Obituaries
Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for Moline and Orion, IL areas
Karla Summers-Day
Nov 25, 2022
Karla Summers-Day, 58, passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2022, at her home, with her family by her side.
Private services will be held, and burial will be at Western Township Cemetery, Orion.
Karla was born on July 27, 1964, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Morris (Bud) and Kathryn...
Willis "Bill" Laverne Dawson
Nov 24, 2022
Willis “Bill” Laverne Dawson, 85, of Granbury, TX, formerly of Sherrard, passed away November 24, 2022, at Bridgewater Memory Care Granbury, TX.
Bill was born January 13, 1937, in Viola, IL, to Harry and Bernice Dawson. He was married to Bobby (Hopkins) Perry for over 50 years, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 2019....
Don Buck
Nov 22, 2022
Donald E. Buck was born on October 11, 1942, in Champaign, Illinois, to Donald and Margaret Buck. He passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Beverly Bonynge Buck.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; his mother, Margaret; his brother, Charles Grigalauski; his...
Kathy Jeanne Foslien
Nov 20, 2022
Kathy Jeanne Foslien, 74, of Moline, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her home.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be held at 10am on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 13th St, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary and...
Yvonne J Anderson
Nov 19, 2022
Yvonne Jeanette Anderson 94, formerly of Moline passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, FL on November 19, 2022, after a brief illness. Yvonne’s final wish to be with her Lord and Savior, husband Eugene and daughter Susan, has been granted. She was a resident of Brookdale Senior Living in Altamonte Springs, FL since...
Donald L. Ague, Jr.
Nov 14, 2022
Donald L. Ague, Jr., 78, of Silvis, went home to be with Lord at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family, on November 14, 2022.
According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and memorial services will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Memorial visitation...
Ralph "Rick" Whitehall
Nov 14, 2022
Ralph "Rick" F. Whitehall, 74, previously of Andalusia, IL, passed away, Monday, November 14, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m., at the Andalusia Cemetery.
Ralph was born on November 5, 1948....
Vicki Lee Sewell
Nov 14, 2022
Vicki Lee Sewell, 76, of Hampton, IL, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline.
Per Vicki’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., is assisting the family.
Vicki was born on October 12, 1946, in Moline,...
Rosellen B. (Moseley) Fox
Nov 13, 2022
Rosellen “Rose” B. Fox, 75, of Milan, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2502 29 Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Esterdahl Mortuary &...
Nancy R. Bell
Nov 8, 2022
Nancy R. Bell, 74, of Moline, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her daughter’s home.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and a memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Edgewood Baptist Church, 2704 38th Street in Rock Island. Memorials may be made to Edgewood Baptist Church, where Nancy was a member....
Dorothy M Smiddy-VanDePutte
Nov 8, 2022
Dorothy M. Smiddy-VanDePutte, 79, of Moline, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
Dorothy was born on March 23, 1943, in Moline, the daughter of Dale and Dorothy (Anderson) Smiddy. She...
Steven J. Spirewka
Nov 7, 2022
Steven J. Spirewka, 53, of Moline, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and memorial visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, with a celebration of life gathering to follow from...
Fred Lue
Nov 5, 2022
Fred Lue, 78, of Carbon Cliff, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 05, 2022, at his home.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at the National Cemetery at the Rock...
Thomas "Tom" E. Webb, Jr.
Nov 4, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Edward Webb, Jr., 88, of Silvis, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home.
Funeral services will be held Noon, Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hampton Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made...
Rev. Charles "Chuck" Kurth
Nov 2, 2022
Rev. Charles “Chuck” Kurth, 82, of Moline, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2022, in the Chapel of Virtue at River City Church, Moline, where he was a devoted member. The Rev. Dale Kurth will officiate. Memorials may be made to...
Linda Sue Peterson
Oct 30, 2022
Linda Sue Peterson, 70, of Moline, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Cremation will take place following the services...
Barbara "Barb" S. McArthur
Oct 30, 2022
Barbara “Barb” S. McArthur, 83, of Moline, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Memorial visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Moline Memorial...
Maxine O Layer
Oct 28, 2022
Maxine O. Layer, 84, of Milan, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline.
A memorial visitation will be 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, with a celebration of life to follow from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Riverfront Grille, 4619 34th street, Rock Island, IL, 61201...
Jay J Schaab
Oct 27, 2022
Jay J. Schaab, of Geneseo, IL. Born on September 3, 1954, to William and Charlotte Brown Schaab. Died October 27, 2022. Private family services will be held. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Vicki gave me my first kiss six feet up in the branches of our apple tree. At 16 I met...

Charles "Chuck" Gersitz
Oct 26, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Gersitz, 91, of McKinney, Texas formerly of Moline, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Park Manor in McKinney.
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. Those wishing to attend should meet at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, by...