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Local obituaries for Moline and Orion, IL areas
Jack Schwabe
Dec 9, 2024
Jack Schwabe, 98, of Moline, IL, passed away, December 9, 2024, at Celebrate of Moline.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the River City Church Main Auditorium (2305 7th Ave, Moline, IL 61265). Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd.,...
Mark E. Thompson
Dec 8, 2024
Mark Thompson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Born on November 26, 1957, in Alton, Illinois, Mark was the son of Lois and Gaylord Thompson. He grew up with a strong work ethic and a deep love for his community, traits that...
Joyce Irene Smith
Dec 8, 2024
Joyce Irene Smith, 75, of Moline, IL, passed away, December 8, 2024, at Aspen Rehab & Health Care, Silvis.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the family.
Joyce was born on April 8, 1949, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Ruth (Bell) and Raymond Mital. She married John...
Myrtle P. Walker
Dec 8, 2024
Myrtle P. Walker, 88, of Lynn Center, IL, passed away, December 8, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday December 13, 2024, at Esterdahl Funeral Home, 1301 4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday December 12, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rosedale Cemetery in Cambridge. Memorials may be made to...
Ivan B. Ericson
Dec 7, 2024
Ivan Burnell Ericson, 80, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away Saturday December 7, 2024, at his home.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday December 14, 2024, at the Greenview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, East Moline, Illinois. Military honors will be conducted. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Ivan was born on April 18, 1944, in Rock Island,...
Geraldine A. Ensor
Dec 6, 2024
Geraldine A. Ensor, 71, of Andover, IL, passed away Friday December 6, 2024, at her home.
Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Esterdahl Funeral Home, Orion, is assisting the family.
Geraldine was born on December 6, 1953, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of Gerald and Nancy O’Brien. She married James Ensor Sr., and they later divorced. She later met Robert...
Jean Carol Rauschenbach
Dec 6, 2024
Jean Carol Rauschenbach, 69, of East Moline, IL, passed away December 6, 2024, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday December 18, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline, Illinois. Inurnment will be at St. Bernard Cemetery, in Rockville, Connecticut. Memorials may be made to the National Federation of the...
E. Elaine Czerwinski
Dec 5, 2024
E. Elaine Czerwinski, 77, of Moline, passed away, December 5, 2024, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Moline Memorial Park Cemetery (on the Northeast corner). Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Memorials...
Janice D. Pappas
Dec 4, 2024
Janice D. Pappas, 88, of Swedona, passed away December 4, 2024, at Unity Point Health Trinity Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Swedona Lutheran Church, 1493 Knoxville Rd, Lynn Center, IL. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Esterdahl Funeral Home, 1301-4th Street, Orion. Burial will be at Swedona Lutheran...
Jeffrey D. Blizzard
Dec 3, 2024
Jeffrey D. Blizzard, 54, of Moline, passed away December 3, 2024, in Davenport.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and graveside services will be held at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Jeff was born on May 23, 1970, in Encino, California, the son of James Owen and Jeri (Mark) Blizzard. He married Kimberly “Kim” Stewart...
Susan Gunn
Nov 26, 2024
Susan Gunn, 48, of East Moline, passed away, November 26, 2024, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family with arrangements.
Susan was born on April 6, 1976, in St. Charles, IL, the daughter of Juanita (Daw) and Stephen...
Gladys B. Chapman
Nov 23, 2024
Gladys B. Chapman, 105, of Moline, passed away Saturday November 23, 2024, at Charter Memory Care in Moline.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday December 2, 2024, at the Rushville Cemetery, S Liberty Street, Rushville, Illinois. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Charles "Chuck" M. Gleason
Nov 21, 2024
Charles “Chuck” M. Gleason, 77, of Sherrard, passed away, November 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday November 24, 2024, with a prayer service to begin at 1 p.m. Cremation rite will...
Kathleen "Kathy" McOmber
Nov 21, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” McOmber, 88, formerly of Coal Valley, passed away, November 21, 2024, at her residence in Oak Brook, IL.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Coal Valley. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at the Coal Valley...
Richard A. Utke
Nov 12, 2024
Richard A. Utke, 86, of Moline, IL, passed away, November 12, 2024, at Allure of Moline, East Moline, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Rock Island Memorial...
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...