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Local obituaries for Moline and Orion, IL areas
Andricka "Hank" Navarro
Nov 9, 2024
Andricka “Hank” Navarro, passed away on November 9, 2024, at 93 years old soon after his family said their goodbyes at Illini Restorative Care.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.
Hank was born on July 2, 1931, in Moline to Geronimo and Maria Davila. He was...
Deanna Hubbard
2024
Deanna Hubbard, a devoted friend, beloved family member, and passionate gamer, passed away Saturday November 9, 2024, at the age of 56. Known for her warm spirit and independent nature, Deanna found joy in connecting with her online family, both near and far. One of her greatest pleasures was traveling to California to meet her guild mates and attend BlizzCon,...
Myron Yoeckel
Nov 8, 2024
Myron H. Yoeckel, 95, of Moline, passed away, November 8, 2024, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Bettendorf.
Family directed memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church (1724 15th St. Moline, IL). Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Per Myron’s wishes, cremation rites have been...
Raymond Gerald "Jerry" Beckwith
Nov 6, 2024
Raymond Gerald “Jerry” Beckwith, 86, of Rock Island, went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2024, at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday November 13, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Born November...
Fern Gustafson
Nov 5, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Fern Gustafson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Fern lived a life of love, faith, and dedication. She grew up in Rock Island, IL, moved to California after getting married, moved back to Rock Island in 1970, then later to Coal Valley, IL, where she built many cherished memories.
A memorial service...
Michael J. Prendergast
Nov 5, 2024
Michael J. Prendergast, 72, of Moline, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Michael was born on May 9, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas J....
Janey L. Heacock
Nov 4, 2024
Janey L. Heacock, 72, of Andover, IL, passed away, November 4, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday November 10, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Janey was born on April 21, 1952, in Moline, the daughter of William W. Sr and Dorothy E. (St. Clair)...
Barbara Jean (Hotchkiss) Moore
Nov 2, 2024
Barbara Jean (Hotchkiss) Moore, 87, formerly of Moline, IL, passed away Saturday November 2, 2024, at Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point, Hudson, Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 9, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. The burial will be at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made...
John Frederick Petersen
Nov 2, 2024
John Frederick Petersen, 65, of Silvis, IL, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Ave, Moline. Per John’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, with inurnment at Greenview Memorial...
Phu Van Dang
Nov 1, 2024
Phu Van Dang, 89, of Rock Island, passed away and joined his beloved wife, Mai Nguyen on November 1, 2024.
Cremation rites have been accorded. The inurnment of Phu and Mai will take place at Westminster Memorial Park in California at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family with arrangements.
The Dang family feels profoundly grateful...
Angela K. Parsons
Oct 30, 2024
Angela K. Parsons, 56, of Moline, passed away, October 30, 2024, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday November 15, 2024, at Edgewood Baptist Church, 2704 38th Street, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edgewood Baptist Church, where Angela was a member.
Angela was...
Jeanie M. Gengler
Oct 28, 2024
Jeanie M. Gengler, 77, of Coal Valley, passed away Monday October 28, 2024, at her home.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday November 4, 2024, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 220 E 22nd Ave, Coal Valley, IL. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday November 3rd, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. The burial will...
Karen S. Thomas
Oct 28, 2024
Karen S. Thomas, 68, of Rock Island, passed away October 28, 2024, at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.
Bessie L. Lynn
Oct 26, 2024
Bessie L. Lynn, 95, of Moline, formerly of New Windsor, passed away Saturday October 26, 2024, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday October 29, 2024, at Swedona Lutheran Church, 1493 Knoxville Rd, Lynn Center. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday October 28th at Esterdahl Funeral Home, 1301 4th Street, Orion. Burial...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Butts
Oct 23, 2024
He was the original “boots on the ground,’’ guy.
If a thought hit him from his Moline-based insurance office, Gerald “Jerry’’ Butts would drop everything and knock on the door of the mayor, the publisher of the local newspaper or anyone else he thought would listen.
Thing is, when Jerry Butts knocked…Everyone stopped…And they listened. Thank goodness they listened. Look around downtown...
Jerry Roelens
Oct 17, 2024
Jerry Roelens, 80, of Moline, passed away, October 17, 2024, at Charter Senior Living of Moline.
There are no services to be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family.
Jerry was born on June 28, 1944, in Washington D.C., the son of Ruth (Smith) and Daniel...
Gloria M. Wood
Oct 14, 2024
Gloria M. Wood, 89, of Moline, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Private services at the Rock Island National Cemetery, with a celebration of life at a later date. The family request no flowers, but donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Gloria...
Bonnie J. Howard
Oct 14, 2024
Bonnie J. Howard, 64, of Moline, passed away, October 14, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will be at St. Mary’s...
David R. Wright
Oct 12, 2024
David R. Wright, 64, of Lynn Center, IL, passed away, October 12, 2024, at his home.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private Inurnment will be at Western Township Cemetery. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Orion, is assisting the family.
David was born on February 1, 1960, in Moline, IL, the son of Sharon (Williams) and Richard Wright. He was a veteran, having...
Gerda Schmeltzer
Oct 9, 2024
Gerda Elizabeth Lina Schmeltzer (Michel), a resident of Bettendorf, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024.
Gerda was born on August 22, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois to Kurt and Erna Michel, natives of Berlin, Germany. Gerda always remembered her childhood with fond memories, especially at Christmas, when she and her siblings would march into the parlor singing “O Tannenbaum” and setting...
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