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Deloris Whitlock Obituary

Deloris Whitlock
Born: January 3, 1934 in LaSalle, IL
Died: April 9, 2025 in Sterling, IL
Deloris A. Whitlock, 91, died on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at Allure of Sterling. She was born on Janury 3, 1934 in La Salle, Il. The daughter of Frank and Adelia (Nielsen) Mclaughlin. She married Donald L. Whitlock on April 29, 1952 in Clinton, IA. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherri (Pete Ackley) Whitlock of Sterling and Lou Ann Norman of Dothan, AL; eight grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald L Whitlock, one son, Donald R Whitlock, and one daughter Theresa Collins.
Graveside services will be 1PM Tuesday April 15, 2025 at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, pastor Dalmus Meeks, officiating.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Sauk Valley News on Apr. 12, 2025.

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