Obituaries

Honoring the Lives of Your Loved Ones

Daniel J. Griffin

Daniel J. Griffin

Oct 9, 2024

Daniel J. Griffin, 78, of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City.

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

Daniel Joseph Griffin was born June 4, 1946, in Moline, the son of Floyd and Marilyn (Myers) Griffin. He graduated from Moline...

Patricia A. Dunn

Patricia A. Dunn

Oct 7, 2024

Patricia A. Dunn, 80, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Davenport.

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

Richard A. Green

Richard A. Green

Oct 6, 2024

Richard A. Green, 70, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Davenport, Iowa. 

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

Richard Allen Green was born July 3, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Edward and Rosalie Green. He worked as a...

Elmer A. Flesher

Elmer A. Flesher

Sep 21, 2024

Elmer “Bud” Flesher, 97, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, September 20, 2024, at Bettendorf Health Care Center surrounded by family. 

A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery with a Celebration of Life at a later date. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation...

Hope Elizabeth Martha Rice

Hope Elizabeth Martha Rice

Sep 17, 2024

Hope Elizabeth Martha Rice, 88, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away peacefully after her battle with Alzheimer’s on September 17, 2024.

Hope was born in Melrose Park, IL on September 13, 1936 to Lester and Margaret (Welch) Kunst. She was the oldest of 4 kids and grew up poor, like so many others at that time. The family home in Moline was...

Timothy Skladzien

Timothy Skladzien

Sep 13, 2024

Timothy W. Skladzien, 57, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, with his daughters by his side.

A gathering to celebrate Tim’s life will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, at the Eagle’s Club, 1102 E Platt St., Maquoketa. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of...

Jayne L. Sherry

Jayne L. Sherry

Sep 3, 2024

Jayne L. Sherry, 62, of Davenport, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home.

Services to celebrate Jayne’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.

Jayne Louise Sherry was born September 5, 1961, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and...

Patricia A. Hall

Patricia A. Hall

Sep 2, 2024

Patricia A. Hall, 77, of Moline, Illinois, died Sunday, September 2, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, Illinois.

The former Patricia Ann Pappas was born March 11, 1947, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of John and Nola (Overturf) Pappas. 

She graduated from Moline High School in 1965 and went on to work as a laboratory technologist while raising her two sons, David...

Janie A. Nesbitt

Janie A. Nesbitt

Aug 30, 2024

Janie Nesbitt, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 52. She died peacefully in Sterling, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.

A gathering to celebrate Janie’s memory will be 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at Harmany Hall Event Center, 1510 47th Avenue, Moline. 

In lieu of flowers, the...

Joanne E. Fredericksen

Joanne E. Fredericksen

Aug 27, 2024

Joanne E. Fredericksen, 92, of Davenport, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Davenport.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Burial will take place at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Iowa, at a later date. 

The former Joanne Esther Havick was born June 1, 1932, in Harlan, Iowa,...

Brenda Lea Esparza

Brenda Lea Esparza

Aug 25, 2024

Brenda L. Esparza, 61, of Princeton, Iowa, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf, Bettendorf, Iowa. 

"Damma," as her grandkids would call her, or "Mama Bear Brenda" by her kids and their friends, was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. 

A LeClaire born and raised and Pleasant Valley social butterfly spent her early years babysitting, cleaning,...

Clyde Lane

Clyde Lane

Aug 22, 2024

Clyde Lane, 63, of Silvis, Illinois, died Thursday, August 22, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City.

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

Regina M. Baxter

Regina M. Baxter

Aug 22, 2024

Regina “Jean” Baxter, 77, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd , 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a brief but courageous battle with bile duct cancer.

Regina Marie was born the first child of LaVerne and Mary (Macri) Qualls on December 5th, 1946, in Medford, Massachusetts. The family later relocated to Galesburg, Illinois, where Jean graduated...

John H. Higby

John H. Higby

Aug 21, 2024

John H. Higby, 85, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Citadel of Sterling, Sterling, Illinois.

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

John Herbert Higby was born May 30, 1939, in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Mary (Anderson) Higby.

John is survived by four children, Lisa...

Jeffrey L. Rees

Jeffrey L. Rees

Aug 13, 2024

Jeffrey Linley Rees died on August 13, 2024, at the age of 77 after dealing with end-stage kidney disease for 6 ½ years. He was surrounded by his loving spouse, Janet, and his four children; Linley (Richard) Heath and Dorianne Rees of West Liberty, Iowa, Evan (Bekah) Rees, and Secily Rees of Lawrence, Kansas. His grandchildren were also close by...

Sharon L. Larson

Sharon L. Larson

Aug 12, 2024

Sharon L. Larson, 80, of Blue Grass, Iowa, peacefully departed this world on August 12, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. 

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

The former Sharon Lee Cirrencione was born August 11, 1944, in Elwood, Illinois,...

Russell L. Lyon

Russell L. Lyon

Aug 11, 2024

Russell L. Lyon, 77, of Andover, Illinois, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at home.

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

Rosa A. Morales

Rosa A. Morales

Aug 11, 2024

Rosa A. Morales, 63, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Aspire of Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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

Rosa Aleyda Morales was born April 17, 1961, the daughter of Ricardo and Julia (Lira) Morales. She worked as a security guard...

Kelly A. Wassell

Kelly A. Wassell

Aug 6, 2024

Kelly A. Wassell, 65, of Port Byron, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, Iowa.

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

The former Kelly Ann Micklewright was born October 28, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Wayne and Karen (Kinkaid) Lloyd. She married the...

Christopher L. Petty

Christopher L. Petty

Aug 5, 2024

Christopher L. Petty, 66, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Aspire of Muscatine.

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