Mary J. Stage-Poff Naftzger, 65, of Sterling, IL, died, Friday, April 12, 2019, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.
Mary was born April 18, 1953, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Valera (Shepard) Stage.
Survivors include three sons, Curtis Poff, Corey Poff, and Stacy (Megan Borden) Poff, all of Sterling; one step-daughter, Shelly Naftzger; two step-sons, Michael and Mark Naftzger; three sisters, Lucy (Dick) Shepard of Rock Falls, IL, Cindy (JR) Fortune, and Theresa Stage Brown both of Sterling; two step-sisters, Betty Greer of Rock Falls, and Barb (Bud) Tomman of Morrison, IL; three brothers, Leo (Sharron) Stage of Dixon, IL, Randy (Trudy) Gallentine and Bud Stage, both of Rock Falls; special friend, “Rocky”; 14 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Curt Poff, Sr. and Mike Naftzger; sisters, Gloria Conrad and Vlora Fortune; brothers, Joe Gallentine, Jerry Lee Gallentine, Bobby Stage, and Cal Stage, Sr.; niece, Tiffany Stage; nephew, Lucas Stage; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Morgan.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation, Sterling, IL, with Dalmus Meeks officiating.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, prior to services at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.