All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Stiner, 75, of Port Byron passed away Aug. 30, 2018 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. A memorial service will be 5pm Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 2 hours prior to service time. Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Silvis. Robert was born Oct. 31, 1942 in Moline, IL the son of Bill and Esther Gunnerson Stiner. He married Sherie Raiche Feb. 17, 1962 in Moline. Bob worked for Local 25 Plumbers and...

Sarah J. Carroll, 29, of East Moline, passed away Aug. 24, 2018, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis. A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colona. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family for James’s Education. Sarah was born June 20, 1989, in Geneseo, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara Catour Carroll. She graduated...

“Dean” Stone, 88, of Silvis passed away Aug. 21, 2018 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline. Funeral services will be 10am Saturday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7pm Friday at the mortuary. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Dean was born Sept. 1, 1929 in Moline, IL the son of Lyle and Frances Goddard Stone. He married Peggy Scott Nov. 29, 1949 in...

Robert D. Leibovitz, 85, of Silvis passed away Aug. 14, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be 10am Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7pm Wednesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Silvis Fire Department or Silvis Optimist Club. Bob was born Jan. 22, 1933 in Monmouth, IL the son of Michael and Mabel Leibovitz. He graduated from UTHS and attended Augustana College. Bob...

Michael E. Foss, 72, of Colona, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Genesis Medical Center - Illini Campus, Silvis. Visitation is Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 3:00 p.m at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Funeral services will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Mortuary.  Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials can be made to the family and will be divided among his favorite...

Roy L. Root, 86, of Colona passed away Aug. 11, 2018 at his home. Graveside services will be 11am Tuesday at Dayton Corners Cemetery in Colona. Schroder Mortuary in Colona is assisting the family with arrangements. Roy was born May 3, 1932 in Galt, MO the son of Victor and Edith Carpenter Root. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Roy married Libby Hatcher Aug. 25, 1955. She passed away June 12, 2011. He worked as a tool and die maker for John Deere. Roy enjoyed building and...

Betty M. Gillespie, 87, of Silvis passed away Aug. 11, 2018 at her home. Per her wishes there will be no services. Schroder Mortuary, Silvis is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Betty was born September 2, 1930 in Renwick, IA to Carl and Frances Kelling. She married James Gillespie April 14, 1951. She worked as a housekeeper, babysitter, home health aide and a writer. Survivors include children Colleen, David (Brenda),...

Wendy Grooms, 69, of Silvis, passed away Aug. 4, 2018, at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation two hours prior to service time. Entombment will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family. Wendy was born March 6, 1949, the daughter of Paul and Martha Hartwell Wells. She married Lesley Jett on May 23, 1971. He passed away Oct. 4, 2006. She later married Donald K. ‘DK’ Grooms on...

Linda J. Killian, 67 of Silvis, passed away August 3, 2018 at OSF Medical Center, Peoria. Visitation is Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 12 p.m. at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Private burial will be held at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. A potluck and celebration of her life will take place at 1:30, in the Colona American Legion Hall.  Memorial may be made to the Animal Humane Society. Linda was born Febraury 16, 1951 in Davenport, daughter...

Natalie S. Ramone, 58, of East Moline, peacefully passed away July 31, 2018, at her residence. Visitation will be on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at noon at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Memorials may be made to The Animal Aid Humane Society www.MolineAnimalAid.org Natalie was born Jan. 15, 1960, in Moline, to Moe and Lola DeWispelaere. She was raised by her adopted parents, Merle and Sue Borisek. She was known for her larger-than-life heart and willingness...