Obituaries

Honoring the Lives of Your Loved Ones

Edna A. Gillespie

Edna A. Gillespie

Nov 1, 2023

Edna A. Gillespie, 73, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.

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

Edna was born in Melcher Dallas, IA,  the only child of Frank and Cletha (Coolley) Wilson.

Edna was a real tomboy, having...

Gregory R. Griffin

Gregory R. Griffin

Oct 29, 2023

Gregory R. Griffin, 68, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at home.

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

Wanda J. Deahl

Wanda J. Deahl

Oct 27, 2023

Wanda J. Deahl, 88, of Davenport, Iowa, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at home.

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.  Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Exline, Iowa. 

Wanda's life was profoundly marked by love, both...

Charlotte M. Mandle

Charlotte M. Mandle

Oct 27, 2023

Charlotte M. Mandle, 64, of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at home.

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 to New Kingdom Trailriders.

Charlotte Maxine DePauw was born October 23, 1959,...

Barbara J. Shaney

Barbara J. Shaney

Oct 25, 2023

Barbara J. Shaney, 79, of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.

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

Robert W. Swope

Robert W. Swope

Oct 21, 2023

Robert W. Swope, 89, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Harmony Nursing Home, Davenport, Iowa.

 

Cremation will take place at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Private burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa, and memorials may be made out to the family...

Dixie L. Long

Dixie L. Long

Oct 18, 2023

Dixie L. Long, 79, of Moline, Illinois, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at River Crossing of Moline.

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

William L. Lyons

William L. Lyons

Oct 11, 2023

William Lee Lyons, 82, of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 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.

William was born in Davenport, Iowa, to William and Violet (Thompson) Lyons on February 19, 1941....

LaDonna M. Schmidtke

LaDonna M. Schmidtke

Oct 10, 2023

LaDonna M. Schmidtke, 74, of Andalusia, Illinois, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at River Crossing of Moline.

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

Dwight M. Bishop

Dwight M. Bishop

Oct 9, 2023

Dwight M. Bishop, 64, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at home.

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

Caren M. Crister

Caren M. Crister

Oct 3, 2023

Caren Critser went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 3rd 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She is survived by her parents Calvin and Carol (Shahan) Gray, two sisters and their husbands Greg and Cathy (Gray) Hoskins, Terry and Cheryl (Gray) Morgan, a brother Clinton Gray, a husband William R. Critser, four children Robert Critser...

James R. McGowan

James R. McGowan

Oct 1, 2023

James R. McGowan, 99, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, in Bettendorf, Iowa.

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

Samuel D. Huitt

Samuel D. Huitt

Sep 30, 2023

Samuel D. Huitt, 71, of Calamus, Iowa, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland, Iowa.

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

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you give help to someone you know that needs it, or make a donation to Camp Courageous (https://campcourageous.org/donate//).

James J. Gibson

James J. Gibson

Sep 30, 2023

James Junior Gibson, 77, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away from stroke complications on September 30, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Church, 417 N Main St, Davenport. Cremation will be take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities....

Charles S. Easter

Charles S. Easter

Sep 29, 2023

Charles S. Easter, 72, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at home.

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

Martin C. Tausz

Martin C. Tausz

Sep 28, 2023

Martin C. Tausz, 74, of Moline, Illinois, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – Rock Island.

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

Ramona A. Syms

Ramona A. Syms

Sep 19, 2023

Ramona A. Syms, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Bickford of Davenport.

She was born Ramona Anne Pieczynski on September 23, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William J. and Blanche (Nosal) Pieczynski. Ramona lived a remarkable life dedicated to education and cherished moments with her family and friends.

Ramona's educational journey was a...

Michael A. Whitt

Michael A. Whitt

Sep 14, 2023

Michael A. Whitt, 62, of Bettendorf, Iowa died Thursday September 14, 2023 at home.

A gathering to celebrate Michael’s life will be held on October 8th, 2023 at the Bettendorf VFW Post 9128 at 2:00 pm

He was born on July 30, 1961 in Maricopa County, Arizona, the son of Donald D. and Mable (Cottingham) Whitt. He married Brenda Meeks...

Roger E. Clarke

Roger E. Clarke

Sep 13, 2023

Roger E. Clarke, 84, of Milan, Illinois, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island.

A gathering to celebrate Roger’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced on Roger’s obituary page at www.CremationQC.com. 

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

Dee A. Ahrens

Dee A. Ahrens

Sep 11, 2023

Dee A. Ahrens, 60, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, Iowa. She died peacefully after courageously battling a rare form of cancer. 

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

Dee Ann Ahrens was born December 31, 1962, in Davenport, Iowa,...