Nina M. VanWinkle, 77, Port Byron, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home. Funeral services are 10 AM Wednesday at Faith Walk World Outreach Center, Silvis. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 PM Tuesday at Faith Walk. Memorials may be made to the family.

Nina Sterner was born April 13, 1942 in Muscatine, IA, the daughter of Merle and Nira (Yerington) Sterner. She married Duane VanWinkle on December 31, 1987 in Indiana. She loved doing ceramics and had owned Sunny Ceramics in East Moline. She worked at Servalite and Bar-Jan. Nina enjoyed gardening, refinishing furniture, antiques, auctions and decorating for the different holidays, especially Christmas. Her greatest joy was her family, with emphasis on the grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Duane, children, Marilyn Freeman (Cindy), Davenport, Jay Forbes, Silvis, Candi (Tom) Ryckeghem, Moline, Toddy (Michele) Forbes, Colona, step-children, Duane Jr "Wayne", Bettendorf, Rickie, San Diego, CA, Deb (Ron) Mclain, Bettendorf, Mindy (Eddy) Curry, DeWitt, Terry (Jodi), Davenport, Jimmie (Kalee), Davenport, and Alissa (Wade) Hansen, Davenport, 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, siblings, Shirley Dismer, Muscatine, Merle Sterner, Wilton, Charles Sterner, Muscatine and Charlene Shoppa, Muscatine and her furry companions, Lucky and Snickers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Charles "Mikey", and sisters Bertha and Nellie.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Faith Walk World Outreach Center 1450 Avenue of the Cities Silvis, IL 61262

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:00 AM

Faith Walk World Outreach Center 1450 Avenue of the Cities Silvis, IL 61262