Obituaries

Mar 5, 2021

Edward H. Bischoff, 63 of Colona, Illinois passed away March 5th after a long battle with cancer and other contributing factors.

Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday with a rosary at 3:30pm at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Mass will be 10am Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colona followed by private interment at Rock Island National Cemetery....

Mar 5, 2021

Thomas K. Whitney, 70, of Silvis passed away March 5, 2021 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Per his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Thomas was born September 23, 1950 in Moline, IL the son of Martin J....

Mar 3, 2021

David M. Wirfs, 66, of Hillsdale passed away March 3, 2021 at his home.

A memorial service will be 3pm Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with visitation 2 hours prior to service time at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. In accordance with public gathering guidelines, social distancing will be observed as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral...

Mar 2, 2021

Tara L. Franks, 52, of Silvis passed away March 2, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Moline.

Funeral services will be 11am Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. In accordance with public gathering guidelines, social distancing will be observed as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral home....

Feb 27, 2021

Benny G. Bell, 90, of Silvis passed away unexpectedly February 27, 2021 at Allure of Geneseo.

Visitation will be 12-2pm Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Funeral services will be private. In accordance with public gathering guidelines, social distancing will be observed as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral home, and masks will be required....

Feb 26, 2021

Artie T. Cobb, 92, of Colona passed away February 26, 2021 at Allure of Geneseo.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

Artie was born September 25, 1928 in Edgerton, MO the son of Charles and Iola Williams Cobb. He married Thelma Grimes...

Feb 18, 2021

Arturo Raya, 72, of Altoona, IA passed away February 18, 2021 at his home.

Visitation will be 12-3pm Sunday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will be in Peurta Del Monte Cementerio in Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Arturo was born November 22, 1948 in Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico the son of Daniel Raya...

Feb 17, 2021

Helen M. Eklof Beechamp, 84, of Silvis passed away February 17, 2021 at Centennial Rehab in Moline.

A celebration of life will be 3-6pm Friday, February 26, 2021 at American Legion Post 227 in East Moline. Schroder Mortuary in Silvis is assisting the family with arrangements.

Helen was born November 11, 1936 in Keokuk, IA...

Feb 17, 2021

Richard A. Swanson, 78, of Silvis passed away February 17, 2021 at Unity Point Rock Island.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Richard was born December 22, 1942 in Moline, IL the son of Glenwood and Lillian Lewis Swanson. He married Helen June Fedena November 6, 1965 in Pennsylvania. He...

Feb 10, 2021

Angie E. Timbrook, 45, of Colona passed away February 10, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

A private celebration of life will be held at the Colona American Legion Post 1233. Memorials may be made to the family. Schroder Mortuary, Colona is assisting the family with arrangements.

Angelique was born July 15,...

Feb 1, 2021

Randy L. Barr, 55, of Colona passed away February 1, 2021 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Randy was born May 26, 1965 in Quincy, IL the son of Earl and Patricia Henze Barr. He worked for the Local 309 Laborers Union and enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing,...

Jan 27, 2021

Grace McMahon, 93, has ended her earthly journey and was reunited with The Lord on January 27, 2021. She resided at Friendship Manor, Rock Island, IL prior to her passing.

There will not be a visitation at this time. A celebration of life service will be held on a later date at Greenview Memorial Cemetery, East Moline,...

Jan 25, 2021

Barbara J. Gilliam, 85, of East Moline passed away January 25, 2021 at Allure of Geneseo Nursing Home.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.

Barbara was born July 30, 1935 in Nashville, TN the daughter of George and Nelda Mae Chaney...

Jan 22, 2021

Kathleen I. Burney, 74, of Silvis passed away January 22, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus.

Visitation will be 4-7pm Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Silvis. In accordance with public gathering guidelines, social distancing will be observed. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens,...

Jan 21, 2021

David P. Camp passed away Thursday Jan. 21st, 2021.

He was born Jan.19th 1944 to Arthur Frances and Loretta Elizabeth Lynd Camp in Kewanee, Illinois.  David graduated from Kewanee High School in 1962. He married Stephanie Folsom, together they had 1 son David P. Camp the Second, and later divorced.

He married Terry Ruth Hemphill...

Jan 15, 2021

Wesley W. Peebler, 79, of Moline, Illinois died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Trinity Rock Island.

Cremation has been accorded.  A private service, with military rites, will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Schorder Mortuary, Silvis is entrusted with arrangements.

Wesley Wayne was born September 24,...

Jan 9, 2021

Robert Charles Esterlein, 92, of East Moline passed away January 9, 2021 at Aspen Rehab and Health Care in Silvis.

Services will be private. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Geneseo.

Robert was born December 15, 1928 in...

Jan 5, 2021

Connie Sue King, 68, of East Moline passed away January 5, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus.

Per her wishes there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded. Schroder Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Connie was born November 5, 1952 in Anderson, IN the daughter of Raymond and Juanita...

Jan 2, 2021

Helen (Pat) M. Andersen, 83, of Colona passed away January 2, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehab Center in Rock Island.

Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks will be required in the funeral Caution-home. Funeral services will be private...

Dec 31, 2020

Waneta P. Kaster, 83, Of Colona passed away December 31, 2020 at Illini Restorative Care Center in Silvis.

Graveside services will be 2pm Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, IA. Schroder Mortuary in Silvis is assisting the family with arrangements.

Waneta was born April 30, 1937 in Cincinnati, IA the daughter of William Roy and Oral McIntire...