LaVerne R. Deelsnyder, 81, of Hampton passed away September 22, 2021 at his home. LaVerne was born November 2, 1939 in Fulton, IL the son of Robert and Luella Deelsnyder. He retired from Kone Elevator in Coal Valley. Survivors include his children Kathy (Richard) Nino, Marcia (John) Cox, Becky (David) Schnack, and Bobbie (Jamie) Myetich and several grandchildren. LaVerne was preceded in death by his parents.

Bernadine Marie Barth grew up in the town of What Cheer, Iowa during the 1940s and 50s. Although she was born in Minnesota in 1940, her parents Margaret and Jerome moved their family back to Margaret’s home town to be closer to her family. Bernie was the second of four siblings. Her eldest sister Bonnie as well as her younger siblings David and Sherrie remained close with Bernie both in proximity as well as in their shared love for each other and their collective families throughout...

Mary Jane Andrews was born on April 28, 1937, in Aledo, Illinois, only child of Violet (Weeks) Morford and Allen Morford (died 1937), and was adopted later in life (1975) by stepfather Kenneth Meyer, a loving grandfather to her children. Mary Jane graduated in 1955 from Davenport High School and attended UNI, Cedar Falls, IA, and the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, where her Junior Year Abroad was sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Davenport. This was a life-changing experience,...

“A limb has fallen from the Family Tree that says...Grieve not for me; remember the BEST times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong.”  Jim was called Home, on his terms, on Tuesday, August 17th from his home in Davenport after extended health issues.  He was preceded in death by both parents: Clyde Walter Short, father & mother, Josephine Deverwaere. On Friday, September 3rd, we will gather before 2pm at parking lot of Schroder...

James W. Ivey, 89, of Hampton passed away August 4, 2021 at his home. Per his wishes he was cremated and there will be no services. James was born February 16, 1932 in Lebanon, Missouri the son of George and Nina Ivey. He married Mary Jo Welch October 18th 1971. James retired from American Air Filter as a planning analyst in 1994. He continued to work at Barjan well into his 70’s. James was very active and loved to golf. He was also a beautiful wood...

On August 3rd, 2021, Michael De Witt Dempsey lost his valiant fight with cancer. “Mike” was born on March 1st, 1947 to Jackson and Loretta Dempsey who along with his older brother Paul preceded him in death. Mike attended St John’s Lutheran School and Church in La Grange, Illinois.  He graduated from Lyons Township high school. In his adulthood he lived in Willow Spings Illinois for more than 30 years.  He was a member of the Labor Union and worked construction...

Ronald R. Mierzwa, 78, of Milan passed away July 24, 2021 at River Crossing Nursing Home in Moline. Per his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Ron was born September 4, 1942 in Chicago, IL the son of Robert and Thelma Mierzwa. He served in the National Guard and retired from the Arsenal as a draftsman. He was a fan of martial arts and wrestling. Survivors include his children Dennis Mierzwa,...

Shirley Grace Behl Age 74, of Moline, IL and formerly of Bradley, Illinois passed away on Monday July 19, 2021 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf Iowa surrounded by family. She was born on July 27, 1946 to Henry & Florence Burton. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of over 50 years Larry; daugthers & son-in-laws Kathi Burch (Greg) and Pamela Prince (Derrick); Sisters, LaVerne Behl & Sandy Johnson-Henderson, Several Half Brothers &...

Kenneth Hampton Sr., 85, of Kewanee passed away July 13, 2021 at his home. Per his wishes he will be cremated, and burial will be at a later date. Quad Cities Cremation Center in Silvis is assisting the family with arrangements. Kenneth was born September 5, 1935 in Kewanee, IL the son of Wren and Lela (Fawcett) Hampton. He married Evelyn Fair May 1, 1965 in Chicago, IL. Kenneth served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a civil defense – City of Kewanee weather...

Renee Sue Thomas, 66, of Port Byron Illinois, passed away on July 5th 2021 after a battle of multiple health complications one after another shortly after she retired in 2017. Renee was born on January 25th 1955 to Douglas Shailor and Margaret Irene Truman in Detroit Michigan. After graduating from Bentley High School in 1973. She went on to study Surgical Technology at Scott Community College graduating in 1981. After graduating she worked at River Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery....