Obituaries
Mary E. Rizzolo
Oct 11, 2025
Mary Emily Rizzolo, 87, of Coal Valley, passed away October 11, 2025 at her home, exactly where she wanted to be.
A funeral Mass will be 10 am Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Divine Mercy/St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colona, IL. Visitation will be 4 pm – 7 pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Colona, with a rosary...
Bruce W. King
Oct 4, 2025
Bruce W. King, 76, of East Moline passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his home.
Per his wishes there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded.Bruce was born October 26, 1948 in Phoenix, AZ the son of Charlie and Ruby Leihsing King. He married Connie Clark May 7, 2005. She passed away January 5, 2021. He later...
Robert N. Rhone
Sep 28, 2025
Robert N. Rhone, 78, of Rock Island passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Unity Point Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Friedens Cemetery in Port Byron.
Robert was born December 24, 1946 in Harvey, North Dakota...
David L. Chellos
Sep 25, 2025
David L. Chellos Sr., 71, of Rock Island passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Trinity Rock Island.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00am Friday at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. The family invites memorials to be made to David’s family. Schroder Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
David was born on January 19, 1954 in Moline, IL...
Benito J. Ayala
Sep 25, 2025
Benito J. Ayala, 56, of Silvis passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospital.
A mass of Christian burial will be 10am Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Visitation will be 3-7pm with a rosary at 2:30pm Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in East Moline....
MarÃa D. Márquez
Sep 23, 2025
María D. Márquez, de 91 años, de East Moline, falleció el Martes 23 de Septiembre 2025 en su casa.El velorio será el Viernes, 26 de Septiembre de 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en Schroder Mortuary en Silvis.La misa de funeral sera el Sábado, 27 de Septiembre a las 11:00 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica St. Mary en Moline.El entierro será...
Robert A. Hamerly
Sep 21, 2025
Robert A. Hamerly, 54, of East Moline passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at St. Anthony's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rock Island.
Cremation rites were accorded and there will be no services.
Robert was born May 6, 1971 in Silvis, IL the son of William and Carol Phelps Hamerly. He most recently worked ar X Pac in Milan. Robert enjoyed kayaking...
Lawrence A. Lofquist
Sep 20, 2025
Lawrence A. Lofquist, 79, of Colona passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colona. Visitation will be 9am to the service time at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the...
Richard Rogers
Sep 16, 2025
Richard (Rick) J. Rogers of Rock Island found peace on September 16th, 2025. Richard was born Sept. 30, 1948 in El Cajon, CA. He relocated to Rock Island, IL in 1991.
A man of many interests and talents, he had a career that ran the gamut from sous chef to bus driver and from traffic cop to corrections administration. Eventually retiring...
Perry Wadsager
Sep 13, 2025
Perry J. Wadsager, 74, of Colona passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
Perry was born October 8, 1950 in Rock Island, IL the son of Peter and Fannie Mae Wadsager. He...
Andrew C. Whipple
Sep 11, 2025
Andrew C. Whipple, 44, of East Moline passed away September 11, 2025 at his home.
A memorial service will be 6pm Thursday, September 18, 2025 with visitation 2 hours prior to service time. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline at a later date. Memorials may be made to qcpaws.
Andrew was born October 30, 1980 in Davenport, IA...
Helen M. McCarthy
Sep 6, 2025
Helen Mae McCarthy, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by love and grace.
Born and raised in Rock Island, Helen graduated from Rock Island High School in 1959. Shortly after, she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald McCarthy, and together they shared an incredible 65 years of marriage, a true...
David V. Chaser
Aug 31, 2025
David V. Chaser, 51, of East Moline passed away August 31, 2025 at his home.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be 3pm Friday, September 5, 2025 with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will be at a later date.
David was born July 16, 1974 in Moline, IL the son of Larry Parks...
Jerry F. DeBlock
Aug 28, 2025
Jerry Francis DeBlock, 89, passed into his next journey Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at Park Vista Retirement Living – North Hill, East Moline, IL.
Jerry was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Moline, IL to Thelma Aldredge DeBlock and Maurice DeBlock. Thelma was a lover of movies and named him after the Fred Astaire character – Jerry Travers – from the movie...
Bonnie Nickell and Ellen DeMink
2025
Join us as we celebrate the lives of Bonnie and Ellen. We will be remembering them through spending time together, sharing memories, and having a celebration cook-out style; similar to the fun weenie roasts they used to host for family and friends yearly. All food and drinks will be provided. Saturday, October 4, 2025 4-7pm at the Rock Island Conservation...
Lawrence "Larry" Bobb
Aug 16, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Bobb, 71, of Silvis passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home due to a long battle with COPD. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2023.
Visitation will be 12-2pm Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis followed by a celebration of life at 2pm. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Larry...
Joyce A. Nevins
Aug 16, 2025
Joyce A. Nevins, 91, of Carbon Cliff passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:30pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Silvis United Methodist Church with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the church or QC Animal Welfare Center.
Joyce was...
Brenda S. Owen
Aug 16, 2025
Brenda S. Owen, 68, of Colona passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her home with her husband of 51 years by her side.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 4-7pm Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made...
Jean E. Rhone
Aug 11, 2025
Jean Ellen Rhone (Bartels), 75, passed away in her home surrounded by family on Monday, August 11th after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jean was born August 17th, 1949, to Ruth Ziegenhorn. She was then placed into the loving adoptive arms of Herman John and Mary Lucille Bartels.
Jean graduated from United Township High School, Moline Institute of Commerce, and...
Edward Fisher
Jul 26, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Jamison Dejaynes Fisher, 18, of East Moline passed away July 26, 2025.
A celebration of life was held 3-5pm Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the East Moline Legion Post 227. Inurnment will be in Hampton Cemetery at a later date.
Eddie was born February 7, 2007 in Silvis, IL. He is the son of Gerald and Deborah Lynne Fisher. He...
