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Harold L. Kreider
Sterling - Harold L. Kreider, 82, died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Coventry Village. He farmed in the area for many years until he became co-owner of Rock River Glass. In his later years, he worked at John A. Loos & Sons.
Harold Kreider was born October 6, 1921 in Sterling, IL, the son of Abram and Cora (Landis) Kreider . He was a graduate of Woodlawn School and Sterling High School. He married Lorna M. Landheer May 12, 1943 in Sterling. Harold was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, an active member of Loyal Lutherans and the Golden K's Kiwanis Club Sterling. He enjoyed gardening and travel.
Survivors are his wife, Lorna M. Kreider, two daughters; Pat (Dave) Bracken of Sun City, AZ and Lynn (Jim) Sutton of Freeport, one son; Curt (Carolyn) Kreider of Sterling, a brother; Lester Kreider of Moline, six grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother; Raymond Kreider and three sisters, Mabel Groff, Margaret and Florence Kreider.
Services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Reverend Herbert Reed officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established in his name.
RICHARD E. GARRETT
Rock Falls - Richard E. Garrett, 86, 430 Martin Road, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at his residence. He was employed as a driver in the St. Louis, Mo area for most of his life.
Mr. Garrett was born September 2, 1917 in Everdell, MN, the son ofWilliam L. and Zelma Blanche (McDougal) Garrett. He married Jean Bliss in St. Louis, MO in 1946. She preceded him in death in 1990.
Survivors are a brother, Russell Garrett of Fulton, three sisters; Janet (Lark) Perry of Sterling, Verla Letteer of Wahpeton, ND, Hazel Elders of St. Paul Park, MN.
He was preceded by a daughter, Nancy Garrett in 1990.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 23, 2004 at the Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Nancy Dvorachek of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8, Thursday, July 22 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established to the Wesley United Methodist Church.
Doris E. Cisketti
Naperville - Doris E. Cisketti, 85, 208 W. Martin Rd., Naperville, formerly of Sterling, died Thursday, July 8, 2004 at HCR Manor Care, Naperville, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mrs. Cisketti was born December 7, 1918 in Sullivan, IN, Daughter of Benjamin Thurman and Jessie (Weathers) Cox. She married Ralph Joseph Cisketti, Sr. on July 29, 1940 in Clinton IA. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1991. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling.
Survivors are a son, Ralph J. Cisketti, Jr. of Muscatine, IA, two daughters, Kathryn (Lawrence) Gaskill of Dixon, IL, Carol (Randy) Cherry of Aurora, IL, a brother, Jack (Deborah) Cox of Watertown, NY, a sister, Dorothy (Delmar) Beight of Indianapolis, IN, eight grandchildren David, Eric and Marci Cisketti, Joseph, Matthew and Jennifer Gaskill, Daniel and Kimberly Cherry, and one great-grandchild Sabrina Cisketti.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Services will be held at Schilling Funeral Home on Tuesday July 13, at 10:30 with pastor Scott Wade of First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established to Heartland Hospice.
DUARD M. WOLFE
Duard M. Wolfe, 91, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2004 at his home. He was employed in the drawing room at Northwestern Steel & Wire for 48 years.
Duard was born August 2, 1912 in Avalon, MO, the son of Fred and Dell (Kern) Wolfe. He came to Sterling in 1936 and married Kathryn Yeager on March 30, 1940. He was an active member of Moose Lodge #726 Sterling and the Broadway United Methodist Church. He was an avid ballroom dancer.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; one daughter, Lyn Kay Quinnan; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Wolfe; a sister, Virginia Osgood and a brother, Gene Wolfe, both of Sterling; three grandsons; 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was a son D. Lee Wolfe, one sister and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 12, 2004 at the First United Broadway Methodist Church with Reverend Christine Gilbert, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Sunday, July 11, 2004 at the Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
Shirley A. Bell
Rock Falls - Shirley A. Bell, 75, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at her home. She had owned and operated Shirl’s Ceramics for several years in Rock Falls.
Shirley was born July 4, 1929 in Peru, IL, Daughter of Lloyd and Leona (Alberts) Palmer.She married Gene Bell July 11, 1948 in Rock Falls, he survives. She was a member of the WesleyUnited Methodist Church and Kings Daughters and enjoyed crewel needle point.
Survivors include two daughters; Cathy Ann (Mike) Quick of Woodstock, GA, and Christy (Don) Schick of Rock Falls, IL, two sons; Gary (Vicki) Bell and Larry (Chandra) Bell of Rock Falls, 9 Grandchildren, four great grandchildren 3 sisters; Jean Pleskovitch , Marilyn Appenzeller both of Rock Falls, and Carol (Ray) Carlson of Sterling, IL, .
She was preceded in death by one son Ronald Allen Bell.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Wednesday July 7, 2004 at Schilling Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mennonite Section of Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. A memorial has been established toHospice of Rock River Valley or Whiteside County Home Health Care .
CLARA E. MEINERS
STERLING — Clara E. Meiners, 85, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at Coventry Village. She worked at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling and I.C. Cooling.
Mrs. Meiners was born July 20, 1918 in Morrison, the daughter of William and Lula (Howe) Farwell. She graduated from Morrision High School in 1936. She married Karl Meiners on June 22, 1946 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1988. She was a member of Coleta United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, David Meiners of Morrison, Dennis Meiners of Rock Falls, Dana (Theresa) of Sterling; a daughter-in-law, Cassandra Meiners; two sisters, Barbara (Joe) Blevins of Plattville, AL, Darlene Schoaf of Deer Grove; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a daughter, Faye, in infancy, a son, Dale, two brothers, William and Jay, and a granddaughter.
Graveside services will be at 10 AM, Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, with Reverend Polly Klimson, Pastor of Coleta United Methodist Church, officiating. There will be no visitation.
A memorial has been established.
JUDITH L. RABE
STERLING - Judith L. Rabe, 58, died Friday, June 25, 2004 at her residence. She was employed as a Sales Analyst at Lawrence Brothers for sixteen years.
Mrs. Rabe was born January 5, 1946 in Ferndale, Michigan, the daughter ofMelvin Welch and Bernice Moser. She married Donald Rabe on April 26, 1986 in Manitowoc, WI. She was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling and a volunteer at CGH Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Donald of Sterling; two daughters, ShellyGartzke of Oconomowoc, WI andKari Schumacher of Denmark, WI; one step-daughter Donna (Matthew) Hayford of Rochester, WI; one son, Bill (Cindy) Gartzke of Aurora, CO; one step-son, Mark (Cheryl) Rabe of Dallas, TX; her mother, Bernice Kowalec of Glendale, AZ; three sisters, Peggy (Duanne) Glenn of Glendale, AZ, Geri (Carl) Browning of Phoenix, AZ and Shirley McNeeley; one brother, Larry (Mary) Welch of Saganaw, MI; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Memorial services will be held at 7 PM, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at Schilling Funeral Home with the Reverend Joseph Cassady, Pastor of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established.
Mary H. Butterfield
Mary H. Butterfield, 93, of 612 N. St. Mary’s Road, and formerly of LaGrange IL died Sunday, June 20, 2004.
Mary H. Butterfield was born September 24, 1910 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph Hustava and Susanna Jarabak. She was married to Phillip A. Butterfield in Chicago. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1974. Mrs. Butterfield was a bank teller at Harris Trust and the LaGrange State Bank before her retirement.
Mrs. Butterfield was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in LaGrange.She was a long time member of the Questors Antique Club. She enjoyed oil painting and antique collecting.
She is survived by her two sons, Reverend Robert and Mrs. Keiko Butterfield formerly of Sterling, and Dr. Bruce A. Butterfield of Plattsburgh, NY; two sisters, Emily Gump of Mountain Home, AR, and Bess Breitweiser of Highland, IN; and three grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Anne Pointel.
There will be no visitation or funeral services.Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established to Rock River Alzheimer’s Association.
MILDRED E. BRICKLE
STERLING — Mildred E. Brickle, 82, formerly of Coleta, died Sunday, June 20, 2004 at the Sterling Pavilion.
Mildred was born June 2, 1922 in Franklin Grove, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Seebach) Unger. She married William Brickle on August 19, 1941 in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1987. She was a member of the Coleta United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Survivors include three daughters, Claudia (Robert) Wasmund of Coleta, Linda (Susan) Case of Gabriola B.C., Melody (Michael) McKenna of Milledgeville; a son, Willliam (Marilyn) Brickle, Jr. of Chabance; a brother, Melvin Unger of Rock Falls; 15 grandchildren, Rita Brickle, Gwen Rubright, Larry Brickle, Terry Brickle, Penny Sadler, Lori Jackson, Rick Helfrich, Wendy Hennessey, Julie (Bob) Woessner, Joanie (Kenyon) Whipple, John Reggie, Anna Carr, Joshua Case, Ty (Barb) McKenna, and Todd McKenna; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was a sister, Gertrude Reed and a brother, Martin Unger, Jr.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday June 25, 2004 at the Coleta United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Polly Klimson officiating. Visitation is from 5-7 PM, Thursday at Schilling Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
A Memorial has been established.
Charles E. Lehman
Lyndon - Charles E. Lehman, 79, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at his home. He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad for 39 years before retiring as a conductor in 1985.
Mr. Lehman was born July 6, 1924 in Oakwood, MO, Son of Clifford and Neva (Sorrel) Lehman. He graduated from Galesburg High School. He married Phoebe Bannick on April 29, 1951 in Prophetstown. They lived in Canton until moving to Lyndon in 1990.
During World War II he served 4 years in the US Navy in the South Pacific aboard the USS Hornet, USS Cabot, and put into commission the USS Bunker Hill, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt all aircraft carriers. He was a member of VFW Lodge Canton, American Legion, Masonic Lodge #755 in Galesburg, Local 95 UTV, and the Lyndon United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife Phoebe; two sons, Dennis (Judy) Lehman of Prophetstown and Raymond (Janice) Lehman of Sterling, IL; five grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son Gary; a grandson Arnie; and one sister.
Services will be held Friday at 10:30 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling with the Reverend Wesley Dickson, pastor of Lyndon United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at the Lyndon Cemetery, with full Military Honors.Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30 Friday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established.
