Obituaries

Honoring the Lives of Your Loved Ones

Thelma C. Bowers

Thelma C. Bowers

May 24, 2024

Thelma C. Bowers, 94, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport.

Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.  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 Heart Association.

The former...

Dorothee Hartman

Dorothee Hartman

May 18, 2024

Dorothee M. Hartman, 98, of Moline, Illinois, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at home. 

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

The former Dorothee Marie Karzin was born December 23, 1925, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Nicholas and Dorothy (Schader) Karzin.  

She worked in sales for K-Mart for over...

William G. Clelland III

William G. Clelland III

May 17, 2024

William G. Clelland III, 64, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, Iowa.

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

William George Clelland III was born November 14, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of William G. Clelland and Joyce A. Brush. He worked for...

Ricky Lee Puckett

Ricky Lee Puckett

May 16, 2024

Ricky L. Puckett, 64, of Davenport, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at home. 

A celebration of Rick’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.

Ricky Lee Puckett was born January 21, 1960, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of William...

Sylvia A. Bivens

Sylvia A. Bivens

May 9, 2024

Sylvia A. (Barton) Bivens, 83, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Providence at Buda Assisted Living, Buda, Texas.

Services are 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, at The Gathering, 335 5th Avenue, Moline. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

The former Sylvia Ann Barton was...

Carol Overman Brophy

Carol Overman Brophy

May 4, 2024

Carol Overman Brophy, 85, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Ames, Iowa, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, in her home in The Fountains, Bettendorf.

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

Carol Glenna Overman Brophy was born July 20, 1938, to Glen and Mildred (Cavanaugh) Overman, in Glenview, Illinois. She married...

Emma Jean McCorkle

Emma Jean McCorkle

May 3, 2024

Emma “Jean” McCorkle, 82, of Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by family. 

Private family services will be held.

Born Emma Jean Mason on June 20, 1941, in Conway, Arkansas, she was the cherished daughter of James and Emma (Bunting) Mason. Jean’s early life in Arkansas laid a strong foundation of faith and community...

Steven Aeschliman

Steven Aeschliman

May 2, 2024

Steven Glen Aeschliman age 40, from East Peoria, IL. passed away on May 2,2024, from being hit by an automobile in Rock Island IL. He was a loving son and father he will be in our hearts forever.Steven was born on August 17, 1983, to Linda Sue Aeschliman and Glen Aeschliman from Peoria, IL.He is survived by his parents and...

Frances L. Laktas

Frances L. Laktas

May 2, 2024

Frances L. Laktas, 89, of Davenport, Iowa, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport.

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

The former Frances Lucille Rusk was born October 2, 1934, in Galt, Missouri, the daughter of Gale and Alta Mae (Foster) Rusk.  She married Robert Collis,...

Connie L. Merchie

Connie L. Merchie

May 2, 2024

Connie L. Merchie, 73, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at home.

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

Vernon R. Strasser

Vernon R. Strasser

May 1, 2024

Vernon R. Strasser, 85, of Davenport, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Ridgecrest Village, Davenport.

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 Summit Cemetery, Davenport.

Born on July 2, 1938, in Rock Island, Illinois, he was the son of Henry and Luella (VanDusen)...

Marylyn R. Hagemann

Marylyn R. Hagemann

Apr 29, 2024

Marylyn R. Hagemann, 101, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 29, 2024, at her daughter’s home.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Graveside services will take place at a later date at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to UnityPoint Hospice. 

The former Marylyn Reta...

Richard L. Bivens

Richard L. Bivens

Apr 23, 2024

Richard L. Bivens, 86, of East Moline, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living, Silvis, Illinois.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Lions Club Park, Andalusia, Illinois.

Richard Lee Bivens...

Chris Colvin

Chris Colvin

Apr 22, 2024

Chris Colvin, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, April 22, at home.

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

Sandra S. Bak

Sandra S. Bak

Apr 19, 2024

Sandra S. Bak, 83, of Davenport, Iowa, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bettendorf Health Care Center.

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

Harvey C. Brock

Harvey C. Brock

Apr 19, 2024

Harvey C. Brock I, 87, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at home.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at City Limits Bar, Viola, Illinois.

Harvey Charles Brock I was born January 19, 1937, to...

Kevin M. Wright

Kevin M. Wright

Apr 18, 2024

Kevin M. Wright, 53, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, 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.

Kevin Michael Wright was born November 23, 1970, to William and Janet (Briggs) Wright, in Galesburg, Illinois. He worked as a security officer...

Carolyn Parker

Carolyn Parker

Apr 15, 2024

Carolyn Parker, 91, of Moline, Illinois, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline. 

Private burial is in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, Illinois.  Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

The former Carolyn Hamline was born February 17, 1933, in East Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter...

Warren E. Mullens

Warren E. Mullens

Apr 13, 2024

Warren E. Mullens, 62, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at home. 

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

Warren Everett Mullens was born December 11, 1961, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Everett and Marilyn (Hester) Mullens.

He enjoyed fishing, watching sports and westerns on TV, and...

Kenneth W. Johnson

Kenneth W. Johnson

Apr 12, 2024

Kenneth Johnson, 64, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Friday, April, 12, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

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

Kenneth Wilford Johnson was born April 19, 1959, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the son of Clifford and Norma (Riffle) Johnson. He married Kittie...