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JOHN HENRY MINOR
ROCK FALLS - John Henry Minor, 59, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 at Swedish American Hospital. He was employed as a Galvanizer at the former Northwestern Steel & Wire Co.
Mr. Minor was born October 7, 1944 in Sterling, the son of John F. and Grace (Love) Minor. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam and was a life member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Survivors include a daughter Gina Minor of Rock Falls; a son, John F. Minor of West Brooklyn; their mother, Gloria Hopkins; two sisters, Sandy (Roland) Russell of Rock Falls, Mary (Dale) Linton of Blue River, WI; a brother, Robert Minor of Blue River, WI; and two grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Friday, March 5, 2004 at the Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Floyd Osborn officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday at the Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
ETHEL L. BARRY
STERLING - Ethel L. Barry, 101, died Wednesday, March 03, 2004 at the Morrison Community Hospital. She was a secretary for the Barber Green Corp. for 30 years.
Ethel was born October 13, 1902 in Naperville, the daughter of Franklin and Ella (Baish) Zentmeyer. She was a member of Wesley Methodist Church of Aurora, past president of the National Secretarial Assoc., a past member of the Rock Falls Women’s Club, past member of the Aurora Women’s Club and past member of the Business & Professional Women’s Club.
Survivors include a son John C. (Sharon) Barry of Sterling; three grandchildren, Laura (Mark) Barry Driessens, Dawn (Marty) Barry Schmall, Scott R. Williams; four great grandchildren, Caleb Barry, Nathan Driessens, Korissa Driessens and Shayla Schmall
Preceding her in death were a daughter, Joan Arlene Williams, two sisters, Grace and Elvira and one brother Ivan.
Visitation will be from 3-5 on Saturday, March 6, 2004.
A memorial has been established.
HELEN C. SCHETTLER
STERLING - Helen C. Schettler, 89, died Monday, March 01, 2004. She was employed at Carey’s Grocery Store, Lawrence Brothers and then farmed with her husband.
Mrs. Schettler was born January 13, 1915 in Sterling, the daughter of William and Emma (Plautz) Otto. She married
Marion C. Schettler on April 7, 1943 at Second Avenue Lutheran Church in Sterling. He preceded her in death November 18, 2003. She was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Sue (Kenneth) Johnson of Sterling; two grandchildren and several cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Joseph Cassady and Reverend Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-6 on Wednesday at the Schilling Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established to Christ Lutheran School and Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church.
GRACE I. HANDEL
STERLING - Grace I. Handel, 87, died Thursday, February 26, 2004 at her home. She was employed as an aide at the Dixon Developmental Center for 18 years until she retired in 1981.
Mrs. Handel was born December 12, 1916 in Milledgeville, the daughter of Cloyd and Marvel (Kramer) Kendell, Sr. She married
Lester E. Handel, Sr. on June 1, 1935 in Waukegan. He preceded her in death January 11, 1987. She was a member of the Como Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards.
Survivors include a daughter, Joyce (William) Long of Rock Falls; six sons, Warren (Dee) Handel, Gary (Sharon) Handel, Edward (Janie) Handel all of Rock Falls, Larry (Meredith) Handel of Rancho Santa Margaritas, CA, James (Josie) Handel of Palmdale, CA, Ray Handel of Sterling: three sisters, Jean Gallagher of Bagley, WI, Marian Carpenter of Oregon, Barb Travis of Rock Falls, five brothers, Gordon (Amy) Kendell of Sterling, Bill (Sheri) Kendell of Dixon, Vernon Kendell of Phoenix, AZ, Allen (Columbia) Kendell of Belvidere, Don Kendell of Florida; 24 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two sons, Lester Handel, Jr., and Kenneth Handel, four grandsons, four brothers, two sisters, and three nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Brent Cloyd, Pastor of Como Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
Robert Joseph Tresenriter
Robert Joseph Tresenriter, 77, Sterling, Illinois passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26th 2004.
Joe was born December 10, 1926 in Tuscola, IL son of Velda and Wayne Hoe Tresenriter. He married
Virginia Ellen Foster on November 27th, 1948 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Sterling where he served as an usher for many years. Virginia preceded him to their new life with God on May 25th 2002. Joe served in the United States Navy during World War II, stationed on Guam and was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post #296. He retired from the Sterling Fire Department as Captain in 1982 after 20 years of service. After his retirement he served a term on the Police-Fire Commission in Sterling. He also served as a member of the Sterling-Rock Falls Elks B.P.O.E. 1218 where he was a Past Exalted Ruler and honored as Elk of the year. Joe was also a member of the Rock Falls Eagle’s Club F.O.E. 2783.
Joe is survived by his children Mary Jo of Vancouver, WA, Curt of Sterling, Carol of Rock Falls, Gary and daughter-in-law Barb of Rock Falls, son-in-law Gary Steder of Rock Falls, two grandchildren, Jonathan Robert and Marilyn Marie Tresenriter Rock Falls, Also surviving were four nieces Tammy (Keiser) Neal, Elizabeth and Jenifer Foster, Patricia (Foster) Hoffman and four nephews, Terry, Tim and Toby Keiser and James Foster.
Joe was also preceded in death by his parents, two children John Robert and Marilyn Marie Tresenriter, mother in-law Margaret Foster, sister Marilyn (Tresenriter) Keiser and brother in-law Dick Keiser, Aunt and Uncle, Mildred and Gene Meadows and brother-in-law James Foster. These and other family and friends were waiting to greet him in his new life with God.
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, March 1st at 12 noon at St Mary’s Church in Sterling. Visitation will be Sunday 1-4 at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. Burial at Calvary cemetery.
James W. Allen
James W. Allen was born in Dixon, Illinois on October 11, 1918, son of James William and Anna (Pfisterer) Allen.
Jim’s childhood years were spent between Illinois and California. He was a graduate of Community High School (1936), Sterling, Illinois and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Ambrose College (1941), Davenport, Iowa. As a veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps.
On June 2, 1941, Jim was united in marriage to M. Ruth Gaffey at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sterling, Illinois.
After WW II, he was employed at Northern Illinois Utilities.
During the 1950’s Jim and Ruth Allen owned and operated Allen-Thomas Appliances and the Merchandise Mart.
In 1959, they purchased North End Depot (The Boxcar), a neighborhood tavern. They rebuilt their establishment in 1971 and expanded their operations locally known as North End Liquor until his retirement in 1982.
Mr. Allen was an active member of various community organizations including: St. Mary’s Church, American Legion Post 290, Moose Lodge 726, Knights of Columbus 662 and the Sterling-Rock Falls Elks Lodge 1218.
After his retirement, Jim & Ruth relaxed and enjoyed their time with family and friends between Sterling, Illinois and Ft. Myers, Florida.
His wife (Ruth), one daughter and five sons survive Jim Allen: Karen A. Peterson (the late Donald), Sterling, Illinois; James (Julie), Wheaton, Illinois; Timothy (Jennie), Middleton, Wisconsin; Thomas, Naperville, Illinois; Richard (Julie), Sugar Grove, Illinois; and Christopher (Scott), Louisville, Kentucky; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Kay (Fisher) Allen and son-in-law Donald C. Peterson.
Time passes, memories live,
Life ends, the soul continues,
The love of family, the loyalty of friendship,
The gift of giving lasts forever.
MILTON M. SCHOENLEBEN
STERLING - Milton M. Schoenleben, 77, died Friday, May 14, 2004 at Genesis East, Davenport. He was employed as a Galvanizer for Northwestern Steel & Wire Company, Sterling, for 36 years prior to retiring in 1986.
Mr. Schoenleben was born June 10, 1926 in Paynesville, MN. The son of Vernon and Susan Schoenleben. He served in the United States Army during World War II in France and Germany, where he awarded the Bronze Star. He married
Marcel E. Gilbert on October 14, 1950 in Sterling. She survives. He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church and Golden K Kiwanis Club, Sterling.
Survivors include his wife Marcel; one daughter, Louise (Robert) Lindsay of Poplar Bluff, MO; two granddaughters, Danelle (Ryan) Helmers and Amanda Lindsay, both of Poplar Bluff, MO; one sister, June (Donald) Spaulding of Paynesville, MN; and one brother, Delroy (Caroline) Schoenleben of St. Cloud, MN.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, May 18, 2004 at First Baptist with Reverend John Kermott, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the Science Ridge Mennonite cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established to the First Baptist Church and Science Ridge Mennonite Church.
VIRGIL J. FLOYD
STERLING - Virgil J. Floyd, 83, died Monday, May 10, 2004 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator by Local 627 for 15 years.
Mr. Floyd was born November 27, 1920 in Lincoln, Neb., the son of Virgil and Grace (Carney) Floyd, Sr. He married
Mary Cervelli in 1971 in Chicago. He enjoyed being a drummer in a band.
Survivors include his wife Mary, and a niece, Patricia (Thomas) Johnson of Romeoville.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 14, 2004 at Resurrection cemetery, Joliet. Entombment will be at Resurrection cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, IL
ALICE BENDICK
Sterling - Alice Lucille Bendick, 86, died Thursday, May 6, 2004 at her home.
Mrs. Bendick was born August 30, 1917 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Albin and Hilda (Nelson) Johnson. She married
Arthur Bendick September 7, 1940 in Duluth, MN. He preceded her in death on September 18, 1993. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, past president and active member of the Republican Women's Club of Whiteside County. She was an active volunteer at Coventry Village and enjoyed sewing and craft work.
Survivors include four sons, Arthur W. Bendick of Sterling, IL, Phillip J. Bendick of Detroit, MI, Robert (Kathy) C. Bendick of Amelia, OH, Gordon L. Bendick of Arlinginton, VA; one daughter, Betsy J. (Michael) Neahring of Evansville; IN, a sister, Bernice (Francis) Haus of Duluth, MN, eight grandchildren, Alexa Russell, Matt Russell, R. Scott Bendick, Karen Bendick, Andrew Bendick, Katie Bendick, Emily Bendick, and Daniel Neahring.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and Walter Johnson.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 10, 2004 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Philip Gronbach, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-5 PM, Sunday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
RUTH A. ROTH
ROCK FALLS - Ruth A. Roth, 77, died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.
Ruth was born July 9, 1926 in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Nellie (Grobe) Gohring. She married
Carl Roth on February 28, 1948 in Rockford. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1982. She was a member of the West Sterling Mennonite Church and Ladies Missonary Fellowship. She enjoyed rides in the country and good times with loved ones.
Survivors include one daughter, Helen Cunningham of Sterling; one son, John Roth of Lyndon one brother, Robert (Joan) Gohring of Bourbannais, and two grandchildren,
She was also preceded in death by one sister Anna Anderson and one brother Lloyd Gohring.
Services will be held at 10 AM, Monday, May 3, 2004 at the Schilling Funeral Home with the Reverend Philip Gronbach, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at the Science Ridge Mennonite cemetery, Sterling, IL. Visitation will be from 1-4 PM, Sunday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
A memorial has been established .
WINIFRED J. WEBB CHAPMAN
STERLING -- Winifred J. Webb Chapman, 74, of Sterling, died Tuesday April 27, 2004 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. She was employed as a laborer for Sterling Steel Ball for 25 years and then worked at Tyco Corporation.
Winifred was born June 26, 1929 in Rock Falls, the daughter of William Edward and Helen Henrietta (Palmer) Tewell, Sr. She married
Harry E. Webb on April 24, 1948 in Dixon. She was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2783 she enjoyed her grandchildren and pets.
Survivors include her husband, Harry; seven daughters, Vicki Howell, Nikki Prater Michal (David) Fisher, Traci (Timothy) Hodgson all of Rock Falls, Becky Owen of Las Vegas, NV, Merry (Daniel) Mennenoh of Galena, Rowena Webb of Sterling; five sons, Ivan Webb, Bradley Webb, Mark (Leslie) Webb, all of Rock Falls, Timothy Webb, Matthew (Rosa Lee) Webb, both of Sterling; a sister, Helen Carey of Sterling; 23 grandchildren, Jamie Howell, Cory Prater, Destry Prater, Nathan Howell, Travis Webb, Cody Mennenoh, Adam Webb, Aaron Stevens, Dakota Webb, Andrew Webb, Alden Stevens, Creedence Porter, Marissa McMullin, Tammy Webb, Shandy Bollman-Wortel, Virginia, Danielle Prater, Devon Mennenoh-Irby, Jennai Basnight, Miranda Renkes, Chelsea Basnight, Jessica Webb, Tanna Webb; two step-grandchildren, Clint Walker, Tabitha Parvin; 18 great grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Preceding her in death wer her parents and a brother, William Tewell, Jr.
A memorial has been established to Happy Tails.
