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Fern E. Schuchard
Sterling - Fern E. Schuchard, 91, died Friday, May 12, 2006 at CGH Medical Center.
Mrs. Schuchard was born October 20, 1914 in Coleta, the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Hoagland) Waters. She married
Milton M. Schuchard September 14, 1938 in Washington, Iowa. She was a member of First Open Bible Church, Rock Falls.
Survivors are her husband of Sterling; one daughter, Martha (Danny) Anderson of Rock Falls; four sons, Larry (Patricia) Schuchard, Richard (Sylvia) Schuchard, both of Sterling, Charles (Rose) Schuchard of Rock Falls, James (Sigrid) Schuchard of Granger, IN; one sister, Ethel (Garland) Kimbrell of Rochelle, one brother, Marvin (Annie) Waters of Rock Falls, 11 grandchildren, Stephanie (Christopher) Morrison, Christopher Schuchard, Amy (Robert) Enochs, Eric (Robyn) Schuchard, Scott (Jolene) Schuchard, Bou Anderson, Chad (Becky) Anderson, Troy Anderson, Haleigh Anderson, Molly Anderson, Sabrina Schuchard and 7 great grandchildren, Ella Morrison, Sofia Enochs, Jack Schuchard, Molly Schuchard, Peyton Schuchard, Elizabeth Anderson and Bou Anderson Jr.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren Dustin Schuchard and Marco Schuchard and three brothers, Clifford Waters, Everett Waters and Earl Waters.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Les Funderberg of First Open Bible Church officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Monday, May 15th at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established.
J. MARK BEATY
STERLING – J. Mark Beaty, 48, of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at CGH Medical Center from complications of Leukemia.
Mark was born June 3, 1957 in Martinsville, the son of John H. and Mary (Pryor) Beaty. Mark came to Sterling after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University. He was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Dixon.
He is survived by his parents John and Mary Beaty, one brother, Tim (Florence) Beaty, and three nephews Jeremy, Joshua, and John II all of Martinsville.
Mark leaves a community of students and friends better for his commitment to their education and enrichment. Few remain untouched by his efforts which include: Illinois Music Educators Association President for years; Canterbury Singers and Foundation; Woodlawn Fine Arts Academy; Eastern Illinois University Faculty; Festival guest conducting throughout Illinois. Director of Illinois Ambassadors of Music Choir, Director of Illinois American Choral Directors Association, member of ISA Music Advisory Board.
Accomplishments include being a recipient of Those Who Excel Award of Merit, presented by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Outstanding Young Men of America Award, the Friend of Education Award by Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Beaty was named Teacher of The Year in 2001, presented by the Sterling Schools Foundation.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, May 6, 2006 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Dixon with The Reverend Verna Maria Fair, Priest in Charge, celebrant. On Sunday, May 7, 2006, a memorial celebrating the life of J. Mark Beaty will be held at 6 PM at Sterling High School Musgrove Field House. A gathering of friends will be from 4-6 PM at the Sterling High School Commons. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Martinsville United Methodist Church in Martinsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial in Mark’s name through the Sterling Schools Foundation.
DANIEL B. MERFELD
STERLING - Daniel B. Merfeld, 54, died Thursday, March 02, 2006 at his home in Sterling after a long courageous battle with cancer. `
Daniel B. Merfeld was born May 14, 1951 in Charles City, IA the son of Bernard and Frances Kelly Merfeld. He married
Janan Galloway in Roseville, IA on September 15, 1973. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. Mr. Merfeld also was a member of the Iowa National Guard serving as a medic.
He is survived by his wife, Janan of Sterling; two daughters, Stephanie (Aaron) Anderson of Sterling and Stacy (Mario) Dillard of Morrison; three sisters, Kathy Troy of Rochester MN, Jean Merfeld of Waterloo IA, and Pat Weiss of Manchester IA; one brother, Pete Merfeld of Mason City IA; three grandchildren, Tyree Dillard, Gage Anderson and Madison Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of the Resurrection of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Monday, March 6, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Paul White officiating. Visitation will be from 9-10 AM Monday at the church, and Sunday from 4-7 PM at Schilling Funeral Home. A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established in his name.
MARVIN JOHN SHEARER
Marvin John Shearer, 71, of Sterling died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Mr. Shearer was employed at Bankers Trust in Des Moines, IA for twelve years before moving to Sterling in 1971. He then became Executive Vice President at Central National Bank. After his retirement he continued to serve on the Board of Directors at Amcore Bank.
Marvin John Shearer was born Jan 24, 1936 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Russell and Esther Anderson Shearer. He married
June Cummings in Eldorado, IL on August 24, 1963. Marvin graduated from Sioux City East High School in 1954. In 1958, he graduated from Drake University. He was Co-Captain of the 1957 Sun Bowl Football Team. In 1981 he was selected for the Football Team of the Century by Drake University.
He was a member of the Sterling Chamber of Commerce-President 1985, Community Service Award 1988, Sauk Valley Community College Foundation-President 1992, Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA-President 1979, and currently was serving on the Sterling City Planning Commission. He was also a member of Rock River Country Club. His golf highlights included four (4) hole-in-one's. Marvin coached Junior Tackle Football in both DesMoines and Sterling.
He is survived by his wife June; one son, Steven (Kim) Shearer of Indianapolis, IN; one daughter, Sandi (Joey) Garcia of Tampa, FL; one brother, Wendell Shearer of Sioux City, IA; and four grandchildren, Daniel, Dylan, and Drew Garcia and Griffin Shearer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at the Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend David Yonker of the First Christian Church in Sterling officiating. There will be no burial. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established to the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA.
MARTHA J. KLOCKE
Martha J. Klocke, 87, of Sterling, died Friday, March 30, 2007 surrounded by her family at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Martha was born on December 16, 1919, in Sheffield, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Gorman) Genster. She married
Lloyd (Sonny) Klocke on February 6, 1943, in Sheffield. Martha and Sonny owned and operated Klocke’s Sinnissippi Barbeque, a Sterling landmark, for many years.
Survivors include her daughters, Barb (Tom) Luther of Madison, Wisconsin, and Martie (Tom) Kojis of Green Bay, Wisconsin; grandchildren Karlene (Paul) Dockum, Lauri Wright, Julie (Jamie) Coker, Jodi (Courtney) Wood; Kevin (Tara) Luther, Greg (Jodi) Luther, and Joe Luther; Ben and Kelly Kojis. She is further survived by two brothers, Jack (Barb) Genster of Sheffield and C. Joseph Genster of Princeton, NJ, many nieces and nephews and 13 great grandchildren who gave her great joy.
She was preceded in death by Lloyd and two daughters, Maricarole Jenner and Kathy Drynan; her parents and three sisters.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 AM Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Reverend Paul White, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday at the Schilling Funeral Home and from 9-10 AM Tuesday at the church, prior to services.
Martha will be remembered by all of the people who had so much fun at Klocke’s throughout the years. After retirement, she enjoyed the time spent with Sonny, family, and friends at their condo in Florida. Her entire family has many fond memories of playing dice, sharing laughs, and vacations with Grandma Klocke.
BETTY J. DOERING
Mrs. Betty J. Doering, 82, of Rock Falls died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at CGH Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a graduate of Rock Falls High School and was employed for many years by the First National Bank of Sterling. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.
Betty Doering was born December 22, 1924 in Whiteside County, the third child of Nathan and Jessie Dingel Hand. She married
Robert Doering in Key West, FL on December 3, 1969. Betty was a wonderful housekeeper and loved her home.
Survivors include her husband, Robert of Rock Falls; one daughter, Rita Harsh of Bloomington, IL; one sister, Jean (Vern) Purdue of Rock Falls; one brother, Don (Lorraine) Hand of Prophetstown; and one grandson, Barry (Brenda) Litchfield of Deerwood, MN whom she was extremely proud of. She also enjoyed her great-grandsons, Alex and Grant Litchfield.
She is also survived by one step-daughter, Paula Hart of Sterling; and two step-sons, Mark Doering of Rock Falls and Kevin Doering of Oakland, CA; five step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert Hand and Harvey Hand; and one step-daughter, Kimberly Doering.
Funeral services will be held 10AM Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rock Falls with Pastor Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Tuesday at the Schilling Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
LORRAINE HELMS
STERLING - Lorraine Helms, 83, died February 11, 2007 at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, NC after becoming ill while visiting her daughter.
Lorraine was born August 7, 1923 in Battle Creek, IA, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Holtz) Janssen. She married
Walter Helms on December 3, 1941 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1987. She was a life-long member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sterling and an active member of the Ladies of the Elks, Moose, and Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Ron) Engvoldsen of Augusta, GA, Kathy (Bob) Marsh of Sterling, and Lori (Paul) Chapman of Ft. Mill, SC; one sister, Dorothy Van Drew of Clinton, IA; eight grandchildren, Guy Terry, Tara Gosneigh, Trent Marsh, Erik Marsh, Grant Chapman, Davis Chapman, Michael Chapman, and Christopher Thomas; seven great-grandchildren, Conner, Caroline, Samuel, Kortny, Evan, Anna, and Madeline who always put a special twinkle in her eye, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Jeanine Thomas; two sisters, Mildred Scherner and Gladys Ericksen; and one brother, Louis Janssen.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, February 19, 2007 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Reverend Judi Huseth officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1-3 PM at Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
HOPE JUAREZ
ROCK FALLS - HOPE JUAREZ, 62, died Monday morning, February 12, 2007 at her home. Hope Juarez was born March 27, 1944 in Sterling, the daughter of Manuel and E. Amelia Gonzalez Caudillo. She married
John J. Juarez in Sterling on July 10, 1965.
She is survived by her husband John; one daughter, Johanna (Mark) Mattingly of Walnut; four sons, Brian (Christine) Caudillo, John (Maria) Juarez, and Joseph Juarez all of Rock Falls and James (Louise) Juarez of Sterling; three sisters, Esther Ramirez and Carmen Rosenberg both of Sterling and Margie (Alex) Falcon of Texas; three brothers, David Caudillo of Rock Falls and John (Donna) Caudillo and Nick (Judy) Caudillo both of Sterling; eighteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Peter, Manuel and David; and one granddaughter, Madonna.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday at Schilling Funeral Home with Craig Hoyle officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home and also 10-11 AM on Friday.
A Memorial has been established.
LILA J. TRADER
FORT ORANGE, FL (formerly of Sterling) - Lila J. Trader, 65 of Fort Orange, FL died Monday, February 12, 2007 at Volusia/Flagler Hospice Inpatient Care in Fort Orange.
Lila J. Trader was born on September 27, 1941 in Sterling, the daughter of Lester and Evelyn Musser Otten. In 1984 she married
George C. Trader in Durham, NC. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2003. Mrs. Trader had been employed at Northern Telecommunications in Durham, NC as an administrative assistant before retiring in 1996. Mrs. Trader was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, FL
Mrs. Trader is survived by her father, Lester Otten; one daughter, Lisa (Ron) Cantu of Amity, AR; one son, Don (Kim) Montgomery of Benton, AR; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her dearly beloved husband George Trader and her mother Evelyn Otten in 2005.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday at Schilling Funeral Home, with Reverend Roger Carlson pastor of Berean Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. There will be no visitation.
A memorial has been established to Volusia/Flagler Hospice or the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
