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DOLORIS (DEE) CURTIS
1936 - 2009
Visitation: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4-7:00 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 10:00 AM at Weerts Funeral Home
cemetery : Pine Hill cemetery , Davenport
Doloris “Dee” Curtis, 72, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 5th at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly and Jersey Ridge Roads, Davenport, with Pastor Ruth Ann Scott officiating. Visitation will be 4-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery , Davenport. Memorials may be made to McCausland United Methodist Church.
Dee was born in 1936 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Fred and Helen LeRoy. She volunteered as a Vacation Bible School teacher during the summer months. She took special pride in her grandchildren, and also enjoyed reading, flower gardening and the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors include her daughter, Sally (Mark) Burgmeier of Princeton, Iowa; son, Tom Curtis of Bettendorf; grandchildren, Adam and Molly Burgmeier, and Mike and Amber Curtis; sisters, Peggy (Jim) Morrissey of Rock Island, and Joanne Blaser of Ft. Myers, Florida; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Marcie and Bob Davis and their children, Caroline and Matt. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred LeRoy, Jr.
HERBERT F. REDDY, SR.
1916 - 2009
Visitation: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 4-7:00 P.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 10:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady Street, Davenport
cemetery : Davenport Memorial Park
Herbert F. Reddy, Sr., 92, formerly of Davenport, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at his daughter’s home in St. Charles, Missouri. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4th at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady Street, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, where Masonic services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Handicapped Development Center.
Mr. Reddy was born in1916 in Davenport, Iowa to Martin and Lora Reddy. He married
Gustava Linkeman on December 24, 1938. She died in March of 1989. He married
Alice Branson on September 26, 1991 in Davenport. He was a blacksmith and welder for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad for 40 years. He served as President, secretary and treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Union, Local 523. Upon his retirement in 1976, he was classed as Best Ironworker on the Rock Island Lines system.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 70 years; a 50 year member of the Mohassan Grotto; an Honorary member of the High Twelve Club; and a 50 year member of the Nobal of the Mystic Shrine or Kaaba Temple Shrine. He sang 15 years with the Kaaba Chanters and Consistry Chorus. Other memberships included the Davenport Moose Lodge #28 (30 yr. member) and Davenport Elks Lodge #298 (25 yr. member); Chordbuster Barbershop Chorus (over 40 yrs.) and for which he served as secretary for many years; Plus 60 Club; Putnam Museum; and sang with the “God Squad” at many local churches. When his sons were growing up, he served as secretary and treasurer of Boy Scout Troop #8, Davenport.
Survivors include his wife, Alice, of Davenport; daughter, Patti (John) Frei of St. Charles, Missouri; son, Herb Jr. (Kandance) Reddy of Urbandale, Iowa; step-daughter, Tami (Jeff) Dickinson of Eldridge, Iowa; step-sons, Curtis (Jan) Mohler of Milton, Florida, and Bob (Pat) Behrens of The Villages, Florida; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Lee Reddy, and three sisters.
JOE EVANOVICH III
1964 - 2009
Visitation: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 4-8:00 P.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, March 6, 2009, 10:30 A.M. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 109 E. 14th St., Davenport
cemetery : Pleasant Valley cemetery , Pleasant Valley, Iowa
Joe Evanovich III, 44, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was tragically torn from our lives on March 1st in a traffic accident. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, March 6th, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 109 East 14th Street, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Thursday at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley cemetery , Pleasant Valley, Iowa.
Joe was born in 1964 in Washington, Iowa to Joseph Jr. and Jane Ann Evanovich. He married
Kay Nelson on June 1, 1984 in Washington.
There are no words to express our grief, no words to fill the emptiness of our hearts.
Our beloved Joe was loved by everyone whose lives he touched. He loved his work as a financial planner; he was the youngest to be named into the Ameriprise Financial Hall of Fame. His client base spanned several states and was still growing. As successful as Joe was at his work, he will be remembered for his success as a husband and father. Joe adored his wife, Kay, of 25 years. Together they built a family of three incredible kids, Joseph IV, Zachary, and Emma. Joe loved his life and he lived his life with equally astonishing dignity and enthusiasm. He loved his family, his friends, his work, his Harley, his boat, the lake, and his walking buddy, Raymond.
We thank you, Joe…husband, father, brother, son, friend…for being the light of our lives. You will live forever in our hearts.
A memorial educational fund has been established for Zach and Emma Evanovich.
Survivors include his wife, Kay; sons, Joe Evanovich IV of Bettendorf, Zach Evanovich of Iowa City, and daughter, Emma Evanovich at home; his parents, Joseph Jr. and Jane Evanovich of Washington, IA; sisters, Aimee (Jeff) Enfield and Becky (Roger) Adam, all of Washington, IA, and Sarah (Chris) Leyden of Iowa City; two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and his father-in-law.
FRANK E. PANCRATZ
1939 - 2009
Visitation: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4-8:00 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 1:30 P.M. at the funeral home
Frank E. Pancratz of Eldridge, IA passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice – Genesis VNA in Bettendorf. Celebration of Life services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 5th at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.
Frank was born in 1939 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Ray and Leona Pancratz. He married
Marjorie L. Concannon, on December 16, 1961 in Davenport, IA. She preceded him in death in April, 2007.
Following his graduation in 1957 from Davenport High School, Frank worked for Farm Service delivering LP gas. He spent the remainder of his 40 year career in the heating and air conditioning field. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #91, retiring in 2002. An active civic servant, he was a former volunteer fireman, councilmember and Mayor of Eldridge.
He loved spending time with his family, visiting his grandchildren and camping with his friends. He enjoyed fishing, emailing jokes and lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays with his best friends.
Frank is survived by his daughters, Elisha (Todd) Pelley of Eldridge, IA, Peggy (Curtis) Akey of Denver, CO, and Laura (Kevin) McGrath of Conyers, GA. He was the proud grandfather of Bryant, Devin and Brooke Downing, Hannah and Ryan Akey, and Jacob, Justin and Jeremy McGrath. In addition to his wife, Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Rosemary Reitz, his brother, Jim Pancratz, and an infant brother, Wesley.
Our father, grandpa and friend was known for his positive attitude and fun loving personality. He loved meeting and getting to know people. He had a wonderful spirit and touched lives wherever he went. We were all blessed to have him in our lives and will never forget his ability to smile and make us laugh. We thank God for his love and the promise of Heaven where we will all be together again. Like dad would say, “All that matters is that I Love You and nothing more needs to be said”.
LAURA M. KREITER-SCHMIDT
1915 - 2009
Visitation: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 4-7:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, 500 West LeClaire Road, Eldridge
Services: Friday, March 6, 2009, 10:00 AM at the church
cemetery : Pine Hill cemetery , Davenport
Laura M. Kreiter-Schmidt, 93, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at Crest Health Care Center, Davenport. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 6th, at Faith Lutheran Church, 500 West LeClaire Road, Eldridge, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 P.M. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery , Davenport. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or to a favorite charity. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Kreiter-Schmidt was born in 1915 in Eldridge, the daughter of Henry and Laura Lamp. She married
Clarence Kreiter on April 10, 1935 in Davenport. He died May 8, 1993. She married
Lloyd Schmidt on December 3, 1996 in Eldridge. He died March 6, 1997. Her memberships included Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge, of which she was a Charter member, and she volunteered at the Food Pantry in the North Scott area. She loved her family and community and enjoyed being a homemaker. She also enjoyed volunteering at her church, reading, the Chicago Cubs, and various card clubs with friend and neighbors.
Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Carol Strobbe of Dixon, IA, and Susan (Jim) Casel of Eldridge; sons, Donald of Eldridge, David and Clarence (Yuka), both of Iowa City; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a step-brother, Darrell (Anna Jane) Core of Moline, IL. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, William, and a son-in-law, Roy Strobbe, and a half-brother, Glen Lamp.
THERESA E. BURKLE
1966 - 2009
Visitation: Friday, March 6, 2009, 4-8:00 P.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 10:00 AM at the funeral home
cemetery : Davenport Memorial Park
Theresa E. Burkle, 42, of Altoona, Iowa formerly of Davenport, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at her sister’s home following a short battle with colon cancer. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family.
Theresa was born in 1966 to Leland W. and Joyce D. Burkle in Davenport. She lived in Davenport most of her life until moving to Altoona with her sister and brother in law.
Active in the Special Olympics, Theresa was very proud of her accomplishments and her medals. She had a special place in her heart for dear friend, Greg Johnson. She also enjoyed playing with her pets.
Theresa will be missed by her parents, Leland and Joyce Burkle of Rock Island; her sister and brother in law, Connie and Don Jackson of Altoona; brothers Mike Burkle of Altoona and Tommy Burkle of Rock Island; nephews Steve Clive, Jay (Lisa) Donohue, great-nieces Alana, Vianne, and Allie; and many other relatives and dear friends.
ELAINE C. VAN FOSSEN
1920 - 2009
Visitation: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 4-7 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, March 13, 2009, 11 AM at First Baptist Church, 3593 Middle Road, Bettendorf
cemetery : National cemetery , Rock Island Arsenal at a later date
Elaine Van Fossen
Born on Long Island, New York, New York on the summer solstice Elaine Caroline Arnesen would always have the longest day of the year for her birthday. After moving to Davenport at a young age, she graduated from Davenport High School in 1938. A beautiful red haired girl, she married
Ralph Harley Van Fossen on September 6, 1939; they were married
for 64 years.
Through World War II, Elaine worked hard as a homemaker to raise six children. She was president of the Parent Teacher Association at Frank L. Smart School and a Cub Scout and Campfire Girls troop leader. Always believing in the principles of world peace, equality, charity and an earth restored, she was active in many community organizations and served as district office manager for US Congressman John Schmidhauser.
In their retirement years Ralph and Elaine were true globe trotters, enjoying travel to New Zealand, Australia, Europe, the Soviet Union, and many adventurous trips throughout North, South and Central America. They loved camping, fishing, playing cards and spending time at their winter home in Surprise, Arizona.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Ralph and her brother Charles Arnesen. She will be dearly missed by her sister Delores (Dee and Bob) Lang, and by her six children Ralph H. (Gail) Van Fossen Jr., Decorah, Iowa; Charles J. (Maggie) Van Fossen, Davenport; Elaine Carol Gross, New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada; Laurayne Coral (Tim) Murray, Pahrump, Nevada; Lance Clayton (Lisa) Van Fossen, Davenport; and Clinton Randolph (Dorene) Van Fossen, Bettendorf. Elaine was a blessing in the lives of her 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children.
Family members would like to express their sincere gratitude to the caregivers of Country House Residences and Amenity Hospice.
Visitation will be at Weerts Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Memorial Services will be at Bettendorf First Baptist Church, 3593 Middle Road on Friday, March 13, 2009, at 11:00 AM.
Please make memorials to the charity of your choice.
SALLY CANFIELD
1968 - 2009
Visitation: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 12-1:00 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady Street, Davenport
Services: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 1:00 P.M. at the church
Sally Canfield, 40, of Davenport, died Wednesday March 4, 2009 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Genesis VNA, Bettendorf. She left our world after living strongly and peacefully with cancer for several years. Memorial services in Celebration of her Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 7th at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, where the family will greet visitors from noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made toward an education fund established for her sons, David and Nathan.
Sally was born September 20, 1968 to Curtis and Jeanette Cummins. Sally graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1987 where she was involved in vocal music and debate. She was active as a youth member at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. She attended the University of Iowa where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Sally was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She inspired many throughout her life as she radiated warmth, peace, friendship and joy. Sally’s passions were many. She was a devoted yoga student and teacher at the Davenport School of Yoga. Her peaceful and comforting spirit guided all of her students on a better path after each and every class. Sally was an avid gardener and could coax anything to grow. She said, “As I pick the weeds, I clean my mind.” Many days would find her with her garden. Sally had a gift for bringing people together, and all were blessed to know her and call her friend. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport. Above all else, she was a compassionate, selfless, extraordinary mother to her two wonderful boys, David and Nathan.
She is survived by her husband, Curt; their two sons, David and Nathan at home; her mother, Jeanette of Iowa City; and her brothers, Bartholomew and Thaddeus, of Colorado. She is preceded in death by her father, Curtis F. Cummins.
CAROL L. STRATTON
1958 - 2008
Visitation: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 4-7:00 P.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Thursday, July 3, 2008, 10:30 AM at Edwards Congregational UCC, 3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport
cemetery : Pine Hill cemetery (Private)
Carol L. Stratton, 49, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Monday, June 30, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport. Celebration of Life memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 3rd, at Edwards Congregational United Church of Christ, 3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. A memorial gathering will be 4-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, Davenport. Private family interment will be in Pine Hill cemetery , Davenport. Memorials may be made to Edwards Congregational, UCC.
Carol was born in 1958 to Charley and Marian Nolan, in Boone, Iowa. She married
Lyle Stratton on May 19, 1984 in Iowa Falls, Iowa. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, she then earned her Masters degree in Education from St. Ambrose University, Davenport. Carol pursued her career in a variety of settings in public education, most recently as an Academic Counselor at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She was an active member of Edwards Congregational, UCC, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She also enjoyed coaching her son in soccer.
Survivors include her husband, Lyle; son, Nolan C. Stratton of Coralville, IA; her sister, Rhonda Nolan of Ft. Collins, CO, brother, Carl (Anne) Nolan of Park View, IA, her twin sister, Cheryl Nolan of Des Moines, and brother, Daniel (Nicole) Nolan of Clive, IA; nephews, Adam and Steven Nolan, and niece, Chloe Nolan. She was preceded in death by both of her parents.
DONALD E. WALL
1933 - 2008
Donald E. Wall, 75, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Genesis VNA, Bettendorf, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Wall was born in 1933 in Iowa City, Iowa to Frank and Thelma Wall. He worked as a drill press operator with the former Frank’s Foundry, Davenport, until it’s closing, and then with the Alter Company, Davenport, until his retirement.
He is survived by nieces and nephews.
MARY L. SEARS
1929 - 2008
Visitation: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 2:00 - 3:00 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 3:00 PM at the funeral home
cemetery : Oakdale Memorial Gardens
Mary L. Sears, 78, of Davenport, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Genesis VNA, Bettendorf. Celebration of Life services, including a PEO service, will be held at 3:00 PM today at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, Davenport, where the family will greet friends from 2 PM until time of service. Graveside services will be 1 PM Monday at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral or to Genesis Medical Center, East Campus.
Mrs. Sears was born in 1929 to Amos C. and Ethel L. Lee. She married
Arthur L. Sears on August 1, 1953 in West Des Moines, Iowa. He died October 20, 2002. A graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines, she continued her education at the University of Iowa and graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, completing her graduate work at the former Marycrest College, Davenport. She taught elementary school in Pleasant Valley for 17 years. She also partnered with her husband for 20 years, in operation of their business, Sears Tent and Awning Co., Davenport as an administrative aide. She also was part of Sears Manufacturing, Davenport. Her memberships included Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Col. Davenport Historical Foundation, Putnam Museum, Children’s Museum, PEO Chapter FJ, Delta Gamma Sorority, the former Jr. Board of VNA, Jr. League of QC, Jr. Symphony Board, National Education Association, and Iowa State Education Association.
Survivors include a daughter, Joan Louise Sears of Davenport; son, James Wickwire Sears of St. Louis, Minnesota; and sister, Helen (Warren) Hanks of Littleton, Colorado. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
DONNA A. TIPPETT MEWES
1942 - 2008
Visitation: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 4-7:00 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, October 3, 2008, 11:00 AM at St. John's United Methodist Church, 109 E. 14th St., Davenport
cemetery : Monmouth Memorial Park
Donna A. Tippett Mewes, 65, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Genesis VNA, Bettendorf. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 3rd at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 109 East 14th Street, Davenport. A memorial gathering will be 4-7 PM Thursday at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, Davenport. Burial will be in Monmouth Memorial Park, Monmouth, IL. Memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church or to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice – Genesis VNA.
Donna was born in 1942 in Aledo, Illinois to Robert R. and Anna Tippett. She graduated from Biggsville (IL) High School with the class of ’60 and attended Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, and AIC, Davenport. She worked at Alcoa in Industrial Engineering, IPS, Metallurgical and Quality Assurance Departments for over 35 years, retiring in 1996. Her memberships included St. John’s United Methodist Church, Davenport, and its United Methodist Women and Chancel Choir. She was a life-long Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed golfing and reading, and was a loving aunt.
Survivors include a brother, Kendall (Rose) Tippett of Monmouth, IL; nieces, Sue (John) Shunick of New Windsor, IL and Diane Allen-Baines (Rex) of Carlsbad, CA; nephews, Rod (Todd Ettinger) Tippett of Galesburg, IL, Robert (Kayla) Tippett of Monmouth, IL and James Tippett of Chicago, IL; great nieces, Jennifer Craft of New Windsor, IL, Jenna Tippett of Monmouth, IL, and Sarah Allen-Baines of Carlsbad, CA; and great nephews, Jason Craft of Clinton. IA, Lance Shunick of New Windsor, IL, and Nathan Tippett of Monmouth, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Myrna (Lyman) Dahlgren, of New Windsor.
LINDA D. JOHNSON
1947 - 2008
Services: Friday, October 17, 2008, 5:00 PM at Heritage Wesleyan Church, 4801 44th St., Rock Island, IL
Linda Diane Johnson, 61, of Coal Valley, Illinois, graduated to Heaven on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at 5 PM Friday, October 17th at Heritage Wesleyan Church, 4801 44th St., Rock Island, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the family. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Linda Diane Schlitter was born July 25, 1947 in Davenport, Iowa. A graduate of West High School in “65, she then earned her bachelor degree in church ministry. She married
Terry Johnson on October 17, 1969. She was filled with the Holy Spirit and everyone around her could see it. She was an inspirational daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and will be deeply missed. Survivors include husband, Terry; daughters, Deb (Ken), Tera (Rich), and Naomi; mother, Darlene Schlitter; brother, Buster; and mother-in-law, Opal Johnson. Linda was also an amazing grandmother to Kati, Trevor, Xander, Breanna, Sean, Macs, Hank, Cole and Isabella. She is also survived by her best friend and sister-in-Christ, Betty DuVal. She was preceded in death by her father, Fritz Schlitter, father-in-law, Dale Johnson, and her sister, Pat Oaks.
MATTHEW JAMES ALLEN
1987 - 2008
Visitation: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1-4 PM at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport
Matthew James Allen, 21, of Davenport, died Monday, September 29, 2008 in Davenport. A visitation will be held from 1-4 PM Saturday at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road in Davenport. A memorial fund has been established at Wells Fargo Bank, and will be used to help people with mental illness in our area. The family prefers these memorials in lieu of flowers in order to assist a greater cause.
Matthew was born in Davenport in July, 1987. A 2005 graduate of Davenport North High School, he was active in MCJRROTC. He enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music, cooking and playing with his siblings and cousins. A lifelong learner, Matthew always enjoyed researching and learning new things.
Survivors include his parents Karen and Malik Khaliq, and his siblings, Sophia and Sameer Khaliq, all of Milan, IL; grandparents, Donna Allen of Omaha, NE and Jim and Brenda Allen, Eldridge, IA; aunts and uncles, Jennifer and Eddie Shobe, Omaha, NE; Anthony and Cari Allen, Omaha, NE; Katie and Justin Evans, Bettendorf, IA; Jamie Allen and Sean Allen of Eldridge, IA; and cousins, Jasmine, Kain, Kyle, Samantha, Kalib and Alyssa.
