of Conway, AR
May 21, 1945 - November 16, 2015
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, AR.
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, WA and a host of beloved cousins.
Rosary followed by Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 6-8:00 PM at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home, 801 8th Avenue, Conway, AR 72032.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1115 College Avenue, Conway, AR 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, AR.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to ALS in Wonderland, 1321 Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 or online at www.alsinwonderland.com.
My brothers and I were some of Ms. Lynn's first group of students at Mother Goose when it opened. She was such a kind woman and made a huge impact on so many. She will be greatly missed.
I went to Mother Goose before I started school in 1987. Ms. Lynn is someone I've always remembered and thought about over the years; she had that kind of impact on me - just a kind and nice person and I have never forgotten about her after all these years. Rest In Peace, Ms. Lynn.
My condolences and prayers for the family!
Both of my children attended Mother Goose when younger and Lynn was amazing with them....and now my grand daughter is at St Joseph school and also loved Lynn. She will be missed!
Miss Lynn ran my daycare in Conway 30ish years ago and worked at my daughter's school, as well. She truly was a wonderful woman with a big heart!
So very sorry for your loss.
Your in our thoughts and prayers. What a strong lady, may she rest in peace.
My love & sympathy to all. I never met Lynn in person but we communicated on our I-pads. We shared the same illness. She brought comfort to me. I will miss her greatly.
In such a short period of time you became one of my best friends. Words cannot express how you toughed my life. I will cherish our short moment in time forever. I loved you from day one and I always will. Rest now, until we meet again.
RIP,no Longer Suffering,Love You,Anne & Jerome
Went to grade school and high school with Lynn and grateful to have been able to reconnect last few years. What a gift She was to us all as she showed us how to live, appreciating every moment. My deepest sympathy
My thoughts and prayers are with Lynn's family at this time. Lynn was a beautiful person and I loved her sense of humor. May God help you all through this difficult time. You will be missed Lynn.
Lynn was a lovely person, it was such a joy to know her, she will be missed greatly. Prayers for her family.
Christian, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you and your family in this difficult time.
Lynn was a great lady and a good friend in BPW for many years. She will be missed greatly but we all gain strength by knowing she is no longer suffering.
You are all in my prayers
Lynn was a great person. I didn't get to see her much but she was always very sweet. Prayers for Steve and Chris and the rest of the family.
So sorry to hear of your loss! Praying for comfort for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss... My families thoughts and prayers are with the entire Streaka family... May she rest in peace..
It was an honor to get to know Lynn and her family, and to be a part of her care. Sincere condolences from the team at UAMS.
I worked with Lynn many years ago at the Sunshine Preschool in Des Plaines Illinois. She was a great teacher and a fun friend. I didn't know she was ill. Sending prayers to the family.
Lynn was such a sweet person I am praying for peace for her family.