Henrietta Sotelo Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henrietta Sotelo of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 82, 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, Jose Martinez and Guadalupe Martinez (Lara); her husband Lucio Sotelo; her son Juan Miniel; and her siblings, Rita Silva and Joe Martinez.
She is survived by: her children, Guadalupe Galarza of Edna Oklahoma, Maria Lara of Sterling and Lucio Sotelo Jr. (Heather) of Sterling; her grandchildren, Natasha Galarza, Aldo Atilano, Joel Atilano, Eric Atilano, Sarah Sotelo, David Garcia, Crislon Garcia, Lucas Sotelo and Alice Sotelo; her sisters, Sophia Martinez of Sterling, Fran Leal of Sterling and Teresa Sotelo (Bill) of Sterling; and her sister-in-law Mary Martinez.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Schilling Funeral Home (702 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081). A Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (509 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM at the Calvary Cemetery (2102 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081).
A memorial has been established.
