U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Ralph A. Lambrecht
(November 27, 1924 - January 23, 2015)
Ralph A. Lambrecht, 90, of Yankee Springs Township, MI, formerly of Cape Corral, FL, and East Moline, IL, died Friday, January 23, 2015, at Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan, MI. Visitation will be noon – 1:00 PM Friday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 1:00PM. Burial will be 2 PM at the Rock Island National cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors.
Ralph was born to Cyriel and Bertha Goethals Lambrecht on November 27, 1924 in East Moline, IL. He graduated early from East Moline High School to enlist in the Navy. He served as a Torpedo Man 2nd Class on escort aircraft carriers in the South Pacific during WWII. In 1949 he married
Louise Huyvaert, later marrying Deloris Schultz in 2003.
Ralph was always a hard worker, beginning as a small child when he would walk the railroad tracks during the depression to gather coal, to bringing meat home from his job at DeKeere's Grocery store and Balkan's Meat Market as a young teen. He spent many years running Gus's Happy Corner and Gannon's Tavern until 1960, when he became co-owner and manager of Landuit's Lake Resort. While running “The Lake” he also sold real estate and was a real estate developer, building apartments and homes. He was a fifty year member of the American Legion, a lifetime AMVET member, and a member of the East Moline Rotary until his retirement. After his retirement he split his time between Florida and Illinois, then Florida and Michigan after his marriage to Dee.
If Ralph was not working, he was usually outside hunting, fishing, playing golf, gardening, or riding his bike! “Papa Ralph” loved taking his grandchildren on outdoor adventures which usually ended in much story telling and laughter. Memories of nature walks, fishing, wrestling around, playing Euchre and Gin Rummy, and sneaking baby rabbits that the grandchildren could hold and pet into Grandma's house for Easter are among just a few that will warm our hearts and soothe our sorrow. Ralph had a gift for meeting people and making lifelong friends. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Ralph is survived by his wife Dee; sons, Gregory (Cheryl) Lambrecht, Morton, IL, Gary (Zoe) Lambrecht, Valrico, FL; daughters, Joyce (Dennis) Sedam, Centennial, CO, Diane (Steve) Charles, Santa Barbara, CA, Beth (Kirk) Wainwright, Hillsdale, IL; an “honorary” son, Jerry (Marsha) Irvine, Moline, IL; thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, George (Rachel) Lambrecht, Albert (Linda) Lambrecht; sisters, Margaret Drobushevich, and Gabriella (Dwight) Dopler. Ralph is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and long-time friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother-in-law, Helene (Robert) Verstraete, brother-in-law George Drobushevich, and a great-grandson, Junior Sulzbach. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the East Moline American Legion or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
David L. Nicewanner
(September 7, 1954 - February 3, 2015)
David L. Nicewanner, 60, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Trinity Rock Island. Graveside services are 2 PM Monday at St. Mary's cemetery, East Moline.
Dave was born on September 7, 1954 in Muscatine, IA, the son of Arthur and Ida Nicewanner. He and his first wife Pam had a son Christopher. He later married
Patricia Poelvoorde in 1989. She died in 2008. Dave had worked as a handyman.
He is survived by his sisters, Nina and Lillian, son Christopher and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents and 6 brothers.
Thomas "Tom" Jay Krol
(October 20, 1948 - February 1, 2015)
Thomas Jay “Tom” Krol formerly of East Moline, IL, died Sunday, February 1, 2015, in West Palm Beach, Fl., surrounded by family. He was 66 years old. Memorial services will be held locally at a later date. Tom was born Oct. 20, 1948, to Stanley “Stash” and Mary Ann (Radovich) Krol. He married
Victoria DeSoete in 1978 in Palm Beach, Fl. He was a graduate of Alleman High School, Class of 1966, attended Gem City College in Quincy, and graduated Black Hawk College with an Associate’s Degree. He was integral in the founding of Stashu and Son’s Sausage Shoppe. He worked in production control at Eagle Signal and John Deere, Davenport. He later worked at Paver Systems and Paver Module, West Palm Beach. He is survived by his wife, Victoria; daughter, Jenet (Charles) Wenderoth; grandson, Arthur Tristan Wenderoth; mother, Mary Ann Krol: brothers James (Laurel) Krol and Kenneth “Sarge” (Dora) Krol; sister Barbara (Deno) Minas; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father; mother- and father-in-law, Jeanette and Vic DeSoete; and godson, Justin Willemarck Reedy.
Daniel D. Huber
(December 4, 1950 - February 6, 2015)
Daniel D. Huber Jr., 64, East Moline, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at his home. At Dan's request he will be cremated and there will be no services.
He was born on December 4, 1950 in Moline, the son of Daniel and Mary Jean (Courtney) Huber Sr. He married
Gladys Rowe in 1984. She died in 2006. Dan was an Chemist for Dial Corp. retiring in 2014.
Survivors include his brother Tim (Pam) Huber, Bettendorf, aunt, Shirley Courtney, and special friends Steve and Amy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kathleen.
Teresa Rangel
(July 19, 1933 - February 7, 2015)
Teresa Rangel, 81, of Moline, IL, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in San Luis Potosi Mexico. Funeral services will be Monday in San Luis Potosi. Teresa Salas was born July 19, 1933, in San Luis Potosi, the daughter of Miguel and Maria Silva Salas. She married
Henry Rangel October 4, 1953. He died May 25, 2014. Survivors include her children, Silvia Duarte, Teresa Rangel-Kavanagh, Henrietta Bushnell, Inocencia Keller, Rosemary Zerbonia, Henry Rangel Jr., Adriana Rangel-Carmona, Rosario Reed, Claudia Rangel and Maria Rangel-Trimble; son-in-law, Richard “Rick” Cervantes; 23 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sisters, Carmela and Martha; brothers, Francisco and Fausto. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Maricela Cervantes; brothers and sisters.
Vivian (Vyncke) Verscheure
(August 14, 1927 - February 8, 2015)
Funeral services for Vivian F. (Vyncke) Verscheure, 87, of East Moline, IL, will be 11:00AM Tuesday, at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. Burial will be in Rock Island National cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00-10:30AM Tuesday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Mrs. Verscheure died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Unitypoint, Bettendorf, IA. Vivian Vyncke was born August 14, 1927, in East Moline, the daughter of Hector and Tillie Neels Vyncke. She married
Kenneth Trent July 15, 1953. She later married
Maurice “Morrey” Verscheure July 4, 1966, at Peace Catholic Church Orion, IL. He died November 19, 2005. She had owned and operated the Coffee Shop, in Atkinson for many years. She retired from Case IH, East Moline, in 1990. Vivian was a loving, caring, helpful, and hardworking person. She enjoyed her many many yard sales. She had been a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Her faith had been a very important part of her life. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Zvonik, Davenport, IA; grandchildren, Jessica (Brian) Pearson, Jamie Zvonik, and Jeremy Zvonik; great grandchildren, Gage, Noel, Taylor, Kyler, and Cole. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Grace DeMeyer and Elsie DeDecker; brothers, Herbert “Herb” and Clarence “Clix” Vyncke. Memorials may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church.
Guy K. Hoefle
(August 29, 1924 - November 19, 2013)
Guy K. Hoefle, 89, of East Moline, IL, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Clarrisa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. A memorial talk will be at 9AM Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline with graveside services following at 10:00AM Monday at Beulah cemetery.
Born Aug. 29, 1924 in Milan, Illinois, died Nov. 19, 2013 in Bettendorf, Iowa, Guy "Kenny" Hoefle lived a full life of duty, work, and interest. After being awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during the battle of Iwo Jima in 1944, and stateside service in the Nat'l Guard during the Korean war he carried on the family concrete business successfully until retirement in 1978. Much of his work is still visible as many sidewalks stamped with the Hoefle name can still be found in and around the City of Rock Island. Along the way Kenny fathered 3 children: Cheryl Reed, Ken Hoefle and Debbie Keefe, sold real estate, developed property in Prairie du Chien, WI (where he eventually relocated) and enjoyed many active outdoor interests from fishing to hunting native artifacts, as well as in Zapata, Texas, his winter home for many years. Throughout his long life many knew Kenny as the respectful, kind and hardworking man they saw on the job or at the supper club, still few knew of his deeper complexities. Beneath the plain facade, reading, history, poetry, and bird watching balanced the otherwise clean cut and competitive man. Like so many of his generation Kenny was born with less but still made more of all that which stood before him; hard work and a sharp mind built the memory of him we keep today and will miss moving forward.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah J. (Jerry) Keefe, East Moline, IL; son, Kenneth R. Hoefle, Boquete Chiriqui, Panama, Central America; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Cheryl Reed.
Bernice Cherry
(February 3, 1923 - March 9, 2012)
Bernice Cherry, 89, Port Byron, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Hope Creek, East Moline. Inurnment will be held in Rock Island National cemetery. Bernice Hartman was born February 3, 1923 in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Chris and Agnes (Anderson) Hartman. She married
Vernon E. Cherry on May 27, 1944 in Kahoka, MO. Survivors include her daughters Sharon (Paul) Riewerts, Port Byron and Vicki (David) Frommelt, Tremont, IL, grandchildren, Jaime (Eric) Long, Jillian (Ken) Young and derek Frommelt and a great granddaughter Fiona Long. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon and 3 brothers.
Clella I. McQuaide
(May 24, 1922 - March 10, 2012)
Funeral services for Clella I. McQuaide, 89, of East Moline, IL, will be 10:00AM Wednesday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. McQuaide died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Trinity Rock Island. Memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospitals. Clella Parrott was born May 24, 1922 in Douds, IA, the daughter of Leo and Ella Hoottman Parrott. She met her husband to be while working at the Ordinance Plant in Burlington, IA, during WWII. She married
Vernon M. McQuaide December 23, 1944 in Fairfield, IA. He died March 29, 1989. She had also worked at the former Buddy L. Toy Company, East Moline, the Plantation, Moline, and retired from Lutheran Hospital, Moline. She loved farming, gardening, and crocheting. Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Hernandez, Moline; sons, Melvin McQuaide, East Moline and Gary McQuaide, Rock Island; grandsons, Chad (Michelle) Hernandez and Quinn (Tonya) Hernandez; great-grandchildren, Kristanna, Seth, Griffin, Anselmo, Anthony, Manuel, and Foster; sister, Beulah (Bob) Raines, Birmingham, IA. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Dave Parrott.
Mable "Jane" Glenn
(June 28, 1919 - March 12, 2012)
Funeral services for Mable “Jane” Glenn, 92, of East Moline, IL, will be 10:00 AM Monday at Christ United Methodist Church, East Moline. Burial will be in Biggsville cemetery, Biggsville, IL, at 2:00PM on Monday. Visitation will be 2:00-5:00PM Sunday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Mrs. Glenn died Monday, March 12, 2012 at Amber Ridge Memory Care, Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, where she had been an active member. Jane was born June 28, 1919 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Adam and Anna Mable Staley Sloan. She married
Harvey “Edward” Glenn July 21, 1945 in Biggsville. She graduated with honors from Western Illinois University. She then taught at several schools in Illinois, retiring from United Township High School in 1979. She was a dedicated and passionate teacher. Survivors include her husband, Ed Glenn of East Moline; several nieces and nephews; many friends and special care giver, Laura Meyers-DePaepe. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Wendell Sloan. The family would like to thank the staff at Amber Ridge Memory Care for their attention and concern.
Matthew Zarlatanes
April 11, 1932 - March 14, 2012
Matthew Zarlatanes, 79, formerly of East Moline, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Heartland Health Care, Moline. Funeral services are 11 AM Saturday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Visitation is 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, where he was a member.
Matt was born April 11, 1932 in East Moline, the son of Peter and Mary (Fotinakes) Zarlatanes. He graduated from United Township High School. After high school he was stationed in Korea with the US Army. He married
Ardith Miley on September 20, 1958 in Biggsville, IL. Ardith preceded him in death on November 3, 2001. Matthew worked as a draftsman for 28 years with Roth Tank Co., Rock Island and ultimately retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1996. Matthew was a devoted husband, father and friend. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards.
Survivors include his children (spouse), James (Julie) Zarlatanes, Taylor Ridge, IL and Gina McCarthy, Dubuque, IA, grandchildren, Matthew McCarthy, Anthony McCarthy, Nikolas Zarlatanes and Alex Zarlatanes, great grandson, Maddux McCarthy and sisters Evelyn (Stuvie) Wallen, East Moline and Bessie (Robert) Lemen, East Moline.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents and brother James and Nicholas.
Phyllis Ann Linenberger
(February 27, 1945 - March 15, 2012)
Phyllis Ann Linenberger, 67, Silvis, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Genesis-Illini, Silvis. Per her request her body will be cremated. Phyllis was born February 27, 1945 in Anna, IL. She is preceded in death by her late husband Jerry. Survivors include her sister Beth Stock, LeClaire, IA.
Betty Jacobs-Davis
(August 19, 1929 - March 15, 2012)
Mrs. Betty L. Jacobs-Davis, 82, East Moline, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at East Moline Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services are 1PM Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National cemetery. Visitation is 1 hour prior to services. A memorial fund has been established. Betty Jacobs was born August 19, 1929 in Rock Island, the daughter of Clarence “Raymond” and Helen (Brown) Jacobs. She married
Edward W. Davis on January 7, 1956 in Orion, IL. He died January 26, 1978 in Tampa, FL. She had worked at Royal Neighbors of America, Rock Island for 6 years, Mac Dill Air Force Base in Tampa for 4 years and as an accounting technician at the Rock Island Arsenal for 14 ½ years, retiring in 1993. Mrs. Davis was an avid exerciser and loved to read. Survivors include her children, Dennis J Davis (girlfriend Cathy), Rock Island, and Theresa Davis (fiance Larry Knockel), Monona, IA, grandchildren, Brandon (Jennifer) Davis, Galesburg, Shawn M Haronek, Rock Island, and Tracy (Charlie) Dougherty, Des Moines, IA, great-grandchildren Liam and Camryn Davis, sisters, Jane Overton, Davenport, IA, Molly Cummins, SC, Virginia Jensen, Linda Smith and Dorothy Kall, all of Rock Island. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by 2 sisters, 2 brothers and her parents. Betty was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, sister and aunt, and will be truly missed.
Emily Marie Pollard
(March 16, 2012 - March 16, 2012)
Emily Marie Pollard, daughter of Matt Pollard and Nicole Shollenberger, of Geneseo, was stillborn on March 16, 2012, at Trinity Birthplace, Moline.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers Patrick William Pollard and Vincent Michael Reich.
Howard S. Kapple
(November 18, 1919 - December 14, 2014)
Howard S. Kapple 95, of Silvis, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis. A private celebration of life will be held at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors.
Howard S. Kapple was born November 18, 1919 in Andover, IL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kapple. He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He married
Shirley Ott in February 1950 in Moline, IL. She died November 24, 2008. He retired from Friden Business Machines in the late 1960's. He later retired from the Rock Island Arsenal, where he worked as a service technician for 10 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Streiff, Glenview, IL; sons, Brian (Kim) Kapple, East Moline, and Steven Kapple (Katie Joshu), Rochester, IL; grandchildren, Ivy Kwielford, Lavender Streiff, Erin Thukkaram, and Kelly Kapple; great grandchildren, Elsa and Soren Thukkaram, and Skyler Kwielford.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Mildred "Millie" L Hensley
(January 12, 1918 - March 27, 2012)
Funeral services for Mildred L. “Millie” Hensley, 94, of East Moline, IL, will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Christ United Methodist Church, East Moline, IL. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Mrs Hensley died Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, where she had been a member. Mildred Marves was born January 12, 1918 in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of Robert and Doris Shegan Marves. She married
Ernest Hensley in 1942 in McKeesport, PA. He died in 1981. They moved to the Quad city Area in 1962. She had been a waitress at Short Hills Country Club. She had been a member of The Friendly Birthday Club, Homemakers Extension, and Moline Senior Citizens. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy (Bob) Yeager, Coal Valley, IL and Doris (Richard) Cole, Gilcrest, CO; grandchildren, Jill (Tony)VanDamme, Brian Yeager, Nathan (Brooke) Cole, and Jonathan Cole; great-grandchildren, Allison Johnston, McKinnley, Kaden, Jakobe Cole, and one on the way; great-great-granddaughter, Delaney Lewis. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Mary Jane, brothers, George and Daniel.
Shirley Nickoles
(September 10, 1914 - April 4, 2012)
Shirley L Nickoles, 97, Moline, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home. Funeral services are 11 AM Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Visitation is 1 hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or to the American Cancer Society.
Shirley Smith was born September 10, 1914 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Porter and Alta (Timmerman) Smith. She married
Kenny Bevins and together they had two children. She later married
Olan Nickoles. He preceded her in death. Shirley retired in the early 1970's as an office worker from the Rock Island Arsenal. She enjoyed camping and traveling until her health no longer allowed.
Survivors include her children, Barb (Red) Coggins, Moline, and Jim (Jo) Bevins, Vienna, VA, grandchildren, Terry Coggins, Kim Hill and Rae Carlson, great-grandchildren, Jay, Crystal, and Alexandra and great-great-grandchildren, Branden, Kali and Ethan.
Susan "Sue" E. Benson
(January 11, 1944 - April 5, 2012)
Funeral services for Susan “Sue” E. Benson, 68, of East Moline, IL, will be 1:00PM Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis, IL. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Visitation will be two hours prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Mrs. Benson died Thursday April 5, 2012 at her home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Sue was born January 11, 1944 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Karl and Pearl Schmitz Brandt. She graduated from St. Anthony's School of Nursing in 1965. She married
Richard “Dick” Benson August 13, 1966 in Tennyson, WI. Her specialty was home care nursing. She worked for Trinity Home Care for 18 years, retiring in 2009, when she became ill. She had a passion for running. She participated in the Bix 7 Mile Race 19 times. She was a member of the Corn Belt Running Club for over 20 years. Sue had a great love for the outdoors, especially butterflies and trees. She enjoyed traveling, photography, Scrabble, roller coasters, and Bon Jovi. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She very much enjoyed attending the grandchildren's functions and sporting events. She always put others first.
Survivors include her husband, Dick Benson, East Moline; daughters, Shelly (Dave) Darr, Moline, Cindy (Gregg) Johnson, Bettendorf, IA; sons, Scott (Christina) Benson, Chicago, IL, Michael Benson, Boise, ID; grandchildren, David Gibbs, Damon Benson, Shaylee Mortensen, Asher Johnson, Haley and Austin Collins, and Sarah and Ashley Benson; sister, Bonnie (Rand) Sortland, Hudson, WI; brothers, Dennis (Brenda) Brandt, Onalaska, WI and Ronald (Cindy) Brandt, Lancaster, WI.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Rick Benson, and brothers, Jerry and James Brandt. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Porubcin and his staff at Trinity 7th Street Cancer Center, Moline and Beacon of Hope Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.
