Sterling J. Schoen

Sterling J. Schoen, age 74 of Alhambra, IL, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born September 13, 1942, in Highland, IL, the son of Arthur and Ethel (nee Mollet) Schoen. On August 15, 1965, he married Edwina "Winnie" Kathleen Smith who survives in Alhambra. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL. He was also a Church Youth Leader and member of Alhambra Community Club. Sterling was born in Highland and grew up on the family farm North of Grantfork. He graduated Highland High School in 1960. He then attended Greenville College. He achieved his Bachelors Degree from Greenville College in Music Education. Sterling taught Music, Band, and Swing Choir for for 30 years at Granite City Schools. In his retirement he was a Substitute Teacher in many area schools. He was also a Chaplain for IL State Prison System. Sterling became very instrumental in refurbishing and maintaining Vincent Cemetery, Northeast of Alhambra. He also taught Sunday School at Alhambra Care Center for over 50 years. He formerly served as a Board Member at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. Sterling and his wife shared their home with many foster children and exchange students. Survivors include : Wife - Edwina "Winnie" K. Schoen nee Smith, Alhambra, IL Daughter In-law - Sharon M. Starko, Highland, IL Grandchild - Brandi N. Starko Grandchild - Johnathan O. Starko (Husband Steve Kennedy) Grandchild - Jacob I. Starko Grandchild - Danielle W. (Alex) Moore Great Grandchild - Alexis M. Kampwerth Great Grandchild - Brianna R. Starko Sister - Doris J. Watson, Pocahontas, IL Sister - Louvine Hallmark, Louden, TN Sister In-law - Nancy E. Schoen, Grandtfok, IL Brother In-law - Dennis Smith, The Colony, TX He was preceded in death by : Father - Arthur Louis Schoen Mother - Ethel Orda Schoen nee Mollet Son - Alexander "Al" Starko died 6/2/2013 Brother - Virgil L. Schoen died 2/18/2006 Brother In-law - John R. Watson died 11/3/2009 Brother In-law - David Hallmark died 5/18/2005 Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2017, at First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL in , and from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL with Rev. Mark Gause officiating. Interment will be at Harris Cemetery in Alhambra, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to 1st Baptist Church-Alhambra; Bread of Life Food Pantry-Hamel; HACSM Food Pantry-Highland, IL.

Sterling J. Schoen

September 13, 1942 - January 23, 2017