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Gerald L. Kight
Jan 17, 2025
Gerald L. Kight, 86, of Moline, passed away January 17, 2025.
Jerry served in the US Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. He worked at International Harvester and J&L Steel, and retired from AFLAC Insurance Company in 2006. Jerry enjoyed watching football and auto racing. His survivors include his children, Michael (Deana) Kight, Kimberly Schaefer, Lisa Mullen, Laura (Mark) Tapia, Lynn...
Lani L. Sheley
Jan 17, 2025
Lani L. Sheley, 78, of Moline, passed away January 17, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday January 23, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday January 22, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to...
Dennis E. Schaefer
Jan 17, 2025
Dennis E. Schaefer, 75, of Moline, passed away January 17, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday January 22, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1450 30th Avenue, East Moline. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday January 21, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. The burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery, where military...
Mary A. Dietsch
Jan 15, 2025
Mary A. Dietsch, 84, of East Moline, passed away, January 15, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to an animal shelter or charity of choice. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Mary was born on January 16, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, to William...
Richard “Buck” A. Buckwalter
Jan 14, 2025
Richard “Buck” A. Buckwalter, of Moline, passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025, on his 85th birthday, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday January 22, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday January 21, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National...
David M. Gallens
Jan 14, 2025
David M. Gallens, 67, of Cambridge, IL, passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025, at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday January 21, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday January 20, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pat’s...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bolk
Jan 13, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Bolk, 88, of Moline, passed away January 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday January 17, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday January 16, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery....
Charlotte M. (Peck) Rogers
Jan 12, 2025
Charlotte M. Rogers, 80, formerly of Moline, passed away Sunday January 12, 2025, in East Moline.
Funeral services will be on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the...
Joann E. (DeVolder) Webb
Jan 12, 2025
Joann Elizabeth (DeVolder) Webb, of Silvis, passed away on January 12, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, followed by the funeral at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. If one wishes to make a lasting memorial, Joann would be honored with...
William "Bill" Leo Paxton, Sr.
Jan 9, 2025
William “Bill” Leo Paxton, Sr., 78, of Silvis, passed away Thursday January 9, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday January 16, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday January 15, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where...
Shawn David Swanson
Jan 8, 2025
Shawn David Swanson, 51, of Rock Island, passed away, January 8, 2025, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family
Shawn was born on May...
Lynn M. Geerts
Jan 6, 2025
Lynn M. Geerts, 75, of East Moline, passed away on January 6, 2025, at her home.
Graveside services will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Lynn was born on July 26, 1949, in Moline, the daughter of Jack...
Richard G. Rehn
Jan 5, 2025
Richard Gene Rehn, 83, of Osco, IL, passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters on January 5, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 628 6th St, Andover, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, at the church. Burial will be at the Andover...
Garry W. Beaston
Jan 3, 2025
Garry W. Beaston, 67, of Silvis, passed away Friday January 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday January 12, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 13th Street, Moline, IL. A luncheon will follow at F.O.E - Carbon Cliff, 911 Mansur Avenue, Carbon Cliff, IL. Memorials may be made to Grace Bible...
Rita Beachler
Jan 3, 2025
Rita L. Beachler, 88, of Coal Valley, passed away with family by her side, on January 3, 2025, at Allure of Geneseo.
A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the Coal Valley Cemetery. Memorials...
Ethelbelle March
Dec 31, 2024
Ethelbelle March, 91, formerly of East Moline, passed away, December 31, 2024, at Allure of Moline.
There are no services to be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family with arrangements.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Maria de la Luz Villarreal
Dec 30, 2024
Maria de la Luz Villarreal, 103, of Rock Island, passed away December 30, 2024, at her home.
Luz was born on March 19, 1921, in Laredo, Texas. She married Eliberto Villarreal and he passed away in October of 1979.
Luz was a loving mother, wife, and devoted homemaker who was very proud of her children, grandchildren, and their children.
Survivors include her son,...
Linda Lee Overman
Dec 26, 2024
Linda Lee Overman, 79, of Silvis, passed away December 26, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living in Silvis.
Private family services were held. Memorials may be made to First Covenant Church, Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, assisted the family.
Linda was born on August 19, 1945, in Moline, the daughter of Donald H. and Helen L. (Trich) Overman. She retired...
Joseph "Joe" F. Cook
Dec 26, 2024
Joseph “Joe” F. Cook, 83, of Silvis, passed away December 26, 2024, at his home.
Private services will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Joe was born on June 23, 1941, in Moline, the son of Chester A. and Isabelle M. (Vaughn) Cook, Sr....
Elmer E. Lambert
Dec 25, 2024
Elmer Elsworth Lambert, 94, of Moline and New Port Richey, Florida, passed away December 25, 2024, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline.
Elmer was born in Moline on May 9, 1930, to Orville and Mary (Tomlinson) Lambert. He attended Moline schools but left school in September, 1947 and joined the Navy. He trained as a diesel mechanic and served four...
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