Sharon L. Gallegos's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois

Sharon L. Gallegos

January 12, 1944 - May 8, 2026 (82 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

Sharon L. Gallegos's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois

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McDonald Funeral Home

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Sharon L. Gallegos

January 12, 1944 - May 8, 2026 (82 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

Sharon L. Gallegos Obituary

In loving memory of Sharon L. Gallegos (Sterling, Illinois), who departed this world on May 8, 2026 at the age of 82. Sharon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sharon L. Gallegos to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Rockman and Marion Rockman; her husband Fernando Gallegos; her brother Richard "Dick" Rockman; her daughter Francine Hemminger; and her brothers-in-law, Joel Ramirez, Noe Ramirez and David Ramirez.

She is survived by: her children, Brent Young (Shauna), Burke Young (Gretchen) and Lisa Tate (Tyler); her grandchildren, Samantha Fordham, Amanda Trujillo, Jessenia Trujillo, Santana Trujillo, Tristan Young, Gracie Young, Ethan Young, Bryan Young, Katie Young, Jacob Young, Brittany Gallegos, Christopher Gallegos, Justin Gallegos, Tricia Gallegos, Aiden Tate, Kennedy Tate, Austin Jackson, Brandon Jackson, Cody Jackson, Michael Gallegos and Cassandra Urrutia; her great grandchild Sherry; her brother Brad Rockman (Sue); her in-laws, Ezekiel Gallegos (Isabelle) and Reguino Gallegos; Dan Gallegos (Sharon), David Gallegos (Lynn), Francine Hemminger and Felicia Jackson.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home (505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Funeral Home



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May 20

Visitation

McDonald Funeral Home
505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Wed

May 20

Visitation

McDonald Funeral Home
505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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