Obituary Listings

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...

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...

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...

Nov 21, 2022

Jeffery Earl Cranick passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2022, at home in Carbon Cliff, Illinois.

He was born June 15, 1958, to Theodore and Margaret (Ostrander) Cranick in Lapeer, Michigan. He became a proud big brother to sisters Jill and Jennifer shortly after. Jeff had an independent and wandering spirit, but always made it back home on...

Nov 20, 2022

David O. Peterson, of Rock Island, went to be with his Lord on November 20, 2022.

David was born in Gorin, Missouri, on August 15, 1932, to Jacob Peterson and Nancy Price Peterson.  He married Carol Maves Peterson on July 5, 1952. 

David served in the US Navy from  1952-1956.  He worked at the Rock Island Arsenal as a crane operator from 1959 until his retirement in 1987.

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Oct 8, 2022

Arthur C. Freeze 84 of Davenport Ia passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus.

A Memorial service will be 11AM Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Davenport Memorial Park Mausoleum with a luncheon to follow at 1 pm at Hickory Gardens Restaurant on hickory grove road.

Arthur is survived by Daughters Christine (Jim) of Davenport,...

Oct 8, 2022

Richard Winans died October 8t, 2022 at restorative care in Silvis. He has no family but a long-time time good friend Jackie Peters. Another good friend who helped him through a lot is Christie Wilkins of Silvis. He was a good kind kindhearted man to everyone. He will be greatly missed.

Oct 3, 2022

Steven Arthur Giese, 74 was born January 8, 1948 in Muscatine, IA, to Arthur FW Giese and Rita Giese.  Steven died peacefully in his home with loved one’s present. 

 

Steven grew up in Wilton, IA and was the oldest and only son with four sisters.  He graduated from Wilton High School and attended Muscatine Community College.  Steven made a...

Aug 5, 2022

 

Carol Peterson, 85, of Rock Island, went to be with her Lord on August 5, 2022. Carol was born November 29, 1936, to Fred and Erma (Studebaker) Maves. She married David O. Peterson on July 5, 1952. She was a longtime member of Edgewood Baptist Church, Rock Island. A loving mother, she enjoyed spending time with her children and...

Jul 31, 2022

John W. Pecaut passed away on July 31,2022, in Silvis, Illinois John married Patricia Franklin in Wahiawa, Hawaii., in 1969.  They had two sons, Michael and Gregory.He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1964.  He was an Administrative Specialist, and had tours in Taegue, Korea and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.  He was discharged from Hawaii, as a Staff Sergeant, in 1969.After his...

Jun 29, 2022

Kyle L. Harris, 30, of East Moline passed away June 29, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals after a brief illness.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be 1-4pm Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his brother Chad & Britney's (218 - W 13th Ave Coal Valley, IL).  Memorials may be made to the family. Kyle was born November 15,...

May 30, 2022

Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Erdmann, 88, of Milan, IL passed away at Illini Restorative Care on Memorial Day, May 30th, 2022.

Bette was born in Milan, IL on October 9th, 1933 to Lloyd and Elizabeth Seefeldt. She was the youngest of 7 children.  She married Kenneth L. Erdmann in July of 1951 in Huntsville, AR.  Kenny passed away...

May 18, 2022

William “Bill” B. Erdman, 69, of Colona passed away May 18, 2022 at Clarrisa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf IA. surrounded by his two sons.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be Saturday May 28, 2022 at Colona American Legion from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. In lieu...

May 12, 2022

Charles R. Titus Jr, 60, of East Moline passed away May 12, 2022 at his home from an extended illness.

Per his wishes,  he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held 4:30-7:30pm Monday, May 16,2022 at East End Bolders Club. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be made...

May 10, 2022

Jane Lynn (Barker) Johnston 66 passed away May 10, 2022, in an automobile accident. Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and a Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jane was born on May 9, 1956, in Sterling Illinois to Patricia (Lacey) and Robert Barker. She grew up in Morrison, Illinois where she...

May 9, 2022

Reynold “Rennie” M Nelson, 78, of Silvis, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9 th , 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Silvis IL.

No funeral service’s will be held per Rennie’s wishes.

Thank you to the first responders for their quick response and attention. Thank you to the Genesis staff for your care and kindness; we are forever grateful....

Apr 27, 2022

Lyle P. Wadsager passed away April 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Lyle was loved by many and was the heart of his family.  Spending time with his wife Julie of 50 years was what he enjoyed most.  They took many vacations to Colorado to see the mountains and loved camping together.  Lyle enjoyed spending time with his...

Apr 5, 2022

Ashley D. Koester, 31, formerly of Orion, IL passed away Peacefully on April 5, 2022 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf surrounded by family.

She was born December 15, 1990 in Galesburg, IL. and was a Graduate of Orion High School Class of 2009. Ashley worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide and enjoyed all things Nature, swimming, fishing, collecting Frogs, Rocks...

Mar 1, 2022

June B. Brewer, 100, formally of East Moline passed away March 1, 2022 at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis.

Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, at a later date. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

June was born May 6, 1921 in Eliza, IL....

Feb 28, 2022

Patricia Ruth Prince (Pat), 78, of Moline, IL and formerly of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Illini Restorative Care-Hospice in Silvis, Illinois surrounded by family.

She was born on June 29, 1943 to Robert & Lois Hale. Pat was a homemaker and loved talking and spending time with her beloved family and...