Obituary Listings

Nov 26, 2024

Rena L. Sweely, a beautiful soul, went home to the Lord on November 26, 2024. A simple, kind and loving woman at the age of 52 was called after her battle with lung and bone cancer. This warrior will be remembered for her courageous battle and in the end she got what she had desired all along, peace and free...

Nov 20, 2024

Steven K Sears, 69, of Clinton, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, following a sudden cancer diagnosis.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at That Church, Clinton, IA from 4:00pm-7:00pm. There will be a Celebration of Life Service held, Monday, November 25,...

Nov 6, 2024

Chad Ernest Lee Brakeman, 46, of Colona, Illinois, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Iowa City Hospital. Born in Emporia Kansas on June 10, 1978, Chad touched the lives of many through his warmth, humor, and kindness. He graduated from J.D. Darnell High School, Geneseo, with the class of 1996 and went on to make a positive impact in...

Nov 4, 2024

Rosemary Elaine Guthrie, 69, of DeWitt, IA passed away November 4, 2024 at her home. 

Per her wishes she will be cremated and there will be a celebration of life at a later date. 

Rosemary was born January 31, 1955 in DeWitt, IA the daughter of Bud and Alice DeSchepper. Rose was outgoing, kind, friendly and had a big heart. She had...

Sep 22, 2024

Sandra Whittington, 85, of Viola, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Per her wishes there will be no visitation or funeral, and cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at a later date at Viola Cemetery. Memorials may be left for the family.

Sandy was born July 25, 1939 in Mercer County, IL a daughter...

Sep 17, 2024

Earl H. Barr, 83 of Colona, Il & Pharr, Tx passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis after a very brief illness. He was born January 2, 1941 in Kansas. 

He started his family in Quincy, Il with Patt . Their life brought them to the Quad City Illinois area. Earl later met Lucille. They married September...

Sep 10, 2024

Naniloa Smith, 83, of Moline, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Allure of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois.

Naniloa was born in Flora, Illinois, on September 5, 1941, the daughter of Leland and Erma Murphy. She received an MBA in Education and taught seventh and eight grade math in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1984, she moved to Hawaii where...

Jul 28, 2024

Cassie E. Conley (Cass), 11/03/1971-07/28/2024, age 52, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Per Cassie’s wishes, she will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cassie graduated from high school in 1990 and then attended beauty school and attained...

Jul 15, 2024

Martha Jane Peterson, 76, of Silvis, Illinois, passed away on July 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Martha was born on October 19, 1947, to her parents, C. Marlan and T. Florence (Thompson) Jamison, in rural East Moline, Illinois. She was the youngest daughter of five children and was preceded in death by her sister Bronzella “Bunnie” Sandberg,...

Jul 1, 2024

Nancy Sue Passini was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. For many years, Nancy bravely battled various cancers, but never complained as she lived every day to the fullest. Nancy finally left this world to join her late husband, John, on July 1, 2024, at the age of 87.

Nancy was born to Ella and Edwin Malmstrom...

Jun 16, 2024

James A. Larvenz, 66 of Hillsdale, IL entered the gates of heaven on June 16, 2024. James was a devoted husband, father, child, friend, brother, fireman and correctional officer. James lived richly in life of both service and kindness. James was known for his quick sense of humor, his ability to give guidance in any situation, his calming voice or...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert Eldon Freeburg, 71, of Milan passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer Friday, June 7th surrounded by daughter Patti Ann and love of his life and caregiver Jill Linder.

 

A memorial service will be 12:00 – 2:00pm Saturday, June 15th at Fraternal Order of Eagles #956 (5103 11th Street, Rock Island). Memorials can be made to...

May 26, 2024

Douglas Andrew Kepner, 68, of Colona passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus. Per his wishes no service will be held. Doug was born November 12, 1955, the son of Howard and Joan (Pobanz) Kepner. He graduated from JD Darnell High School in 1973. Doug worked at John Deere as a machine operator. He went to Hamilton Technical...

May 21, 2024

Richard “Andy” D. Anderson, 81, of Davenport Iowa, peacefully passed away at home on May 21, surrounded by his family and a lot of love.Andy was born on November 28th, 1942 in Waterville, Iowa. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1961. Andy dedicated 4 years of his life to our country through serving in the Air Force. Andy also...

May 18, 2024

John Carmen Stahl, 81, of Silvis, IL, passed away May 18, 2024, at home in his wife's arms from complications of a massive stroke on April 17, 2024.

John was born October 19, 1942, to Hazel Small and Roy Stahl. He graduated high school and served in the United States Army for two years then started working at John Deere Harvester...

May 18, 2024

Phillip Scott Schachel, 60, born Aug 6, 1963 in Davenport IA to Roger and Joann Schachel passed away on May 18, 2024 at his home after a battle with cancer.Phillip was a truck driver for 35 years. He loved to travel all over the U.S. Loved going to car shows, car races at Cordova, bike rally's and the Truckers Jamboree. Phillip...

May 15, 2024

David A Dooley went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Fountains Independent Living Center at the age of 82. 

He was born on February 3rd 1942, in Rock Island, IL, and was preceded in death by his wife Pamela K.  Dooley; sister Beverly; brother Russell. 

He is survived by his sister (Shirley...

May 13, 2024

William Michael “Mike” Erdman, 47, of Geneseo, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on June 23, 1976, at Illini Hospital in Silvis, IL, Mike was the cherished son of William “Bill” Erdman and Linda Redden. Mike spent his formative years in the Geneseo area, where he built lifelong friendships and...

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 14, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Sandra Kay Steger of Davenport, Iowa. She died at the age of 63 on April 14th, 2024. Sandra passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a short, but aggressive battle with lung cancer. She is an amazing woman with the biggest heart. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She...