Quad-City Times

Shirley M. McLaughlin, 84, of Davenport, IA, formally of St. Joseph, MI passed away on, Sun., Oct. 3, 2021 in Coralville, IA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sat., Oct. 9, at 12 PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI with Pastor Brenda Gordon officiating. Friends may visit with the family an hour prior at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the local hospice of your choice. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Shirley was born on April 24, 1937, in Long Lane MO, to Russell & Pearl (Harmon) Rose....

Pastor John K. Cook, loving husband, father, grandfather, and pastor, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 54. Born April 24, 1967, in Fremont, CA, he was the son of the late John Arthur Cook and Penlo Jean (Thiede) Hobbs. John married his high school sweetheart, Pamela S. (Stender) Cook on April 1, 1986 in Davenport, IA. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1986, and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in 2008. His Tour of duties include, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was a life member of the V.F.W. and a member of Carlisle American Legion Post 101. After his military career, John received both his...

Eleanor Janice (Estee) Osher, 97, died on Friday, August 6, 2021 in the caring and loving community of Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. From her birth on December 4, 1923 to her death on August 6, 2021, she nourished people around her with her love, faith, hospitality and friendly smile. She was born in the family home in the tiny town of Hecla, South Dakota to Charles and Vera (Hines) Estee. She had older twin brothers and one younger sister. Eleanor excelled in English and was Editor of the high school newspaper. She also won many state contests when she performed solos on the French horn. While in high school, Eleanor and Clare started dating at age 15. Before...

Alan Glenn Beavers passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 25, 2021. Alan was born March 6, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa, the only child of Glenn and Carma Beavers, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Davenport Central High School the class of 1964 and subsequently graduated from Iowa State University. He was active in the Theta Chi Fraternity while at Iowa State. This association provided a lifetime of treasured friendships. He served as an Armor officer in the United States Army in Germany from 1970 until 1972. He began his career in industrial management at International Harvester, Farmall Plant where he met his wife and lifelong partner, Mary. It was there...

Judy Kay Ammerman, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. There will be a family visitation during the viewing of Judy from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM Friday, May 28, 2021, at Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Mrs. Ammerman was born July 1, 1945 in East Moline to August and Betty Gomez. Judy attended United Township High School in East Moline. She married Frank Ammerman on September 22, 1962 in East Moline. Judy loved to travel and riding her bicycle all over town. She took pride in her rose bushes. She loved her furry grand dogs. The family wishes to thank Kindred Hospice for their loving care during this difficult time. Survivors...

Jeffery Allen Lascelles was born in Muscatine, IA to Thomas and Virginia Lascelles on November 21, 1956. From Rock Island IL, graduated from Rock Island High School. He worked as a desktop support/computer Tech. for Bank of America for 19 years and Centene Health Net for 3 years. He was a Veteran and served in the Navy for 5 years. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, off-roading, camping, watching sports and movies. Jeffery is survived by his spouse Nilfa and his son Bryson Lascelles, sister Vickie (Tom) Sedam, niece Kelli (Clint), Nephew Chad Sedam, Michael (Shannon) Sedam, and their children Derek, Devin, Ericka and Payton. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas...

Richard John Sulik passed away March 15, 2021 in Lady Lake, FL at age 75. Mr. Sulik was born October 20, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Roxborough High School. He subsequently lived in Washington, D.C. and Davenport, IA. He married Jean Marie Conklin of Davenport, IA in 1980. Mr. Sulik held positions in several government agencies and retired as a Logistics Specialist in 2001 after 35 years of federal service. He moved to central Florida in 2003. Although small in stature and afflicted with ill health throughout his lifetime, Mr. Sulik enjoyed travel and adventurous activities. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, earned a Pilot License and made several trips to Europe. Mr....

Reverend William H. Beauchat, 87, Greenfield passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Greenfield Health Care. He was born December 5, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Harold and Marie (Hill) Beauchat. William was a graduate of Davenport High School, Davenport, IA, and the Missionary Bible Institute. He was the pastor at the Eastside Church of The Nazarene, Canton, IL; then at Shirley Church of The Nazarene, Shirley, IN; and then at Greenfield Wesleyan Church, Greenfield, IN, for 20 years. William also enjoyed a long tenure with Allison's. He was a former president of the Hatfield Camp in Cleveland, IN, and EMT for Estell Ambulance Service, Shirley, IN. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Jon Wallace Nelson of Clearwater, Florida passed away ever so peacefully at Suncoast Hospice on Friday, March 5th, 2021 at the age of 84. Jon was born March 12,1936 in Peoria, Illinois to Elmer and Ada (Schriver) Nelson. Jon earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University ('58) where he was an active member of the Theta Chi fraternity. Jon's pledge Dad introduced him to Sharon Gray ('59) and the rest is history! Jon and Sharon were married in Peoria on May 17,1959 and lived and worked in Chicago and Peoria before moving their young family to Bettendorf, Iowa in 1964. The highlight of Jon's engineering and sales career was serving as President of Taylor...

DeWitt Dateline Photo Ray Meier Raymond Meier age 84, died peacefully, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at West Wing Place, Dewitt with his family by his side. Raymond Edward Meier was born on April 12, 1936 at Monticello, Iowa. He was the son of Edward and Bernice (Schneider). Ray graduated from Monticello Community School in 1954. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1958. He spent most of his deployment in France. He returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Janis Gottleaber on December 28, 1958 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Monticello. They were kept busy raising their three kids Kurt, Karmen, and Marvin, in Wheatland, Iowa before returning to DeWitt once...

Entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on December 4, 2020, at the age of 88. Dear brother of Paul (Nancy) Fischer. Cherished uncle of Susan Becker, Cathy (Mike) West, William Fischer, and Karen (Mike) Mihm. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. John "Denny" Fischer was born in Pender, Nebraska, the beloved son of the late Percy and Mabel. His family soon relocated to Moline, IL, where he graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School. He received his graduate degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and his PhD from the University of Illinois. Denny went on to teach for 58 years in the University of Wisconsin system, primarily for UW-Milwaukee, where he...

Gary Kelly Walton, 87, of Christoval, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Gary was born on March 16, 1933 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Robert and Katherine Walton who were dairy farmers at the time. They later relocated to northern New Mexico where Robert supported the family doing what work he could find. He worked as a baker, built missile silos outside Denver, got cattle from Amarillo to Raton and even worked on the Hoover dam. Gary attended Raton High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track and was later inducted into the Raton High School Wall of Fame. He also rodeoed riding bulls. He went to college at New Mexico State University and earned his...

Tipton Dateline Photo Shad Myers Shad Ray Myers, age 48, passed away Friday evening, September 25, 2020, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Shad was born October 9, 1971, in Portsmouth, Virginia, at the naval hospital, the son of Sidney and Gayla (Collier) Myers. He graduated from Anamosa High School at mid-term in 1990, and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He was an Aviation Mechanic and Crew Chief on the CH-53E Super Stallion, with 1100 flight hours, and served in Operation Desert Storm. He was part of the first Unit Deployment Program (UDP) of the Super Stallions to Okinawa, Japan, October 1991 - May 1992, and deployed on the USS Belleau...

Thomas Olmsted, 70, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, on September 20, 1949, son of the late Glen and Imelda Olmsted. He married Jane McBride on August 31, 1970. They moved to Seattle in 1976 where they resided and raised their family for 17 years. Tom and his wife Jane moved to Moline, Illinois in 1993. After retirement they moved to Richardson, Texas. Tom is survived by his spouse, Jane (McBride) Olmsted, his children, Chad of Greensboro, N.C., Erica (Goetz) of Dallas, TX., and Paul of Bothell, WA; grandchildren, James and Avery Olmsted, Lillian, and Evelyn Goetz. He is also survived by his sisters...

Charles William "Bill" Yager, 77, of Dubuque, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle against cancer for over the last 10 years. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road. Please respect our current social distancing requirements and the Dubuque city mask ordinance. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Bill's family. The Funeral Service for Bill will be 10 AM Wednesday, August 26 at Grace United Methodist Church, 318 N. Center St. in Geneseo, IL, with Rev. Thomas C. Shinkle officiating....

DAVENPORT - Jesse Gene Howerton, 73, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Weslaco. Born in Long Lane, Missouri, Jesse lived in Weslaco, Texas since the early 2000s. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Edith and Ira Howerton; and five siblings. Jesse is survived by two daughters, Toni Howerton of Milan, IL, Tanya Noriega of Springfield, MO; six grandchildren, Erik (Katheren) Noriega, Cameron Mask, Dorian Mask, Kali Noriega, Kyle Noriega, Sabrina Howerton; and three great-grandchildren, Ryker Mask, Saffira Mask, and Luna Noriega. We would like to give a special thanks to our adopted brother, Alberto Cavazos and his family. Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation...

The earthly journey of this beautiful woman ended on Friday, July 17th at her home. Arlene Frieda Ruchotzke was born to Fred and Anna Hamdorf on June 27, 1928 in Massillon, Iowa. She married Elmer H. Ruchotzke on June 1, 1947 in Lowden, Iowa. Together they farmed in the Oxford Junction and Lost Nation areas. After moving off the farm in 1993, she went to work at Jack & Jill in Maquoketa where she enjoyed many years making new friends. Arlene was many things in her life, most of all devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She loved a good card game, playing the slots, gardening, watching her favorite movies (Pretty Woman...

Sheila passed on June 14, 2020, in Denver, CO. For full life story and updated graveside service information in Davenport please go to https://horancares.com/obits/sheila-ann-feeney/.

Patrick F. Dennis, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and two caring sons, on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020. Patrick was born on March 7th, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa to Wayne and Lenore Dennis. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa in 1968. He married Christina (Tina) Dennis on December 26, 1976 in Des Mones, Iowa. After a short stint working in Las Vegas as a blackjack dealer, where he was known as "Pat by the Pool," Patrick eventually followed in his father's footsteps and was the President and Owner of Dennis Company Inc, a HVACR wholesale distribution company. Patrick was an avid golfer who enjoyed meeting people and always took a...

Loras James Schrobilgen, "favorite" child of Verena and Charles Schrobilgen, passed away on May 26, 2020 from complications related to Alzheimer's Disease. After serving in the U.S. Army he met the love of his life, Betty Ahmann, at John Deere Dubuque Works. Their marriage of 55 years was filled with laughter, joy and three very amazing children. Stacey (Darren) Allgood, Michelle (Jim) Duax and favorite child, Steve (Cammy) Schrobilgen have been blessed to have such an incredible role model to carry on Loras' spirit towards life. Loras has always been extremely proud of his grandchildren, Jake Duax and Allie (Chris) Werner, Lexi and Cade Schrobilgen and Savannah and Ryan Allgood. Joining...

Robert "Bob" Daniel Viktora, age 55, of Milwaukee, passed away on May 16, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, from complications due to ongoing health problems. Bob was born January 3, 1965, to Daniel and Delores (Prochaska) Viktora in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Bob grew up in Davenport, Iowa, where he graduated from Assumption High School. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Platteville, studying civil engineering. Bob went to work for the City of Milwaukee right out of college, devoting 30 years before retiring this year. Bob was very proud of his job and would talk your ear off about it if you let him. In his free time, Bob enjoyed going fishing with his son and he looked forward...