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Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for Moline and Orion, IL areas

Debra J Rohner
Jun 20, 2016
Debra J. Rohner, 62, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 20, 2016, at home.
Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting...
Robert VanBruwaene
Jun 19, 2016
Robert VanBruwaene, 70, of Moline, IL, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Moline, Moline, IL.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal. Those wishing to attend the services should meet at 1 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary &...
Alice B Gustafson
Jun 19, 2016
Alice B. Gustafson, 101, of Geneseo, formerly of Orion, IL, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301 4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23,...
Russell E Killingsworth
Jun 18, 2016
Russell E. Killingsworth, 57, of Rock Island, IL, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at his residence after a brief illness.
Per his request, cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd Ave...
Richard Leroy Proehl
Jun 18, 2016
Richard Leroy Proehl, 73, of Moline, IL, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at his residence after an extended illness.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P. M. until 8:00 P.M Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. in Moline. Per his request, private family funeral services will be held followed by cremation.
...Frank Willis Hill
Jun 17, 2016
Frank Willis Hill died on June 17, 2016 at St. David's|Round Rock Medical Center; where he had been surrounded by family, friends, and caring nursing staff for the length of his stay. He goes to join his beloved wife and Savior in Heaven.
Frank has been a resident of Round Rock, TX since 1976. In the recent...

Anna "Dorothy" Mason
Jun 16, 2016
Anna “Dorothy” Mason, 86, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to...
Ellwyn Louis Henry Schwanz
Jun 15, 2016
Ellwyn Louis Henry Schwanz, 76, of Tavares, FL, formerly of Le Claire, IA, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Tavares, FL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following on Thursday July 7, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Per Ellwyn’s wishes cremation...
Adelyn Mae Cosgrove
Jun 15, 2016
Adelyn Mae Cosgrove was born on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 5:23 p.m. to parents Sean and Ashley Salzer Cosgrove at UnityPoint Health Trinity Moline. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and was 19 in long.
Adelyn Mae passed 40 minutes later. She was laid to rest on Monday, June 20, 2016 at North Cemetery in Geneseo,...
Betty J Barr
Jun 15, 2016
Betty J. Barr, 91, of East Moline, IL, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at National...
Mildred "Grannie" A Bern
Jun 14, 2016
Mildred “Grannie” A. Bern, 92, of Bettendorf, IA, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at St. Mary Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Davenport, IA, following a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to...
Bryan C. Johnson
Jun 7, 2016
Pastor Bryan C. Johnson, 89, of Bettendorf, IA, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at First Evangelical Free Church, 3321 7th Street, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.,...
Aubrey Covault, Jr.
Jun 6, 2016
Aubrey Covault, Jr., 85, of Moline, IL, died Monday, June 6, 2016, at home.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Per his...
Violet Meincke
May 30, 2016
Violet J. Klingborg Meincke, 85, of East Moline, IL, died Monday, May 30, 2016, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June...
Clyde Arrington, Sr.
May 29, 2016
Clyde Arrington 88, of East Moline, Illinois entered into eternal life Sunday, May 29th, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 9th at Tabernacle Baptist Church 2601 15th street, Moline Illinois. The family will also hold a visitation on Wednesday, June 8 from 4-7 p.m....
Malia Barnhill
May 29, 2016
Malia Barnhill, 61, of East Moline, IL, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at home.
A family directed memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. June 6, 2016, at First Baptist Church, Mount Holly, NC. Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family with arrangements....
Sheldon Ross
May 29, 2016
Sheldon Ross, 83, of East Moline, died on May 29, 2016, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
Per his wishes there will be no services and cremation rites have been accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sheldon was born on October 2, 1932, in Moline...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynne Bell
May 28, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Bell, 39, of Silvis, IL, died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Spring Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, NV.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. ...
Kenneth B. Smith
May 27, 2016
Kenneth B. Smith, 90, of Rock Island, formerly of Moline died on Friday, May 27, 2016 at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4107 21st Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will...
Lawrence "Larry" E. McGinnis
May 27, 2016
Lawrence “Larry” E. McGinnis, 72, of Hillsdale, IL, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at home.
Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and private burial will take place at a later time at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to Geneseo Humane Society. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. in Moline...