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Local obituaries for Moline and Orion, IL areas
John "Jack" Alan Weime
Mar 7, 2025
John “Jack” Alan Weime, 77, of Moline, passed away peacefully on Friday March 7, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Private graveside services were held at Moline Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Jack was born on July 9, 1947, in Moline, IL, the son...
Daniel "Dan" R. Keleher
Mar 7, 2025
Daniel “Dan” R. Keleher, 97, a lifelong resident of Orion, passed away Friday March 7, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary, 1301 4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, at the funeral home in Orion. Burial will be at...
Marlene Y. Keleher
Mar 5, 2025
Marlene Y. Keleher, 87, formerly of Orion, passed away March 5, 2025, at Avonlea Cottage, Milan.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday March 15, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church, Coal Valley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Western Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Esterdahl Mortuary, Orion, is...
Karen Kay Bohannon
Mar 4, 2025
Karen Kay Bohannon, 79, of Silvis, passed away, March 4, 2025, at Generations at Rock Island.
Per the family’s wishes, there are no services to be held. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family.
Karen was born on April 30, 1945, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Wilma (Cooper) and Joe Hoke. She married Jerry Bohanon in Rockford, IL...
Mary L. Heino
Mar 2, 2025
Mary Linda Heino, 83, October 6, 1941-March 2, 2025, has gone to Heaven and is now reunited with family, friends, and her husband of 65 years.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday March 21, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, East Moline. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services begin at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Rock...
Kathy Ann Acree
Mar 1, 2025
Kathy Ann Acree, 67, of Moline, passed away March 1, 2025, at her home.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. A visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Kathy was born on August 11, 1957, in St. Jacob, Illinois, the daughter of Delmar and Loretta (Hackethal) Krotz....
Kenneth "Kenny" Willis Witte
Feb 28, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Willis Witte, lovingly known as “Strongarm06,” passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 62, surrounded by family and loved ones.
A celebration of Kenny’s life will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday March 6, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation...
Harold Gene Glasgow
Feb 25, 2025
Harold Gene Glasgow, 88, of Silvis, IL, passed away, February 25, 2025, at Loyola University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Moline Memorial Park.
Harold was born...
Mary J. Boyd
Feb 24, 2025
Mary J. Boyd, 75, of Rock Island, passed away February 24, 2025, at Celebrate of Moline.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday March 7, 2025, at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Those attending will need a pass prior to entering the cemetery.
Memories may be shared at esterdahl.com
Sara D. Lenz Fortin
Feb 24, 2025
Sara D. Lenz Fortin, 48, of Moline, passed away February 24, 2025, at her home.
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday March 1, 2025, at River City Church Latino, 900 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL. There will be a funeral service held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Kirk...
Kurtis "Kurt" W. Dicks
Feb 23, 2025
Kurtis “Kurt” W. Dicks, 72, of Moline, passed away February 23, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday February 27, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials...
Ardis "Elaine" (Johnson) Widener
Feb 22, 2025
Ardis "Elaine" (Johnson) Widener, 81, of Moline, passed away on February 22, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
A memorial service will be held on April 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will follow the services. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.,...
Donna Jean Sherwood
Feb 22, 2025
Donna Jean Sherwood, 73, of East Moline, passed away February 22, 2025, at Allure of Moline.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Q.C. Paws. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Donna was born on March 17, 1951, in Moline, the daughter of Syd and Eleanor Sherwood. She was...
Ervin Gabhart
Feb 20, 2025
Ervin E. Gabhart, 85, of Moline, passed away February 20, 2025, at Bickford of Moline.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.
Ervin was born on January 1,...
LaVonna Sward-Kiesele-Bartlett
Feb 14, 2025
LaVonna passed away on February 14, 2025 after a long and exciting life of 97 years. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline, Illinois on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Visitation is at 11:00 am with the Celebration of Life following at 11:30 am.
LaVonna June Woods was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. She went to...
Scott Alan Speaker
Feb 14, 2025
Scott Alan Speaker, 62, of East Moline, passed away, February 14, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday February 25, 2025, at Individual Advocacy Group, 4366 Kennedy Drive, East Moline, IL. Additional parking can be found behind Revive Café. Cremation rites will be accorded and private inurnment...
Fred "Bud" Plapp
Feb 14, 2025
Fred “Bud” Plapp, 87, of Lynn Center, IL, passed away February 14, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday February 20, 2025, at Swedona Lutheran Church, 1493 Knoxville Rd, Lynn Center. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be at the German Cemetery, Sherrard, where military honors will be conducted....
Gene Ann (Rowe) Cervantes
Feb 14, 2025
Gene Ann Rowe Cervantes, 75, of Moline, passed away on February 14, 2025, at her home.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday February 20, 2025, at Riverfront Grille, 4619 34th Street, Rock Island. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for an educational fund for Gene's grandchildren....
Robert "Bob" Allen Melcher
Feb 10, 2025
Robert "Bob" Allen Melcher died February 10, 2025. He was born May 19, 1950, in Fort Wayne IN to Lloyd and Virginia (Cox) Melcher.
Bob graduated from South Side High School in 1968. He enjoyed getting together with his friends and playing the electric guitar in bands in their basements and playing pool. His first job was working at Schwinn's Bicycle...
David J. Turner
Feb 8, 2025
David John Turner, 56, of Davenport, IA, passed away, February 8, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will follow services. Memorials may be made to the...