Bruce Bley's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois

Bruce Bley

June 24, 1951 - May 20, 2026 (74 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

Bruce Bley's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation

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Bruce Bley

June 24, 1951 - May 20, 2026 (74 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

Bruce Bley Obituary

The memory of Bruce Bley of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Bley and Barbara Bley (Blair). He is survived by: his wife Debra Lamb; his sons, Andrew Bley (Lindsay) and Patrick Bley (Sarah); his grandsons, Noah, Caleb and Everett; and his siblings, Julie Day and David Bley.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (435 Martin Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071). A burial will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM at the Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery (21496 Hazel Rd, Sterling, IL 61081).

A memorial has been established to Rock River Hospice & Home, Woodlawn Arts Academy and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation



Wed

May 27

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Schilling Funeral Home
702 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Thu

May 28

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
435 Martin Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Thu

May 28

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
435 Martin Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Thu

May 28

Burial

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery
21496 Hazel Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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