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Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for Moline and Orion, IL areas
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...
Elsie L. Spohn
Dec 2, 2024
Elsie L Spohn, formerly of East Moline, passed away December 2, 2024, with her family in Lacey, WA.
Graveside services will be held at 1pm Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Elsie was born on November 24, 1930, in Miami, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy H. and Ethel (Woods) Scoles. She married Marvin...
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...

Michael J. Prendergast
Nov 5, 2024
Michael J. Prendergast, 72, of Moline, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Michael was born on May 9, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas J....
Janey L. Heacock
Nov 4, 2024
Janey L. Heacock, 72, of Andover, IL, passed away, November 4, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday November 10, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Janey was born on April 21, 1952, in Moline, the daughter of William W. Sr and Dorothy E. (St. Clair)...
Barbara Jean (Hotchkiss) Moore
Nov 2, 2024
Barbara Jean (Hotchkiss) Moore, 87, formerly of Moline, IL, passed away Saturday November 2, 2024, at Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point, Hudson, Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 9, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. The burial will be at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made...
John Frederick Petersen
Nov 2, 2024
John Frederick Petersen, 65, of Silvis, IL, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Ave, Moline. Per John’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, with inurnment at Greenview Memorial...
Phu Van Dang
Nov 1, 2024
Phu Van Dang, 89, of Rock Island, passed away and joined his beloved wife, Mai Nguyen on November 1, 2024.
Cremation rites have been accorded. The inurnment of Phu and Mai will take place at Westminster Memorial Park in California at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family with arrangements.
The Dang family feels profoundly grateful...
Angela K. Parsons
Oct 30, 2024
Angela K. Parsons, 56, of Moline, passed away, October 30, 2024, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday November 15, 2024, at Edgewood Baptist Church, 2704 38th Street, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edgewood Baptist Church, where Angela was a member.
Angela was...