Obituaries

May 18, 2018

Steven A. Sheldon, 66, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family May 18, 2018.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Schroder Mortuary, Silvis is assisting the family with services. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery with a graveside service, Thursday, May 24, at 11:30. Anyone wishing to...

May 14, 2018

Barbara A. Matheny, 72, of East Moline passed away May 14, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Port Byron.

A celebration of life will be 12-4pm Sunday June 3 at Falcon Farms clubhouse (2507 214th St. N, Port Byron). Memorials may be made to the family.

Barbara was born April 13, 1946 in Greenfield, TN...

May 13, 2018

Allan Lee Brown, 62, of Sacramento, CA formerly of Rock Island Died May 13, 2018 in Sacramento.

Services will be private and Burial will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Allan was born Feb. 19, 1956 in Rock Island the son of William Jr. and Mildred Brown. He graduated Alleman High School Class of 1974...

May 9, 2018

Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Wells-Holmes, 65, of East Moline, passed away May 9, 2018, at Aperion Care in East Moline.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family.

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May 6, 2018

Norma Buchanan, 88, of Colona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to First Southern...

May 1, 2018

Pauline Anne Shappard, 88 , of Silvis Passed away May 1, 2018 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.

Pauline...

Apr 30, 2018

Terrie Wilson, 52, of Colona passed away April 30, 2018 at Unity Point Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 11am Monday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

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Apr 29, 2018

Viola Yates, 92, of East Moline passed away April 29, 2018 at her home.

Graveside services will be 11:30am Wednesday at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Vets Local 299.

Viola was born Sept. 26, 1925 in Coia, KY the daughter of Robert and Dolly Lady. She married...

Apr 20, 2018

Bradley W. Ethridge, 77, of East Moline, passed away April 20, 2018, at his home surrounded by family.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Schroder Mortuary is assisting the family.

Bradley was born Oct. 5, 1940, in Dixon Springs, Ill., the son of Bradford and Hellen Green...

Apr 11, 2018

Mary Ann Baird, 70, of Colona passed away April 11, 2018 at her home.

A memorial visitation will be 4-7pm Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mary Ann Baird Memorial Fund at Vibrant Credit Union.

Mary was born Oct. 25, 1947 in Chicago, IL the daughter...

Apr 10, 2018

Kermit D. Alexander, 89, of Silvis passed away April 10, 2018 at Friendship Manor in Rock Island.

Visitation is Monday, April 16th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis.  Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17th at the mortuary.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans).  Burial will...

Mar 29, 2018

Charles H. "Chuck" Reese III, 65, of Silvis passed away March 29, 2018 at Unity Point Rock Island. Funeral services will be 10:30am Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7pm Tuesday at the Mortuary. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Chuck was born Dec. 22, 1952 in...

Mar 29, 2018

Jean Prescott, 77, of Rock Island formerly of Colona passed away March 29, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be 12pm Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with visitation 2 hours prior to service time. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family. Jean was born February 15, 1941 in...

Mar 27, 2018

Donald L. Russell, 83, of Apache Junction, AZ. formally of the Quad Cities passed away March 27th, 2018 surrounded by his family at his daughter's home. Funeral services will be held 11am Friday April 6 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be at The Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be...

Mar 26, 2018

LaSalle Gasahl - Columbia, 100, of Silvis passed away Monday, March 26th 2018 at Aspen Rehab and Health Care Center, Silvis. Service will be 12pm Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis, with Visitations two hours prior from 10-12pm. Entombment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in East Moline. Memorials may be made to the Breakfast Optimist Club for Children's Cancer...

Mar 25, 2018

LaVerne D. Schmidt, 72, of Colona passed away March 25, 2018 at his home. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Burial will be at New Boston Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice. LaVerne was born May 11, 1945 in Walnut, IL the son of Adolph and Inez Hoffman Schmidt. He...

Mar 23, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" Thurman, 91, of Colona passed away March 23, 2018 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline. A mass of Christian burial will be 10am Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colona. Visitation will be 4-7pm Monday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona with a rosary at 3:30pm. Burial will be at Dayton Corners Cemetery in Colona. Memorials...

Mar 22, 2018

Nadine H. Wakefiled, 87, of Colona passed away Thursday March 22, 2018 at Illini Restorative Care Center in Silvis. A memorial visitation will be 2-5pm Saturday March 24 at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Immediately following, A celebration of life will be held 5:30pm at the East Moline VFW. Nadine was born May 19, 1930 in Green Township, Aledo the daughter...

Mar 21, 2018

James A. Grizzle, 74, of Moline passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018 at his home in Moline surrounded by his family. Per his wishes he will be cremated and burial will be at a later date at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Schroder Mortuary in Silvis is assisting the family with arrangements. James was born Nov. 6, 1943 in...

Mar 18, 2018

Velma M. Smallwood, 91, of Colona passed away March 18, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday with visitation 1 hour prior to service time at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to one's choice. Velma was born Jan. 29, 1927 in...