Current Obituaries
Karen S. Sterenberg, 59, of Sterling, passed away Thursday May 08, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Karen was born, September 7, 1965, in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Lauren and Carolyn (Huyett) Sterenberg. Karen worked for Kable News in Mt. Morris for 26 years until closing then went to work with HALO Branded Solutions in Sterling. She enjoyed ...
Steve Johnson of Polo, IL, age 78 died peacefully on May 8, 2025 at OSF St. Katherine’s in Dixon, IL. He was born January 3, 1947 in Rockford, IL to Paul and Ruby Johnson. He married the love of his life, Sonja Johnson on April 11, 1970 and was married until her passing on August 26, 1988. They had 3 ...
JoDee Bardell of Polo IL, age 84 died peacefully on May, 4, 2025 in Oregon at Serenity Hospice and Home. She was born on November 25, 1940 in Des Moines, IA. JoDee married Ron Bardell and celebrated 64 wonderful years together this past September. When she wasn’t caring for children or spending time with her own, she loved being an ...