All Obituaries

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...

Wanda R. Smith, 85, of Viola and New Boston passed away June 1, 2019 at Genesis Senior Living Center in Aledo. A celebration of life will be 11am July 6, 2019 at the VFW in Aledo. Burial will be at a later date in the Viola Cemetery. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Wanda was born February 5, 1934 in Boden, IL the daughter of Elmer and Bessie Havens Hoover. She married Eugene L. Smith February 14, 1951 in Cable, IL. Wanda with Gene farmed in...

Angie Park left this earth on May 28th, 2019 under the care of Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. She was ushered into her new life by her loving family and friends.She was born Angele Marie Reed to Paul and Geraldine Reed on November 28th, 1960 in Muscatine, IA. Later the family moved to Davenport, IA where she graduated from Central H.S. Angie was a Brownie, Girl Scout, played Dad's Club Softball, and Volleyball for Davenport Central. She attended UNI in Cedar Rapids and...

Velma Geraldine Stevers King, 89, of East Moline, Illinois died on May 23, 2019. At her request there will be no services. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Velma G. King was born on April 29th, 1930 in Harrisburg Illinois the daughter of George and Daisy Stevers. She worked at the Maid Rite for 35 years. She is survived by sons Cody Wiley, Lonnie and Alan Stevenson; daughters, Sherrie Tittle and Karla Liberio; 8 grandchildren; 10 great and 3 great...

Howard D. Cantrell, 63, of Moline passed away May 19, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Howard was born June 19, 1955 in Moline, IL the son of Lionel and Ruth Miller Cantrell. He worked at Quad City Pools as an installer, Blackhawk Foundry and was also self-employed as a roofer. Howard enjoyed fishing, making his own lures, camping, being outdoors, watching...