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JOHN PHILLIP MANGAN
ORLANDO - John Phillip Mangan, 80, formerly of the Sterling area, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Specialty Select Hospital, Orlando, FL. He was employed as a Welder for Northwestern Steel & Wire for 40 years.
Mr. Mangan was born June 12, 1925 in Dixon, the son of Claude and Amanda (Krug) Mangan. He married
Nina O. Walters on May 30, 1948 in Sterling. He was in the US Navy during WW II. He was an avid golfer with a long-time membership at Emerald Hill.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Jeri (Daniel) Klepp of Hubertis, WI; Kay (Benjamin) Sharpton of Roswell, GA; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Tarner.
Services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, at the Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Christine Gilbert of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Friday, July 8 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
ALBERT T. MENNENGA
STERLING - Albert T. Mennenga, 86, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. He was a farmer in the area for 70 years.
Mr. Mennenga was born August 24, 1918 in Morrison, the son of Thieman and Henrietta (Bohlen) Mennenga. He married
Verna Belle Peterkin on June 4, 1947 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2001. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. His farm is a true family farm. He bought it from his parents in his early years and gradually added to it as adjacent parcels became available. The farm has been in the Mennenga family for over 100 years and has been designated as a “Centennial Farm.”
Survivors are three sons, William (Doris) Mennenga of Pomona, NY, James (Anne) Mennenga of Chicago, Jerry Mennenga of Sioux City, IA; one sister, Minnie Gerdes of Princeton; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, July 1, 2005 at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Joseph Cassady, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the Grove Hill cemetery, Morrison. Visitation will be 3-5 PM, Thursday, June 30th at Schilling Funeral Home & 10-11 AM, Friday, July 1st, at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling.
A memorial has been established to the Messiah Lutheran Church & Christ Lutheran School.
LAMONTE T. BALLARD, MD.
STERLING - LaMonte T. Ballard, MD, of Sterling, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at his home with his family and loved ones.
LaMonte T. Ballard was born July 16, 1934 in Douglas, Wyoming, the son of Samuel and Mabel Eliza Ballard. He married
Sally A. Bickford on May 10, 1956. She preceded him in death on August 12, 1997. He then married
Patricia A. Micor Stillwell on January 15, 1999.
LaMonte Ballard graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School in June 1959. He moved to Sterling in 1960 and began a partnership with Peter T. Gray, MD.
Dr. Ballard delivered over 5, 000 babies during his career. He loved his wife, family, bicycle and was completely dedicated to patients to the extend that for the past 25 years he did not take a vacation for more than a weekend or four days at a time. He was often recognized, by his peers, as one of the finest rural doctors in Illinois.
LaMonte Ballard served as Captain in the Illinois National Guard in Rock Falls. He was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, he was also a active member of the Gideons and spoke frequently around the area on their behalf.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (Tony) Craig of Sterling; one son,
LaMonte Ballard of Davis Junction; one step-daughter, Rachelle (Jason) Matthews of Rock Falls; one step-son, Todd Stillwell of Camanche, IA; one sister, Barbara (Frank) Lyons of Wyoming; two brothers, Samuel (Awanda) Ballard of Douglas, WY and Walter Ballard of Longmont, CO; and seven grandchildren, Alexandria, Olivia, Maria, Amelia, Samuel, Hannah, Jessica, and Luke.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Harvest Time Bible Church, with Dalmus Meeks, Pastor, and co-officiant Father Paul White, Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 PM with the family present from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established in his name.
John F. Nicholas
STERLING - John F. Nicholas, 79, died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Walnut Manor Nursing Home. He was an Engineer for Bell Labs until retiring.
Mr. Nicholas was born July 23, 1925 in Allentown, PA, the Son of Harvey and Frieda Nicholas. He married
Diane Barton on June 14, 2000 in Oregon, IL. He was in the US Army during WW II.
Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Harvey Nicholas, Jr. of Norwich, CT, Joseph (Marion) Nicholas of Spring Hill, FL; a sister, Doris (Phil) LoCicero of Norwich, CT; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services will be held at 11:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Paul White of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, with military rites. Visitation will be 10-11, Tuesday, June 28 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
VERNA F. HOOVER
Verna F. Hoover, 97, of Sterling, died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Coventry Village.
Mrs. Hoover was born July 30, 1907 in Sterling, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Johnson) Fulfs. She married
Roy Hoover on April 10, 1930 in the parsonage of the First Lutheran Church of Jordan.
Survivors include several nieces & nephews.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Woita pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Polo officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Illinois. Visitation will be 9-10, Saturday, June 25 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan
STEVE R. DORATHY
STERLING - Steve R. Dorathy, 54, died Saturday June 11, 2005 in Costa Rica. He had been employed as a Manufacturer’s Representative for DB Sales.
Mr. Dorathy was born March 17, 1951 in Morrison, the son of Robert and Emma Lou (Cushing) Dorathy. He served in the US Air Force from 1970 to 1972. He married
Donna J. Barnett on January 25, 1985 in Lake Tahoe, CA.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Amy Dorathy; a son, R.J. Dorathy, both at home; and a sister, Julie (Michael) Dorathy Oelrich of Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Oehlert officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM at the church. Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
Charles R. "Bob" Burris
Sterling - Charles R. "Bob" Burris, 805 A Florence Lane, died Monday June 13, 2005 at his residence. He was employed as a District Engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation, District II in Dixon, IL. He served in World War II with the 88th infantry Division in the Italian Campaign, and earned a Bronze Star.
Mr. Burris was born February 9, 1923 in Springfield, the Son of Charles O. and Caroline (Miller) Burris. He married
Carol J. Denkert on June 21, 1947 in Riverton, IL. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion (Morrison), Dixon Elks, and Illinois Association of Highway Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Richard Burris of Orlando, FL, and Robert Burris of St. James, MO; two daughters, Terry Ann (Fred) LaForce of St. Louis, MO, and Gail Lynn (Melvin) Perrine of Dixon; four grandchildren, Charles LaForce of St. Louis, MO, Rachelle (Chris) Chiodini of Hendersonville, MO, Karina Perrine, and Keihin Ketchum both of Dixon; three great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; twelve step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two brothers, Richard and Albert Burris, and one grandson, Brian LaForce.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from 4-7 with a memorial service to begin at 7 p.m. at the Schilling Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held on Friday at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with burial at 12:00 p.m. in the Camp Butler National cemetery, in Springfield.
A memorial has been established.
RUSSELL SHORT
STERLING - Russell Short, 87, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at Coventry Village. He was a Foreman for Wahl Clipper for 36 years until he retired in 1982.
Mr. Short was born July 19, 1917 in Rock Falls, IL, the son of Charles and Hazel (Thomas) Short. He married
Violet E. Siex on January 31, 1971 in Rock Falls. She died January 1, 2002. He was in the Army during WW II.
Survivors include a stepson, David (Sharon) Siex of Sterling, step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Neal, William, and Glenn Short and one sister Mary Thomas.
Services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday June 9, 2005 at Schilling Funeral Home, there will be no visitation, with Burial at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
LUCIA BERZINS
ROCK FALLS - Lucia Berzins, 94, 509 Dixon Avenue, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Coventry Village. She was employed as an accountant and a housekeeper until she retired.
Lucia was born March 30, 1911 in Latvia, the daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth(Daumbergs) Rezevskis. She married
Edvins Berzins on January 16, 1954 in Sterling.
He preceded her in death in 1994. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sterling, and Women's Club. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Survivors are a son, Arnold Berzins of Rock Falls, IL, two daughters, Diana (William) McDaniel of Florrisant, MO, Gunta (Robert) Witherell of Mexico, MO; a stepdaughter, Laima Silins of Riga, Latvia.
Preceding her in death was one sister, Zelma Hofer.
Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Coloma Twp. cemetery, Rock Falls, with Reverend Mark Oehlert, Pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
