All Obituaries

 Marilyn S. Wanicki, age 82, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away peacefully November 16, 2019.  She was born December 15, 1936 to Ralph J. and Ruth E. Nixon (Pearson), at the farm of her maternal grandparents near Junction City, Ohio. Marilyn was raised in New Lexington, Ohio and attended New Lexington First Methodist Church. She graduated from New Lexington High School in 1954 and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science, General Education Degree from Ohio University in 1959, and began...

Gary L. Olson, 64, of Rock Island passed away October 10, 2019 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Per his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Gary was born January 3, 1955 in Madelia, Minnesota the son of Gunnar and Goldie Pederson Olson. Gary received his Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University. He was most recently employed by Get n Go Convenience Stores, Inc. as store...

Kitty Ivey passed away peacefully October 4, 2019, in her home.  Cremation rites have been conducted and arrangements are pending. Private graveside services will be conducted at a later date. Kitty Lee Frasier was born Augustt 13, 1931 in Moline, to Mabel Claire (Summitt) and Melvin Frasier.  She grew up in the Cottage Grove neighborhood of East Moline, and finished school at United Towhship High School.  She married James Walter Ivey on January 20, 1951, in Arkansas,...

Denise Ann Rudolph, 71, of Rock Island passed away September 22, 2019 at her home. Per her wishes there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded. Denise was born December 22, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Thomas and Inez Leihsing. She married James Grizzle and later married Marc Rudolph. Denise was a very talented artist and loved floral designing. She worked for her parents at Tomaries Floral shop and later at HyVee. She also loved painting, crafting and loved...

Jerry J. Suchy, 89, of East Moline, IL, passed away at his home on June 23, 2019.  He was able to maintain his independence and comfort with the support of his children and Hospice. Jerry was born to immigrate parents, from Czechoslovakia, on July 9, 1929.   As a young adult he served in the Air Force and when discharged, met his future wife, Marjorie “Helen” Meier of Hampton, IL.  They were married for 65 years before her passing in 2017.  During their...

Leona L. Husar, 82, of Coal Valley passed away June 27, 2019 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Leona was born April 7, 1937 in Moline, IL the daughter of Oscar and Rose Roets Polacek. She married George Husar September 29, 1956 in Moline. Leona enjoyed crappie fishing, gardening, painting statues and figurines, and camping in Wisconsin. Survivors...

Jacklyn “Jackie” M Lawson, 64, of Blue Grass, passed away June 23, 2019 at Clarissa Cook Hospice Care, Bettendorf IA. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Jackie was born March 2, 1955, the daughter of Willard and Nora Horton. She married Ray Lawson May 12, 2008. Jackie had a heart of gold. Her smile could light up a room. Jackie worked for the Davenport...

John M. Tunis, 66, of Silvis passed away June 14, 2019 at Aspen Rehab and Health Care Center in Silvis. Cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family. John was born September 16, 1952 in Davenport, IA the son of Earl and Mary Kohut Tunis. He married Georgia Miller and later married Carol Lujack. John enjoyed volunteering for the rummage closet with Frontier...

Anita L. Grenier, 81, of LeClaire, IA passed away June 14, 2019 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be 2pm Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Tangelwood Hills Chapel in Bettendorf. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House (Bettendorf IA) or The Family House (Peoria IL) who provided excellent comfort & care for Anita and her family....

Gary Alan passed away June 10, 2019. It was then that heaven opened the door for this sweet, kind, loving soul. He was born in Princeton, IL on November 1, 1960 to Betty Anne Cyphers Pierce and Virden R Christiansen.A celebration of Gary's life will be 12-3pm Sunday, June 30 at the East Moline American Legion. He attended East Moline and Silvis Schools. He graduated from Air Conditioning & Refrigeration school through Black Hawk College. He was a jack of all trades, could fix...