Denise E. Ellmaker, 69, of Sterling, died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on January 11, 1953 in Moline, the daughter of Robert and Shirley ...Linda K. Walls Obituary. We are sad to announce that on January 4, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Linda K. Walls (Sterling, Illinois), born in Polo, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Linda K. Walls to show support. She was predeceased by : her parents, Glenn E Buisker and Bernadine E ...Betty Gordon Obituary. Betty A. Gordon, age 76, of Sterling, died Monday, March 4, 2024 at her granddaughter's home. Betty was born July 24, 1947 in Carlsbad, N.M., the daughter of Charles and ...Shirley Sanders Obituary. Shirley A. Sanders, 91 of Sterling died Friday, March 15, 2024 at Resthave Home in Morrison. 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Crissy was born on January 17, 1954 in Sterling the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou (Foulds ...It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Nile Hager of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on June 26, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He was predeceased by : his parents, Carl Hager and Agnes Hager ...Find the obituary of Orville E. Hodge (1939 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Find the obituary of Orville E. Hodge (1939 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. ... McDonald Funeral Home- Rock Falls 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Thu. July 20.Find the obituary of Blaine E. McClellan (1939 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Find the obituary of Blaine E. 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The funeral will follow at 1 PM with the Reverend James Keenan ...Visitation will be held on Saturday March 16, 2024 from 10 – 11 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 1st Avenue in Sterling with the funeral to follow at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will conclude at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.Linda K. Glazier, 75, of Sterling, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Citadel of Sterling. She was born on August 25, 1948, in Rockford, the daughter of William and Nora (Carroll) Klimanski ...Find the obituary of Blaine E. McClellan (1939 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Find the obituary of Blaine E. McClellan (1939 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. ... McDonald Funeral Home- Rock Falls 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Fri. June 09.Eugene R. 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Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.Robert Lester Thurm Born: May 13, 1933 Died: November 22, 2023 Robert "Bob" Lester Thurm passes away into Heaven on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at the Rock River Hospice Home of Sterling, surroundeFind the obituary of Rebecca Sue Bailey (1960 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Find the obituary of Rebecca Sue Bailey (1960 - 2023) from Sterling, IL. ... Funeral arrangement under the care of McDonald Funeral Home. Add a photo. View condolence Solidarity ...Angela Marie Peterson. Sterling, Illinois. June 15, 1979 - September 7, 2023. Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events. Share a memory Send Flowers. Obituary. …Mitchell S. Hamilton, 58 of Rock Falls died Friday January 6, 2023. He was born on February 25, 1964 in Sterling the son of Don and Vera (Bloomfield) Hamilton. Mitch was a 1982 graduate of ...Celebrate the life of Debra J. 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McDonald Funeral Home 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 815-626-6311 Send flowers.Visitation will be held on Saturday March 16, 2024 from 10 - 11 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 1st Avenue in Sterling with the funeral to follow at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will conclude at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.View Joseph E. Hodge's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. ... 2023 from 4-6 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls. ... Sterling. 505 1st Avenue Sterling, Illinois 61081 Get Directions | View Location (815) 626-6311. Prophetstown.STERLING, IL – Harry W Weaver, 89, of Sterling, died of natural causes on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by loving family. Harry was born on February 24, 1934, in ...Melvin F. Heckman. Born: August 29, 1936 in Polo, IL. Died: May 22, 2024 in Dixon, IL. Melvin F. Heckman, age 87, of Dixon died Wednesday May 22, 2024 at KSB Hospital in …Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Avenue in Sterling. The visitation will follow from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the ...View Vicki S. Smith's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. ... Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM. ... Sterling. 505 1st Avenue Sterling, Illinois 61081 Get Directions | View Location ...Visitation will be Friday, April 28th, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 1st Avenue in Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon ...Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, 505 1st Avenue, and on Monday, May 13, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Funeral service will ...STERLING - Terry James McDonnell, 79, of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Rock Falls, died on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling. Terry was born on October 6, 1941 ...Died: May 1, 2023 in Sterling, IL. Rose Valdivia, 90 died Monday May 1, 2023 at Allure of Sterling. She was born on September 16, 1932 in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Geronimo and Maria (Garcia ...Did you know that you could get Medicaid transportation in Illinois if you are covered by the insurance? However, you must meet the eligibility requirements to get free transportat...Obituaries from McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, Illinois. Offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial for free.Died: January 5, 2024 in Sterling, IL. Milo A. Zarecor, age 2, of Dixon, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Milo was born February 3, 2021 in Chicago, the son of Coty ...Jaime Garcia Obituary. Jaime Garcia, 84, of Sterling, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 in his home. Jaime was born on September 23, 1937 in Monterrey, Mexico, the son of Jose and Antonia (Rosalez) Garcia. He was a strong believer in God who attended church at First Baptist in Sterling every Sunday for 51 years.Born: November 16, 1963. Died: October 16, 2023. Joseph Leal, 59 of Sterling died Monday October 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 16, 1963 in Sterling the son of Toribio and Nestoria ...Ronald J. Palumbo, 55, of Sterling, Illinois passed away on December 26th 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on June 11th 1968 in Sterling, the son of Frank and Donna (Cox ...5 days ago · Funeral Services Cremation Options Aftercare ... About McDonald Our Locations Our History Staff Testimonials Merchandise Local Resources. FAQs. Contact. More. Obituaries . Services . About Us . FAQs . Contact . Rock Falls. 1002 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. 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Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis L. Frederick to show support.Roger E. Smith Born: February 2, 1969 in Cold Water, MI Died: May 18, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL Roger Eugene Smith, 55, of Prophetstown passed away at home on …Sandra Rice Obituary. Sandra L. Rice, age 70, of Sterling, died Friday, March 1, 2024 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Sandra was born on April 2, 1953 in Sterling, the daughter of ...Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday March 19, 2021 at 11 AM in St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Reverend James R. Keenan officiating. Burial will conclude at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, a family memorial is being established.Jun 29, 2023 · Thomas Nile Hager Obituary. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Nile Hager of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on June 26, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He was predeceased by : his parents ...STERLING – Thomas Flock, 68, of Macomb, formerly of Sterling, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at OSF St. Frances Medical Center in Peoria. Tom was born May 6, 1955 in Sterling, the son of ...Arrangements entrusted to the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory. ... Sterling. 505 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081. Call: 815-626-6311 ... Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy's news editor on NPR ...Obituaries. Services . Funeral ... McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory. Rock Falls. 1002 12th Avenue Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 Get Directions | View Location (815) 626-6311. Sterling. 505 1st Avenue Sterling, Illinois 61081 Get Directions | View Location (815) 626-6311. Prophetstown. 46 Grove Street - Route 78 N Prophetstown, Illinois 61277McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. - Rock Falls Obituary. STERLING - William "Bill" Johnson, age 61, died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Bill was born December 21, 1957 ...Celebrate the life of Suzanne M Haan (1937-2024) from Sterling, IL. Read his obituary, share memories, and express condolences. United States . Australia Canada · English Canada · Français New Zealand ... A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 15th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home- Rock Falls (1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls ...McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory. Rock Falls. 1002 12th Avenue Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. Sterling. 505 1st Avenue Sterling, Illinois 61081Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 10 AM - 12 Noon at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 1st Avenue in Sterling. The funeral will follow at 12 Noon with the Reverend Thomas Doyle, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. Burial will conclude at Oak Knoll Memorial Park.McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory. Rock Falls. 1002 12th Avenue Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. Sterling. 505 1st Avenue Sterling, Illinois 61081Sally Ann Parker Born: October 10, 1959 in Sterling, IL Died: March 11, 2022 in Sterling, IL STERLING - Sally Ann Parker, 62, of Sterling, died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Rock River Hospice Home.John Kellen Obituary. John L. Kellen, 89 of Sterling, died Friday, April 7, 2023 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. John was born on May 26, 1933 in Welcome, MN, the son of Herbert and ...Did you know that you could get Medicaid transportation in Illinois if you are covered by the insurance? 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June 15, 1979 - September 7, 2023, Angela Marie Peterson passed away on September 7, 2023 in Sterling, Illinois.Janet Jenkins's passing on Monday, September 5, 2022 has been publicly announced by McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. - Sterling in Sterling, IL.Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories ofZoo Lincoln Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chicago, Illinois. It is home to hundreds of species and thousands of animals from all around the world. Zoo Lin...Judy Gonzalez Obituary. Judy Ann Gonzalez, 74 of Sterling died Sunday February 12, 2023 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Judy was born on May 13, 1948 in Dixon, the daughter of Wilbur and LaVon ...A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00-11:00am on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. 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He was born on April 29, 1945 in Savanna, IL the son of George and Ruth (Harrington) MacLennan. Terry had worked for a short time for the former M&M Ambulance in Davenport, IA and was a volunteer fireman several years for the Camanche Fire Department (Camanche, IA).Died: January 28, 2022 in Sterling, IL. STERLING - Lawrence "Larry" J. Zitkus, age 89, died Friday, January 28, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Larry was born on January 17, 1933 in ...Place the Full Obituary in Any Newspaper. ... McDonald Funeral Home. 505 First Avenue, IL. Send Flowers. ... Send Flowers. Funeral services provided by: McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. - Sterling. 505 ...There will be a visitation from 8:30 - 10:30 AM Saturday, April 14th at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary's Church in Sterling at 11:00 AM. Burial services will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling; Celebratory luncheon post burial. 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