Obituaries

Honoring the Lives of Your Loved Ones

Marilyn J. Benson

Marilyn J. Benson

Mar 6, 2025

Marilyn J. Benson, 87, of Moline, Illinois, died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois.

A hospitality gathering to celebrate Marilyn’s life, complete with food and drinks, will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, at CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe (Lower Level), 701 12th Street, Moline. Cremation will take place at Trimble...

Samuel E. Marshall II

Samuel E. Marshall II

Mar 2, 2025

Samuel E. Marshall II, 82, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Sunday, March 2, 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. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Samuel Eugene Marshall II was born on March 30, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to...

Beverly A. Olson

Beverly A. Olson

Mar 1, 2025

Beverly A. Olson, 82, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home. 

A gathering to celebrate Beverly’s life is 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in the basement at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1923 Fillmore St., Davenport, Iowa. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

The former...

William L. Griffin

William L. Griffin

Feb 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Leroy Griffin, 63, of Rock Island, Illinois, who left us on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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

William Leroy Griffin was born on June 16, 1961, in Rock Island, Illinois to William and Dorothy (Schisler) Griffin. 

Affectionately...

Doris A. North

Doris A. North

Feb 24, 2025

Doris A. North, 76, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa.

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

The former Doris Ann Clewis was born May 18, 1948, in Evansville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Richard and Doris (Peters) Clewis. 

She is survived by...

Kenneth E. McMaster

Kenneth E. McMaster

Feb 24, 2025

Kenneth Edward “Kenny” McMaster, 87, Silvis, Illinois, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at home. During his final week, he was supported by UnityPoint Hospice and surrounded by his family and friends.

Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, at The Conservancy Lodge, 3800 Flora Drive, Milan, Illinois followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will take...

Jean R. Hagert Dow

Jean R. Hagert Dow

Feb 23, 2025

Jean Rose Hagert Dow, a former Ames High School art teacher and local artist, died February 23, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa. She was 94.

From 1972 to 1995, she taught drawing, painting, photography and computer art at Ames High. She also spent time each day painting in her home art studio overlooking Munn Woods, and her colorful, abstract artwork graces the...

Candy S. Kay

Candy S. Kay

Feb 22, 2025

Candy S. Kay, 62, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

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

John A. Berti

John A. Berti

Feb 21, 2025

John A. "Jack" Berti, 77, of Prophetstown, Illinois, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa.

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

Deborah E. DeMay

Deborah E. DeMay

Feb 21, 2025

Deborah E. DeMay, 73, of Davenport, Iowa, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. 

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. 

Deborah Ellen DeMay was born April 28, 1951, in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter...

Marvin W. Long

Marvin W. Long

Feb 19, 2025

Marvin W. Long, 86, of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Moline.

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

Alberto Ibarria Verdin

Alberto Ibarria Verdin

Feb 19, 2025

Alberto Ibarria Verdin, 67, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island.

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

Betty A. Brewer

Betty A. Brewer

Feb 19, 2025

Betty A. Brewer, 99, of East Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Wapello Specialty Care, Wapello, Iowa.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Private burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. 

The former Betty Allen Brown was born July 23, 1925, in Browning, Missouri, the...

Robert J. Hebestreit

Robert J. Hebestreit

Feb 15, 2025

Robert J. Hebestreit, 78, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home.

A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the Spring and announced in the near future. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare...

Michael V. Klinkner

Michael V. Klinkner

Feb 15, 2025

Michael V. Klinkner, 70, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home.

Services to celebrate Michael’s life will be Noon Friday, March 7, 2025, at Christ Apostolic Church, 1201 W 6th Street, Davenport. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to Martha Klinkner...

James M. "Dino" Dean

James M. "Dino" Dean

Feb 15, 2025

James M. “Dino” Dean, 76, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home.

A gathering to celebrate Dino’s life will be announced in the near future. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

James Michael Dean was...

Connie E. Scott

Connie E. Scott

Feb 13, 2025

Connie E. Scott, 79, of Knoxville, Illinois, died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Highpoint Church, 250 S. 1st St, Monmouth, IL 61462. The family will greet friends at an afternoon meal immediately following services at the church. Cremation will take place...

Joseph M. Schoffstall

Joseph M. Schoffstall

Feb 8, 2025

Joseph Michael Schoffstall Sr. died February 8, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa, a week after his 86-th birthday. 

He passed away at home surrounded by his wife Namiko, daughter Linda Schoffstall Pauley, son Joseph M. Schoffstall Jr., and granddaughter Jessie Jo Pauley. 

Joseph was born in the tiny, coal mining town of Pottsville, Pennsylvania on February 1, 1939. 

After he graduated high school, he...

Ramona R. Stanley

Ramona R. Stanley

Feb 5, 2025

Ramona R. Stanley, 69, of Muscatine, Iowa, formerly of Boone, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Aspire of Muscatine.

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

Ramona Rae Seeman was born February 2, 1956 in Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of Glen and Rita (Steelsmith) Seeman. Ramona, known as Mona,...

Sandra L. Stearns-King

Sandra L. Stearns-King

Feb 5, 2025

Sandra L. Stearns-King, 82, of Orion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of life will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. Private burial is in Edgington Cemetery, Edgington, Illinois.

Sandra Lee Finch was born November 12, 1942, in...