With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Eugene R Walls Sr. of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on April 8, 2024 at the age of 96. 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, Samuel Walls and Daisy Walls (Dare); his spouse Concha "Connie" Ramirez; his sister Louise Graham of Roeland Park, KS; and his grandson Eugene Walls III.

He is survived by : his children, Kathleen Walker of Sterling, Theresa Walls (Lisa Schantz) of Sterling, Robert Walls (Jenni) of Las Vegas, Eugene Walls (Rae) of Rock Falls, Kenneth Walls (Nelda) of St. Johns, FL, Patrick Walls (Barb) of Snohomish, WA and Steven Walls (Lisa) of Snellville, GA; and his great grandchild Olivia Dykes. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home (505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081).

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Funeral Home