Obituary of Steven Shipman

STERLING- Steven D. Shipman, 77, of Sterling, died, Friday, June 26, 2020 at Morningside of Sterling. Steven was born March 30, 1943 in Sterling, the son of Ralph and Anna (Dickey) Shipman. He married Judith L. Helms on February 20, 1965 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2014. Survivors include one daughter, Shelley (Barry) Montague of Dubuque, IA; one son, Stacy (Laurie) Shipman of Rock Falls; four grandchildren, Heather, Hannah, Nolan, Blake and Brittney and two great-grandchildren, Arlow and Orion. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Judith. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, June 29, 2020 at New Life Lutheran Church, Sterling with Pastors Erik Anderson and Blake Shipman co-officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling Visitation will be from 12:00-2 PM, prior to services at the church. Social distancing guidelines and masking will be in place. Chicago Cubs or casual attire has been requested to be worn for services. A memorial has been established to Compassus Hospice and New Life Lutheran Church. Memorials may also be sent to Schilling Funeral Home PO Box 592, Sterling, IL and will be forwarded to the family.