Lyla Mae Pope

STERLING – Lyla Mae Pope, 90, of Sterling died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at home.

Lyla was born on May 27, 1929 in Sterling, the daughter of Rudolph and Gladys (Emmitt) Dettman. She married Daniel Pope on January 15, 1950 in Rock Falls. He predeceased her on November, 10, 2007. Lyla was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. A lifelong volunteer, Lyla served with the CGH Auxiliary for 45 years, only recently retiring in September 2019.

Survivors include three daughters, Sandra (Michael) Dennis, Ann (Larry) Davis, and Lisa (Bill Weidel) Pope Johnson, all of Sterling; one son, Jeffry (Roanna) Pope of Belle Fourche, SD; one sister, Joyce Book of Sterling; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as one great-great granddaughter, Lilah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Dudley Pope; and two grandsons, Daniel and Heath Abell.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.- noon on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. Funeral service will follow at noon at the church. Private family burial will be at Oak Knoll in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rock River Hospice & Home or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com