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Mountain Home, Arkansas Karen Annette Meyers 1964 — 2024 Karen Annette Meyers, 60, peacefully departed from this world on June 15, 2024 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on February 26, 1964, in Davenport, Iowa, nurtured by the love of her parents Mervin and Dorothy Collins Meyers. She lived in Buffalo, Iowa, while growing up. She found solace and happiness in watching movies and Wheel of Fortune, and taking pleasure in each shared moment with loved ones. Left to cherish her memory, Karen is survived by her mother, Dorothy Meyers of Mountain Home, AR; her sons, Gregory (Julie) Brookhart and Justin Brookhart; her brother, Mervin Ted (Irina) Meyers, Jr.; and sister, Dorella (Ron Montgomery) Meyers; grandchildren, Faithlynne, Addison, and Liam...

Dubuque, Iowa Coletta M Schultz 1932 — 2024 Coletta M. "co*ke" Schultz (McGrath), of Dubuque, passed away at the age of 92 on Friday May 31st, 2024 at Bethany Home Retirement Center, Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:15 am to 10:15 am on Friday June 7th followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Both the visitation and mass will be at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Dubuque Entombment will be in the Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. Coletta was born on February 16th, 1932, in Lattnerville, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Lucas) McGrath. Love brought Merlin "Bud" Schultz and Coletta together in marriage on December 10, 1949 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The pair were known as "Bud" and...

Charleston, South Carolina Kirby Douglas Yoder 1936 — 2024 Kirby Douglas Yoder, 87, Charleston, SC passed away at his home May 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Otho B. and Millicent Bitters Yoder, born Jul. 16, 1936 in Knoxville, TN. A veteran of the US Navy, he met and a married his bride, Elizabeth Jean Waterman, in Charleston on December. 1, 1956. He retired following a 43 year career with the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA), serving at the Davenport, IA Works and two years overseas in Shanghai, China as a consultant for the company. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step mother, Phyllis (Pamperien) Yoder; his brother Bradley; and his great-grandaughter, Eliza VandeWalle. He is survived by, his wife of 67 years; his sons, Ray...

Waukon, Iowa Craig Alan Stange 1959 — 2024 Craig A. Stange, 64, of Waukon, IA, lost his battle to cancer Friday, April 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Cody Stange at 501 Floyd St. Sanborn, IA, 51248 for a memorial that will be set up at a later date to benefit an outdoor enthusiast. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Craig "Gravy" Alan Stange was born August 3, 1959, in Marion, IA, the son of Marlin and Rita (Ethridge) Stange. He graduated from Davenport West High School in 1978. On May 9, 1986, he married Debra Blair in Walcott, IA. The couple moved to Georgia and to this...

Tellico Village Loudon, Tennessee Paul E. Jones 1943 — 2024 Paul E. Jones, 80, of Tellico Village. Tennessee, died March 3, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. A family memorial service was held in Tellico Village. Interment will be at the Rock Island Arsenal at 11:00 a.m. on June 7 and a Celebration of Life will be held June 7 from 1:00-3:00 in the afternoon at Steventon's in LeClaire. Paul Jones was born on August 11, 1943, a son of James H. and Katherine (McEleney) Jones. He graduated from Fulton, IL, High School and Western Illinois University with Bachelor and Masters degrees in Physical Education. He married Marilyn Johnson in 1970, and they had 3 daughters. He later married Eddy Beghtol, the love of his life, on July...

Tellico Village Loudon, Tennessee Paul E. Jones 1943 — 2024 Paul E. Jones, 80, of Tellico Village. Tennessee, died March 3, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul Jones was born on August 11, 1943, a son of James H. and Katherine (McEleney) Jones. He graduated from Fulton, IL, High School and Western Illinois University with Bachelor and Master's degrees in Physical Education. He married Marilyn Johnson in 1970 and they had 3.daughters. He later married Eddy Beghtol on July 12, 1991 in Davenport.? Paul was?drafted in 1968 into the Army and served 14 months in Viet Nam. He taught in Davenport at Jefferson Elementary, Williams Junior High, and Pleasant Valley High School. He coached at Williams Junior High School and Rock...

Harpers Ferry, Iowa Roland A. Genz 1932 — 2024 Roland A. Genz, 91, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17th, at 12:00 PM at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA. Burial with military honors will be at Sixteen Cemetery, rural Monona. Friends may greet the family from 11:00 AM until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Roland Alfred Genz was born December 21, 1932, in Postville, IA, the son of Herbert and Carrie (Schlitter) Genz. He grew up in Allamakee County, IA, and attended school through 8th grade. When Roland was nine years old, his family moved to the Quad Cities. From 1951-55, Roland served in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft...

Bettendorf, Iowa Stephanie Lynne Eline 1980 — 2024 Stephanie Lynne Eline, 43, of Bettendorf, formerly of Dubuque died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows in Asbury following a short illness. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd. Dubuque. The Mass of Christian Burial for Stephanie will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Dubuque. Stephanie was born April 24, 1980, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Jeffery John and Janice Mae (Vaske) Bahl. On July 3, 2010, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Eline in...

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Shirley Jean Johnson 1933 — 2024 Shirley Johnson, 90, of Sioux Falls, SD, died January 9, 2024, at her apartment at Legends at Lake Lorraine. Shirley was the daughter of Cecil and Vera Ouderkirk. She graduated from Davenport High School and attended the University of Iowa, where she met Bill Johnson. She and Bill were married for nearly 50 years until his death. Shirley was a proud 50-year member of the philanthropic organization PEO, and a life-long member of St. John's United Methodist Church. She was a voracious reader, always enjoyed a road trip, loved cats, and made sure her bird feeders were filled to attract gold finches and other birds. Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter and son-in-law Suzanne...

Beloit, Wisconsin Laverne J. Stevenson 1928 — 2023 Laverne Joan Stevenson, 94, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Azura Memory Care in Beloit. Laverne was born on December 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL, to Thomas and Sophia (Arendt) Klarkowski. She graduated from Moline High School in Moline, IL in 1946, and attended technical school before working in the offices of International Harvester in East Moline, IL. Laverne married Theodore T. Stevenson in Moline on April 15, 1950. She is survived by her children, Ted (Jessie) of Beloit, WI, Marsha (George Rugg) of South Bend, IN, and Randy of Spring Hill, FL; grandchildren, Gwendolyn Joan Rugg of Chicago, IL, Sophia Stevenson of Madison, WI and Theodore Cole Stevenson of...

Maryville, Tennessee Nelda Lucille Stephens 1933 — 2023 Nelda Lucille Stephens, of Andover, Illinois passed away on December 21, 2023, following a two year battle with vascular dementia. Nel passed away at Foothills Transitional Care, in Maryville, Tennessee. Nel was born on July 19, 1933, on a farm near Lowden, Iowa. She was the daughter of Herman and Dorothy Roehrs Witte. She was a graduate of Durant, Iowa High School. She went on to graduate from cosmetology school. She also worked for Travelers Insurance Company. Nel married Robert "Mike" Stephens in December of 1955. Following marriage she enjoyed life as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed good times travelling with friends and family. Nel is survived by her two daughters, Denise...

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Edward David Gang Sr. 1933 — 2023 Edward David Gang Sr. age 90, of Fort Atkinson, peacefully passed away Wednesday December 13, 2023 at Reena Senior Living, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Edward was born on May 16, 1933, in Rock Island, Illinois. Son of the late Charles Felix Gang and Margret Ruth (Turner). He married Elizabeth (Betty) Mary (Mueck) on July 5th, 1952, together they had 10 children. She proceeded him in death on February 25, 2010. Edward is survived by his children, Edward David Jr. of Rock Island, Ill. Charles (Kathy) of Encinitas Ca. Michael (Ruth Ann) of Minocqua, John (Angie) of Winter, Karen (Charles Tyne) of Fort Atkinson, Patrick (Angela) of Spring Hill Fl, Christopher (Barbara) of Lake Delton, Mark...

Largo, Florida Mattie L McCraney 1933 — 2023 Mattie L. McCraney of Largo, Florida and previously of Moline, Illinois passed away, joining her husband Jack in heaven on November 16th, 2023, at Freedom Square nursing home in Seminole, Florida. Mattie was born on April 20th, 1933, in St. Clair, Michigan to Jut and Fern Munger. Mattie graduated from Naperville high school and attended Michigan State University. Mattie met her future husband, Jack after his service as a Navy pilot during the Korean war and they were married in New York on January 24th, 1957. Jack and Mattie were blessed with four children, Kathie Holloway of Louisville, KY. John J. McCraney of Pittsburgh, KS. William and Lisa McCraney of Prospect, KY. and Thomas S....

Savannah, Georgia John Richard Strieter 1929 — 2023 John Richard Strieter entered Heaven on November 13, 2023, in Savannah GA. Born September 30, 1929, in Rock Island Illinois, the son of Marie Henrietta Allenbach and Martin Ernst Strieter Survived by his wife Gloria Rupprecht Strieter, 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. He built 1500 residences and apartments in the Quad Cities. He served on numerous civic and church boards. John had an unshakable faith and always gave credit to his Heavenly Father. Celebration service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Davenport, IA, on March 18, 2024. See full obituary including memorials at Fox and Weeks funeral home Foxandweeks.com

Dubuque, Iowa Fred J Wallace 1932 — 2023 Fred Wallace, 91, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11 (Veteran's Day) at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:15 am Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Church of the Resurrection followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Fred was born May 16, 1932, in Rock Island, IL, son of Fred M. and Luella (Condon) Wallace. He attended Alleman High School in Rock Island and was later inducted to service in the United States Army on October 28, 1952, where he served in Korea. Upon return from service, he was employed at International Harvester Farmall Works in Rock Island. It was there that a good...

Elkhorn, Wisconsin Glenn L. Stewart 1935 — 2023 Glenn L. Stewart, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI. He was born July 8, 1935, in Jacksonville, IL, the son of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Andrews) Stewart. Glenn served in the United States Army, proudly playing football during his service. He married Shirley A. Valley on September 20, 1975. During Glenn and Shirley's 48 years of marriage, they had countless adventures; traveling to all 50 states together. He retired after 32 years as a brick mason from Alcoa Corporation. Glenn lived every day of his long life to the fullest. He was one with nature;...

Largo, Florida John H McCraney 1929 — 2023 John "Jack" H. McCraney passed away peacefully on the morning of July 18th at Freedom Square Nursing home of Seminole, Florida with his loving wife of 66 years, Mattie McCraney, by his side. Jack, as he was known to his friends, formally of Moline, Illinois, was born in Jackson, Mississippi and was raised by his stepfather and mother, Fred and Rebecca McElroy, of Port Huron, Michigan. Jack graduated from Port Huron High School and participated in golf, tennis, football, and basketball. He enrolled and graduated from Southern Methodist University of Dallas, Texas, with a degree in economics and finance. Upon graduation Jack enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a fighter pilot...

Anderson, Indiana Donna M. Martin 1928 — 2023 Donna M. Martin, 94, of Anderson, IN passed away May 14, 2023. The visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Anderson, IN. The service will immediately follow. To leave an online condolence or memory, please visit www.brownbutzdiedring.com.

Lawrenceville, Georgia Kris Patrick Jensen 1955 — 2023 Kris Patrick Jensen, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 7th at his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 15th at 1:00 pm at First Christian Church of Lawrenceville (LFCC), 3495 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. The family will greet friends from 12:00-1:00 pm on May 15 at LFCC. A graveside service and burial will follow at Eternal Hills Cemetery in Snellville, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kris' name to American Parkinson's Disease Association, Friend of Disabled Adults and Children and LFCC. Rev. Richard Williams will lead the service with assistance of Rev. Dr. Diane Bales and Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff. Kris was born on August...

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