Obituaries

Honoring the Lives of Your Loved Ones

Larry E. Morris

Larry E. Morris

Oct 11, 2025

Larry E. Morris, 77, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Lutheran Living, in Muscatine, surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 400 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine, Iowa. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will be completed by the University of Iowa Carver...

Michael J. Parein

Michael J. Parein

Oct 11, 2025

Michael J. Parein, 86, of Moline, Illinois, died Saturday, October 11, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Michael James Parein was born February 8, 1939, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of George and Ruth (Hall) Parein. After graduating from Moline...

Peggy Joyce Rowland

Peggy Joyce Rowland

Oct 9, 2025

Peggy Joyce Rowland, 96, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Joel P. Heller, Sr.

Joel P. Heller, Sr.

Oct 7, 2025

Joel P. Heller, Sr., SSG, U.S. Army Retired, 75, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side.

Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, at Rock Island National Cemetery, where the Vietnam Veterans of the Quad Cities will present military honors. Those wishing to attend should meet in the...

William J. Van De Warker

William J. Van De Warker

Oct 6, 2025

William J. Van De Warker, 52, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, October 6, 2025, at The Ivy at Davenport.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

William was born December 9, 1972, in Streator, Illinois, the son of William Piercy and Ruth Ann (Reynolds) Van De Warker.

He is survived by...

Gary L. Welch

Gary L. Welch

Oct 3, 2025

Gary L. Welch, 75, of Davenport, Iowa, passed Friday, October 3, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. A graveside service will take place at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to David Welch for a...

Donald C. Stevens

Donald C. Stevens

Oct 1, 2025

Donald C. Stevens, 67, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Private burial will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Donald Clifton Stevens was born December 11, 1957, in Moline, Illinois, the son...

Clifford J. "Joe" Airgood

Clifford J. "Joe" Airgood

Oct 1, 2025

Clifford J. “Joe” Airgood, 57, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made in his father’s memory to the...

Larry D. Hartman

Larry D. Hartman

Sep 23, 2025

Larry D. “Butch” Hartman, 88, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

There will be no public services. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan.

Larry Dale Hartman was born February 4,...

Shirley Vallejo

Shirley Vallejo

Sep 22, 2025

Shirley Vallejo, 67, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

Private family services will be held. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Shirley was born April 13, 1958, in...

Frederick M. Bloxham

Frederick M. Bloxham

Sep 21, 2025

Frederick M. Bloxham, 79, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.

Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 28, at Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet in the parking lot at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, at 10:45 a.m. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline,...

Melissa K. Smith

Melissa K. Smith

Sep 15, 2025

Melissa K. Smith, 58, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed, Monday, September 15, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Melissa Kay Erwin was born March 9, 1967, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Bobby Gene and Adele Esther (Carstens) Erwin, Sr. She earned her...

John L. Marberry

John L. Marberry

Sep 13, 2025

John L. Marberry, 73, of Silvis, Illinois, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

A hospitality gathering with Harris Pizza and drinks will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, at CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe (lower level), 701 12th Street, Moline. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of Cremation Society...

Nancy L. Richardson

Nancy L. Richardson

Sep 7, 2025

Nancy L. Richardson, 63, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her residence.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Nancy Lynn Graham was born on January 7, 1962, in Milan, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Jeanne C. Graham. She graduated from high school and dedicated many...

Deanna M. Popp

Deanna M. Popp

Sep 3, 2025

Deanna M. Popp, 88, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her residence.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Deanna May Hanshew was born on June 29, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Juanita (Glass) Hanshew. She married John Popp in 1996, in...

Mary "Karla" Eggert

Mary "Karla" Eggert

Aug 29, 2025

Mary “Karla” Eggert, 64, of Davenport, Iowa, died peacefully Friday, August 29, 2025, at her residence with her children and husband at her side after a courageous battle with illness.

A celebration of Karla’s life will be held at a later date to be announced. Per her wishes, cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of...

Bertha G. Berry

Bertha G. Berry

Aug 28, 2025

Bertha G. Berry, 87, of Moline, Illinois, died, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Joyce Swiatkiewicz

Joyce Swiatkiewicz

Aug 28, 2025

Mary “Joyce” Swiatkiewicz, 83, of Silvis, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Silvis Center in Silvis, with family looking after her.

Mary Coop was born September 3, 1941, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Maxine Coop. She married John “Jack” Swiatkiewicz, on May 7, 1960, in Rock Island, Illinois. They then welcomed their daughter, Diana, on August 12,...

Jill Guinther

Jill Guinther

Aug 28, 2025

Jill Guinther, 57, of Davenport, Iowa, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Harmony Davenport.

Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Joseph D. Leebold

Joseph D. Leebold

Aug 27, 2025

Joseph D. Leebold, 37, of Moline, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

An online gathering to celebrate Joe’s life will be announced at a later date. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to...