Obituaries

Honoring the Lives of Your Loved Ones

Antonio Martinez Benitez

Antonio Martinez Benitez

Feb 26, 2026

Antonio Martinez Benitez, 63, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hope Creek, in East Moline, Illinois.

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

Antonio was born on June 8, 1962, in Manzanillo, Cuba, the son of Fernando Martinez and Caridad Benitez. He devoted more than...

Douglas "Doug" Charrier

Douglas "Doug" Charrier

Feb 25, 2026

Douglas “Doug” Charrier, 89, of East Moline, Illinois, passed Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 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. Memorials may be made to the MPN Research Foundation in honor of Doug’s courageous battle with myelofibrosis.

Douglas “Doug” Charrier was born on...

Tamara L. Coakley

Tamara L. Coakley

Feb 25, 2026

Tami L. Coakley, 67, of Colona, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Silvis Center, Silvis, Illinois.

The family will hold a private gathering in Tami’s memory in the coming months. 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 family.

The former Tamara Louise...

Ella Jo Gillespie

Ella Jo Gillespie

Feb 24, 2026

Ella Jo Gillespie, 89, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Celebrate of Moline.

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

The former Ella Jo Picco was born September 11, 1936, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard Walter and Ella Marie (Buckley) Picco. She married...

Jeremie D. Reynolds

Jeremie D. Reynolds

Feb 23, 2026

Jeremie D. Reynolds, 44, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed on Monday, February 23, 2026 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island, Illinois.

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 family.

Jeremie Dean Reynolds was born on February 19, 1982, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of...

Patricia L. Wakefield

Patricia L. Wakefield

Feb 23, 2026

Patricia L. Wakefield, 56, of East Moline, Illinois, passed Monday, February 23, 2026, at Generations at Rock Island, finally getting the much-needed rest she so deserved.

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 family for a fund to be established.

The former, Patricia Lynn...

Charles F. Ables II

Charles F. Ables II

Feb 23, 2026

Charles F. Ables II, 30, of Colona, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 23, 2026.

A hospitality gathering to celebrate Charlie’s life will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe (Lower level), 701 12th Street, Moline, with a time of sharing at 4:30 p.m. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois,...

Steven P. Naughton

Steven P. Naughton

Feb 20, 2026

Steven P. Naughton, 74, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at The Ivy at Davenport.

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

Steven Patrick Naughton was born on April 23, 1951, in Elko, Nevada, the son of John E. and Virginia A. (Ewing) Naughton. He was...

Barbara J. Baggett

Barbara J. Baggett

Feb 20, 2026

Barbara J. Baggett, 81, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lutheran Living, in Muscatine, Iowa.

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

Carol J. Francois

Carol J. Francois

Feb 19, 2026

Carol J. Francois, 79, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Allure of Prophetstown, with her family at her side.

A memorial service 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 the family.

Carol Jane Jones...

Harry "Duke" M. Pelton

Harry "Duke" M. Pelton

Feb 16, 2026

Harry “Duke” M. Pelton, 88, of Riverdale, Iowa, passed Monday, February 16, 2026, at Bickford of Davenport, in Davenport, Iowa.

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

Harry Martin Pelton was born on December 18, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Harry and Lois (Kellicut) Pelton. He married Cheryl...

Elbert L. Dodson

Elbert L. Dodson

Feb 13, 2026

Elbert L. “Lee” Dodson, 82, of Colona, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

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 family.

Elbert Lee Dodson was born March 19, 1943, the son of Elmer and Ruby (Collins)...

Richard W. Jackson

Richard W. Jackson

Feb 11, 2026

Richard W. Jackson, 78, of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at home, with his loving family by his side.

A gathering to celebrate Dick’s life will be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Buffalo Community Center, Buffalo, Iowa. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society...

Helen R. Gonzalez

Helen R. Gonzalez

Feb 9, 2026

Helen R. Gonzalez, 75, of East Moline, Illinois, passed on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Celebrate Senior Living of Moline.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials can be made to the family for a fund to be established.

Helen Rosario Gonzalez was born on October 2, 1950, in...

David R. Lyngholm

David R. Lyngholm

Feb 9, 2026

David R. Lyngholm, 74, of Davenport, Iowa, passed on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date, potentially in June. 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 Trinity Cancer...

Joyce L. Marinaccio

Joyce L. Marinaccio

Feb 7, 2026

Joyce L. Marinaccio, 75, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her residence, doing what she loved.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 26, at Grace Lutheran Church, in Davenport, Iowa. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Per Joyce’s wishes,...

Donna R. Sweet

Donna R. Sweet

Feb 5, 2026

Donna R. Sweet, 70, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at home with her loving family by her side.

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

The former Donna Rae DeLay was born August 9, 1955, in Davenport, the daughter of John “Ray” and Sadie (Collier) DeLay....

Bonita J. Stephens

Bonita J. Stephens

Feb 1, 2026

Bonita J. “Bonnie” Stephens, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Rock Island, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities, and there will be no services.

The former Bonita Jean Johansen was born March 12, 1932, at her...

Max W. Rensberger

Max W. Rensberger

Jan 29, 2026

Max W. Rensberger, Jr., 74, of Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

A celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church, Moline. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the...

John J. Kelser

John J. Kelser

Jan 25, 2026

John J. Kelser, 82, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by his family at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa.

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. Memorials may be made to the family...