Obituaries
Melvin T. Phipps
Nov 24, 2025
Melvin Thomas (Tom) Phipps, Preemption, IL, passed away November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 28, 1936, in Custer County, Oklahoma, to Mel and Mattie Phipps. He was born at his Maternal Grandparents’home, with no doctor present.
Tom moved to Illinois when he was just four years old. He attended McKinley School (Watertown), Hoffman School &...
Robert J. Hintze
May 4, 2026
Robert J. Hintze, 56, of Moline passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic.
A memorial visitation will be 12-2pm Monday, May 11, 2026 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to University of Iowa Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program.
Robert was born...
Donald E. Ruhl Jr.
May 2, 2026
Donald E. Ruhl, Jr., 62, of New Windsor, IL passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home.
A celebration of life will be 1-4pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Fraternal Order of Eagles #1839 in Carbon Cliff. A memorial visitation will be 11-12pm Monday, May 18, 2026 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis followed by inurnment at Rock Island National Cemetery....
John W. Wassenhove
Apr 27, 2026
John W. Wassenhove, 83, of Silvis passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in East Moline.
A memorial service will be 12:00pm Monday, May 4, 2026 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Inurnment will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the...
Freeman Brewer
Apr 15, 2026
Freeman E. Brewer, 82, of Est Moline passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home.
Funeral services will be 12:00pm Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Divine Mercy Parish – St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colona. Visitation will be 2 hours prior at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Inurnment will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made...
Keith T. Bogaert
Apr 5, 2026
Keith T. Bogaert was born in Moline, Illinois to Richard and Tommie Bouler Bogaert on December 14, 1961. He passed away April 5, 2026 of a massive heart attack at home.
Graveside services will be 11:00am Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to one’s choice.
Keith attended Colona Grade School, United Township High...
Mercedes Segura
Mar 31, 2026
Mercedes Segura, 97, of Silvis passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Silvis Center.
Visitation will be 10-12pm Monday, April 6, 2026 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Funeral services will be private followed by burial in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Devine Mercy Parish Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Silvis.
Mercedes was born August 4, 1928...
Willard “Bill” G. Stark
Mar 5, 2026
Willard “Bill” G. Stark, 82, of Silvis passed peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Mercy
One Genesis Illini Campus.
Bill was born July 21, 1943 in Davenport, IA the son of Bernol and Julia Hall Stark. He
married Cindy Kincaid January 2, 2004 in Rock Island. Bill worked in sales and was a
volunteer and past Assistant Chief of the Carbon Cliff Fire Department....
Vinetta R. Haskins
Mar 1, 2026
Vinetta R. Haskins, 61, of Colona, passed away peacefully, March 1, 2026 at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services.
Vinetta was born on December 19, 1964, in Cincinnati , Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Janet Gaines Craft. She married Randal Haskins on October 25, 1982 in...
Justine Carlson
Mar 1, 2026
Justine Carlson, 91, of Colona passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis Illini Campus in Silvis.
A funeral mass will be 10:30am Thursday, 5, 2026 at Divine Mercy Parish St. Patrick’s Campus in Colona. Visitation will be 5-7pm Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona with a Rosary at 4:30pm. Burial will be at a later date in St....
Stephen B. McAfee
Feb 28, 2026
Stephen B. McAfee, 81, of Moline passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home in Moline.
Visitation will be 3-6pm Wednesday, March 4, 2026 with a funeral service to follow at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Memorials may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
Steve was born March 24, 1944 in Davenport, IA the son of Warren and Dorothy Flemming McAfee....
Carolyn A. Irvine
Feb 26, 2026
Carolyn A. Irvine, 88, of Morrison, IL passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Highlight Healthcare Center in Morrison.
Funeral services will be 11am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus or Highlight Healthcare.
Carolyn was...
Scott A. Clark
Feb 23, 2026
Scott Anthony Clark, 62, of Alajuela de Naranjo, Costa Rica, passed away February 23. 2026 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Schroder Mortuary in Silvis is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Rock Island Animal Control at www.qcpaws.org.
Scott was born February 22, 1964 in Moline, IL the son of...
Yerushah Y. Young
Feb 22, 2026
Yerushah Yakira Young, 32, of Rock Island passed away Monday, February 22, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be 12:00pm Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Second Baptist Church in Rock Island with visitation from 10:00am until service time. Memorials may be made to the family.
Yerushah was born November 9, 1993 in Moline, IL the daughter...
Michael E. Kenney
Feb 13, 2026
Michael E. Kenney, 86, of Colona passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services.
Michael was born August 24, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Earl and Eva Nichols Kenney. He married Deloris Harrington February 27, 1960 in Rapids City, IL....
Phillip A. Fisher
Feb 11, 2026
Phillip A. Fisher, 24, of Rock Island, Illinois passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home.
Cremation has been accorded, with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family to be designated for suicide prevention. Schroder Mortuary in Silvis is assisting the family.
Phillip Anthony Fisher was born April 22, 2001...
Ray Damm
Feb 10, 2026
Ray B. Damm, 93, of Silvis, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
A funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19th at Divine Mercy Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Silvis. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday, February 18th at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will be at a later date in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East...
Frederick Pearce
Feb 9, 2026
Frederick “Fred” Pearce, age 81, of Silvis passed away peacefully at his residence with his family nearby on Monday, February 9th, 2026 after a brief illness.
Per his wishes, his cremation will be followed with a private family ceremony. Schroder Mortuary in Silvis is assisting the family.
Fred was born on August 25th, 1944 in Rock Island. He was raised by his...
Deloris Kenney
Feb 7, 2026
Deloris J. Kenney, 87, of Colona passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her home.
Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services.
Deloris was born May 20, 1938 in Bevier, Missouri, the daughter of Samuel and Mabel Cross Harrington. She married Michael Kenney February 27, 1960 in Rapids City, IL.
Deloris retired from East Moline Care...
Helen M. Rose
Jan 26, 2026
Helen M. Rose, 87, of East Moline passed away January 26, 2026 at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport.
Visitation will be at 1:00pm Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis followed by a graveside service at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.
Helen was born December 8, 1938 in Marshalltown, IA the daughter of Raymond and Lillian Richardson....
