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10 Sa uk Va lle ed ia sh aw lo ca l.c om au k- va lle Tu es da Se pt em be r1 9, 20 23 SH AW ED IA Sandra Frey Age 77 of Dixon died on Thursday Sept. 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Sandy was born on November 23 1945 to Karl and Wanda (Masters) Steder in Amboy, IL. Sandy did in home healthcare and worked as a CNA for most of her life. She always took great pride in caring for others and even after her retirement often talked about how much it always meant to her.

Sandy was the neigh- borhood mom who always made the big pot of spaghetti for all of the neighborhood kids. She was a simple woman who never asked for much but sacrificed whenever she could for her family. Sandy loved to crochet, play Bingo, puzzles, cards, and anything to do with animals or history. She loved to learn new things and would often say that if she learned something new she could get a good nights sleep. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren Gage and Tiffany, and her husband of 48 years Richard Sr.

She is also preceded in death by one brother Les- lie. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Survivors include her sister Geri Riddick, her children Rick Jr. (Creedence), Roxanne (Rich Shaffer), and Russell. Grandchildren are Gabriel (Rachel), Jonathon (Bailey), Christina (Colten), Nicole (Danny), Jonathan (Dani), Dean (Zaya) Gavin, Savannah, and Jesse.

Great Grandchildren are Ziggy, Auden, Xaverie, Noah, Raphael, Sophia, Ollivander, Jude, and Bailee. A graveside ser- vice will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery on Harmon Rd on Friday Sept. 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM in honor of Richard and Sandy who will be interned together. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences can be made at www.thejonesfh.com.

SANDRA M. FREY Born: November 23, 1945 in Amboy, IL Died: September 14, 2023 in Dixon, IL Patricia Ann Little, 87, of Dixon, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Heritage Square, in Dixon. She worked as an Assistant Buyer for J.T.’s General Store. Patricia was born on April 3, 1936, in Pleas- ant Lake, IN, the daughter of Floyd Wayne and Edna Belle (Graves) Allen. She married Richard Little in February of 1957.

He preced- ed her in death on June 12, 2005. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Melanie (Brant) Clements, of Dixon. Patricia was preceded in death by her par- ents; one daughter, Cheryl Little McFarling; and five siblings. Memorial Visitation will be held from 9:00 am 11:00 am on Friday, September 22, 2023, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 am, at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, in Dix- on, with the Rev. Julie Bunt, officiating.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, in Dixon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be direct- ed to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were completed by Pres- ton-Schilling Funeral Home, in Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.preston- schilling.com. PATRICIA ANN LITTLE Born: April 3, 1936 Died: September 15, 2023 Dana Marie Kovach (April 14th, 1957 September 15th 2023) from Sterling, Illinois gained her wings while resting peacefully with her family and friends at her bedside at Rock River Hospice and Home from a chronic illness.

Dana married Stephen Charles Kovach III on March 9th, 2021. legacy she leaves behind is her children, Jerimiah (Debbie) Johnson, Miranda Johnson of Rock Falls, IL, Ashley (Gary) Tate, Lacey Rus of Sterling, IL, Melissa Kovach Cobb, Hannah Kovach of North Carolina. grandchildren are Ty- ler Johnson, Brailey Johnson, Zayne Johnson, Anessa Johnson, Kylie Tate, Easton Rus, Vic- toria Cobb, Jackie Cobb, and Jackson Cobb. Great Grandchildren, Taylin Jaxx Eberhardt, Jonah Rhett Johnson, Sophia Rodriguez; Danas Sibling, Vicki Kiernan of Rock Falls, IL and Kent (Janice) Pollock of Montogomery, Texas. Dana is preceded in death by her parents Malcolm and Betty Pollock, Late Husband Dean Funderburg and Grandson Alexander Johnson of Rock Falls, IL.

Dana enjoyed her career as a nurse at Resthave Care Rehabilitation, loved camping and riding on the back of motorcycle but most of all spending time with her family. Dana loved her pets and her rooster Jackson. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her memory for Rock River Hospice and Home. The service will be at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, IL. A visitation will be September 23rd 2023 from 10am-12pm with a service to follow.

A celebration of life will follow the service at Bar Grill din- ing area Rock Falls, IL, immediately following service. DANA KOVACH Born: April 14, 1957 in Sterling, IL Died: September 15, 2023 in Sterling, IL James R. Harvey, 92, of Dixon, passed away Wednes- day, September 13, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, Illinois. Ron was born March 29, 1931, in Loves Park, Illinois, the son of Paul M. and Pearl A.

(Anderson) Harvey. Ron married the love of his life Janice Calkins on October 2, 1955 in Rock Falls. Together they celebrated over 68 years of marriage. Ron worked for Northern Illinois Gas for over 35 years. After retirement he raised black angus cows outside of Polo in the Pine Creek area.

He and Janice were members of the Coleta United Brethren Church. Survivors include wife Janice; daughter Cay- la (Jen Holloway) Harvey of Sterling; son Tim (Tracy) Harvey of Mt. Morris; 6 grandchil- dren, Chad (Bethany) Harvey, Jared (Kelsey) Harvey, Ashley Harvey, Jessica (Abhishek) Kumar, Steven (Kelly) Wolbert and Elizabeth (Ben) Spychala; 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 on the way. He was preceded in death by Parents; infant daughter Beth Ann; brothers Paul and Richard. The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. A memorial visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling immediately following services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hope Life of Sterling or Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

JAMES HARVEY Born: March 29, 1931 in Loves Park, IL Died: September 13, 2023 in Sterling, IL REMEMBERING Gloria Jean Anderson January 31, 1942 September 14, 2023 It is with profound sadness that we an- nounce the passing of our mom, Gloria Jean Anderson. Born in Oak Park, IL, she moved to Harvard where she spent her childhood. She had a love for horses from working in the stables, to riding her beloved horse whenever she could. She met Paul Anderson in school and, after marriage, moved to Belvidere, IL where they raised their three daughters. Gloria worked for GTE and then moved to Sterling to become the office manager for her company, Micro Industries.

She had a passion for travel and enjoyed her trips to Australia, New Zealand, Bahamas, Hawaii and loved her mystery trips and annual Florida trip. She loved to dance and was a sharp dresser (always)! If you had the opportunity to be at any party or get together with our mom, you were lucky enough to have a drink, a joke, and a laugh with her. She will be missed by so many including those she left behind, three daughters; Michelle Slove, Tamara (Howard) Boyd, Paulette (Dan) Heney, seven grandchildren; Sean (Lillian) Gilley, Ashley (Austin) Pachucki, Aimee (Jonah) Johnson, Quinton Heney, Rylee Boyd, Chloe Boyd, and Spencer Heney, and three great grandchildren Mira Pachucki, Jolene Gilley and Kade Pachucki. She was preceded in death by her longtime partner, Bob Damewood, parents Charles Robinson and Helen Thorpe; and one brother Terry (Charles) Robinson and sister- in-law Barb Robinson. We would like to thank the nurses at CGH and Rock River Hospice for the care, com- passion and support shown to our mom and family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Rock River Hospice and Home. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Harvard. Condolences may be sent to schillingfuner- alhome.com GLORIA JEAN ANDERSON Born: January 31, 1943 in Oak Park, Illinois Died: September 14, 2023 in Sterling Illinois Robert W. Smith, 72 of Rock Falls died Saturday September 9, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford.

He was born on May 6, 1951 in Harrisburg, IL, the son of Wayne and Mary (Sherfield) Ledbetter. He was a 1969 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He retired as the of Cold As Ice Trucking. Bob was one of the founding mem- bers of the Who Else Club in Nelson. He was a certified Harley mechanic and loved riding with his friends and brothers.

Survivors include his mother Mary Wright; his daughters Angie Bier and Heather Jean Norberg Thayer; six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many friends he considered family. He was preceded in the death by his father; his son Robert Michael Smith and his adoptive father Jeff Smith. Friends are invited to meet at the Cooler in downtown Rock Falls on Saturday September 23, 2023 at Noon for a memorial ride that will take place. Following the ride will be a potluck memorial meal at the Cooler. Arrangements entrusted to the McDonald Funeral Home Crematory.

ROBERT W. SMITH Born: May 6, 1951 Died: September 9, 2023 in Rockford, IL OBITUARIES.