Mary Sterchi Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Sterchi of Mendota, Illinois, who passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Sitar and Barbara Ann Sitar (Hrovat); her husband Donald; her brother Milton; her son-in-law Rick Bauer; her nieces, Renee Barzititus, Dr. Kathleen Senica-Farris and Peggy Schultz; her sisters, Dorothy (John Senica, Sr.), Betty (Sam Torchia) and Donna Kain; and her stepgrandson Tim Walzer.
She is survived by: her children, Dawn Ann Bauer of LaMoille, Lisa Avery (Tim Engels) of Mendota, Steven Sterchi (Ruth Ann) of Mendota and Donald "Sonny" Sterchi (Karen) of Mendota; her grandchildren, Matthew Bauer (Mandi) of Mendota, Jonathan Bauer (Lauren) of Yorkville, Emily Korsan (Eric) of Oglesby and Scott Sterchi (Jeni) of Serena; her stepgrandsons, Danny Walzer (Tania), Andy Walzer and Brian Walzer; her great grandchildren, Landon, Paxton, Gabrielle, Madilyn, Olivia, Allie, Sydnee, Shelby, Jack, Leona and Sloane; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Collin, Chloe, Carson, Ella, Anna and Reid Walzer; and her friends, Lorraine Etheridge and Martha Bianco. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Cross Church, Illinois Valley Animal Rescue or VITAS.
