Obituaries

Obituaries

Life & legacy

Each life leaves a unique imprint on the world — a legacy of love, laughter, and the moments that mattered most. Here, we honor those memories, celebrating the journeys that continue to inspire and connect us all.

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Eugene White

Eugene White

Jul 27, 2011

Eugene "Smiley" O. White, 89, of Aledo, died July 27, 2011, at Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo.

Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Iowa.

He was born Sept. 26, 1921. He married Kathel Crawford in 1942. She died in 2007.

Surviving are children, Ron, Rock Island, Linda...

Norma E. Vetter

Norma E. Vetter

Jun 24, 2011

Norma E. Vetter, 86, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011, at Trinity Muscatine.

Norma was born August 6, 1924, in Muscatine, the daughter of Henry George and Minnie Wilhemina Sylvester Benninger. She married Ardis R. Vetter on February 8, 1942, in Muscatine. She was a homemaker.

Norma most enjoyed...

Nancee J. Bean

Nancee J. Bean

Jun 20, 2011

Nancee Joanne Bean, 75, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Moline.

A memorial reception and luncheon will be held 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Moose Lodge. Jeffrey S. Nichols – Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine is assisting the family with the...

Hazel L. Danko

Hazel L. Danko

Mar 14, 2011

Hazel Laura Danko, 87, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, at Trinity Muscatine Hospital with her dearest friends Rick and Louise by her side.

She was born December 29, 1923m in Letts, the daughter of Frank and Emma Lecretia Westerbrook Fry. She was a graduate of Muscatine High School. She married Steve Danko...

Nancy Kay Entas

Nancy Kay Entas

Feb 25, 2011

Nancy K. Entas, 66, of rural Kewanee, formerly of Joy and Geneseo, Ill. and Muscatine, Ia. passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at her home.

She was born October 17, 1944, in Muscatine, Ia. the daughter of Ardis and Norma Benninger Vetter. She married Jerry Fisher in 1964. They were later divorced. She married Charles...

William Joseph McDonnell

William Joseph McDonnell

Feb 6, 2011

William Joseph McDonnell, III, 79, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Island.

He was born April 9, 1931, in Rock Island, the son of William Joseph McDonnell, II and Elsie Monroe McDonnell. He married Dolores Mary Lenger on May 9, 1949, in Peoria....

Phillip Lee Danielson

Phillip Lee Danielson

Jan 17, 2011

Phillip Lee Danielson, 70, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

He was born June 12, 1940, in Burlington, the son of Irvin and Ruth Pounder Danielson. He married Audrey J. Shoemaker on Oct. 21, 1969, in Monmouth, IL.

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Roy Junior Austill

Roy Junior Austill

Jan 17, 2011

Roy J. Austill, 79, of Muscatine, formerly of Woodland Park, Colorado, passed away Monday, Jan.17, 2011, at Bickford Cottage in Muscatine.

A private memorial will be held.

He was born Apr. 20, 1931, at Chanute, Kansas, the son of Roy George and Laura Gertrude Hammond Austill.

He...

Norma Jean Stoneking

Norma Jean Stoneking

Jan 12, 2011

Norma Jean Stoneking, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

She was born in Muscatine, the daughter of Henry and Margaret G. Koepping Lichtenwald. She married John E. Stroneking. He preceded her in death.

Those left to honor her...

Grace M. Clark

Grace M. Clark

Nov 19, 2010

Grace Marie Clark, 91, of Aledo died on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. Consistent with her wishes, there will be no public funeral service. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the...

Shirley Clifton

Shirley Clifton

Oct 8, 2010

Shirley M. Clifton, 66, of Muscatine, died Friday, October 8, 2010, at All American Care. She was born August 16, 1944, in Muscatine, the daughter of Ralph W. and Thelma M. Morse Burnett. She married Robert G. Clifton, Sr. in Joy, Ill. on March 20, 1968. Those left to honor her memory include son, Robert, Jr. of Muscatine; daughter...

Ronald Goodrick

Ronald Goodrick

Oct 1, 2010

Ronald Dean Goodrick, Jr., 48, died October 1, 2010, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf. Per his request there will be no public services. He was born May 23, 1962, in Muscatine. Ron was a pipefitter/welder by trade, specializing in stainless steel. Ron's expertise was utilized in the building of several food and beverage companies all over the...

Lorraine Hurlbut

Lorraine Hurlbut

Sep 19, 2010

Lorraine A. Hurlbut, 92, of Muscatine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Lutheran Homes. Lorraine was born September 23, 1917, at DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of Hosea Marion and Mable Barnard De Priest. She married Allen "Buck" Hurlbut on July 10, 1937, in Oakland, Missouri. Lorraine loved her family and...

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