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CHRISTOPHER L. BAKER
DIXON - Christopher L. Baker, 32, died Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at his home. He was a Horticulturalist for Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
Christopher was born June 26, 1973 in Sterling, the Son of Carthel and Kathleen (Shaw) Baker.
Survivors are his father, Carthel Baker of Rock Falls; a sister, Pam (Ellsworth) Wolf of Joliet; four brothers, Randy Baker of Byron, Davis Baker of Rock Falls, Tim (Lanette) Baker of Sterling, Kelly (Teresa) Baker of Dixon and many much loved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother in June, 2003.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 9, 2005 at the Schilling Funeral Home with Bishop Dale Druien of Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be 6-8, Friday, September 9th at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
MARIAN A. WICK
Marian A. Wick died Friday September 2, 2005, at CGH Medical Center. She was employed by National Manufacturing as a payroll clerk for twenty-two years, prior to retiring.
Marian was born in Rock Falls, the daughter of Fredrick and Pauline L. (Kohl-Hoffmiller) Reinhart. She married
Robert E. “Shakey” Wick on July 6, 1946 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on December 22, 1983. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose, Sterling American Legion Auxiliary and Rock Falls Christian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandy (Mike) Fenton of Sterling and Diana Percycoe of Holmes Beach, FL; one sister Mildred (Robert) Gaumer, Sr. of Sterling; four grandchildren, Rick Percycoe, Lisa Percycoe, Bethany (Jason Hall) Fenton and Nathan (Leslie) Fenton; one great grandchild; Ketcher Fenton and special friends, Sharon Rodgers and Kelly and Dee Meier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters, Doris Sucher-Wells and JoAnne Aggen and two brothers Bud and Paul Reinhart.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. There will be no visitation.
A memorial has been established.
ELIZABETH MARITA ALBER
Elizabeth Marita Alber, 82, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Coventry Village. She was a hair stylist and operated a beauty shop in her home.
Mrs. Alber was born October 22, 1922 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of Elwood Lewis and Elizabeth L. (Coughlin) Clifford. She married
Ralph F. Alber on November 2, 1947 in Somerville, MA. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1999.
Survivors are one daughter, Debra (Andrew) Shepherd; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 at the First Congregational Church UCC, Sterling. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be 5-8 PM, Thursday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
THOMAS L. KEENEY
Thomas L. Keeney, 85, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. He was owner of Tom Keeney Insurance Agency for 53 years in the Sterling-Rock Falls area.
Thomas L. Keeney was born December 11, 1919 in Neponset, the son of Lawrence and Mattie Neal Keeney. He married
Loraine Johnson on November 21, 1947 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2004. He served in the United States Air Corp during WWII in Australia. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Sterling; a 53 year member of Rock Falls Rotary Club with 42 years of perfect attendance; Board Member of the Sterling-Rock Falls Community Trust; 18 year Board Member of Rock Falls National Bank; and past-Chairman of United Way. He was a member and past-President of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. He also was a Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
Survivors are one niece, Marilyn DeClercq of East Moline; two nephews, Donald (Dianna) DeClercq of Kewanee and Ronald (Denise) Whitman of Johnston, IA, two great-nieces, Jacqueline DeClercq of Sterling and Jennifer Dykeman, FL.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Glenn Mensing of First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside cemetery, Sterling with military rites. Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, August 30 at the Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established to the Rotary International.
Harriet May Itnyre
Polo - Harriet May Itnyre, 97, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
Mrs. Itnyre was born July 10, 1908 in Sterling, the daughter of Charles O. and Addie T. (Olds) Grimes, Sr. She married
Ralph P. Itnyre on March 3, 1934 in Aurora. He preceded her in death on November 26, 1990.
Survivors are a sister, Nellie (Mason) Deets of Sterling; a brother, Charles O. Grimes of Fulton; one grandson; one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Itnyre.
Services will be held at 10 AM, Monday, August 29, 2005 at Brookville Grace United Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Hayes officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Sunday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
JUANITA J. PRESCOTT
Juanita Prescott, of Sterling, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at CGH Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Beloit, WI, on June 17, 1930, she lived most of her life in the Sterling/Rock Falls area.
In 1962, she and her husband, Richard, started the Richard J. Prescott Construction Company. She served as secretary-treasurer of that company, as well as, for Associated Asphalt, Parkway Center, and Prescott Development. She was a partner in the Prescott Partnership, which included the Parkway Apartments and Prescott Farms. In 1987, she and Richard opened the Parkway Retirement Center in Sterling.
She was involved in numerous civic organizations. She served for many years on the board of Sauk Valley College and was a past chairperson of that board. She was a past president of Sauk Valley College Foundation. In 1997, she and Richard made a founding grant to establish the Prescott Dental Clinic, which provides dental care for low income families in the area.
In addition to her husband, Richard, she is survived by her three children; Kathleen (Dan) Moskowitz of Benicia, CA, Vicki (Paul Couch) Prescott of Rochester, NY, Richard G. (Leontine) Prescott of Leiden, the Netherlands; five grandchildren, Andrew Moskowitz, Jonathan Moskowitz, Alexander Prescott-Couch, Timothy Prescott, Quincy Prescott; two sisters, Phyllis (Jerry) Mach, Evelyn (Jim) Cain; two brothers, Frank (Lois) Grove, Morris Grove; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Juanita Prescott Sauk Valley Scholarship Fund, in care of the Community Trust of Sterling/Rock Falls, PO Box 1000, Sterling or to the Prescott Dental Clinic through the CGH Health Foundation, 100 East LeFevre Road, Sterling.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Schilling Funeral Home with burial at the Riverside cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 PM, Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Bernice I. Halliday
Sterling - Bernice I. Halliday, 89, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Coventry Village. She was employed at National Mfg. for a number of years.
Mrs. Halliday was born August 26, 1915 in Amboy, the daughter of Ward Oliver and Irma (Petty) Taylor. She married
Harold Halliday September 25, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1997. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Survivors are a daughter, Kathy (Kevin) Coats; two sons, Richard (Elda) Dahlquist, Steve Halliday; a brother, Oliver Taylor; a sister-in-law, Marie Taylor; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 AM Friday, at St. John's Lutheran Church with Reverend Leo Patterson officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be 10-11 AM, Friday at the Church.
A memorial has been established.
Benito Gonzalez
Our Beloved Benito Gonzalez, 76, was called home on Monday, August 22, 2005. He was employed as a taxicab driver in Chicago before coming to Sterling.
Mr. Gonzalez was born May 29, 1929 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, the son of Joaquin and Julia (Alvarez) Gonzalez. He married
Esperanza Oquendo in Chicago.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Julia (Nelson) Rivera of Sterling, Nilda (Oscar) Bosch of Chicago, Rosa (Felix) Oquendo of Cicero; six sons, Louis Gonzalez of Hollywood, FL, Wilfredo (Margarita) Gonzalez of Puerto Rico, William (Carmen) Gonzalez of Sterling, Joaquin Gonzalez, Camilo Gonzalez, Benito Gonzalez, all of Dixon; two sisters, Amparo Gonzalez, Esther Gonzalez, both of Puerto Rico; four brothers, Mariano Gonzalez, Angel Gonzalez, Harold Gonzalez, all of Puerto Rico and Upiano Gonzalez of Michigan; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 9 brothers.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 25, 2005 at the Schilling Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Riverside cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be 5-8, Tuesday, August 23rd and 5-8, Wednesday, August 24th at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established.
RAYMOND C. SCHUTT
Raymond C. “Bud” Schutt, 75, of Sterling died Thursday, August 11, 2005 at CGH Medical Center, after an extended illness. He was employed as a machinist in the nail room of Northwestern Steel & Wire for 41 years until retiring in 1989. He also owned and operated Raylene Flagpole Company since 1980.
Raymond was born February 10, 1930, the son of Raymond and Louise (Knoll) Schutt. He served in the US Navy. He married
Arlene Jellerichs on January 21, 1955 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death November 27, 1993. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling and the VFW #326, Sterling.
Survivors include a daughter, Amy Schutt of Sterling; four sons, Raymond “Chuck” (Shirley Austin) Schutt, Randy (Jean) Schutt, both of Rock Falls, Richard J. Schutt, Michael G. (Susie) Schutt, both of Sterling; two sisters, Dorothy (Wes) Brown of Roscoe, Eleanor Wiese of Redlands, CA; three grandsons, Luke, Jonathon, Jacob Schutt; and a special friend, Delores “Babe” Jackley of Sterling.
Preceding him in death was a grandson, Josh Van Patter.
Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2005 at the Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Sarah Schaffner officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5-7 Friday, August 12, 2005 at the Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
