Obituaries

May 11, 2023

Barbara Hoover, 89, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in her apartment under hospice care with her family by her side.

Barbara was born in Moline, IL, to Howard and Louella West in 1933. Her father died when she was very young, but Louella soon met and married a wonderful man Charles Podaril whom she...

May 6, 2023

Pamela Lieselotte Rumler passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 6, 2023, at Genesis East in Davenport, Iowa.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Pamela Lieselotte Rumler 6-23-1959 - 5-6-2023, on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at West Lake Park located at 14910 110th Avenue, Davenport, IA 52804. We will...

Apr 30, 2023

They say the good die young. While that seems to hold true, Austin left his mark on this world, setting the standard for what it means to be a husband, a father, a son, a brother, and a friend. Austin lived purposefully, following his dreams and pursuing his passions with unrivaled conviction. Austin’s greatest contribution to all of us...

Apr 24, 2023

Registry for Jack Laermans

John "Jack" E. Laermans Sr., 74, of Port Byron, formerly of Moline, IL, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home.

His funeral service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, with an entombment to follow at St. Mary's...

Apr 4, 2023

Julie Newman (56) Moline, IL (1966-2023) entered heaven after a courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. Julie passed peacefully on the morning of April 4 with her family by her side. She was born on April 23, 1966, to Milton and Kay Mulholland of Elvira, IA. After a wonderful childhood spent on the family farm, she earned her Bachelor's degree...

Mar 29, 2023

Norman Kent Jones, 89, of Milan, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL.

A private family graveside service will be held with no other services scheduled.

Memorials may be made to South Park Presbyterian Church, Rock Island, IL, where he had been an active member...

Mar 24, 2023

Marilyn J. Eckles, 86, of Moline, IL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, in Moline, IL.

Services will be on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, IL, with visitation before service beginning at 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park, Rock Island, IL....

Mar 20, 2023

Zora Jean Cook, 93, of Moline, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Silver Cross, Rock Island, IL.

Services will be on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery.

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Mar 17, 2023

Rollin Hearn, 86, of Moline passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Illini Hospital, Silvis, Illinois.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a private family burial.

Rollin Melvin Hearn was the youngest of the five...

Mar 14, 2023

Dennis Patterson, 69, of Davenport, IA, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.

Dennis was born on November 30, 1953, to Kenneth & Audrey (Giles) Patterson. He was united in marriage to Vicki (Gustafson) Patterson, by whom he was preceded in death. From this union two daughters were born.

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Mar 8, 2023

Amber J. Whipple, 37, of Moline, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. She was surrounded by her very special aunt Hope Wicker and her loving husband, John.

Services will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 3:00 pm, at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, IL, with...

Feb 28, 2023

Registry for Keenan Armstrong Sr.

Keenan Troy Armstrong Sr, 55, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Services celebrating his life will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, IL., with a public visitation one hour prior to service...

Feb 23, 2023

Registry for Ronald Shumaker

Ronald D. Shumaker, 76, of Moline, IL, passed away peacefully at his home in Moline, IL.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, at 3:00 pm, with a two-hour visitation before...

Feb 14, 2023

M. Carol McAllister

M. Carol McAllister died on February 14, 2023, after a short stay in hospice at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.

She was born November 4, 1924, to Dwight and Inez (DeHaven) Phillips in Hay Springs, Nebraska. After graduating high school at 16, she worked locally at the Gambles Store,...

Feb 10, 2023

George Baxa, 79, of Aledo, IL, passed away on February 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals.

Services will be Friday, February 17, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Edgewood Baptist Church, Rock Island, with a two-hour visitation before the service from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery,...

Feb 8, 2023

Clara J. Booth, 96, of East Moline,IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Hope Creek Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in East Moline, IL.

Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and a private family burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited...

Feb 5, 2023

Registry for Bobbie Simpson

Bobbie G. Simpson, 86, Moline, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Friendship Manor, Rock Island, IL.

A funeral service will be Friday, February 10, 2023, at 12 pm, with a visitation before the service from 10 am - 12 pm at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline....

Feb 4, 2023

Shirley McCormick, 91, of Moline, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Her funeral service will be Monday, February 13, 2023, at 12 pm, with a visitation before the service from 10 am - 12 pm at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL....

Jan 30, 2023

Mary Helen Cheyne Mahar passed away in her home on January 30. She lived a full and vibrant life, and in the end, she fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept her faith (II Timothy 2:7).

Born on November 17, 1932, in Moline, her parents were William and Claire Cheyne. She was part...

Jan 27, 2023

Michael “Rollo” McDermott, known to many as an adventurous soul and world traveler, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023, at Southern California Hospital in Culver City, Ca, from heart complications at the age of 75.

UPDATE!

Due to the Moline Boys Basketball State Game, Rollo's memorial service has been changed from Friday,...