June was born on January 27, 1939 in Wyanet, the daughter of Ellard and Mildred (Sloan) Smith. She married Robert Sharer on December 16, 1962 in Princeton. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2013. June worked for 3 years at the telephone company in Princeton prior to her marriage. She attended Sauk Valley Community College where she received her nurses aide training. June was employed as an aide with Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, Exceptional Care in Sterling, and Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.
Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Sedols of Sterling; two sons, Keith Sharer of Cold Spring, MN and Robert Sharer of Rock Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter in law, Mary Ann Sharer; one son, Miles Sharer, two sisters, Alice Smith and Patricia Carlson; two brothers, David and Ellard Smith.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10:00 AM – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Amazing Grace Church, 512 2nd Avenue, Sterling, IL. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kristy Pipes officiating. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls.
