All Obituaries

Sharon Mason, 64, of Moline, passed away, Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Private services will be held at this time.  Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family.  Sharon was born on October 2, 1955, in Rock Island, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine Gengler.  She married James “Jim” Mason on March 13, 1976, at Sacred Heart Moline.  Sharon...

Mary Green, 87, of Orion, passed away, Sunday, September 20, 2020, at her home. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Orion.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Orion.  A rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. before the visitation.  Burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery.  Memorials made to Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Orion, or UnityPoint...

Nita L. Lawyer, 97, died Sunday evening, September 20, 2020, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL. No services will be held at this time.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assocation. Nita was born in Cerro Gordo, IL, on May 5, 1923, the daughter of Ross and Amanda (Krall) Botts.  Her mother died in September of that year, and at the age of 5 months she became the foster daughter of Carl and Edna Rudolph, who lived in Lancaster, OH.  Edna was the sister...

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth (Ken) H. Swanberg, 90, of Moline, passed away, Friday, September 18, 2020, at New Perspective, Silvis. The family would like to thank the staff of New Perspective and Compassus Hospice nurses for their compassionate care. Private family services will be held at this time due to Covid.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Burial will be on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Moline...

Joyce E. Henry, 90, of Moline, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, September 17, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020, at Esterdahl, Moline.  Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to the family. Joyce E. Henry was born on August 8, 1930, in Arcadia, CA, the daughter of Wilmer and Bertha...

Ronald L. “Andy” Anderson, 83, of Sherrard, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Sherrard Fire Station.  Visitation will be from 11:00-12:30 p.m. at Sherrard Fire Station.  Burial will be at Sherrard Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Sherrard Fire District.  In accordance with restrictions, attendees are expected to wear a face mask and observe social...

Aurora Johnson, 63, of Moline, passed away, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline.  Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 20,2020, with a rosary to be recited at 1:30 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be...

John W. Henry, 97, formerly of Rock Island, passed away, Monday, September 14, 2020, at Bickford Cottage, Moline, where he received such love and care from the staff for 6 years. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Visitation will be held 1-hour prior at the funeral home.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial will be at National Cemetery Rock Island.  In lieu of flowers...

Orpha Rose Lawson, 74, of East Moline, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, with a visitation one hour prior to services.  Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Orpha was born on August 31, 1947, in Mt. Grove, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd E. and Thelma B. (Atkinson) Clark.  She married Harold...

Betty C. Morgan, 91, of Silvis, passed away, Monday, September 14, 2020, at her residence. Due to Covid-19 services will be private at this time.  Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, East Moline.  Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family. Betty was born on September 30, 1928, in Moline, the daughter of Herman and Carrie (Guldenphing) Stotmeister.  She married John D. Morgan on November...