McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL

Richard V. Mulnix

April 24, 1936 - December 11, 2018

Richard V. Mulnix, 82 of Sterling died Tuesday December 11, 2018 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. He was born on April 24, 1936 in Rock Falls, the son of Virgil and Grace (Paschal) Mulnix. He was a 1954 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He married Carole Burger on January 23, 1955 in Rock Falls. She died November 27, 2008. He was owner of Economy Trophy in Rock Falls before retiring in 1995....
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Donald E. Richards, Sr.

October 24, 1946 - December 10, 2018

Donald E. Richards, Sr. Donald E. Richards, age 72, of Lyndon, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home. Donald was born October 24, 1946 in Streator the son of James and Fannie (Bryan) Richards. He served in the US Army and later was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for 30 years retiring in 1998. Survivors include two sons, Donald E. Richards, Jr. of Rock Falls and...
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Herbert L. Hayen

February 27, 1929 - December 9, 2018

STERLING – Herbert L. Hayen, 89 of Sterling died peacefully Sunday December 9, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home, surrounded by family. He was born on February 27, 1929 in Sterling, the son of Wilhelm and Tena (Hinrichs) Hayen and was a 1948 graduate of Sterling High School. He married Delores Exner on June 21, 1951. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary before she passed away on...
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Dennis M. Skinner

February 23, 1945 - December 9, 2018

STERLING – Dennis M. Skinner, age 73, died at his home Sunday December 9, 2018. Dennis was born on February 23, 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Laurence and Phyllis (Gott) Skinner. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dennis married Brenda Burnes June 4, 1966 in Michigan. Dennis worked in the Furnace Department of Northwestern Steel & Wire in Sterling for 32 years...
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James Morgan, Sr.

December 29, 1924 - December 9, 2018

James Morgan, Sr. James Morgan, Sr., age 93, of Sterling, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Morningside of Sterling. James was born December 29, 1924 in Sterling the son of John and Clara (Ammon) Morgan. He married Deloras Russell on July 18, 1942 in Kahoka, Mo. and later served in the US Navy during WWII. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for 33 years retiring in...
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Ramzey Hendrix Terrock

December 7, 2018

Ramzey Hendrix Terrock was born and died on Dec. 7th, 2018 surrounded by his family, his mother Sonya Terrock and Aunt Kayleen Terrock Uncle Cobie Terrock, first cousin, Zion Ruffin, great aunt, Elish Banks, Grandmother and Grandfather David and Koreen Terrock, Great Grandmother and Grandfather Mike and Laura Fitzgerald and Great Grandmother and Grandfather Randy and Christine Terrock. Ramzey is...
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Lonnie E. Robinett, Jr.

October 8, 1950 - December 5, 2018

Lonnie Earl Robinett, Jr, age 68 of Deer Grove, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Lonnie was born on October 8, 1950 in Sikeston, MO, the son of Lonnie Earl Robinett, Sr and Loretta Ruth (Hill) Robinett. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for 35 years before retiring. Survivors include his mother, Loretta of Deer Grove; two sons,...
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Karen Koenig

February 23, 1952 - December 5, 2018

Karen V. Koenig, 66, of Sterling, died on Wednesday evening, December 5, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 23, 1952 in Chicago to Stanley and Jean (Janush) Doweiko. She married Ken Koenig in 1977 and he died in 2013. Karen is survived by her son, Brian and his wife of Bardstown, KY; her grandson, Anthony; a sister Monica of Sterling and a brother Joseph of...
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Donna J. Hand

May 5, 1949 - December 4, 2018

Donna Jean Hand, 69 of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Donna was born on May 5, 1949 in Sterling, the daughter of Marvin Eugene Trimble and Jean Eileen (Nielander) Waller. She married Fred Hand on December 3, 1983 at the Rock Falls United Methodist Church. Donna worked for over 35 years at Lawrence Brothers Manufacturing. She enjoyed playing cards...
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Joyce McGinn

December 3, 2018

Joyce E. McGinn, age 79, of rural Prophetstown, IL passed in peace Monday, December 3, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Michael for 60 years, dear sister of Marilyn (Ralph) Westman and loving mother of Kendra Franklin, Steve (Denise) McGinn, Debbie Abrams, and Tom (Andrea) McGinn. She was the proud grandmother of Connor, John, Ben, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Kelly and Allyson; and a caring friend to...
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Barbara G. Anderson

February 20, 1931 - December 3, 2018

Barbara G. Anderson, 87, of Sterling, died on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Heritage Woods in Sterling. She was born on February 10, 1931 in Sterling to Darhal and Effie (Thome) Pollock. She married Everett F. Anderson on April 2, 1948 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2013. Barb enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors...
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Erma J. Schafenberg

February 6, 1930 - December 1, 2018

Erma J. Scharfenberg, 88 died Saturday December 1, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Fort Dodge, IA the daughter of L. Walter and Minnie F. (Gienap) Peterson and was a graduate of Fort Dodge High School. She married Joseph F. Scharfenberg on November 9, 1950 in Fort Dodge, IA. They moved to Sterling in 1954. He died on August 21, 1967. She was employed as...
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Avis R. Hultin

April 10, 1965 - November 29, 2018

Avis R. Hultin, age 53, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home. Avis was born April 10, 1965 in Palatine the daughter of Donald and Doris (Kramer) Weber. She was employed at Wal-Mart in Sterling for 7 years. Avis enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going for walks and loved the Wizard of Oz. Survivors include her daughter, Allison (Tony Filo) Hultin of Rock...
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Mary Jane Hinrichs

October 11, 1932 - November 29, 2018

Mary Jane Hinrichs, 86, of Sterling, died on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1932 in Sterling to Wesley and Mary (Duncan) Bellows. She married Robert L. Hinrichs on May 19, 1952 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2004. Mary Jane was a nurse at CGH Medical Center in Sterling for 25 years. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie (Gary)...
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Richard MacKay Finnicum

June 30, 1937 - November 28, 2018

Richard M. Finnicum, 81 of Sterling, died peacefully at his home following a short illness. He was born on June 30, 1937 in Morrison, the son of Howard Henry and Eulalie (Schryver) Finnicum and he had served in the US Navy. He married Kay Myers on April 18, 1958. She died on January 5, 2011. He was employed for 37 ½ years at the former Parish-Alford Plant in Rock Falls of Northwestern Steel...
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Susan Kay Hondley

January 3, 1929 - November 27, 2018

Susan K. Hondley, 89 of Sterling died Tuesday November 27, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on January 3, 1929 in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of William B. and Helen Williams. Sue worked at the Sterling Public Library for nearly 30 years. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. Survivors include two sons, Mark Hondley of Milan, IL and Blane...
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Lester Von Blackburn

February 4, 1939 - November 27, 2018

Lester "Von" Blackburn, 79 of Rock Falls died Tuesday November 27, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born on February 4, 1939 in Rock Falls the son of Alton and Hazel (Kendell) Blackburn. He served in the US Navy from 1956 – 1959. Von married Jacqueline Seeley on June 26, 1965 in Sterling. He was the owner/operator of the former Blackburn's Standard Station located...
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Audrey M. Reiger

April 24, 1928 - November 27, 2018

Audrey M. (Hurd) Reiger, age 90 of Sterling, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. Audrey was born on April 25, 1928 in Dixon, the daughter of John and Margaret (Sanders) Hurd. She worked at Frantz Manufacturing for 15 ½ years and served as a school aide at Lincoln Elementary in Sterling for 7 years. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls....
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Nicolette R. Warren

June 7, 1963 - November 25, 2018

Rock Falls- Nicolette R. Warren, 55, of Rock Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 7, 1963 in Sterling to Ernest Cox and Sharon Mulnix. She married Robert Warren on April 30, 1982 in Sterling. Nickie worked as the Vice President of Internal Audit for Regal Beloit. She was with the company for 7 years. She enjoyed brewing...
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Lonna J. O'Donnell

September 18, 1946 - November 25, 2018

Lonna O'Donnell, 72 of Dixon, passed away, Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Lonna was born September 18, 1946 in Sterling, the daughter of Everett and Roberta (Raymond) Bass. She married Bob on May 26, 1970. They enjoyed wintering in Ft. Myers, Florida. She also enjoyed crocheting, puzzle books, playing cards and boating. She is survived by her husband...
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William Allen Grim

March 19, 1936 - November 24, 2018

William "Bill" A. Grim William "Bill" A. Grim, age 82, of Sterling, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Bill was born March 19, 1936 in Sterling the son of William and Katherine (Allen) Grim. He married Carolyn Hawkins on January 27, 1963 in Sterling. Bill served in the US Army and later was employed at Wahl Clipper for 46 years retiring in 2002...
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Trudi "Lizzy" E. Bowen

September 5, 1966 - November 22, 2018

Trudi "Lizzy" E. Bowen Trudi "Lizzy" E. Bowen, age 52, of Polo, died suddenly at her home on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home. Trudi was born September 5, 1966 in Freeport the daughter of Larry and Connie (Messer) Bowen. She was employed at Kable News in Mt. Morris for 20 years and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Polo. Trudi adored her son, grandchildren, nephews and...
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Wallace "Wally" Rohlik

November 12, 1931 - November 16, 2018

Wallace "Wally" James Rohlik, 87 passed away on November 16, 2018 in Sterling, IL. Wallace was born on November 12, 1931 on the family farm in Seaforth, MN the son of William and Lydia (Kohlof) Rohlik. Deciding against a career in farming, he attended railroad operator's training in Minneapolis and began a career with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy (Later Burlington Northern) Railroad. In...
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Ron E. McDivitt

September 23, 1946 - November 14, 2018

Ron E. McDivitt, 72 of Rock Falls died Wednesday November 14, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1946 in Covington, TN the son of Everett and Louise (Ivey) McDivitt. He married Linda Buchholz on September 26, 1964 in Rock Falls. Ron was employed at General Electric in Morrison for 36 years retiring in 2003. He had coached Little League in Morrison for 20 years and was die-hard St....
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Kathryn Quimby

July 11, 1931 - November 14, 2018

Kathryn A. Quimby, 86 of Rock Falls died Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. She was born on July 11, 1931 in Rock Falls the daughter of Fay L. and Irma Marie (Cox) Russell. She married Edward Manon in 1947. He died in 1954. She then married Richard Bailey in 1955. He died in 1987. She then married Larry R. Quimby in 1997. He died in 2008. Kathryn worked at the former...
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Timothy J. Church

December 8, 1958 - November 14, 2018

Timothy J. Church Timothy J. Church, age 59, of Tampico, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Tim was born December 8, 1958 in Sterling the son of Ronnie and Mary (Rude) Church. He married Lisa Scanlan on September 19, 1981 in Prophetstown. Tim was employed at ComEd for 32 years, Mitchell Melons all his life and Zaagman Farms part time. He...
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Bessie Mae Near

July 18, 1936 - November 12, 2018

ROCK FALLS – Bessie M. Near, 82 of Rock Falls died Monday November 12, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 18, 1936 near Millington, TN the daughter of Edward Flowkes and Erma Purser. She worked as a care giver at the former Dixon State School for a number of years. She was a member of Firehouse of God in Sterling. She enjoyed WWE wrestling, watching the Walk Dead show, NFL football, music...
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William "Bill" Beauvais

May 13, 1971 - November 12, 2018

William "Bill" Paul Beauvais, age 47 of Rock Falls, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on May 13, 1971 in Freeport, the son of Lawrence Paul and Catherine Marie (Bright) Beauvais. He married Loratta "Lori" Boyd on February 17, 2009 in Dixon. He worked as a carrier and motor route driver for Sauk Valley Media since 2012. Survivors include his wife, Lori of Rock Falls;...
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Hubert Gebhardt

July 8, 1942 - November 11, 2018

Hubert R. Gebhardt, 76, of Dixon, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Sterling to Sidney and Lucille (Stultz) Gebhardt. He was employed as a Vehicle Recovery Agent with AMI of Big Bend, Wisc. for 15 years. He was USAF veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Woods; 2 sisters, Barbara (David) Dorway of Las Vegas, Nev. and...
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Robert J. Buhler

September 30, 1926 - November 10, 2018

Robert J. Buhler, 92 of Rock Falls died Saturday November 10, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Bob was born on September 30, 1926 in Dixon the son of Bert and Alice (McCoy) Buhler and was a graduate of Dixon High School. He married Linda Lou Bradley on February 9, 1963 in Sterling. She died June 27, 2012. Bob worked for many years as a painter at the former Dixon Developmental Center...
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Carolyn V. Williams

May 18, 1949 - November 9, 2018

Carolyn Williams, 69, of Sterling, died on Friday, November 9, 2018 at her home. Carolyn was born on May 18, 1949 in Polo to Russell E. and Lillian E. (Ferguson) Scott. She married Richard Williams on September 23, 1967 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2000. Carolyn was a nurse at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison as well as Heartland Home...
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Betty G. Arians

September 8, 1932 - November 8, 2018

Betty G. Arians, 86 of Sterling died Thursday November 8, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was born on September 8, 1932 in Fulton, IL the daughter of Duke and Reka (Sissing) Boerema. She married Marvin G. Arians on September 12, 1952 in Morrison. Betty worked as a receptionist/secretary at the former Arians Century 21 Realty in Sterling for several years. She was a member of New Life...
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Irene L. Lindsay

July 6, 1919 - November 7, 2018

STERLING – Irene L. Lindsay, age 99, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Irene was born on July 6, 1919 in Vincent, Iowa the daughter of Otto and Florence (Modler) Dencklau. She married Charles Lindsay on July 30, 1937 in Clinton, Iowa. He died April 9, 2001. She was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. Irene in her...
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Clell "Jake" Jaques

March 17, 1946 - November 5, 2018

Clell A. "Jake" Jaques, 72 of Woosung, died Monday November 5, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. He was born on March 17, 1946 in Ashton, IL the son of Harold and Mae (Wendt) Jaques and was a 1964 graduate of Princeton High School. He married Sandra Lee Wise on September 19, 1965. Clell was a Viet Nam era veteran having served in the Army from October 29, 1965 to August 4, 1966....
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Frank E. Vock

February 15, 1955 - November 4, 2018

Frank E. Vock, 63 of Rock Falls died Sunday November 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1955 in Sterling, the son of Harold and Mary Jane (Miller) Vock. He married Jennifer Onnen on September 13, 1991 in Sterling. Frank was employed at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co as a Piler Operator in the 14"mill. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer; his two brothers: Jim Vock...
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Thomas L. Siebert

July 2, 1941 - November 3, 2018

Thomas L. Siebert Thomas L. Siebert, age 77, of Lyndon, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Thomas was born July 2, 1941 in Topeka, KS the son of Maurice and Marie (Bursiek) Siebert. He served in the US Army from December of 1958 – February of 1962 and later married Linda Lu Stone on March 22, 1975. He was employed as a machinist,...
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Steven E. Downs

February 24, 1978 - October 31, 2018

Steven E. Downs, 40, of Dixon, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at his home. He was born on February 24, 1978, in Freeport, the son of the late Gary L. Downs and Roberta (Gerdes) Konneck. He was a 1997 graduate of Prophetstown High School. He enjoyed video games, music and walking. Survivors include his mother, Roberta of Tampico; his brothers, Leland (Diane) Downs and Kenny Downs of Rock...
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Ellen E. Chapman

May 12, 1951 - October 30, 2018

Ellen Elaine Chapman, age 67 of Pontiac, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at her home. Ellen was born on May 12, 1951 in Rock Falls, the daughter of George and Hertha (Nielsen) Moore. She married Forrest David Chapman, Jr. on July 14, 1968 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2010. Ellen worked for RR Donnelley as an examiner for about 30 years before retirement. Survivors...
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Carla Ann Harrison

July 29, 1941 - October 29, 2018

Carla Ann Harrison Carla Ann Harrison, age 77, of Moline, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island. Carla was born July 29, 1941 in Morrison the daughter of Carley and Thelma (Blagg) Harrison. She graduated from Lyndon High School in 1959 and later graduated from Millikin University in Decatur. She was employed as a music teacher in the Rock Island school...
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Ricardo Bernal

July 17, 1973 - October 28, 2018

Ricardo J. Bernal, 45 of Davenport and formerly of Sterling died Sunday October 28, 2018. He was born on July 16, 1973 in Sterling, IL the son of Ramon and Virginia (Segobiano) Bernal and was a 1991 graduate of Sterling High School. Ricardo made many sacrifices in his life in order to earn his bachelor's degree and his family was very proud of his accomplishments. Ricardo was employed as an...
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William Swan

January 11, 1942 - October 26, 2018

William L. Swan, 76, of Tampico, died on Friday evening, October 26, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was born on January 11, 1942 in Princeton to Leonard and Betty (Hartz) Swan. He was united in marriage to Mary Schmitt on January 11, 1964 in Sheffield. Bill enjoyed farming until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico and enjoyed raising...
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Mary Ann Lampley

March 21, 1928 - October 22, 2018

Mary Ann Lampley, age 90 of Sterling, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Heritage Woods of Sterling. Mary was born on March 21, 1928 in Benton, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Sophia (Daktor) Bartuska. She married Carl Lampley in 1947. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Catherine (Wayne) Russell of Rock Falls and Treva Lampley of Enfield, Illinois; three...
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Robert Glenn Coleman

September 24, 1947 - October 20, 2018

Robert Glenn Coleman, 71, of rural Harmon died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1947 in Sterling, the son of Glenn E. and Ruth (Hartshorn) Coleman. He attended Nelson Grade School and Rock Falls High School, and was a 1972 graduate of the University of Illinois. He married Mary Overmann on August 30, 1980 in Dixon. He was a lifelong fifth-generation farmer. ...
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Linda L. Ferguson

September 29, 1951 - October 20, 2018

Linda L. Ferguson Linda L. Ferguson, age 67, of Tampico, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island. Linda was born September 29, 1951 in Rock Falls the daughter of Gene and Jackie (Allison) Simmons. She married Perry Ferguson on August 28, 1971 in Sterling and was employed as a CNA for Peak, Inc. Survivors include her husband of Tampico; her father of Lyndon;...
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John J. Vronich

February 19, 1923 - October 19, 2018

John J. Vronich, age 95 of Milledgeville, died Friday, October 19, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. John was born on February 19, 1923 in Ironwood, MI, the son of Steve and Barbara (Biondich) Vranich. He is a United States Army Veteran. He married Thelma Frey on September 27, 1947 in Chicago. She preceded him in death in 1995. John worked for many years at Argonne National...
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Jamey Marie Krueger

May 21, 1978 - October 17, 2018

Jamey Marie Krueger, age 40 of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at home. Jamey was born on May 21, 1978 in Sterling, the daughter of John and Jane (Bell) Krueger. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle, baking, cooking, doing crafts and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her mother, Jane; two daughters, Alyssa and Alexis Krueger of Rock Falls; her twin...
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Kevin L. Melberg

June 3, 1954 - October 17, 2018

Kevin L. Melberg Kevin L. Melberg, age 64, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Kevin was born June 3, 1954 in Dixon the son of Lyle and Carolyn (Lathrop) Melberg. He married Barb Frank on June 29, 1991 in Rock Falls and was employed in the trucking industry for many years. Survivors include his wife of Rock Falls; four daughters,...
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Gloria Anderson

October 2, 1942 - October 15, 2018

STERLING – Gloria M. Anderson, 76 died Monday October 15, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. She was born on October 2, 1942 and was a graduate of Lena High School, Lena, IL. She married Donald R. Anderson on December 22, 1962 in Sterling. He died May 8, 1998. Throughout her career, Gloria had worked at the former Lawrence Brothers in Sterling, Products Unlimited, Harper...
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Sergio Vivarelli

June 6, 1935 - October 15, 2018

Sergio Vivarelli, 83 of Rock Falls died Monday October 15, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 6, 1935 in Balbano, Lucca, Italy the son of Gino and Elena (Grazianni) Vivarelli. He immigrated to the United States in 1954. He began his working career at Wahl Clipper in Sterling and later worked for 30 years at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co in Sterling retiring from the scrap yard as an...
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Gary L. Downs

May 6, 1943 - October 14, 2018

Gary Lee Downs, age 75 of Lanark, died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home. Gary was born on May 6, 1943 at his paternal grandparents' home in Lanark, the son of Harlan L. and Mary L. (Endress) Downs. He was very active all his life as a Boy Scout. He served his country in the National Guard. He previously was an active member of the First Brethren Church in Lanark. Gary married Jerry ...
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Helen Spencer

April 18, 1959 - October 12, 2018

STERLING– Helen Spencer, age 59, died Friday October 12, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling. Helen was born on April 18, 1959 in Sterling the daughter of Robert L. and Sandra (Rhoades) Thompson. She married Mark Spencer on March 16, 1984 in Sterling. Helen was a homemaker and member of Living Bread Fellowship Church in Sterling. Survivors include her father, Robert Thompson of...
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Berniece Anschutz

March 10, 1922 - October 12, 2018

Berniece Anschutz, age 96 of Sterling, died Friday, October 12, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. Berniece was born on March 10, 1922 in Milledgeville, the daughter of John and Mary (Glenn) Magill. She married Howard Anschutz on October 15, 1955 in Morrison. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1992. Berniece worked as a legal secretary for Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson for 40 years and...
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Mary Helms

February 7, 1944 - October 11, 2018

MILLEDGEVILLE – Mary Helms, age 74, died at home Thursday, October 11, 2018. Mary was born on February 7, 1944 in Sterling the daughter of Ralph and Vivian (Sullivan) Miller. She married John Helms on August 18, 1973 in Sterling. Mary was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John Helms of Milledgeville; one daughter, Crystal Helms-Woodward of Dixon; one son, James D. (Sherry) Smith...
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Paula L. Bryant

April 3, 1947 - October 11, 2018

Paula L. Bryant, age 71 of Rock Falls, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born on April 3, 1947 in New Albany, IN, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Stroud) Skaggs. She married Kenneth Walker Bryant in August, 1996 in Rock Falls. She was a nurse's aide at Heritage Square in Dixon until her retirement. Paula enjoyed being outdoors and doing...
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Josephine M. Wade

April 23, 1938 - October 10, 2018

Josephine M. Wade Josephine M. Wade, age 80, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Josephine was born April 23, 1938 in Rock Falls the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Clapper) McCallister. She married Melvin Wade on June 5, 1955 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2005. Josephine was a homemaker, attended the Firehouse of God...
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Joshua L. Springer

April 7, 1982 - October 9, 2018

Joshua Springer, 36 of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Josh was born on April 7, 1982, the son of David and Donna (Allen) Springer. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was the 2nd Vice President of the Who Else Club in Nelson. Josh loved to lend a helping hand and was a friend to everyone. Survivors include his parents David and Donna Springer of Dixon; his sister...
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Charlie R. White

August 3, 1961 - October 8, 2018

Charlie R. White, 57 of Princeton, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home. Charlie was born on August 3, 1961 in Sterling, the son of Charlie and Elaine (Fernandez) White. Survivors include his son, Ryan (Lauren) White of Oak Harbor, WA; his parents, Charlie and Elaine White of Rock Falls; one granddaughter, Emma Rose; one brother, Ken White of Evansville, IN; two sisters, Jennifer White...
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Harold Ross Packer

January 22, 1937 - October 5, 2018

Harold Ross Packer, age 81, of Sterling, died Friday, October 05, 2018 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Harold was born January 22, 1937 in Erie the son of Ross H. and Lucille M. (Stage) Packer. He married Madeline Doubler on July 10th 1954 in Erie. Harold was a farmer in the Sterling area for many years. He had served in the US Airforce. Survivors include three daughters: Yvonne ...
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Mary C. Wilson

November 6, 1944 - October 3, 2018

Mary Celeste (McAndrews) Wilson, 73 of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, after an extended battle with illness. Mary Celeste was born on November 6, 1944 in Dixon, the daughter of the late Harold P. and Catherine (Miller) McAndrews. Mary Celeste graduated from Sauk Valley Community College with a degree in Nursing. She spent 20...
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Nancy J. Bushong

September 12, 1927 - October 3, 2018

ROCK FALLS – Nancy J. Bushong, age 91, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Rock River Hospice & Home. Nancy was born on September 12, 1927 in Dean, Iowa the daughter of Jesse and Rose E. (Stroup) Sizemore. She married Samuel Bushong in 1949 in Peoria. He died November 19, 1951. Nancy was a homemaker and member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls. Survivors include, one daughter...
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Peter J. O'Connell

December 1, 1944 - October 3, 2018

Peter J. O'Connell, 73, of Sterling, died on Wednesday morning, October 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 1, 1944 the son of Daniel D. and Ruth Eileen (Bowen) O'Connell. He was united in marriage to Patricia Feehan on July 15, 1977 at St. Francis Xavier Church in LaGrange. Peter owned and operated his own metals processing company for many years. He...
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Shirley Ann Eberly

December 13, 1935 - October 1, 2018

Shirley A. Eberly Shirley A. Eberly, age 82, of Rock Falls, died Monday, October 1, 2018 at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield. Shirley was born December 13, 1935 in Sterling the daughter of John and Katherine (Hague) Moore. She married Terry Eberly on June 8, 1954 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2016. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Gary Eberly of...
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Mary M. Hopper

February 27, 1929 - September 30, 2018

Mary M. Hopper, 89, of Sterling, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at CGH Medical Center. Mary was born on February 27, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to John and Hazel (Downes) Gibbons. She married Gordon Hopper on March 25, 1968 in Dixon. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1980. Mary was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a daughter, Anita Marie Hopper of Green Bay, Wisconsin; a son,...
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Avlon 'Al' Foster

October 26, 1928 - September 26, 2018

Avlon "Al" C. Foster, 89, of Rock Falls, died on Wednesday evening, September 26, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. He was born on October 26, 1928 in Pitts, Ark. to Homer Niles and Lillie (Cox) Foster. Al was an inspector at Northwestern Steel and Wire Company for 25 years, retiring in 1992. Al served in the United States Air Force from 1946-1949. He was a member of Como...
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Dorothy Aileen Hoffmiller

June 8, 1920 - September 25, 2018

Dorothy A. Hoffmiller, 98 of Rock Falls died Tuesday September 25, 2018 at Regency care of Sterling. She was born on June 8, 1920 in Polo, IL the daughter of Daniel and Pauline (Ports) Garman. She married Len Abell on April 10, 1943. He died October 26, 1972. She later married Albert Hoffmiller on October 13, 1978. He died March 31, 2003. Dorothy was employed by Riverside Cemetery in Sterling...
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Betty June Finkle

September 15, 1934 - September 24, 2018

Betty June Finkle, 84 of Rock Falls died Monday September 24, 2018 at Citadel of Sterling. She was born on September 15, 1934 in Elgin, the daughter of Matthew and Marjorie (Roth) Bresnahan. She married Lourde Finkle on July 29, 1949. He died July 28, 1995. Betty had worked at Franz – Steel Ball for 25 years and then taught at Morrison High School for 15 years until her retirement. She had...
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Carol M. Kern

July 8, 1944 - September 22, 2018

Carol M. Kern Carol M. Kern, age 74, of Morrison, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Carol was born July 8, 1944 in Ft. Atkinson, Wis. the daughter of Otto and Gertrude (Sery) Callum. She was employed at Bergners for many years. Survivors include her significant other, Stan Franks of Milledgeville; one daughter, Mary (Randy) Gabel of...
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Gail D. Bell

March 4, 1952 - September 18, 2018

Gail D. Bell Gail D. Bell, age 66, of Rockford, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Gail was born March 4, 1952 in Taylorville the daughter of Herschel and Glenda (Modlin) Deadmond. She married Dennis Bell on April 11, 1981 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2011. She was employed as a CNA at Mercy Healthcare and Mercy Page...
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Marian and Lawrence Zink

September 18, 2018

Marian W. Zink, age 89, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at her home. Lawrence A. Zink, age 89, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday September 18, 2018 at his home. Marian was born February 9, 1929 in Savanna the daughter of Frank and Frances (Halfman) Wires. She was a homemaker. Lawrence was born August 4, 1929 in Mossbach the son of Mauritz and Lillian (Haas) Zink. He was...
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Gary Egan

September 1, 1947 - September 17, 2018

Gary T. Egan, 71 of Rock Falls died Monday September 17, 2018 at his home following an illness. He was born on September 1, 1947 in Sterling, the son of Paul F. and Helen (Buxton) Egan. He married Cheryl L. Burall on November 1, 1974 in Rock Falls. He had worked at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co in Sterling. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; two sons: Gary R. Egan of Champaign...
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Frances "Franny" Clevenger

October 19, 1950 - September 17, 2018

Frances "Franny" Clevenger, 67 of Rock Falls died Monday September 17, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. She was born on October 19, 1950 in West Helena, AR the daughter of Robert L. and Nora G. (Calloway) Williams. She married Eddie R. Clevenger on December 2, 1967 in Hannibal, MO. Franny had worked as a manager of the Rock Falls McDonald's, for 15 years before retiring. She had...
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Cherry Lou Ebenezer

May 1, 1937 - September 14, 2018

Cherry Lou Ebenezer, 81 of Dixon, formerly of Rock Falls, died, Friday, September 14, 2018 peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Cherry was born on May 1, 1937, the daughter of Leo G. and Iva R. (McGlaughlin) Strike. She married Donald Ebenezer on November 24, 1955 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. Cherry worked at Lee Wayne Advertising (now Halo) for over 30 years and...
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Robert N. McMurren

March 8, 1946 - September 14, 2018

Robert N. McMurren, 72, of Ashton, formerly of Aurora, died on Friday, September 14, 2018 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He was born on March 8, 1946 in Burlington, Iowa to Robert and Delores (Vieu) McMurren. He married Judy Hamm on September 5, 1964. Bob was a union carpenter for over 20 years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Aurora; a daughter, Julie Martin, of...
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Eric J. Kithcart

March 14, 1980 - September 11, 2018

Eric J. Kithcart, 38, of Rock Falls, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born on March 14, 1980 in Sterling to Charles and Donna (Hoster) Kithcart. He is survived by his parents Charles and Donna of Sterling; uncles and aunts, Donald Kithcart of Sterling, Gary Kithcart of Normal, Kenneth Kithcart of Rock Falls, Deb (Jon) Block of Sterling and Brian (Terry) Hoster of Princeton...
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Mary Louise Sitter

February 20, 1929 - September 9, 2018

Mary Louise Sitter, 89, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2018 in Sterling, Illinois with family at her bedside. Her final hours were spent with family and friends who stopped by and shared memorable stories of her life's adventures. She was definitely a bright spot in the hearts of many. Mary was born February 20, 1929 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas E. and Florence Helen ...
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Margaret O'Bryan

March 20, 1925 - September 6, 2018

Margaret O'Bryan, 93 formerly of Sterling, died on September 6, 2018 at Pine Acres Nursing Home in DeKalb, IL. She was born on March 20, 1925 in Union Township, IL, the daughter of Christian and Ema (Reggelum) Madsen. She attended Lyndon IL Schools. Margaret married Donald W. Johnson in 1944. He passed away in 1946. She then married Edward P. O'Bryan in 1951. He passed in 2011. She was...
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Elmer G Habben , Jr

September 7, 1958 - September 5, 2018

Elmer G. Habben Jr, 59, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Sept. 5th, 2018 at home after a five year battle with lung cancer. Elmer or "E" as he was called was born Sept. 7, 1958, in Sterling, the son of Elmer and Evelyn (Evans) Habben. He attended Hopkins Elementary School and graduated from Sterling High School in 1977. He married Kathy Kissee on Oct 5, 1985 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Elmer...
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James "Slim" Dunaway

February 23, 1991 - September 4, 2018

STERLING – James "Slim" Dunaway, age 27, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at CGH Medical Center. James was born on February 23, 1991 in Marion, Ohio the son of John and Kathryn (Bushman) Dunaway. He was employed with Perfect Tree Service in Sterling for 6 years. Survivors include his parents, John and Kathryn Dunaway of Sterling; four daughters, Arsenia of Rock Falls, Sydney, Madelyn...
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David H. Carlson

August 30, 1946 - September 2, 2018

David Carlson, age 72 of Dixon, died Sunday, September 02, 2018 at his home. David was born on August 30, 1946, the son of Otto H. and Hilda K. (Braten) Carlson. He married Wendy Jane Condon on September 27, 2004 at St. Bride's Episcopal Church in Oregon, IL. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Travers; one daughter, Mary (Chase) Williamsen of Rock Falls; two sisters, Helen and Roxanne. ...
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Cecilia R. Tulini

January 31, 1923 - September 1, 2018

Sterling- Cecilia R. Tulini, 95, of Sterling, died on Saturday morning, September 1, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Sterling to Louis and Alphonsine (Colin) Concotelli. She married Deno C. Tulini on September 1, 1951 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2012. ...
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Floyd L. Glick

July 19, 1916 - September 1, 2018

Floyd LeRoy Glick, age 102, of Rock Falls, Illinois, passed away on September 1, 2018 of natural causes. He is sharing eternal life in Heaven, with his wife Mae L. Glick. Floyd graduated high school in Sterling, Illinois where he lived with his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents Agnes and Clarence Glick, his sister Evelyn Bennett, his twin brother Lloyd Glick, his...
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Barbara K. Linboom

August 24, 1942 - August 31, 2018

Barbara K. Linboom, 76, of Rock Falls, died on Friday, August 31, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Barbara was born on August 24, 1942 in Green Castle, Mo., to Bruce and Clara (Polly) Snyder. She married Horace Linboom and he preceded her in death in 1978. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and was an avid Cubs fan. She loved spending time with family especially her grandchildren and great...
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Lois Evalee White

January 10, 1934 - August 30, 2018

SHABBONA – Lois Evalee White, age 84, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Prairie Crossing Nursing Home in Shabbona. Evy was born on January 10, 1934 in Greenville, Mo. the daughter of William and Lottie (Atnip) Brown. She married Herbert Curtis White on March 12, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Evy was employed as a Secretary for Franklin Grove grade school and also worked 10 years at Edelmann's...
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Marion "Earline" Harper

February 3, 1927 - August 29, 2018

Earline Harper, 91 of Rock Falls died Wednesday August 29, 2018 at Resthave Home in Morrison. She was born on February 3, 1927 in Poplar Grove, AR the daughter of Edward and Alma Mae (Long) Crow Sr. She married Floyd Marsden Harper on November 12, 1946 in Phillips Co, AR. He died December 21, 2017. Earline enjoyed her country music, loved to play golf and was a CUBS fan. Survivors include...
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Josephine "Jo" A. Gaskill

October 19, 1951 - August 29, 2018

Josephine A. "Jo" Gaskill, 66, of Tampico, died on Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Jo was born on October 19, 1951 in Sterling to John H. and Mellie A. (Clark) Cumby. She was united in marriage to Dennis Gaskill on September 18, 1971 in Tampico. Jo retired from National Manufacturing Company in 2007 after 30 years of service. She graduated from the...
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Laurie J. McAndrews

March 6, 1955 - August 29, 2018

Laurie J. McAndrews, 63, of Rockford died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1955 in Sterling to Edward and Marjorie (Fritz) McAndrews. Laurie was employed in the trucking industry for over 25 years. She was a kind and compassionate person who put others before herself. Laurie enjoyed traveling, camping, being outdoors and shopping especially for that...
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Ernest J. Fabian

May 25, 1938 - August 28, 2018

Ernest J. Fabian, age 80 of Sterling, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Regency Care of Sterling. Ernest was born on May 25, 1938 in Hungary, the son of Kalman and Maria Fabian. He was a Veteran in the Hungarian Military where he was a parachutist. He married Grace Fay Sparrow. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2015. Ernest worked for Alloyd in DeKalb as an assembler. Survivors...
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Raymond Muntean

December 4, 1944 - August 26, 2018

Raymond Muntean, age 73, of Mt. Carroll, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Raymond was born December 4, 1944 in Sterling the son of John and Edna (Eden) Muntean. He married Diana Spencer on June 11, 1965 in Rock Falls. Raymond was employed with the Labor Union Local 727 for 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and tractors. Survivors include his wife, Diana...
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Patricia Boyer

December 25, 1936 - August 26, 2018

Patricia Boyer, age 81, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Center, Rock Falls. Patricia was born on December 25, 1936 in Sterling the daughter of Fred W. and Hazel (Schwank) Miller. She married Raymond Boyer on December 9, 1977. He died on December 22, 2013. Patricia was a homemaker caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include...
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Donald L Smoot

September 13, 1940 - August 25, 2018

Donald L. Smoot, 77 of Sterling died Saturday August 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1940 in Cobden, IL the son of Henry Floyd and Golda Virginia (Bell) Smoot and served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He married Sylvia Benkitis on September 4, 1965 in Sterling. Donald had worked at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co in Sterling retiring after 35 years of...
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Donald John Jackley

October 9, 1959 - August 24, 2018

Donald J. Jackley, 58, of Sterling, died on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Rock River Hospice and Home. He was born on October 9, 1959 in Sterling to Melvin and Shirley (Argraves) Jackley. He married Melinda Burge on August 12, 1977 in Morrison. He later married Robin Butler on August 11, 1984 in Polo. Donald was a graduate of Sterling High School in 1977, later attending Sauk Valley...
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Josephine R. Slater

April 6, 1933 - August 23, 2018

Josephine R. Slater, 85 of Sterling died Thursday August 23, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 6, 1933 in Harmon, IL the daughter of Edward and Agnes (Mekeel) Blackburn and was a 1951 graduate of Community Catholic High School in Sterling. She married Russell Slater on July 5, 1954 in Sterling. He died March 13, 2008. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; the Altar and...
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Kenneth E. Bryant

December 19, 1957 - August 20, 2018

Kenneth E. Bryant, 60 of Sterling died Monday August 20, 2018. He was born on December 19, 1957 in Sterling, the son of Kenneth Walker and Mary Lena (Stanfield) Bryant. He attended local schools. Ken had worked at Donaldson's in Dixon and later as an investment planner. He was a member of the Oxford Club and he had enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, working with and creating with stained...
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Marvin J. Miller

January 29, 1947 - August 20, 2018

ROCK FALLS – Marvin Joseph Miller, 71 died Monday August 20, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling after a short illness. He retired upon their closure from Northwestern Steel and Wire Co with 29 ½ years of service having worked in the nail room and shipping department. Following retirement from the mill, he then drove for Cobane Air Freight for a time. Marv was born on January 29, 1947 in...
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Frank P. Sinkus

August 22, 1951 - August 19, 2018

Frank P. Sinkus, 64 of Mt. Morris, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home. Frank was born on August 22, 1951 in Chicago, the son of Al and Janie (Morrano) Sinkus. He married Linda Newcomer on June 9, 2006 in Dixon. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Mt. Morris; his children, Kevin Sinkus of Chicago, Lisa (David) Little of Tampico and Andrew (Kim) Bonjour of Rockford; two...
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Mary Ellen Dixon

April 1, 1955 - August 19, 2018

Mary Ellen Dixon, 63, of Rock Falls, died on Sunday morning, August 19, 2018 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born on April 1, 1955 in Sterling to Gordon and Maxine (Brockman) Loy. She married Robert Dixon on July 12, 1975 in Como. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of Rock Falls; sisters, Sandra (James) Downey of Rock Falls, Jessie Fisher and Rosa Lee (Matt) Webb of Sterling...
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Loren T. Beswick

October 1, 1953 - August 18, 2018

Loren T. Beswick, of Sterling, passed away, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Liberty Court, Dixon at the age of 64. Loren was born October 1, 1953 in Morrison, IL. His parents were Thomas Lorenzo and Marion Nora (Naftzger) Beswick. He married Ann Roberta Gomsrud on October 4, 1986 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling. Loren's educational history: attended Morrison schools and graduated from...
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Scott Hayen

November 9, 1979 - August 17, 2018

Scott Hayen, age 38, died Friday, August 17, 2018. Scott was born on November 9, 1979 in Sterling the son of Jeffrey and Denise (Leffelman) Hayen. He was employed as an Order Filler with the WalMart Distribution Center in Sterling. Scott served his country in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his mother, Denise (Kenny) Sexton of Sterling; his father, Jeffrey Hayen of Rock Falls...
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Bertha Driessens

March 3, 1916 - August 16, 2018

Bertha Driessens, 102 of Tampico, died August 16, 2018 at Heritage Woods of Sterling. Bertha was born on March 3, 1916 in Sheffield, IL, the daughter of Camiel and Madeline Van Parys. She married Kamiel Driessens on September 26, 1936 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Sheffield. They lived in Tampico where they raised their three sons; Donald, Darrell and Dennis. Bertha was very active in the...
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Margaret Elizabeth Hassell

July 22, 1951 - August 14, 2018

Margaret E. "Moose" Hassell, 67 of Rock Falls died Tuesday August 14, 2018 at CGH Medical Center. She was born on July 22, 1951 in Nashville, TN the daughter of Atwood Clifton and Margaret Ellen (Lewis) Hassell and she had moved to this area with her parents as a child. She was a graduate of Rock Falls High School. Margaret had worked for over 30 years at the Exceptional Care and Training...
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