Mary Lynn Sterka

Mary Lynn (Rose) Sterka died November 16, 2015 due to complications from Bulbar ALS. Born May 21, 1945 in South San Francisco, California to Frank and Mary (Giosa) Rose, Lynn moved to Northern Illinois at a young age and was a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, IL and later attended Northern Illinois University. She married William Sterka and had two sons, Steven (Melissa) and Christian (Sheila) and five grandchildren; Alden and Jackson of Concord, NC and Ethan, Erin, and Bevin of Conway, Ark. After pursuing a career as an Educator, Lynn became a small business owner as the owner/director of Mother Goose Child Care Center from 1985-2007. Lynn is preceded in death by her father and is survived by her mother, sons, brother, David (Tina) Rose of East Wenatchee, Wash. and a host of beloved cousins. Rosary followed by Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home, 801 8th Avenue, Conway, Ark. 72032. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1115 College Avenue, Conway, Ark. 72032 with lunch following in the Parish Hall. Burial with graveside services will be Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs, Ark. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to ALS in Wonderland, 1321 Scott Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or online at www.alsinwonderland.com. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.