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Ronald D. Maranda	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus Jan 6, 2012	Ronald D. Maranda, 70, of Milan, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan. Visitation will follow the service until 5 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center. Ron was born on Aug. 26, 1941, in Aurora, Ill., a son of Donald and Agnes Kirchman Maranda. He retired from the Eagle Warehouse, Milan, where he worked for more than 30 years. Ron was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Milan, and the Rock Island Eagles and Rock Island Moose. Survivors include his children, Ronnie (Michelle) Maranda, Milan, Cyndy Maranda, Rock Island, and Doug Maranda, Chicago; grandchildren, Jake and Ellie Maranda, Milan; sister, Barbara Lesner, Moline; and brothers, Ed Maranda and Ken Maranda, both of Milan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Don and Cliff. Online condolences may be left at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Faye F. Ogden Taber	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus Jan 4, 2012	Frances F. "Faye" Taber, 70, of Rock Island, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Services for Ms. Taber will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Inurnment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Quad Cities Animal Welfare Shelter, Milan. Frances Faye Ogden was born on Nov. 18, 1941, in Alexandria, Va., the daughter of Ursal Ogden and Beatrice Farwell Ogden. She married Ronald C. Taber in October of 1963 in Rock Island. Faye worked as a contract specialist in the Procurement Office at the Rock Island Arsenal for over 30 years. She retired from government service in 2007. Faye was an avid bridge player and enjoyed going to movies and to the theater. She especially enjoyed spending time with her two granddaughters. Survivors include her children, Erik (Karen) Taber, North Liberty, Iowa, Stephanie (Tim) Minich, Whitmore Lake, Mich.; granddaughters, Erin and Rachel Taber; stepsister, Barb (Tom) Lawless; stepbrother, Alan (Robyn) Jensen; a stepbrother-in-law, Dave Unger; and her cat, "Tiger." Faye was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Merlin "Bud" Jensen; and a stepsister, Carolyn Unger. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Leon G. Butcher	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus July 3, 2011	Leon George Butcher, 70, of Moline, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church, 3600 15th Ave., Rock Island. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, 6601 38th Ave., Moline. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church or University of Chicago Cancer Research Center Mesothelioma Program. Leon was born April 13, 1941, in Rock Island, the son of George and Helen Daily Butcher. He married Diane Louise Dunlap on Jan. 11, 1963, at First Christian Church in Moline. Leon was proud to be a sheet metal worker for 42 years, working with Johnson Sheet Metal and The Schebler Co. and retiring on April 1, 2003. He was a strong union man for Local 91 and was a union board member. Leon was a 1959 graduate of Rock Island High School and attended Moline Community College. He was a member of Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church in Rock Island. Leon enjoyed meals with the retirees and classmates. He really loved sports, including NASCAR, football and baseball. His favorite teams being the Blackhawks, Bears, Bulls, Illini and Dodgers. Leon also enjoyed working in his yard. He especially loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Diane Butcher; children, Tracey (Wayne) Leffel and their children, Torry and fiancee, Jessica, Morgan, Tyler, Viola; Scot Butcher and his children, Bradley, Mitchell, Moline; Darren (Michelle) Butcher and their children, Devin, Seth, Davenport; Ryan (Sarah) Butcher and their children, Cal, Molly, Bettendorf; great-grandchild, Jaeci Grace; sisters, Clara Delle Thompson, Alice Lea (Ron) Lyons, Mabel (Roger) Carlson; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Paula Jean; his parents; and brother, Emerson. Online condolences may be expressed to Leon's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Judy Hays Holuba	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus June 19, 2011	Judy Holuba, 70, of Port Byron, formerly of Rock Island, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at her daughter's home in Port Byron. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron. Graveside services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Judy Holuba Memorial Fund. Judy Hays was born May 2, 1941, in Moline, daughter of Otto and Rose Talik Hays. She had a passion for going to flea markets and yard sales and was always looking for a treasure. She also enjoyed sewing, making crafts and visiting local casinos with her sister. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Bill Hartson, Port Byron; grandchildren, Corey, Kayleigh and Kerrigan Hartson; sister, Nancy (Lyle "Butch) Lingafelter, Coyne Center; and brother, Neil (Mary Ann) Hays, Rock Island. She was preceded in death by both parents.
Mary Ann Barnes Lowe	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus October 14, 2010	Mary Ann Lowe (Barnes), 69, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Aledo, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. There will be no memorial service. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix. Mary Ann was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Knob Lick, Mo., the daughter of Willard and Thelma Chamberlain Barnes. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1959. She worked at Roy E. Roth, Milan; Circle-K, Eloy, Ariz; and Mentor Group Home, Casa Grande, Ariz. She was a member and regent president of the Moose Lodge in Aledo. She is survived by her three children, Jerry (Cheryl) Lowe, Edgington, Richard (Dee) Lowe Jr. and Tammy Lowe, both of Phoenix; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Dale (Virginia) Barnes, Davenport; four sisters, Elsie Marie Grubbs, St. Louis, Mo., Janice Darlene (Fred) Canarr, Milan, Brenda Kay (Ellis) Pendergraft, Roosevelt, Ariz., and Debbie Lynn (Opie) Brown, Milan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Robert "Bob" Linly Barnes, Albert Lee Barnes and James "Jim" Marvin Barnes.
Carol Larson Woods	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus September 26, 2010	Carol Sue Woods, 70, of Rock Island, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at her home. No services are planned. Inurnment will be at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, assisted with arrangements. Carol was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Moline, a daughter of Henry W. "Bud" Larson III and Alma Edith Dalton Larson. She married Michael L. Woods on July 29, 1961, in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2010. Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed being outdoors, boating, and caring for her dogs. Survivors include her son, Steven M. Woods, Rock Island; granddaughters, Erica Woods, Arizona, and Megan Woods, Moline; nephew, David Behrens, Geneseo; and numerous cousins and other relatives. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and twin sister, Karen Behrens. Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com.
Carol VandeVelde Southerland	Published in the Moline Dispatch/Argus June 12, 2010	Carol Southerland, 69, of Silvis, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15th at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38 Ave., Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Ovarian and Breast Cancer Foundation. Carol was born January 9, 1941 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (McReynolds) Leidig. She was married to David Lee Filbert in 1959 in Rock Island. Carol was employed as a payroll clerk for John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, retiring in 2001. Upon retiring she went to be a greeter at Walmart. She attended Heritage Wesleyan Church and loved her bible study at the church. She loved to travel and her favorite trips were visiting her daughter Sherri in Paris and going to the Gulf Shores, Alabama with her sister Betty and brother-in-law Bob. Above all, her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. While in Philadelphia, she had a dear friend, Barbara Huisler. Survivors Daughters Sherri Filbert Ardmore, PA Lisa Stovall (Edward) Davenport Grandchildren Nicole Parkhurst (Dustin Holman) Davenport Great Grandchildren Colton, Jiovanhi, Lilyanna Siblings Larry Leidig (Shirley) TN Betty Daggett (Bob) Moline Many nieces and nephews Friends Valerie Shafer (Bryan) Kewanee Kenna The family would like to thank Dr. Porubcin and his staff, and the oncology staff at Trinity, Rock Island for their loving care. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Barbara Cox, brother-in-law Terry Cox and nephew Eddie Steele. Online condolences may be made to Carol’s family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Diana Petersmith Gunlock	Published on the Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home site	Diana Gayle Gunlock, 68, of El Paso Arkansas died Friday, February 26, 2010. She was born December 12, 1941 in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Robert and Virginia Moran Petersmith. Diana was of the Catholic faith and was active in the community. She was a member of the Jacksonville Rotary Club and the Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council. She served as the Executive Director of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and was an honorary First Sergeant. In addition to her parents, Diana is preceded in death by her son, Scott Gunlock. Diana is survived by her husband, Richard Gunlock and two sons, Rick Gunlock and his wife Teresa of Houston, Texas and Brett Gunlock and his wife Donnajo of Raleigh, North Carolina. A sister, Mary Lynn Golliher of Heber Springs, a brother, Robert Petersmith of Cape Coral, Florida, five grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in the chapel of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501)982-2136.
Larry "Joe" Willett	Published in the Rock Island Argus Jan 7, 2010	Posted Online: Jan. 06, 2010, 5:18 pm Larry Willett, 68, of Silvis, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at his home. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Memorials may be made to the family. Larry was born Feb. 15, 1941, in Alexis, the son of Ned and Dola Saylor Willett. He worked at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his brothers, Perry and Jim. Survivors include his children, Matt Willett, Silvis, Dawn Ware, Moline, Mark and Maria Willett, East Moline, and Trudy Dursky, East Moline; grandchildren, Chandler Willett, Katilyn Willett, Mark Valdez and Ashley Willett, Summer Vanduesseldorp and Derek Woods; brother, John Willett, Florida. Larry was preceded in death by six brothers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrodermortuary.com.
Donald Eckhardt	Published in the Sierra Vista Herald/Review Oct 6, 2009	SIERRA VISTA, AZ--Don passed on to his home in Heaven at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 after a long illness. He was born on December 16, 1941 to Morris Don Eckhardt and Nona Kathleen Eckhardt in Chicago, IL. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Cochise College in 1984. He is survived by his beloved wife, Faith Collins, sister, Margie Riley, Brother, Morris, Sister Sharon Dietz, Stepdaughters Judy Louis Guentzler-McCrum, Gretchen Suzanne Trujillo, and granddaughter Samantha Lynn Trujillo. He is also survived by his beloved aunt Evelyn Ackley, niece Shelby Pittaway, nephew Jason Crspin Eckhardt, great niece Ariel, and great nephew Aaron. Don was a member and elder in the First Presbyterian Church, Douglas, AZ. At the time of the his death, he was attending the Community Church of Warren, AZ and served on the Board of Directors. He was very active in Frontera de Cristo, a border mission of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. serving on the Board of Directors and with Just Coffee, a cooperative of coffee growers in Chiapas, Sonora MX. He retired in 1979 from the U.S. Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Don served six consecutive years of duty during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the meritorious Service medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), Good Conduct Medal (5th award), Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 8 Overseas Service Bars, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry wIPalm. After retiring from the U.S. Army, he joined the staff at the Fort Huachuca Hospital as a paramedic and he continued in this capacity until its’ closure. While serving on the ambulance he was officially commended for exceptional performance twice and a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing the extra effort he expended to accommodate patients’ wishes in the emergency room setting. He then went to work in Military Intelligence, for Fort Huachuca, as a computer technician until his retirement in November 1997. He held the rank of Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. He earned The Meritorious Service Award, The Commander’s Commendation Award, The Gill Robb Wilson Award for conspicuously meritorious performance and exceptionally distinguished service in the Civil Air Patrol, and the Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award. He was one of the founding members of the Cochise County Search and Rescue Team where he served with and trained members of that organization for over 25 years. He is a Life Member of the American Legion Fred Hilbum Post in Douglas, AZ and a member of the 40 and 8. He was an avid flyer of remote controlled planes. For six years, he was a member of the Apache B.I.R.D. Remote Control Airplane Flying Club where he served as treasurer. He was a Boy Scout troop leader for many years and he was Boy Scout Commissioner for troops in Douglas and Bisbee, AZ. until his illness. Don felt he was especially blessed when he was called to join Gideons International Cochise Cochise Camp. He firmly believed in their mission of spreading God’s healing love and redemptive power throughout the world. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in the Community Church of Warren, AZ. at 2:00 pm. The church is located at 201 Arizona Street in the Warren area of Bisbee, AZ. Pastor Warren Griffin will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations, in his memory, may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Douglas, AZ, The Community Church of Warren, AZ, Gideons International, and the American Diabetes Association. Don was exactly what he seemed to be. He always loved God, his country, his family, and all those who will remember his service to and love for all mankind. He left us too early.
H. William Huntington	Published in the Quad-City Times, June 20, 2009	DAVENPORT — Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Harold W. "Bill" Huntington, 68, a resident of Davenport, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will take place at DavenportMemorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home. There will be a prayer service at 4 p.m. to begin the visitation. Additional visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the Gathering Space at the church. Bill died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. Harold William Huntington was born May 21, 1941, in Pennsylvania, a son of Harold and Delores Huntington. He earned his Bachelors degree from St. Ambrose College. Bill proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Schebler on January 28, 1967. They shared over 42 years of marriage together. Bill worked at the Rock Island Arsenal as a Materiels Manager in the ARMCOM division. He retired from there in the mid-90's. In his free time, Bill was an avid golfer. He enjoyed hanging out at Duck Creek Golf Course, and being around the game of golf, even when he couldn't play. Bill always enjoyed meeting up with friends at the Rockingham Hy-Vee and the Alano Club for coffee. Bill was a member of St. Paul the Apostle and the Knights of Columbus #532. Memorials may be made to the Handicapped Development Center Endowment Fund. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou, Davenport; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Annalee Huntington and their son, Evan, Peoria; daughter and son-in-law, Laurel (Duane) Lohse and their daughter, Taylor, Port Byron; sisters, Bernice Kephart, Rock Island, Marie DePaepe, Moline, and Jean (Herb) Ehrmann, Rock Island/Mesa, Ariz.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete (Pat) Schebler, Davenport, Bob (Jo) Schebler, Reno, Nev., Sue (Steve) Swisher, Davenport, Deb (Dennis) Chenoweth, Davenport, and Chris Schebler, Davenport; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joseph and Lillian Schebler. May they rest in peace. Online remembrances and condolences may be expressed by visiting Bill's obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
Lawrence J. Clark	Published in the Rock Island Argus June 30, 2009	Lawrence J. "Larry" Clark, 67, of Titusville, Fla., formerly of Rock Island and Milan, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, in Taylor Ridge. Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice. Lawrence James Clark was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Moline, a son of Lawrence L. Clark and Helen C. Ward Clark. He married Rita Humphries on Dec. 24, 1960, in Rock Island. Larry served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was employed with International Harvester, Farmall Works, for 23 years. He later worked for the city of Rock Island in the water department for 16 years. He retired in 1997. Larry was a coach and active supporter of the Rock Island/Milan Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball League for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and shrimping in Florida and spending time at "The Pier" in Titusville. Survivors include his wife, Rita, Titusville; children (and spouses), Kelly (Clay) Laffoon, Taylor Ridge, Michele (Rick) Gill, Sherrard, and Susan (Tim) Pool, Taylor Ridge; grandchildren, Nick (Alicia) Laffoon, Brandon Laffoon, Erika (Jeff) Brown, Andrew (Katie) Pearson, Zachary Pool, Thaddeus Pool, Elizabeth (Tom) Rohner, and Hannah Gill; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Keegan, Trenton and Haley; brother, Steven (Cheryl) Clark, Davenport; two nephews; one niece; and extra special friends, Wendy and Peyton. Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; and one brother, Richard Clark. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com .
Nancy Lincke Ford	Published in the Rock Island Argus June 14, 2009	Funeral services for Nancy J. Ford, 67, of East Moline, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Silvis. Mrs. Ford died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Trinity Regional Health Systems, Rock Island. Nancy Lincke was born June 29, 1941, in Rock Island, the daughter of Clarence and Dora Arp Lincke. She married William Bil Ford, Nov. 21, 1958, in Rock Island. She had owned and operated Castle of Coiffures, East Moline, for over 20 years, retiring in 1986. She had been a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed traveling and running her beauty shop. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bil Ford, East Moline; daughter, Kellie Van Meter, Batavia, Ill.; son, Steve Ford, East Moline; grandchildren, Shannon, Brandon, Joann Jean and Travis; great-granddaughter, Ashley Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Colleen Ford; and twin sons, Darbie and Terrie Ford. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com .
Harvey L. Jackson	Published in the Rock Island Argus June 9, 2009	Harvey L. Jackson, 67, of Rock Island, passed away June 7, 2009, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Second Baptist Church 919 6th Ave., Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to family. Harvey was born on Aug. 9, 1941, in Rock Island, the son of Robert Earl and Madalyn Donaldson Jackson. Harvey was employed as a professional tool grinder for 15 years at International Harvester. He was a member of King Solomon Lodge No. 20, where he served as commander. He was also a member of the Masonic Consistory Lodge. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Lynette Brown; sister, Pearl Clay (John); nieces and nephews, Kimberly Cooper and Robin Jackson; great-nieces and -nephews, Rodney Cooper, Richard Cooper and Dimitri Cooper, Bob Jackson, Roy Jackson, Laura Jackson, Nikki Jackson, Georgia Smith, Elaine (Stephen) Folker, George Jackson Jr. and Teresa Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memories a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Robert, George and Gene. Online condolences may be expressed to Harvey’s family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com .
Constance Hunsley Burns	Published in the Rock Island Argus May 3, 2009	Constance S. Burns age 68 of Aledo died Friday May 1, 2009 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday May 6, 2009 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Aledo. Burial is in the Aledo cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 PM Tuesday at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo where a Rosary will be recited at 8:00 PM. Memorials may be left to the Mercer County Nursing Home or the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donation Network. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com She was born April 7, 1941 in Rock Island a daughter of Chester and Vivienne Tarrant Hunsley. She graduated from Rock Island High School and attended AIC in Davenport. On May 21, 1960 she was united in marriage to Richard J. Burns Sr. at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Rock Island. Connie was employed in the Activities Dept. at the Mercer County Nursing Home until retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, bird watching, photography, was an avid Cubs fan and especially enjoyed being with her family and her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Richard; a daughter Stephanie (Jim) McIntosh of Aledo; 2 sons, Joe Burns of Muscatine; John (Angie) Burns of Aledo; 8 grandchildren, Christopher Burns; Cassie, Levi and Elijah Burns; Yancy, Chelsea, Landon and Malaynie McIntosh; a sister Sandy Ohlweiler of Moline and several nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death.
Gerald L. "Jerry" Ramsdale	Published in the Rock Island Argus Friday, March 6, 2009	Funeral services celebrating the life of Gerald L. "Jerry" Ramsdale, 67, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., formerly of Rock Island, will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 9, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be at Rock Island Memorial Park. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Woodfield Area Children's Organization (W.A.C.O.) of Schaumburg, Ill., or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Ramsdale passed away March 1, 2009, at his home following an extended illness. Gerald Lee Ramsdale was born Aug. 9, 1941, in Rock Island, the son of LaDorl and Clara Bierkamp Ramsdale. He graduated from Rock Island High School and received his associate's degree in business administration from Augustana College. Jerry was united in marriage to Connie Lewis on June 26, 1965. Throughout his professional career, Jerry worked as a national accounts representative, starting with Bell & Howell (Chicago/Cleveland) from 1966 to 1983, Allegheny International from 1984 to 1989, and most recently worked as the Western Regional Sales Manager for Velcro USA, Inc., from 1989 to 2009. He was kind, outgoing, and well-liked by all who knew him. He was always well-dressed and especially enjoyed his argyle socks. His many interests included cars (especially Corvettes), boats and the Chicago Bears. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving our country from 1963 to 1969. When Jerry was younger he had a gift for playing the organ and once opened in concert for Liberace. Survivors include his children (and their spouses), Scott Ramsdale (Denise), Minneapolis, Minn.; Sherry Ramsdale (Dave); grandchildren, Benjamin Huntington (Tiffany); Ellie Rose Linehan; and cousin, Dorothy DeKwae (Rene), all of Davenport. His parents preceded him in death. Online remembrances and condolences may be expressed by visiting Jerry's obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
Verlee L. Ludwig Alexander	Published in the Rock Island Argus Friday, November 14, 2008	Verlee L. Ludwig Alexander, 67, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Riverview Manor, Pleasant Valley. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hodgson Funeral Home, Rock Island. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Rock Island Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Presbyterian Church, Rock Island, or the American Cancer Society. Verlee was born on Jan. 1, 1941, in Rock Island, the daughter of Carl H. and Margarite B. McKinley Ludwig. She previously was married to Charles Alexander. Verlee worked as a cook most of her life, most recently at Comfort Harbor in Milan. She was a member of Gloria Dei Presbyterian Church, Rock Island, and sang in the choir there. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, volunteering at horse shows, and spending time with her family. Survivors (and spouses) include a daughter, Kimberly (Jack) Fosler, Rockford, Ill.; sons, Kevin (Peggy) Alexander, Taylor Ridge, Kurt (Heather) Alexander, Bettendorf, and Karl Alexander, Rock Island; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Christina Behrens, Rock Island; and brothers, Verl Ludwig, Katy, Texas, and Robert (Donna) Ludwig, Rock Island. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Lynn Bartholomew Zeglin	Published in the Rock Island Argus Wednesday, November 12, 2008	Lynn C. Zeglin, 67, of Rock Island, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island, with her loving family by her side. A gathering of family and friends will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan. A celebration of Lynn's life will be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to Trinity Pathway Hospice, or to Gilda's Club. Lynn Bartholomew was born on Nov. 30, 1940, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, a daughter of Leroy and Leah McNeely Bartholomew. She married Andrew J. Zeglin Jr. on May 8, 1959, in Rock Island. She babysat many children in her home over the years. Lynn was a positive influence for many young children and their families. She was a member of a card club that has met for 40 years. Lynn was a die-hard Cubs fan, loved to play poker, was a great cook, and in earlier years, was an avid bowler and participated in many tournaments. Survivors include her husband, Andy; children (and spouses), Susan Zeglin, Andrew (Jill) Zeglin III and Janice (Brett) Casper, all of Rock Island; grandchildren, Allison, Andrew IV, Mary Deloris, Dean and Spencer; great-grandsons, Drake and Payton; and a nephew, Michael Parker, Chicago. She was loved by her many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Georgia Fishel and Judith Bartholomew. Online condolences may be left at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Donna Payton Williams	Published in the Q-C Times, Sunday, August 3, 2008	DAVENPORT -- Donna Jean Payton Williams, of Davenport, Iowa, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at her home. Celebration of Life services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, Davenport, where the family will greet friends from noon until time of service. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. Donna was born in 1941 in Iowa City, to Donovan and Ella Payton. Donna was self-employed as a Paralegal and worked for the Davenport School System. She was a Seventh Day Adventist. Survivors include her daughter, Kim R. (Frank) Cunningham, of Queen Creek, Ariz.; grandsons, Eric and Marlon Cunningham; brother, Don (Karen) Payton, of Rock Island; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends, Peggy Henderson and Julie Burragge. In addition to her husband, McHenry, she was preceded in death by her parents. Online condolences may be expressed to Donnaís family by visiting her obituary at www.WeertsFH.com .
Frances M. Jackson	Published in the Q-C Times, Sunday, August 3, 2008	MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Frances M. “Fran” Jackson, of Muscatine, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at her home. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rabbi Michael Samuel will officiate. Casket bearers will be Dugan Porter, Brad Ward, Tony Ward, Jane Reifert, Larry Martin and Denny Jackson. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org. Online condolences for the Jackson family may be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Fran was born on September 19, 1941, in Rock Island, the daughter of Jack and Sylvia (Kofsky) Miller. She married Gary R. Jackson on November 27, 1971, in Oquawka, Ill., and they lived in Muscatine for the last 37 years. Fran gradated from Rock Island High School in 1959. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, life time member of Unity Hospital Auxiliary. She worked at the Rock Island Argus, Quad City Times, Rock Island Arsenal, Von Maur and currently at Elder Beerman. Fran was a devoted wife, mother, baba, aunt, daughter, sister, friend and co-worker. She enjoyed playing scrabble, canasta, games of chance and traveling with her husband, children and sisters. Survivors include her husband, Gary R. Jackson, of Muscatine; three sons, Andy Seynaeve and wife, Janet, of Hampton, Ill., Randy Seynaeve and wife Sherri, of Vancouver, Wash., Grant Jackson of Minneapolis, Minn.; one daughter, Susan Elizabeth Jackson and her husband Colin McCawley of Baton Rouge, La.; four grandchildren, Emily and Joshua Seynaeve of Vancouver, Wash. and Andrew and Alexandra Seynaeve of Hampton, Ill.; four sisters, Bea Buder and her husband, Harold, of Orangevale, Calif.; twin sister, Fern Ward, of Sherrard, Ill., Natalie Porter and her husband, Dugan, of Naples, Fla., and Sharon Price and her husband, Junior, of The Villages, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Miller, her mother, Sylvia Miller Zipursky and a sister Ethel Rudio.
Ernest "Butch" Kunst	Published in the Rock Island Argus Sunday, July 5, 2008	Ernest J. “Butch" Kunst, 67, of Milan, passed away Saturday July 5, 2008 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan. Visitation will be from noon to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Ernest was born on Jan. 19, 1941, in Melrose Park, Ill., the son of Ernest J. Sr. and Duanne H. Fugmen Kunst. He married Joyce Pauline Poolevoorde. She preceded him in death on April 7, 1998. He later married Janet Mingee on April 29, 2002, in Rock Island. Ernest was an Army veteran having served with the Military Police during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Kunst was retired from John Deere Foundry, East Moline. Prior to working at the foundry, he was employed by Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company. After retirement, Ernest worked on the Isle of Capri Casino, Bettendorf, and the Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, as a security officer and blackjack dealer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved to rent and watch movies, especially Westerns. Mr. Kunst was a member of Moline VFW Post 2153 and the Friendship Club at William Young. Survivors include his wife, Janet; children and spouses, John and Sherry Nosa-Kunst, Moline, John and Deb Hughes Jr., Rock Island, Lora Hughes and Rowdy Stock, Davenport, Jeff and Nikki Hughes, Galesburg; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Fredrick Kunst, Milan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Joyce. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Neil Margoles	Published in the Rock Island Argus Sunday, Mar. 23, 2008	Neil Morris Margoles, surrounded by family, left this world Feb. 6, 2008, to join family and friends in a higher place. Born May 29, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Bernard and Edith Rubaskin Margoles, he and his parents moved to Rock Island, where he attended school. Later, he was educated at University of Colorado, Augustana College, the University of Iowa and the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology. He married Marnie Bennett Colehour in 1965. They divorced in 1970. He worked at the Santa Barbara Research Center, a division of Hughes Aircraft, where he was part of a team that designed and manufactured a missile window that sits on Mars today -- he liked to say he had littered two planets. He co-owned and operated Goleta Auto Salvage in Goleta, Calif., with three partners, including lifelong friend Larry Tschappat, before moving to Newport, Wash., in 1977, where he had made his home for the past 31 years. He married Sharon Dickinson Thomas in 1980. They divorced in 1991 but retained the friendship they had shared since 1964. In Newport, he was the driving force behind the development of the Port of Pend Oreille, an inland port district, which enhanced the economy of Pend Oreille County. He sat as a member on the Pend Oreille County Diversion Board for many years, believing that often it was better to give a young person a second chance than taking harsher measures. He was very proud of the opportunity he had to serve there. Leaving a vacancy that cannot be filled, he will be missed by family and friends around the country and abroad. Dad's life was full; traveling to all continents but two. He was six stadiums shy of completing a goal to attend a game in every Major League Baseball park. A recent highlight was receiving tickets personally from Yankees' owner George Steinbrenner to sit behind home plate when the Yankees played the Red Sox. A trip to Costa Rica in June 2007 included riding the ziplines and sitting on the beach with a special friend, Sandy Nesbeitt. His grandchildren's favorite memories are Christmas shopping for the Tree of Sharing with Grampa and his love of chocolate chip cookies -- always available in his cookie jar. His vibrant approach to life is admirable and an inspiration to those who had the good fortune to know him. This was again evident in his valiant fight against cancer. Surviving are his daughter, Marnie Rebecca Mitchell; Marnie Elizabeth Colehour (stepdaughter) and Vernon Barnes (son-in-law and business associate), both of whom he loved as if they had been his biological children. He has five grandchildren, Sara and Suzanne Barnes, Ben and Lily Mitchell and Denver O'Neal. Neil was preceded in death by a sister, Rochelle; his parents; and a granddaughter, Shannon Barnes.
Michael P. Dugan	Published in the Rock Island Argus Thursday,Mar. 20, 2008	Michael P. Dugan, 66, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, where he was a member. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island, with military honors presented by American Legion 569/200 and VFW 1303. Memorials may be made to the family. Michael was born Oct. 30, 1941, in Rock Island, the son of Chester E. and Albia Lewzader Dugan. He was a 1959 graduate of Rock Island High School. He married Relda Caulkins in 1965. He later married Linda Hart in 1979. Mr. Dugan had been employed at the former Rock Island Tobacco Co., currently the Rock Island Distributing Company, for more than 30 years before retiring in 1996. He later worked at the Rock Island Quick Mart. Mr. Dugan was a United States Army Veteran having served during Vietnam. He enjoyed antique muscle cars, working on his 1967 Camaro, music, watching the stock car races at the Davenport and East Moline race tracks, and playing tennis. Mr. Dugan had been a former member of the Rock Island Elk's Club. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Thomas Jared, Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren, Amanda Urmy, Davenport, Kristi, Brihtnie, Samantha, Brett and Brandon Jared, all of Rochester; brother and sister-in-law, James and Irene Dugan, Rock Island; many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
James R. Ende	Published in the Rock Island Argus Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008	James R. Ende, 66, of Rock Island, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Pathway Hospice, Trinity at Terrace Park, Bettendorf. A celebration of life service will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Garret Gallery, 1808 7th Ave., Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pathway Hospice. Inurnment will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements. Jim was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Rock Island, the son of Albert H. and Jane I. Bridges Ende. He married Susan E. Habben Jan. 1, 1996, in Quincy, Ill. Mr. Ende was owner/operator of Ende Roofing of the Quad-Cities for more than 50 years. Jim was a member of the Rock Island High School class of 1959. His memberships included Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island. Jim was an outdoors person; he enjoyed nature, camping and fishing and was a gifted and accomplished woodworker. Jim also loved to renovate older homes. Survivors include his wife, Susan "Sue" Ende; mother, Jane Ende, Rock Island; his children and their spouses, Angie and Bob Hamilton, Atkinson, Ron and Karen Ende, Rock Island, Terry Ende, Morrison, Debra Ende, De Soto, Mo., Curt and Ellen Mumpower, Quincy, Ill., Cathy Codd, Quincy; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters and spouse, Nancy and Larry Dean, Weslaco, Texas, Mary Benhart, Rock Island; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ende was preceded in death by his father and a daughter, Carye Sue Mumpower. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Donald Raymond	Published in the Rock Island Argus December 24, 2007	Donald L. "Donnie" Raymond, 67, of Rock Island, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. Visitation is noon until service time. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Donnie was born Nov. 22, 1940, in Davenport, a son of Benjamin B. and Dorothy Haven Raymond. He retired in 1985 from Roadway Express. Donnie also worked for Huber Paint and Wallpaper and Carroll's Muffler Shop, both of Rock Island. He was a Vietnam era U.S. Navy Veteran. Donnie was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 299 and the Rock Island VFW Post 1303. He enjoyed Rock Island Girls Softball and was a member of its board of directors and umpired girls softball games for 25 years. Survivors include his twin brother, Ronald Raymond and his wife, Marilyn, Rock Island; sister, Phyllis Beachler, East Moline; nieces (and spouses), Ann (Scott) Holtan, Coal Valley, Amy (Doug) Zdansky, Peoria, Ill., Alissa (Martin) Oliva, Rock Island, and Kim (Chad) Ziegler, Delavan, Ill.; and special friends, Tina Ruge, Jerry Carroll, Charlene Bryner and Tim Lavell. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be left at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Charles Garber	Published in the Rock Island Argus September 22, 2007	Charles A. Garber, Ph.D., of West Chester, Pa., formerly of Rock Island, founder, president and CEO of Structure Probe Inc., died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, after a brief battle with pancreatitis. He was 66. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Tri City Jewish Center, Rock Island. Burial is in Hebrew Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the Jewish National Fund. Dr. Garber was born in Rock Island to Morris and Evelyn Garber. A 1967 graduate of Case Institute of Technology, Dr. Garber was world renowned for his work in electron microscopy and polymer physics. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in chemical engineering. He is survived by his wife, Violet; mother, Evelyn; sister, Naomi Strauss; and his brother, Melvin Garber. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
Mary Ramsdale	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Mary Elaine Dorman, 66, Rockport, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Texas. Visitation will be held from noon until 9 p.m. today at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, Rockport. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, Rockport, Texas, with interment to follow at Rockport Cemetery. She was born March 18, 1941, in Rock Island. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1959. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and a loving mother. Mary retired from Aransas County Independent School District after 10 years of working at Rockport-Fulton High School. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Darrell Dorman; son, Stephen Dorman and daughters, Samantha Dorman and April Dorman (spouse, Billy) Garvey, all of Rockport, and Patricia (spouse, Jerald) Martin, Andalusia; brother, Robert Ramsdale and sister, Betty Carstens, both of Rock Island; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her parents, William and Viola Ramsdale and son, David Doran, preceded Mary in death.
Karen Keto	Published in the Rock Island Argus February 27, 2006	Karen Johnsen, 64, of Clinton, Iowa, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Meadowlawn Health, Davenport. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist, Clinton. Burial is in St. Irenaeue Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Lemke Funeral Homes South Chapel, Clinton. She was born July 29, 1941, in Davenport, to Leo and Alice Forari Keto. She married Leonard Kuelper Sr., then later married Terrence Johnsen. Survivors are children, Alicia Hall, Miranda Johnsen, Leonard and Thomas Kuelper, all of Clinton; adopted daughter, Linda Huizenga, Camanche, Iowa; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two adopted grandchildren. You can access Karen Keto's family web site at this URL: http://home.mchsi.com/~houseofearles
Roger Lee Lovelace	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Roger Lee Loveless, 64, of Wendell, Idaho, died April 11, 2005. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Demaray Funeral Home, Gooding, Idaho. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Lee was born June 2, 1940, in Jefferson, Iowa, the son of Lucile and Dale Loveless. He married Dorothy Gibo Oct. 24, 1964, in 29 Palms, Calif. He was a 1959 graduate of Rock Island High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from the California Highway Patrol in 1976. He then worked for Northrup Corporation until 1996. He moved to Wendell and drove a school bus for the Jerome School District. Survivors (and spouses) include his wife; son, Roger (Michele) Varju, La Center, Wash.; daughters, Susan Donat and Mary (Jason) Duniphin, Idaho; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Janet (Walter) Rosencranz, Cape Coral, Fla.; brothers, Jim Loveless, Davenport, and Sam (Susie) Loveless, Rock Island. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Darrell Loveless.
Roscoe Hocker	Published in the Rock Island Argus March 12, 2005	Roscoe E. Hocker, 63, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005, at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, with a Christian wake service at 12:30 p.m. with a Chalice Presentation by Knight's of Columbus Allouez Council to follow. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Rock Island. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum, East Moline. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Mr. Hocker was born July 2, 1941, in Moline, son of Russell E. and Laura Peel Hocker. He married Mary E. Hannes on Dec. 29, 1962, in Rock Island. Roscoe was employed for 45 years at Eagle Foods as a manager, retiring in 2003.Mr. Hocker was a member of St. Mary's Church, Rock Island, Illowa Boy Scout Council and scouting for 37 years, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Allouez Council and Rock Island Clean and Beautiful. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, golf, walking, sailing, fishing and canoeing at his home in Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mary; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Todd Hocker-Stone, Rock Island, Tiffany and Tom Forbes, Hollister, Mo.; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Dana Hocker, Brookport, Ill., Rusty and Linda Hocker, Milan, Troy and Andria Hocker, Blue Springs, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Jacqueline Fritzol, Southport, S.C., Janice Marriott, Davenport, and twin sister, Rochelle Carlson, Orion. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Donna Bright	Published in the Rock Island Argus September 27, 2004	Donna J. Lievens, 63, of Port Byron, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in her home. Services are Tuesday morning at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Family and friends are asked to meet at Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline, by 10 a.m. Tuesday to proceed to the cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center. Donna was born July 15, 1941, in Rock Island, daughter of Donald and Marion Bright. She married Robert F. Lievens on June 28, 1969, in Rock Island. He died Jan. 19, 1998. She enjoyed music and dance. Donna is survived by a son, Robert Lievens Jr., and his wife, Celeste, Davenport; a daughter, Debi Foss, and a former son-in-law, Shelby Foss, both of Prior Lake, Minn.; six grandchildren; a special friend, John Goeden, East Moline; and a brother, Michael Bright.
Dennis Nelson	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Dennis V. Nelson, 62, Novi, Mich., formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Rock Island, died Jan. 17, 2004, at his home. Services were held Jan. 20 at Lynch and Sons, Richardson-Bird Chapel, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Mich. The Rev. John Harris officiated. He was born June 21, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., son of Vernon and Annette Eshelman Nelson. Mr. Nelson grew up in Rock Island and attended Rock Island High School. While there, he enjoyed many activities including boxing as a Golden Glove Lightweight. After graduating, class of 1959, he continued his education and apprenticeships to learn skills that would carry over into his work as a machine and tool tradesman with John Deere and International Harvester. Some time later, he would meet Judith Daufeldt through her phone call to a KSTT Radio show. They began their relationship talking over the phone before arranging to meet for the first time in person at a movie. On June 25, 1960, they were married in Davenport. The newlyweds moved to East Moline to begin their family, and later to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They moved to Novi in 1984, where Mr. Nelson most recently worked as a mortgage broker for Allied Mortgage in Brighton, Mich. In addition to Judy, his wife of more than 43 years, Mr. Nelson is survived by his son, Tom Nelson, Milford; daughters (and spouses) Tracy (Greg) Burt, Hartland, Mich., Tammy (Brian) Queen, Novi, Tiffany Lantis, Northville, Mich., and Tara (Kevin Droz) Nelson, Howell, Mich; eight cherished grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Wallace, Mount Morris, Ill., and Debbie Klak, Washington, Mo.; stepbrothers, David and Danny Eshelman; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, loving friends and his faithful pet dog, Amos.
Melvyn Sloan	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Melvyn M. Sloan, 61, of Moline died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Mr. Sloan was born Aug. 3, 1941, in Rock Island, the son of Maynard and Daisy DeLap Sloan. He married Patricia A. Schulmeister Dec. 30, 1961, in Rock Island. He served in the National Guard. He was employed by John Deere Plow-Planter Works, Moline, for 30 years as a lift-truck driver, retiring in 1992. Melvyn was a member of Local 434 and John Deere Retirees. He enjoyed bowling and softball. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Craig Ackerman, Sheri and Michael Wolfe and Leigh and Thomas Andress, all of Moline; son and daughter-in-law, Ty and JoEllen Sloan, Rock Island; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathy and Roy Davenport and Barbara Sloan, all of Killeen, Texas; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael.
Ellen Collins	Published in the Rock Island Argus December 15, 2002	Ellen Stapp Collins, 61, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at her home. A memorial visitation and celebration of her life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock Island. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Davenport Museum of Art. Ellen was born March 13, 1941, in Pensacola, Fla., daughter of Dr. R. Bruce Collins and Marjorie Stapp Collins, Rock Island. She earned her bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 1963 and master's degree in psychology from the University of Iowa in 1967. She married Kerry A. Goodwin Dec. 27, 2000, in Bettendorf. She had been employed as a psychologist for the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency since 1988. Previously, she had worked for the Department of Human Services in Davenport. In addition to her work as a psychologist, Ellen was a very successful and well-known regional artist. Her clay sculpture has been shown and sold at Beaux Arts, the Davenport Museum of Art and Gift Shop, the Newton Art Gallery, and the Thieves Market at the University of Iowa. She was a former member of the Davenport Museum of Art Pottery Guild, where her pieces also were shown and sold. She received several awards, among them a first place at the Lexington, Mass., Art Show. Ellen appeared in a teaching film produced by her alma mater, Vanderbilt University. Her work was recently featured on the cover of the Davenport Museum of Art brochure. Ellen was interested in integrating form and movement in her sculpture. Her figures convey an ambiguous and introspective mood. Ellen's pieces are original, one-of-a-kind works of art and feature her hand seal. Her memberships include the Davenport Museum of Art, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and the National Association of School Psychologists. She is survived by her husband, Kerry A. Goodwin, Bettendorf; sons, Robert Bruce Bahnsen and his wife, Elizabeth, Tacoma, Wash., and Christopher Montgomery Bahnsen and his wife, Jill, Denver, Colo.; stepchildren, Gregg Goodwin, West Branch, Iowa, and Molly Goodwin, South Carolina; and a sister, Marcia Ross and her husband, Dr. James, Southborough, Mass.
Kent Anderson	Published in the Rock Island Argus December 6, 2002	S. Kent Anderson, 61, Davenport, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, at Genesis East, Davenport. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Runge Mortuary. Burial is in Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8:30 p.m. today at the mortuary. He was born July 11, 1941, in Moline. He married Carol Elling Sept. 17, 1960, in Rock Island. Surviving are wife; sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Wendy Anderson, Blue Grass, Todd and Cheri Anderson, Murrieta, Calif.; four grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Ron Phillips, Bettendorf; niece, Kristi Vorwick; and nephew, Jeff Phillips.
Robert Chance	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Robert F. Chance, 62, of Milan, died Sunday, July 7, 2002, at home. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan. Burial is in Chapel Grove Cemetery, Bowling Township, Rock Island County. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Robert was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Rockford, Ill., son of Jay and Clella Brown Chance. He married Wanda J. Barton Dec. 12, 1965, in Sterling, He served in the Army Reserve from 1957 to 1963. Bob worked for Quad Cities Kenworth, Rock Island, for many years as a certified diesel mechanic. He later worked for Ator Brothers, Orion, and most recently for Gannon's Plumbing, Rock Island. He was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, Milan, where he served as music director and superintendent of Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. His interests included fishing and tending to his yard and flowers. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children and spouses, Nancy and Steve Burg, Clackamas, Ore., Richard and Chris Chance, Port Byron, Daniel Chance, Milan, Michael Chance, Chicago, Kimberly Chance, Milan, and Michelle Schwanz, East Moline; foster children, Tina Thomason, Brandy Imel, Christine Imel and Melissa Kitzman-Kelley; grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian and Matthew Burg, Skyler Schwanz and Dalton and Garrett Chance; sisters and their spouses, Pauline and Richard Watkins, Rockford, Frances and Paul Birdsall, Orion, Florence and John Pratt, Auburn, Calif., Margaret and Basil Martin, Joelton, Tenn., Mildred and Donald Johnson, Rockford, Virginia and Dean Tucker, Kennett, Mo., Dorothy and Russell Newnham, Milan, and Doris and Duane Roesner, Milan; brothers and their spouses, Donald and Shirley Chance, Rockford, and William and Cindy Chance, Freeport, Ill.; and best friends, Wayne and Kathy Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ella Pope and Alice Aurand; and brothers, Jay C. Chance Jr. and Albert Chance.
Gregory Davidson	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Gregory L. Davidson, 61, of Milan, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. today at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. A memorial fund has been established. Mr. Davidson was born Jan. 27, 1941, in Davenport, the son of Lincoln A. and Evelyn G. Ehle Davidson. He married Eileen Barks in 1961, in Rock Island. He managed the family jewelry store, Gemstone Wonderland, in Milan, for 15 years. Greg was a custom jeweler and silversmith. He was a member of the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club for 27 years. He enjoyed cooking and developed many of his own recipes. He also loved playing cards, shooting pool and fishing. Greg's favorite movies were westerns, especially John Wayne features. He loved the Southwest, often referring to Albuquerque, N.M., as his favorite place. Music Greg enjoyed the most included Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass and Mantovani. Greg dedicated his last years to his mother, Evelyn G. Davidson, caring for her until her death Dec. 8, 2001. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Tina Davidson, Milan, Tamara and Ted Bicri, Muscatine, Iowa, Toni and Bruce Davidson, Cambridge, and Julie and Mark Barnhouse, Aledo; sons and daughter-in-law, Matthew Davidson, Keithsburg, and Eric and Jolene Davidson, Joy; 11 grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and John Kessler, Moline; two nephews; and several cousins.
John Young	Published in the Rock Island Argus	A memorial service for John A. Young, 60, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of Rock Island, will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island. All friends and relatives are invited. Mr. Young died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at his home.
William Everingham	Published in the Rock Island Argus	A Mass of Christian burial for William Everingham, 59, of Milan, will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Andalusia, where he was a member. The Rev. Richard L. Barclift will be the celebrant. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church with a Christian wake service at 7:30 p.m. Private family inurnment will be held at Calvary Mausoleum in Rock Island at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the church or a favorite charity. Esterdahl Mortuary, Moline, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Everingham passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, at his home. William was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of William F. and Jane D. Kent Everingham. He married Karen A. Unferth Aug. 17, 1963, in Rock Island. He worked as an independent insurance agent for 35 years, last working March 15, 2001. He was a member of the Rock Island Jaycees and on the board of directors, president of the Rock Island Morning Kiwanis Club, and president of the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Survivors (and spouses) include his wife; son, Kent (Jill) Everingham, Savannah, Ga.; daughters, Molly (Craig) Robbins, Coal Valley, and Jayne (Kyle) Woeber, Andalusia; grandchildren, MacKenzie Robbins, Nathan Woeber, Dalton Woeber, Connor Everingham and Collin Everingham; and a sister, Kathy (Daniel) Allen, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Ron Walker	Published in the Rock Island Argus	Ronald Keith Walker, 59, Marietta, Ga., formerly of Moline, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at Kenneston Hospital, Marietta.Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Family Funeral Services, Colona. A memorial fund will be established. He was born March 3, 1941, in Savanna, Ill., the son of Harold and Marie Thoulan Walker. He married Donna Kay Barnett Oct. 31, 1962, in Galesburg.<p /> He was a member of Retail Clerks Union Local 1470 for many years as business agent and later as vice president, retiring in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Donna, Marietta; daughter, Tammy Baldwin, Marietta; son, Jeff R. Walker, Douglasville, Ga.; a grandchild; his mother, Marie Walker, Moline; and a sister, Terrie Fletcher, Geneseo. He was preceded in death by his father.