Obituary Listings

Jan 28, 2022

Scott F. Reed 57 of Colona died at his home after an extended illness on January 28, 2022 to be with the Lord.

Scott was born in Moline to Janice (Pecaut) Reed and William F. Reed. He attended United Township High School and served in the US Navy.  He was injured while in the Navy and retired from there. Before...

Jan 22, 2022

Muscatine, Iowa- Charles “Chuck” Jacob Johnson, 74, of Muscatine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in his home, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Charles J. Johnson was born on February 14, 1947, in Muscatine, Iowa to Glen Johnson Sr. and Emily (Busch) Johnson. On June 12, 1965, Charles...

Jan 19, 2022

Howard F Olson, (Howie) of Rock Island IL passed from this life on January 19, 2022 at Unity Point Health Trinity, Rock Island just one day shy of his 56th birthday.

Howard was born in Moline, IL on January 20th 1966.

He was a graduate of Rock Island High School and obtained a Bachelor Degree in Art from Northern IL University...

Jan 19, 2022

Robert Wayne Shreffler, 68, passed away peacefully in his home with his daughter by his side on January 19, 2022, after a 19-month battle with lung cancer. A celebration of life will be planned at West Lake Park in the spring. Robert was born to Ronald and Susan Shreffler on August 20, 1953, in Cleveland, OH. He spent his...

Jan 18, 2022

Brian Linville, 47, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on January 18, 2022.

Brian was born on November 4, 1974 to Joyce and Dean Schurke. He enjoyed sports, fishing at his home on the river and especially dirt track racing. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan. His children were his greatest accomplishment, and...

Jan 2, 2022

David W. Rich, 71, of Colona passed away January 2, 2022 at his home.

A celebration of life will start at noon Saturday January 8, 2022 at Jimbos Knucklehead Saloon at 902 16th Ave. East Moline. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses of cremation.

David was...

Dec 31, 2021

On Friday, December 31st, Lisa Jane Toalson passed away at the age of 66.  Lisa lived in Bettendorf, IA.

Lisa was born in Moline, IL on March 25, 1955 to William Bernard Toalson and Betty Mural Goebel Toalson.  Lisa graduated from United Township High School in East Moline and received her teaching degree in Special Education from...

Dec 28, 2021

Mary Helen (Kelly) Woods was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at age 83 in Silvis, IL.

Mary was born to William Kelly and Helen (Deeney) Kelly on April 7, 1938 in Mason City, Iowa. She spent her adult life in the Quad Cities where...

Dec 17, 2021

Samantha A Lynch was born January 5, 1981. She died on December 17, 2021. She is survived by her parents Marlene Lynch and Dennis Lynch from Colona, Illinois and her siblings Jeff Waterfall from East Moline, Illinois and Leanne Lynch and Andrew Lynch from Rock Island, Illinois and many other cousins and family.

Things she liked was to watch...

Dec 1, 2021

Rose Reasor, age 67 passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 1, 2021. A memorial service will be held at the Rock Island Conservation Club on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rosella was born on September 23,1954 in...

Nov 27, 2021

James Steven Samalon,73, of LeClaire, IA died at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA on November 27, 2021, after battling cancer for over 12 years.

He was born on March 13, 1948 in Racine, WI to Stella (Petkus) and Stanley Samalon. The family moved to the Quad Cities in 1963 where he resided until his death....

Nov 16, 2021

Melvin K. Casanova, 91, of Geneseo passed away November 16, 2021 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Quad Cities Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Melvin was born February 8, 1930 in Norway, MI the son of Ernest and Gladys (Benney) Casanova. He married Betty A....

Oct 30, 2021

Charles Arther Wilkins, 78, of East Moline passed away October 30, 2021 at Allure of Geneseo.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and the family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.

Charles was born October 6, 1943 in Moline, IL the son of Roy and June (Stingley) Wilkins. He...

Oct 22, 2021

Richard Keith Lessard, 49, of Silvis, passed away on October 22,2021 at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Celebration of Life, will be 2pm – 6pm Saturday October 30, 2021 at Backyard Bowl, 2020 1st Street W, Milan, IL 61264

Richard was born to Doug and Elaine Lessard on December 16, 1971.

Richard is preceded in death by his father Douglas Lessard Jr.

Richard is survived by girlfriend Christie Wilkins, son Tim Lessard, daughter Angel Lessard, sisters; Tammy Horton and Mary Ann Raychel, brother Steven Lessard, mother Elaine Lessard, a plethora of...

Oct 21, 2021

Pamela K. Dooley went to be with the Lord on October 20th, 2021, at Clarissa Cook Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa, at the age of 78.

She was born March 4th, 1943, in Huntsville, Texas, and was preceded in death by her mother, Velda Vivian Kirkpatrick, and father, Robert Bennet Heflin.

She is survived by her...

Sep 29, 2021

Judith A. Hodge Stepanek, 77, passed away September 29, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born in Ewing, Illinois to Raymond and Jewel (Martin) Hodge on February 12, 1945.  Judy was the youngest of seven siblings, all having preceded her in death.  She lived in Princeton for many years.

Judy was married to William Schramm from...

Sep 22, 2021

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...

Aug 28, 2021

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...

Aug 18, 2021

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...

Aug 17, 2021

“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...