 20, 2017

MILLEDGEVILLE – Michael Wright, age 60, died at home on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Michael was born on April 8, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa the son of James and Audrey (Lane) Wright. He married Tammy Costello on December 3, 2016 in Reno, Nev. Michael was the Owner/Operator of his own truck leased to Cook Logistics in Delavan, Wis. for the past 9 years. He was a lifelong member of O.O.I.D.A....
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Lillian Ricks

March 15, 1937 - August 19, 2017

Lillian G. Ricks, age 80 of Rock Falls, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Lillian was born on March 15, 1937 in Etowah Co., Alabama, the daughter of Ellis and Zannie (Chastain) Gwin. She married Billy Ricks on May 17, 1963 in Rock Falls. Lillian worked as a secretary for the Whiteside Co. Housing Authority. Survivors include her husband, Billy; one son,...
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Pamela Marie Schroeder

July 25, 1955 - August 16, 2017

Pamela Marie Schroeder, age 62 of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home. Pamela was born on July 25, 1955 in Sterling, the daughter of Alan and Joyce (Pyse) Ernst. Survivors include her three children, Amy (Mitch) Mendoza of Fulton, Anne Welch of Sterling and Jeffery Gaither (Sarah Blair) of Dixon; her parents, Alan and Joyce Ernst of Stoutsville, MO; one brother, Lee...
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Karl E. Felker, DMD

December 8, 1954 - August 15, 2017

Karl E. Felker, DMD, 62, of Sterling, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was born on December 8, 1954 in Peoria to Virgil L. and Dorothy M. (Glenn) Felker. He married Rita Dombroski on June 12, 1982 in Sterling. He started his dental practice in Milledgeville in 1978. He associated with Aelred Fonder, DDS in 1990 in Rock Falls, and took over the practice...
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Marjorie M. Brandt

August 22, 1921 - August 12, 2017

Marjorie M. Brandt Marjorie M. Brandt, age 95, of Sterling, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. Marjorie was born August 22, 1921 in Genesee Township the daughter of Homer and Eva (Wagner) Stinemyer. She married Elwin Brandt on December 2, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2012. Marjorie was a member of the First Christian Church in Rock...
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Stevie Dawn Thomas

January 15, 1999 - August 8, 2017

STERLING – Stevie Dawn Thomas, 18 of Sterling died Tuesday August 8, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile crash in Ogle County. She was born on January 15, 1999 in Dixon, the daughter of Scott E. and Bonnie (Jacob) Thomas. She had been working in food service in local restaurants at the time of her death. Survivors include her father, Scott E. Thomas of Rock Falls; her sisters: ...
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Rita Beatty

September 15, 1925 - August 7, 2017

STERLING – Rita Beatty, age 91, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Heritage Woods in Sterling. Rita was born in Sterling on September 15, 1925 the daughter of William J. and Mildred (Bates) Murphy. She married Albert J. Beatty on February 7, 1948 in Sterling. He died September 2, 2003. Rita was a homemaker and enjoyed attending daily Mass at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Savannah, Ga....
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Charlie G. McNinch

March 9, 1954 - August 7, 2017

Charlie G. McNinch Charlie G. McNinch, age 63, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at his home. Charlie was born March 9, 1954 in Sterling, IL, the son of Douglas and Irene (Clark) McNinch. He served in the US Marines and later was employed as a line inspector at Rheem in Ft. Smith, AR for 30 years retiring in 2014. Charlie enjoyed restoring old cars, doing martial arts,...
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Mary Alice Dombroski

March 11, 1922 - August 6, 2017

Mary Alice Dombroski, 95 of Sterling died Sunday August 6, 2017 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. She was born on March 11, 1922 in Sterling the daughter of Alonzo Webster and Mary Margaret (Hermes) Butterfield. She married Lester Dombroski on December 2, 1950 in Chicago. He died June 11, 2012. Mary Alice had worked as a book keeper at the former Vock Distributing in Sterling for 17 years. She...
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Thomas J. Hand

August 25, 1925 - August 6, 2017

Thomas J. Hand Thomas J. Hand, age 91, of Clinton, IA died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton. Thomas was born August 25, 1925 in Thomson, IL the son of Thomas and Helen (Sheridan) Hand. He served in the US Army and later married Margaret Enwright on December 31, 1949 in Fulton, IL. She preceded him in death in January of 1984. He married Barbara Vogel on March...
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Edward Sheldon Bornemeier

July 27, 1924 - August 5, 2017

Edward "Ed" Bornemeier, age 93 of Sterling, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Ed was born on July 27, 1924 in Cherry Grove Twp, the son of Charles and Olive (Brown) Bornemeier. He married Mary Alice Finifrock on March 15, 1947 in Carroll County. She preceded him in death on June 11, 2016. Edward farmed in the Freeport and Carroll County area before working for...
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Nicolas Velasquez, Sr.

December 23, 1924 - August 4, 2017

ROCK FALLS – Nicolas Velasquez, Sr, age 92, died at home Friday, August 4, 2017. Nicolas was born on December 23, 1924 in Cabana, Peru, South America the son of Augusto and Maria (Quinonez) Velasquez. He married Nelly Maravi on May 17, 1956 in Lima, Peru. Nicolas was employed as an Attorney for 39 years retiring in 1989. He enjoyed reading and traveling with his wife Nelly and son Nicolas...
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Margaret Rausch

September 23, 1925 - August 4, 2017

Margaret Rausch, age 91 of Sterling, died Friday, August 4, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. Margaret was born on September 23, 1925 in Minnesota, the daughter of Gasper and Dorthea (Miller) Wolf. She married Roy Rausch, Jr. on January 1, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1970. Margaret was a homemaker, an avid bowler and a member of Messiah Ev. Lutheran Church in Sterling. ...
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Daniel F. Dugal, Sr.

September 9, 1945 - August 1, 2017

ROCK FALLS – Daniel Dugal Sr., age 71, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Daniel was born on September 9, 1945 in Waterville, Maine the son of Alyre and Francis (Veigue) Dugal. He married Patricia VonBank on August 5, 1970 in Elk Point, S.D. Daniel was employed as a Furnace Operator at Northwestern Steel & Wire, Sterling for 27 years retiring in 2001. He was a...
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Benjamin L. Kingery

April 7, 1926 - July 31, 2017

Benjamin Leon Kingery, 91, of Rock Falls, died July 31, 2017 at the Dixon Rehabilitation and Care Center in Dixon Illinois. Mr. Kingery was born April 7, 1926 in Springpoint Twp. Cumberland County Illinois, the son of Ben Esau and Blanche (Scott) Kingery. On March 18, 1950, he married Dorothy Ann Landis in Gary Indiana. To this union was born one son, Gordon. July 7, 1955, Ben married...
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Harold Michler

July 22, 1923 - July 29, 2017

STERLING – Harold W. Michler, 94 of Sterling died Saturday July 29, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was born on July 22, 1923 in Little Black, WI the son of Walter Carl and Elsie Ida (Neese) Michler. He served in the US Navy during WW II. He married Dorothy L. Etter on December 21, 1946 in Chicago. She died December 23, 1998. Harold began his long and successful 40 plus year career...
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Robert C. Schmidt

July 12, 1938 - July 29, 2017

Robert "Bob" C. Schmidt Robert "Bob" C. Schmidt, age 79, of Lanark, formerly of Polo, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Bob was born July 12, 1938 in Chicago the son of Carl and Florence (Buman) Schmidt. He served in the US Army and later married Judith Mason on February 15, 1964 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Wheaton. Bob was employed at Northwestern...
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Milo O. Mundorff

July 28, 1917 - July 28, 2017

Milo O. Mundorff, Jr, age 100 formerly of Sterling, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at the LaSalle Veteran's Home. Milo was born on July 28, 1917 in Millsboro, South Dakota, the son of Milo Sr. and Ida Mundorff. He was a United States Army Airforce Veteran and served in WWII as a pilot. He married Ruth Irene Sowers on August 11, 1944 in Warrensburg, Missouri. She preceded him in death on December...
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Alberta I Herrera

January 17, 1931 - July 28, 2017

Alberta I. Herrera, age 86 of Sterling, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Alberta was born on January 17, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of Albert Otten and Bessie (Craig) Beggs. She married Pedro "Pete" Herrera. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2001. Alberta worked at Farm and Fleet in Sterling for 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was a past member of the...
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Virgil F. Plautz

January 12, 1942 - July 27, 2017

PROPHETSTOWN, IL – Virgil F. Plautz, 75 of Prophetstown died Thursday July 27, 2017 at his home He was born on January 12, 1942 in Rock Falls, the son of Delbert and Cassie (Stern) Plautz. He married Sandra K. Lear on November 23, 1963 in Washburn, IL. Virgil had farmed for over 50 years before retiring. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown; the Tampico Lions Club and a...
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Barbara Ann Froeter

June 19, 1932 - July 24, 2017

Barbara Ann Froeter, age 85 passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Sterling, Illinois. Barb was born in Manlius, Illinois on June 19, 1932, daughter of the late Ray and Florence Kuepker. She lived on a farm with her three sisters and brother before leaving the area to be a flight attendant for Capital Airlines. She returned to marry and raise a family. Barb was a consummate mother and homemaker,...
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Vernon "Sonny" L. Jackson

January 30, 1934 - July 24, 2017

Vernon "Sonny" L. Jackson Vernon "Sonny" L. Jackson, age 83, of Rock Falls, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Resthave Home in Morrison. Vernon was born January 30, 1934 in Davenport, Iowa the son of William and Elizabeth (Herns) Jackson. He served in the US Marines during the Korean War era. He married Nancy Huggins on January 23, 1961 in Iowa City, Iowa and was employed by the City of Rock...
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Jaqueline "Jackie" Harms

August 11, 1939 - July 24, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Harms, age 77 of Dixon, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. Jackie was born on August 11, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Geraldine (Meusing) Huenger. She is a United States Air Force Veteran. She married Richard R. Harms on January 20, 1978 in Sterling. She was a dietary supervisor at Coventry Living Center (now Regency Care) before...
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Martha A. Barber

August 9, 1945 - July 23, 2017

Martha A. Barber, 71, of Sterling, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home. Born August 9, 1945 in Hondo, Texas she was a daughter of Juan Jose and Ignicia (Rios) Sandoval. She married Robert Barber on June 1, 1968 in Powell, Wyoming. She worked at Farm n Fleet for 25 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert of Sterling; a daughter Ena Stellrecht of Loveland, Colo.; a son, Jay Barber of...
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Gloria A Parochetti

September 5, 1922 - July 23, 2017

ROCK FALLS - Gloria A. Parochetti, 94 died Sunday July 23, 2017 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, IL. She was born on September 5, 1922 in Rock Falls the daughter of Anthony and Lena (Matteucci) Terlizzi. She was a 1940 graduate of Rock Falls High School, Chicago Business College, and served in the US Navy during World War II as a secretary. Gloria married John Parochetti in 1949...
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Wilma R. Koenig

February 17, 1930 - July 23, 2017

Wilma R. Koenig Wilma R. Koenig, age 87, of Tampico, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center. Wilma was born February 17, 1930 in Tampico the daughter of Robert and Carlene "Carrie" (VonHolten) Koenig. She was a homemaker. Wilma was the organist at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown for 52 years and enjoyed dairy farm work especially working with the calves....
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Minnie L. Maynard

April 21, 1920 - July 22, 2017

Minnie L. Maynard, age 97 of Rock Falls, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Minnie was born on April 21, 1920 in Alexandria Bay, New York, the daughter of George and Ginny (Gaylord) Strough. Minnie met the love of her life, Fred R. Maynard, while he was in the Army stationed at Fort Drum. They were married September 10, 1943 in Alexandria Bay. Minnie was a...
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Betty J. Dunavin

June 12, 1945 - July 22, 2017

ROCK FALLS - Betty June (Knepp) Dunavin, age 72, died at her home in Rock Falls, Saturday, July 22, 2017, following an extended illness. Betty was born in Princeton, Illinois June 12, 1945, the daughter of George Ross "Buster" Knepp and Gladys Lucille (Rauh) Knepp. She attended Princeton schools and graduated from Princeton High School in 1963 and worked for the Bureau County Republican...
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Joseph R Holman

August 19, 1917 - July 21, 2017

STERLING - Joseph R. Holman, Sterling, IL (formerly of Rock Island) passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017 just shy of his 100th birthday by a month. Joe was born in Clay City, IL on August 19, 1917. When Joe was in the ninth grade, his father died of pneumonia. Joe had to quit school to farm the land to support his mother and 5 younger siblings. After a year of crop failure, he hitchhiked...
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Mary Ann Lee

January 27, 1927 - July 21, 2017

Mary Ann Lee, age 90 of Sterling, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Mary Ann was born on January 27, 1927 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Charles W. and Jean (Allen) Dearborn. She married Robert "Bob" Lee on August 28, 1949 at the Navy Chapel in San Diego, CA. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2007. She was a homemaker and had also worked at...
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Anna Leah Ann Hussung

January 25, 1972 - July 18, 2017

Anna Leah Ann Hussung, age 45 of Sterling, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Anna was born on January 25, 1972 in Sterling, the daughter of Van and Elaine (Richter) Hussung. She was employed by Focus Services in Sterling for the past six years. She is survived by her father, Van (Theresa) Hussung of Sterling; her two children, Jessica Hussung of Sterling and...
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Mervyn W. "Bill" Becker

May 30, 1922 - July 17, 2017

Mervyn W. "Bill" Becker, 95, of Rock Falls, died on Monday evening, July 17, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Bill was born on May 30, 1922 in Rock Falls to Ludwig and Nellie (Knight) Becker. He married Ruth Arlene Seidel on May 30, 1943 in Seattle, Wash. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2016. Bill was employed at National Manufacturing in Sterling for 34 years until his...
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Johnna R. Comer

May 31, 1952 - July 15, 2017

Johnna Rae (Walker) Comer, 65, of Sterling, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Johnna was born on May 31, 1952 in Morrison the daughter of John and Betty Walker. She married John Comer on August 20, 1972. Johnna had many accomplishments in life and had many titles including: mother, wife,...
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June Elizabeth Metcalf

April 25, 1920 - July 14, 2017

June Elizabeth Metcalf, 97, of Lyndon, died on Friday morning, July 14, 2017 at Prophets Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown. Mrs. Metcalf was born on April 25, 1920 in Galt to Fred and Nellie (Frye) Scott. She married William Grant Metcalf in 1938. He preceded her in death in 2008. Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Barbara (Richard) Hadcock of Walnut and...
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Thomas L. Munson

March 6, 1962 - July 13, 2017

DIXON – Thomas L. Munson, age 55, died at his home in Dixon on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Tom was born on March 6, 1962 in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Leroy and Doris (Nicewanner) Munson. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Kayla Munson of Freeport, Amber Munson of Rock Falls and McKenna Munson of Sterling; two sisters, Lisa (Gary) Myers of...
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William "Bill" Baird

May 5, 1929 - July 12, 2017

STERLING - William "Bill" Clinton Baird died July 12, 2017. He was born May 5, 1929, in Jefferson County, Illinois to Adam and Ethel Banta Baird. Bill graduated from Sterling High School in 1946 and met and married the love his life, Millie. "Bill and Mill" celebrated 65 years of marriage on September 30, 2016. Together they enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states and 13 countries. Bill...
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Ronald Duane Myers

December 9, 1929 - July 11, 2017

Ronald D. Myers, 87 of Rock Falls died Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Sterling Pavilion surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1929 in Sterling, the son of Earl and Clara (Buyers) Myers. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married E. Sue McBeth on March 23, 1957 in Rock Falls. She died October 24, 2016. Ronald was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Local...
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James M. Williams

October 24, 1950 - July 10, 2017

MILLEDGEVILLE – James M. Williams, age 66, died at home Monday, July 10, 2017 following an extended illness. James was born on October 24, 1950 in Sterling the son of C. Richard and Margaret (McKean) Williams. He married Kathy Burgess on September 26, 1970 in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Jim owned and operated Jim Williams Flooring for over 30 years. He shared his skills to many...
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William "Bill" J. Wolff

February 23, 1945 - July 10, 2017

William "Bill" J. Wolff, 72, of Deer Grove, IL, died Monday, July 10, 2017, at the CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Bill was born February 23, 1945, in Dixon, IL; the son of Aloys M. and Lucille M. (Dupuis) Wolff. He married Judith A. Taylor on April 15, 1972, in Rockford, IL. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed by National Manufacturing, Sterling, IL...
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Patricia J. Handel

October 25, 1956 - July 6, 2017

Patricia J. Handel, 60, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born Oct. 25, 1956, in Sterling, a daughter of Thomas Handel Jr. and Jacquelyn (Dayton) Handel-Peterson. She worked at Self Help and loved to be with her friends. Patty adored kittens and enjoyed playing the Lotto. Her laughter was contagious and...
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Frank Norman

June 30, 1934 - July 5, 2017

Frank Norman, 83 of Sterling died Wednesday July 5, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 30, 1934 in Morrison, the son of Frank and Kate (Decker) Norman. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Navy. Frank married June G. White on April 13, 1963 in Sterling. He was employed for 31 years at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co in Sterling as a crane mechanic. He was a...
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Joseph J. Szymanski

December 5, 1929 - July 5, 2017

Joseph J. Szymanski, 87, of Dixon, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Joe was born on December 5, 1929 in Hegewisch, a suburb of Chicago, the son of Joseph and Mary (Plebanski) Szymanski. He was united in marriage to Dolores "Dee Dee" Metcalf-Snyder on February 25, 1994 in Dixon. Joe graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago and attended McCormick...
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Frank E. Yaklich

December 17, 1952 - July 1, 2017

Frank E. Yaklich, age 64 of Rock Falls, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Frank was born on December 17, 1952 in Bremerton, Washington, the son of Frank J. and Bernadine (Moore) Yaklich. He married Kathy Dobbeke on September 1, 1973 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico. Frank was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for 28 years. He...
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Jerome White

March 18, 1961 - July 1, 2017

Jerome S. White, 56 of Rock Falls died Saturday July 1, 2017 at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood. He was born on March 18, 1961 in Detroit, MI the son of Hannibal and Lucille (McNair) White. He married Rose Marie Anderson on July 5, 2014 in Rock Falls. Jerome was employed for the past 8 years with Waste Management at the Whiteside County Landfill as an operator. Survivors include his...
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Delores Hayen

April 4, 1933 - July 1, 2017

Delores "Dee" Mae Hayen, 84, of Sterling passed away July 1, 2017 surrounded by family and her dearest friend after a lengthy illness. Delores was born April 4, 1933, the daughter of Dale and Margaret (Near) Exner. She was raised and attended schools in Walnut and Rock Falls, IL. After she graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1951, she married the love of her life Herbert Hayen on June 21,...
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Merle E. Linton

January 15, 1933 - July 1, 2017

Merle E. Linton Merle E. Linton, age 84, of Sterling, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at his home. Merle was born January 15, 1933 in Coleta the son of Chester and Leone (Overholser) Linton. He attended Coleta Schools and later married JoAnn Meiners on January 9, 1986 in Rock Falls. Merle enjoyed farming and bricklaying especially with his father and brother, John. He also enjoyed traveling...
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Roderick Coy

March 26, 1975 - June 30, 2017

Roderick A. Coy, 42 of Sterling died Friday June 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on March 26, 1975 in Las Vegas, NV the son of Randy L. and Sheryl (Bartz) Coy and was a 1993 graduate of Sterling High School. He married Fabra Heald. Rod had worked at Allied Locke and later at the Walmart Distribution Center. He also owned his own lawn care service. Rod...
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Nina L. Wagner

August 16, 1940 - June 30, 2017

Nina L. Wagner Nina L. Wagner, age 76, of Milledgeville, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Nina was born August 16, 1940 in Lanark the daughter of Marvin and Margaret (Shank) Andrews. She married Monty Wagner on July 4, 1959 in Polo. She was employed by Kendall County for 33 years and was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Dixon. ...
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Michael R. Engelkens, Sr.

November 10, 1951 - June 29, 2017

Michael R. Engelkens, Sr, of Sterling, passed away June 29, 2017 at CGH Medical Center. He was born in Kewanee, IL on November 10, 1951 to Edd and Susan (Welch) Engelkens. Michael honorably served his country thru his early years in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved to cook. Michael was an Executive Chef at several restaurants & resorts. He loved to spend time with...
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Mary Christine Moore

January 10, 1953 - June 28, 2017

Mary Christine Moore, age 64 of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at home. Mary was born on January 10, 1953 in Sterling, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Green) Wilkinson. She retired from Allied Lock after being employed there for 20 years. Mary loved her animals and spending time with her family. Survivors include, her mother, Mary Wilkinson of Elgin; one son, Mark (Katrina)...
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Franklin L. Schnoor

July 29, 1923 - June 24, 2017

STERLING – Franklin L. Schnoor, age 93, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Regency Health Care, Sterling. Franklin was born on July 29, 1923 in Bouton, Iowa the son of Louie A. and Elfrieda A. (Lange) Schnoor. He married Phyllis Geer. He later married Barbara Foehrkolb. He was employed as Condo Manager for 15 years. Franklin served his country in the United States Army during WWII. ...
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Ronald I. Rendleman

January 16, 1933 - June 22, 2017

Ronald Ivan Rendleman Born Jan 16, 1933 Went to Heaven June 22, 2017 Ron Rendleman was a model and actor in Chicago during the 1960's. Upon his conversion to Christianity in 1966 he was instrumental in the Jesus People Movement of the 70"s promoting Christian Rock concerts bringing the message of Jesus to thousands of people on college campuses, churches, parks, prisons and Sweden. Ron was...
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Marianne Wright

November 3, 1937 - June 22, 2017

Marianne Wright, 79 of Rock Falls, lost her battle with Alzheimer's and passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Avonlea Cottage Memory Care in Dixon, IL. Marianne was born on November 3, 1937 in Nowawes, Germany, the daughter of Herman Wilhelm and Anna Stolle. She came over from Germany in October of 1974 with Maureen Wall Frankfother and Virginia Wall Pinkston after having met Arthur...
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Louise E. Oskroba

May 18, 1944 - June 22, 2017

Louise E. Oskroba, 73, of Rock Falls, died on Thursday morning, June 22, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on May 18, 1944 in Chicago. She worked in customer service at Office Max for 15 years. Louise enjoyed dancing, shopping, gambling, palm and tarot card reading. Louise adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was Mrs. Claus at the Peru Mall. ...
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Beverly E. Bellini

April 20, 1929 - June 22, 2017

Beverly Elberta Bellini, age 88 of Sterling, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Avonlea Cottages in Sterling. Beverly was born on April 20, 1929 in Sterling, the daughter of Donald and Ethel (Pettenger) Harting. She married Milo Bellini on June 14, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2004. Beverly was employed by General Electric in Morrison for 23 years before retiring in 1981. She was a...
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William A. Snyder

August 27, 1928 - June 20, 2017

William "Bill" A. Snyder, age 88, of Garden Plain, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Bill was born August 27, 1928 in Albany, IL, the son of Dean and Marie (Settle) Snyder. He married Joyce Nelson on February 22, 1948 in Morrison, IL. He farmed in the Garden Plain area for 68 years. Bill enjoyed reading newspapers and magazines to keep up on the...
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Ronald Paliwoda

October 20, 1936 - June 19, 2017

Ronald Paliwoda, age 80 of Rock Falls, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Ronald was born on October 20, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Walter and Josephine Paliwoda. He is a United States Army Veteran. Ron married Carol Mrozynski on October 26, 1957 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2017. He was employed by Illinois Bell for 35 years before retirement....
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Florencia A. Interone

October 16, 1935 - June 18, 2017

Florencia A. Interone, 81 of Sterling died Sunday June 18, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1935 in Dansalan Lanao, Philippines, the daughter of Leocadio and Eleuteria (Guillena) Alegarbes. She married Dr. Carmelo V. Interone on February 8, 1964. He died January 16, 2002. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling where she had served as a Eucharistic minister at...
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Peggy J. Lesniewski

February 29, 1928 - June 18, 2017

Peggy J. Lesniewski, age 89, of Sterling, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Peggy was born February 29, 1928, in Prophetstown the daughter of Clayton and Adelaide (Cox) Marshall. She married Richard J. Lesniewski on November 16, 1946 in Prophetstown. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1990. She was employed at General Electric for 25 years retiring in...
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Olive "Sandy" Meyer

June 25, 1932 - June 17, 2017

ROCK FALLS – Olive "Sandy" Meyer, 84 of Rock Falls died Saturday June 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving faming. She was born on June 25, 1932 in Paw Paw, IL the adopted daughter of Arthur and Ella Henry. She married Donald H. Meyer on July 25, 1953. He died August 28, 1990. Sandy enjoyed cooking, singing, music including piano, organ, and guitar. Sandy was very proud of her...
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Michael Wade

September 30, 1960 - June 17, 2017

STERLING – Michael T. Wade, 56 of Sterling died Friday June 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 30, 1960 in Sterling, the son of William Hart and Judith Ann Fry. He married LeAnne Waters on October 4, 1983. Mike was employed by the Whiteside County Sherriff's Department as a tele communicator for 20 years retiring in 2012. He served in the US Airforce from October 30, 1979 –...
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Laura Mae North

January 16, 1943 - June 15, 2017

Laura Mae North, 74, a longtime resident of Sterling, IL went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born January 16, 1943 to Cecil and Jane (Bitner) North and raised in Youngstown, Ohio before moving to Cleveland where she worked for State Farm Insurance for many years. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Cecil (Joe), George and a sister...
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Glenn Alan Sauter

May 16, 1951 - June 12, 2017

Glenn A. Sauter, 66 died Monday June 12, 2017 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on May 16, 1951 in Chicago, the son of John Wesley and Evelyn Martha (Lietzow) Sauter. He earned his Bachelor of Science (summa cum laude) in 1973 from Millikin University; a Master of Business Administration in 1982 from Loyola University; History Major – Second Certification in...
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Fred Howe

April 29, 1923 - June 11, 2017

ROCK FALLS – Fred Howe Jr, 94 of Rock Falls died peacefully on Monday June 11, 2017. He was born on April 29, 1923 in Xenia, IL the son of Fred and Nancy (Brown) Howe and was a veteran of WW II, having served in the US Navy. He married Patsy Lou Burkett on January 10, 1949 in St Louis, MO. Pat passed away on July 14, 2004. Fred had worked for 30 years at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire...
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Madeline M. Wilkinson

January 23, 1921 - June 10, 2017

Madeline Mildred Wilkinson, 96, of Sterling, went home to the Lord on Saturday morning, June 10th at home with her granddaughters Theresa and Wendy at her side. Madeline was born on January 23, 1921 in New Town, Sullivan County, Missouri to Audrey and Delma (Deeds) Jaques. She married Howard Wilkinson on July 3, 1937 in Trenton, Missouri and he died on August 6, 1966. Madeline was a cook...
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Raul Leal

December 31, 1942 - June 9, 2017

Raul E. Leal, age 74, died at home Friday, June 9, 2017 following an extended illness. Raul was born on December 31, 1942 in Pharr, Texas the son of Pablo T. and Petra (Escimilla) Leal. He married Vicki M. Sargent in 1969 they had 3 children together. Raul married Donna M. Boken on December 31, 1991. He was employed as a Furnace Foreman at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for 33 years...
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James Williams

March 18, 1941 - June 9, 2017

James A. Williams, age 76 of Rock Falls, died Friday, June 09, 2017 at his home. James was born on March 18, 1941 in Rolla, MO, the son of Vernon and Irene (Murphy) Williams. He married LaVonne C. Flynn on September 14, 1963 in Rock Falls. James was employed by Rochelle Foods for 21 years and retired on March 18, 2003. He is survived by his wife LaVonne; one daughter, Charlotte Henrichs...
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Carol Paliwoda

October 31, 1936 - June 8, 2017

Carol Paliwoda, age 80, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Carol was born on October 31, 1936 in Chicago the daughter of Anthony and Helen (Bank) Mrozynski. She married Ronald Paliwoda on October 26, 1957 in Chicago. Carol was employed for over 20 years as a School Secretary at Alan Shepard High School in Palos Heights. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church....
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George Milne

November 21, 1921 - June 8, 2017

George Milne, age 95 of Sterling, died Thursday, June 08, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. George was born on November 21, 1921 in Sterling, the son of Harry and Marie (Murray) Milne. He is a United States Army Veteran. George served our country from 1942-1945 during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster. He married Doris Reifenberg on May 20, 1950 in Evanston, IL....
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LaVerne Ellen Card

November 6, 1926 - June 8, 2017

LaVerne Ellen Card, age 90 of Rock Falls, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at her home. LaVerne was born on November 6, 1926 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Hugh and Ruby (Lindsley) Collett. She married Lloyd Card on November 23, 1946. LaVerne was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Rock Falls. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; one son, Stephen (Barbara) Card of...
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Ethel Mae Barkdoll

March 6, 1923 - June 7, 2017

Ethel Mae Barkdoll, 94, of Sterling, Ill. formerly of Theodosia, Mo., died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at her home. Ethel was born on March 6, 1923 in Tampico, Ill. to Leslie and Carla (Olsen) Whaley. She married Keith Barkdoll on March 2, 1944 in Rock Falls, Ill. He died on April 19, 2009. After her children were raised, she turned her energies and focus to attaining her GED and...
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Richard E Cummings

November 25, 1948 - June 5, 2017

Richard Eugene Cummings passed away on June 5, 2017 in Lakeland, Fla. Richard was born November 25, 1948 in Sterling the son of Olin and Joyce (Lakin) Cummings. He was employed as a truck driver and enjoyed triking. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Clevenger; one son, Joseph Cummings; one daughter, Jodie Cummings; two brothers, Ronald and David Cummings; one brother-in-law, Bradley...
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Florence Propheter

September 15, 1923 - June 5, 2017

Florence L. Propheter, formerly of Sterling, died Monday, June 5, 2017 in San Diego, CA. Mrs. Propheter was born September 15, 1923 in Dixon, the daughter of Edward D. and Margaret G. (Murphy) O'Malley. Florence graduated from Dixon High School in 1941 and married Robert A. Propheter, June 6, 1942. Mr. Propheter died May 1, 1994. Survivors include five sons, Michael, Patrick (Ginny) of Dixon,...
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Lorraine P. Dahlstrom

October 19, 1939 - June 5, 2017

Lorraine Patricia Dahlstrom born a lifetime Cubs fan on October 19th 1939. She died on Monday June 5, 2017. She was born in Sterling, IL the daughter of Albert and Emma (Lennman) Melville. Lorraine was very active in the Girl Scouts and an avid Rocket Booster being Alumni herself, also a member of the Rock Falls Firefighters Lady Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time on the Rock River with...
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Glenn M. Schutt, Jr.

March 31, 1925 - June 4, 2017

BRADENTON, Fla. – Glenn M. Schutt Jr., age 92, formerly of Rock Falls died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Bradenton Hospice House. Glenn was born on March 31, 1925 in Sterling the son of Glenn and Minnie (Speidel) Schutt. He married Ruth Ella Zarr on October 12, 1945 in Sterling. She died July 20, 2014. Glenn attended Iowa State University and joined the Civil Air Patrol. He loved flying small...
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Bonnie S. Jacob

November 27, 1964 - June 4, 2017

Bonnie S. Jacob, age 52, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home. Bonnie was born November 27, 1964 in Sterling the daughter of Roscoe and Dorothy (White) Jacob. She was employed at MacLean Fogg. Survivors include one son, Devin Jacob of Rock Falls; two daughters, Danielle (Cody Richardson) Grennan and Stevie Thomas both of Rock Falls; one sister, Melissa (Lance) Hartzell of...
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Richard A. Shoop

February 15, 1941 - June 2, 2017

Richard Arley Shoop, 76 of Sterling died Friday June 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of Arley Alvin and Evelyn (Riddle) Shoop. He served in the US Army form November 29, 1962 until November 27, 1964. He worked as an electrician in construction. He married Catherine on April 27, 2017 in Dixon. Surviving is his wife, Catherine; step...
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Keith J. Mayne

January 6, 1978 - June 1, 2017

SFC Keith J. Mayne, age 39, of Milledgeville, died suddenly on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home. Keith was born January 6, 1978 in Richland Center, Wis. to Nora (Baker) and Jim Mayne. He grew up in Boscobel, Wis. and enlisted in the US Army. He later graduated from UW-Platteville as an Education Major. He married Lisa Waldman on February 23, 2002. They were blessed with two beautiful...
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Robert Paul Inboden, Sr.

August 14, 1931 - May 30, 2017

Robert P. Inboden Sr, 85 died Tuesday May 30, 3017 at Sterling Pavilion. He was born on August 14, 1931 in Casey, Illinois the son of Emery and Opal (Garret) Inboden and had served in the US Marines during the Korean War. He married Caroline O. Beachler on August 21, 1954 in Tampico. Mr. Inboden had served as an Insurance Representative for many years before retiring. He was a member of the...
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Adrienne Mae Sanders

June 23, 1933 - May 30, 2017

Adrienne M. Sanders, age 83, of Sterling, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Adrienne was born June 23, 1933 in Rockville Center, N.Y. the daughter of Austin and Mary (Flanagan) Allen. She was a 1951 graduate of Sterling High School and later married Eugene Sanders on September 14, 1953. Adrienne was part of the first graduating class of...
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Joseph G. Fiorini

February 22, 1921 - May 27, 2017

Joseph George Fiorini, age 96 of Sterling, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Regency Care of Sterling. Joseph was born on February 22, 1921 in Rock Falls, the son of Antonio and Rosa Fiorini. He married Marjorie N. Frank in 1953 in Good Hope, IL. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2011. Joseph served in the United States Navy. After graduating from Moler Barber College, he worked for...
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Betty J. Henson

September 16, 1937 - May 26, 2017

Betty J. Henson, 79, of Sterling, died on Friday morning, May 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on September 16, 1937 in Sterling to Ernest and Eva (Reeser) Finders. She married Charles Henson on October 15, 1955 in Rock Falls. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and loved Conway Twitty and Elvis. Betty enjoyed cooking and also loved flowers. She adored...
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Timothy Pessman

September 6, 1984 - May 24, 2017

Timothy "Tim" Lee Pessman, age 32 of Sterling, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Tim was born on September 6, 1984 in Sterling, the son of Roger Pessman and Pamela (Scott) Pessman. Survivors include his parents, both of Rock Falls; his son, Tyler Pessman; his daughter, Nicholle Pessman and one sister, Tonya Buchholz of Sterling. He was preceded in death by...
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Harry A. Treadwell

July 14, 1923 - May 24, 2017

Harry A. Treadwell, 93, of Benton, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Morningside of Sterling in Sterling, Ill. Harry was born on July 14, 1923 in Elgin, Ill. to Charles A. and Verna (Willand) Treadwell. He was united in marriage to Carol Roblee on January 8, 1945 in Glen Ellyn, Ill. They celebrated over 72 years of marriage together. Harry was a veteran of the US Army...
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Robert "Bob" Newman

June 10, 1950 - May 22, 2017

STERLING –Robert (Bob) Lee Newman, age 66, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Stephenson County Nursing Home. Robert (Bob) was born on June 10, 1950 in Sterling the son of Bernice (Clark) Carew. He was employed as a Millwright with Northwestern Steel & Wire, Sterling for 15 years. He was a Mechanic, Carpenter, and did Construction Work throughout his life. Robert was enlisted in U.S. Army and...
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Francis I. Gracey

February 8, 1930 - May 22, 2017

Francis Irene Gracey, age 87, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home, Rockford. Francis was born on February 8, 1930 in Lisbon, Iowa the daughter of Karl and Ethel Ann (Powdell) Miller. She married James Gracey on September 7, 1977 in Huntsville, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1993. Francis was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Linda (David) Bond of...
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Marjorie Helen Kontos

March 1, 1931 - May 21, 2017

Marjorie Helen Kontos, 86, of Sterling, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Morningside of Sterling. Margie was born March 1, 1931 in California, the daughter of Carlyle and Helen (Frye) Cameron. Her family moved to Sterling when she was a young child. She was a graduate of Sterling High School and Northwestern University. She graduated college on a Sunday and three days later was united in...
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Jean L. Bogott

November 13, 1928 - May 18, 2017

Jean L. Bogott, 88, of Dixon, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Jean was born on November 13, 1928 in Sterling the daughter of William A. and Hazel (Geiger) Maynard. She was united in marriage to Lyle C. Bogott on August 3, 1947 in Rock Falls. Jean worked at J.C. Penney in Sterling for 12 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Dixon and the...
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Evangeline M. Guither

April 23, 1923 - May 17, 2017

Evangeline M. Guither, age 94 of Walnut, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Evangeline was born in Ohio, IL on April 23, 1923 to Henry and Harriet (Martin) Albrecht. She was a 1940 graduate of Ohio High School, attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and remained a lifelong participant in U of I Extension programs. She joined the US Army Signal Corps during WWII,...
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Carol I. Humphrey

June 10, 1931 - May 15, 2017

Carol Humphrey passed away peacefully following a short illness with her husband of 65 years at her side, just shy of her 86th birthday. Carol was born on June 10, 1931 to Paul F. and Bertha (Peterson) Beveroth of Morrison, Illinois. After graduating from Morrison High School she was employed at Bull, Yost and Ludens, Attorneys at Law as their legal secretary. On August 11th, 1951, she married...
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Genevieve Whetstone

April 6, 1928 - May 15, 2017

Genevieve Whetstone Genevieve Whetstone, age 89, of Forsyth, Mo., formerly of Rock Falls, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at Cox Health Hospital in Branson, Mo. Genevieve was born April 6, 1928 in Qulin, Mo. the daughter of Edward and Essie (Brim) Mobley. She married Homer Whetstone on May 19, 1951. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2006. She was employed at Lawrence Brothers for 20 years. ...
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Richard E. Hains

May 14, 1929 - May 15, 2017

Richard E. Hains, age 88, of Sterling, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Richard was born May 14, 1929 in Sterling the son of Charles and Leola (Sivits) Hains. He was a 1947 graduate of Sterling High School and later married Joyce Hunsberger on April 9, 1949. Richard retired from National Manufacturing and Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling. Late in life, he...
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Frances D. Worrell

August 19, 1933 - May 15, 2017

Frances D. Worrell, 83, of Milledgeville, died on Monday morning, May 15, 2017 at her home. Frances was born on August 19, 1933 the daughter of Delbert and Ethel (Meek) Tomlinson. She was united in marriage to Bruce Worrell on April 20, 1956. He preceded her in death February 13, 1987. Frances enjoyed working crossword puzzles, playing scrabble and playing Skip-Bo with her neighbor and...
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Kenneth R. Ervin

August 19, 1940 - May 12, 2017

Kenneth R. Ervin, age 76 of Rock Falls, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Ken was born on August 19, 1940 in Danville, IL, the son of Howard and Dovie (Clifton) Ervin. He married Judith E. Davis on July 17, 1959 in Danville. Ken was a United States Veteran and served in the Navy from 1959-1961. He worked as a manager for around 25 years for Western and Southern Life...
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Colin "Jude" Buyno

January 31, 1976 - May 11, 2017

PROPHETSTOWN – Colin "Jude" Buyno, age 41, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Colin was born on January 31, 1976 in Streator the son of Philip and Sallie (Powell) Buyno. He was employed as a Carpenter with Platinum Construction of Tampico. Survivors include his parents, Philip and Sallie Buyno of Prophetstown; fiancé Annette Garcia of Sterling; one...
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Sharon K. Bearce

January 29, 1942 - May 9, 2017

PEKIN- Sharon K. Bearce, 75, of Pekin and formerly of Savanna, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. The daughter of Harrison E. and Charlotte (Helle) Osborn, Sharon was born on January 29, 1942 in Savanna IL. Sharon worked at the Savanna Army Depot and then went on to become the Detroit area manager for the U.S. Federal Government for 4 years. When she...
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Cheryl Lynn McKean

May 7, 1949 - May 4, 2017

Cheryl Lynn McKean, age 67 of Polo, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her home. Cheryl was born on May 7, 1949 in Dixon, the daughter of Darrel E. and Barbara M. (Caton) Rinehart. She married Michael L. McKean on February 10, 1968 in Brookville. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2009. Cheryl worked as a Supervisor at Raynor Garage Doors in Dixon for 19 years. Survivors include her daughter...
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Kenneth A. E. Boesen

September 8, 1941 - May 2, 2017

Kenneth Andrew Edward Boesen, age 75 of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with ALS. Kenneth was born on September 8, 1941 the son of Kenneth E. and Helen D. (Cantlin) Boesen. He graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in 1959 and then attended Loyola University. He served in the United States Army as a MP. Kenneth...
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