Obituary Listings

Rex O. Nichols

Rex O. Nichols

Oct 29, 2023

Rex O. Nichols, 72, of Bettendorf, passed away October 29, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport.

 

A celebration of life will be 1:00pm Saturday, November 4, 2023 at The Fountains Senior Living Clubhouse followed by a memorial gathering. In lieu of flowers memorials will be distributed amongst his favorite charities, including Eldon Depot Museum.

 

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John R. Hakes

John R. Hakes

Oct 22, 2023

 

On Sunday, October 22, 2023 John Robert Hakes, 72, of Colona, IL, flew away to God’s celestial shore to be with Jesus. John was a Christian, beloved father and grandfather, respected businessman, and friend to everyone.

John was born to Robert and Emma Crumb Hakes on March 20, 1951 in Norwich, NY.  He graduated from South Otselic High School...

Terry W. Neels

Terry W. Neels

Oct 20, 2023

Terry W. Neels, 65 of Carbon Cliff passed peacefully the morning of Friday October 20, 2023. Terry was born in Moline to Richard "Dick" and Audrey Neels on May 31, 1958. After leaving high school he went to serve in the Marine Corp. Terry served the Quad Cities community for 40+ years as a carpenter until his retirement from Anchor...

Barbara R. Damm

Barbara R. Damm

Oct 2, 2023

Barbara R. Damm passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2023, surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 20, at 6:30 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Davenport, IA.

Barbara was born in Davenport, IA on January 17, 1937, to Wilbert and Noalma (Nelson) Spengler. She grew up in the...

Howard G. “Doonie” Green

Howard G. “Doonie” Green

Sep 15, 2023

Howard passed away Friday Sept 15th 2023 in his Colona home at the age of 62. 

A celebration of life will be held at “The Camp” 3407 172nd st. East Moline IL on Sunday September 24th 2023 at 1pm.

Howard was born to Nancy (Fonger) Green and Howard Green Sr on Wednesday March 22nd 1961 in Moline IL. 

He loved to...

Virginia D. Mounts

Virginia D. Mounts

Sep 12, 2023

Virginia D. Mounts received her great reward of going home to Jesus at 3:43pm September 12, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa, after a 6 year long battle with kidney disease. She was saved in March 1970, and was the best Christian woman that loved everyone and faithfully served Jesus for 53 years. Her last words, with a smile on her face,...

Barbara M. Scott

Barbara M. Scott

Sep 11, 2023

Barbara Marie (Vavrosky) Scott, 86, formerly of Coal Valley, IL, passed away peacefullyat 0224 on September 11, 2023 after years of struggle with obstructive pulmonarydisease (COPD).Barb was born in 1937 in Pisek, North Dakota where she attended school. She workedfor over 10 years at the Holiday Inn in Galesburg, IL, and then fulltime at the Quad CityAirport and parttime at...

Louis B. Griffin

Louis B. Griffin

Sep 6, 2023

Louis B. Griffin, 62, of Silvis passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus.

A celebration of life will be held at later date.

Louis was born August 5, 1961 in Moline, IL the son of Joseph and Frances Dopler Griffin. He was the baby of their 12 children and had many nieces and nephews....

Louise Roys (Sherwood)

Louise Roys (Sherwood)

Aug 3, 2023

Louise Roys (Sherwood) age 65. Passed away peacefully in her home on August 2nd 2023. She lived in Moline and was born May 6th 1958. Her husband was Gary Sherwood, her two daughters were Ruel Roys and Rayna Roys, she had two siblings Alice Orsborn and Blake Roys and her one grandson Bryson Arnold-Roys.  Lou was into many things, including...

Jerome Shinkevich

Jerome Shinkevich

Jul 13, 2023

 

Jerome C. “Jerry” Shinkevich died July 13, 2023 at home with his wife by his side.

 

Jerry was born on June 13, 1931 in Kewanee. His parents were John and Midge (Vale) Shinkevich. He graduated from Kewanee High School and joined the US Navy, serving his country for four years. He was stationed in San Diego, CA aboard...

Margarito Saldivar

Margarito Saldivar

Jul 8, 2023

Margarito A. Saldivar, 79, of Bettendorf passed away July 8, 2023 at his daughters home in Davenport.

 

A celebration of life will be 1:00PM Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Bettendorf UAW Hall (880 Devils Glen Road).

 

Margarito was born July 23, 1943 in Davenport, IA the son of Margarito and Cecelia (Ulloa) Saldivar. He worked...

Patricia Kittelson

Patricia Kittelson

Jun 28, 2023

 

Patricia M. Kittelson, 75, of Moline passed away June 28, 2023 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

 

Per her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Patricia was born December 7, 1947 in Chicago, IL the daughter of James and...

Bruce Woods

Bruce Woods

Jun 21, 2023

Bruce Woods, 73, of Coal Valley passed away June 21, 2023 at River Crossing of Moline.

 

Cremation rites have been accorded and there are no services. Memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity in his memory.

Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Bruce was born January 16, 1950 in Moline the son...

Bernard DeKezel

Bernard DeKezel

Apr 22, 2023

Bernard “Bernie” DeKezel, 85, of Geneseo, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of life luncheon will be held this Saturday, April 29th from 11-1 at 548 N Meadow St. Geneseo, IL, all are welcome. No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the...

Beverly Brooks

Beverly Brooks

Apr 18, 2023

Beverly A. Brooks, 87, of East Moline passed away April 18, 2023 at her home.

 

Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and private graveside services will be held at a later date.

 

Beverly was born January 2, 1936 in Macomb, IL the daughter of Sterling and Helen (Bean) Friday. She was a member of Cornerstone...

Lura J. Harkey

Lura J. Harkey

Mar 23, 2023

Lura Jean Harkey, 95, of Aledo passed away of congestive heart failure Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

 

Per her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services.

 

Lura was born October 8, 1928 in Rock Island, IL the daughter of Warren and Margaret (Mueller) Harder. She married Gene...

Dennis Johnston

Dennis Johnston

Mar 6, 2023

Dennis E. Johnston, 60, of Davenport, IA passed away March 6, 2023 at his home after a brave battle with cancer.

 

A celebration of life will be 2-6pm Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, IA.

 

Dennis was born May 23, 1962 in Dubuque, IA the son of Eulogius and Anna Mae...

Mari D. Mahler

Mari D. Mahler

Feb 20, 2023

Leaving my temporary time on Earth I have decided to compose my own obituary. That being said, andpondering over my life, I can say that I’ve had a good life and have few regrets. I was born the thirdchild of Gerald and Betty Rutherford, in Muscatine, Iowa. I enjoyed a happy childhood with my sistersBetty Jo and Geraldine. I met...

Leon Vandygriff

Leon Vandygriff

Feb 2, 2023

Leon Joseph Vandygriff (91) passed away peacefully at SilverCross/Friendship Manor, Rock Island, IL on Thursday, February 2, 2023. As per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded; full military honors and interment will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.

Leon was born the eldest of three...

Mary A. Bennett

Mary A. Bennett

Nov 30, 2022

Mary Bennett, 76, of East Moline, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, peacefully at home.

Per her wishes there will be no services. 

Mary was born April 25, 1946, in Paw Paw, IL to Fred and Mabel Olson. She was a bank loan officer until she went on disability.

She married Jeff Miller in 1964 and later...