Obituaries
David V. Chaser
Aug 31, 2025
David V. Chaser, 51, of East Moline passed away August 31, 2025 at his home.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be 3pm Friday, September 5, 2025 with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will be at a later date.
David was born July 16, 1974 in Moline, IL the son of Larry Parks...
Jerry F. DeBlock
Aug 28, 2025
Jerry Francis DeBlock, 89, passed into his next journey Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at Park Vista Retirement Living – North Hill, East Moline, IL.
Jerry was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Moline, IL to Thelma Aldredge DeBlock and Maurice DeBlock. Thelma was a lover of movies and named him after the Fred Astaire character – Jerry Travers – from the movie...
Bonnie Nickell and Ellen DeMink
2025
Join us as we celebrate the lives of Bonnie and Ellen. We will be remembering them through spending time together, sharing memories, and having a celebration cook-out style; similar to the fun weenie roasts they used to host for family and friends yearly. All food and drinks will be provided. Saturday, October 4, 2025 4-7pm at the Rock Island Conservation...
Lawrence "Larry" Bobb
Aug 16, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Bobb, 71, of Silvis passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home due to a long battle with COPD. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2023.
Visitation will be 12-2pm Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis followed by a celebration of life at 2pm. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Larry...
Joyce A. Nevins
Aug 16, 2025
Joyce A. Nevins, 91, of Carbon Cliff passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:30pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Silvis United Methodist Church with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the church or QC Animal Welfare Center.
Joyce was...
Brenda S. Owen
Aug 16, 2025
Brenda S. Owen, 68, of Colona passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her home with her husband of 51 years by her side.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 4-7pm Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made...
Jean E. Rhone
Aug 11, 2025
Jean Ellen Rhone (Bartels), 75, passed away in her home surrounded by family on Monday, August 11th after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jean was born August 17th, 1949, to Ruth Ziegenhorn. She was then placed into the loving adoptive arms of Herman John and Mary Lucille Bartels.
Jean graduated from United Township High School, Moline Institute of Commerce, and...
Edward Fisher
Jul 26, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Jamison Dejaynes Fisher, 18, of East Moline passed away July 26, 2025.
A celebration of life was held 3-5pm Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the East Moline Legion Post 227. Inurnment will be in Hampton Cemetery at a later date.
Eddie was born February 7, 2007 in Silvis, IL. He is the son of Gerald and Deborah Lynne Fisher. He...
Jacqueline M. Stohl Mueting
Jul 22, 2025
Jacqueline Stohl Mueting, 84, of Colona passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
A mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colona. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East...
Michael W. McGonigle
Jul 18, 2025
Michael W. McGonigle, 77, of East Moline passed away July 18, 2025.
A memorial visitation will be 1-3pm Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis.
Michael was born January 24, 1948 in Austin, MN the son of Cecil and Viva Wentzel McGonigle. He married Linda Larkin November 19, 1966 in Austin, MN. Michael worked as an office manager at 3...
Ellen L. DeMink
Jul 5, 2025
Ellen L. DeMink, 84, of Moline passed away July 5, 2025 at Unity Point Rock Island.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Ellen was born April 21, 1941 in Kewanee, IL the daughter of Raymond and Katherine DeMink. She worked as a barber for over 50 years. She was one of the first woman barbers in the...
Helen L. Cruse
Jul 4, 2025
Helen L. Cruse, 90, of Vero Beach, FL passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Palm Garden of Vero Beach Nursing Home.
Services will be private.
Bonita L. Nickell
Jun 27, 2025
Bonita L. “Bonnie” Nickell, 86, of Moline peacefully passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home. She will be resting at peace with her furry best friend Mattie.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Bonnie was born July 8, 1938 in Rock Island, IL the daughter of Creston L. and Joyce Scheuermann Inloes. In 1956 she...
Joe "Crobar" DeVoss
Jun 24, 2025
Joe “Crobar” DeVoss, 70, of Florida and Silvis passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Viera Hospital in Melbourne, Florida.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 2 hours prior to service time. The family requests casual or support your team dress attire. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials...
Lila A. Stout
Jun 24, 2025
Lila A. Stout, 92, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Bickford Cottage in Moline.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may...
Michael "Rick" Rowan
Jun 22, 2025
Michael “Rick” Rowan, 72, of Rapids City passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Port Byron.
A memorial visitation will be 5-7pm Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
Rick was born August 15, 1952 in Moline, IL the son of Richard “Fig” and Janice Ferkel Rowan. He...
Virginia M. Ackland Altman
Jun 20, 2025
Virginia M. Ackland Altman, 84, of Milan passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family.
Virginia was born April 4, 1941 in Sterling, IL the daughter...
Lissa L. Madsen
Jun 20, 2025
Lissa Lou Madsen, 72, of Colona passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025 after an extended illness.
Please join the family to celebrate Lissa and share a story or two at 1:00PM Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her son’s home in Colona.
Lissa was born November 14, 1952 in Davenport, IA the daughter of Allan and Elinor Kinyon Cook. She...
Larry Hillbloom
May 31, 2025
Larry Hillbloom, 67, of East Moline passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, May 31, 2025 at Unity Point, Rock Island after a very brief battle with the “C” word as he would call it (Cancer).
A Celebration of Larry’s life will be 1:00-3:00 Saturday, June 14th at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Memorials may be made to one’s favorite...
Phyllis S. Thorngren
May 31, 2025
Phyllis S. Thorngren, 87, of Silvis passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
Services will be private.
Phyllis was born January 25, 1938 in Carney, OK the daughter of Willard C. and Edith M. Cypert. She married Daniel Thorngren August 1, 1959 in Edmond, OK. She was an avid gardener in her younger days and...
