Obituaries
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...
Charles A. Berryhill
May 30, 2025
Charles A. “Chuck” Berryhill, also known as “Heavy” and “Harley Papa”, 71, of Colona passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Mercy One Genesis in Silvis.
Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday, June 5 at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. The family requests casual/biker attire. Memorials may be made to the family.
Charles was born June 22, 1953 in Rock Island, IL the son...
Mary Ella Showalter
May 28, 2025
Mary Ella Showalter, 77, of Milan passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be 12:00pm Monday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona with visitation 2 hours prior to service time. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family
Mary was born November 26, 1947 in Moline, IL the daughter of...
Danny L. Bunker
May 15, 2025
Danny L. Bunker, 72, of East Moline passed away May 15, 2025 at Illini Restorative Care Center in Silvis.
Graveside services will be 11AM Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. A celebration of life will be held 1-4PM Sunday, June 1, 2025 at The Little Brown Jug in East Moline.
Danny was born January 18, 1953 in...
Doris J. Melchi
May 7, 2025
Doris J. Melchi, 84, of Silvis, passed away Wednesday May 7th, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Doris was born March 12, 1941, in Moline, the daughter of Howard and Lila Johnston David. She married Lawrence Vallejo. She later married Howard (Bob) Melchi April 14,
1981. He passed away October 24, 2021. She retired from the former Case IH plant...
Stacie L. Achilles
May 5, 2025
Stacie L. Achilles, 71, of East Moline, passed away peacefully on Monday May 5, 2025, at Clarissa C Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Cremation will be directed by the Quad-Cities Cremation Center via Schroeder Mortuary, Silvis, IL. A celebration of Stacie’s life is planned for Thursday May 22, 2025 to be held at The River House Bar & Grill...
Spencer "Scott" Frazelle
May 4, 2025
Spencer “Scott” Frazelle, 81, of Silvis passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home.
Funeral services will be 12:00pm Friday, May 9, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation from 10am until service time. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.
Scott was born June 26, 1943 in Moline, IL the son of Hubert D. and Florence...
Richard C. Roeper
May 4, 2025
Richard C. Roeper, 76, of Port Byron passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Hammond Henry Hospital in Geneseo.
Funeral services will be 2pm Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center.
Richard was born June 29, 1948 in...
Cathy Ann Prescott
May 4, 2025
Cathy Ann Prescott, 74, of Colona passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at her home.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services at this time.
Cathy was born August 2, 1950 in Moline, IL the daughter of Clarence and Shirley (Kniser) Engholm. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and watching TV.
Survivors include her children Becky Ann (Chris) Yerkes,...
Dan L. Cook
May 1, 2025
Daniel L. Cook, 81, of Silvis passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Allure of the Quad Cities in Moline.
Funeral services will be 11am Thursday, May 8, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.
Daniel was...
Lena M. Britt
Apr 22, 2025
Lena Mae Britt, 84, of East Moline, IL, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Visitation will be 1-4pm Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Graveside services will be 12:00pm Monday at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.
Lena Mae LaFerrara was born on June 3, 1940 to John and...
Donna Faye Martin
Apr 16, 2025
Donna Faye Martin, 79, of Farmington, passed away at 5:09 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born on February 23, 1946 in Beaumont, Kentucky, a daughter of Ernest and Nina (Garmon) Carter. She married the love her life, and best friend John Martin on September 14, 1963 in Green Rock, Illinois. He survives.
Also surviving are...
Dawn M. Morris
Apr 5, 2025
Dawn M. Morris, 56, of East Moline passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 5, 2025 after a short, unexpected illness.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday at Christ United Methodist Church in East Moline. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to...
Wanda L. Ball
Apr 5, 2025
Wanda L. Ball, 86, of Silvis passed away April 5, 2025 at Silvis Center for Nursing and Rehab.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Greenview memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to QCAWC (Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center).
Wanda was born December...
Jack L. Brooks Jr.
Apr 4, 2025
Jack L. Brooks Jr., 66, of Orion passed away April 4, 2025 at Unity Point Hospital in Rock Island.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services at this time.
Jack was born August 29, 1958 in Baumholder, Germany the son of Jack and Helena Mader Brooks Sr. He married Deborah Johnson November 23, 1984 in Moline....
David C. Castor
Apr 2, 2025
David. C. Castor, 80, of Silvis passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.
Private graveside services will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to QCAWC.
David was born January 5, 1945 in Reading, PA the son of Ellis and Josephine...
Corrine A. Johnson
Mar 22, 2025
Corrine A. Johnson, 91, of Rock Island passed away March 22, 2025 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Rock Island.
A memorial service will be 2:00pm Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Homewood Evangelical Church in Moline. Memorials may be made to the family.
Corrine was born September 16, 1933 in Geneseo, IL the daughter of Carl R. and Leona Stankee Hull. She...
Colin K. Robaczewski
Mar 20, 2025
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
Colin Robaczewski, 81 went to be with the Lord on March 20 th , 2025. A man of great faith, humility, and unwavering work ethic, Colin lived a life marked by service, love and devotion.
As a young man Colin proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he was...
Bruce W. Giebel
Mar 14, 2025
Bruce W. Giebel, 78, of Colona passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Mercy One Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Quad Cities Honor Flight.
Bruce was born October...
