U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Eugene "Gene" McGinnis
May 07, 1918 - February 02, 2009
Rock Island, IL
Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. February 06, 2009 at National cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal
Eugene “Gene” McGinnis, 90, of Rock Island, died February 2, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Graveside services will be Friday, February 6, 2009 at 10:00 am. at National cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Those who wish to attend the graveside service need to be at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline by 9:15 a.m. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 1303. Memorials may be made to VFW Post #1303 or to the family. Gene was born May 7, 1918 in Buffalo Prairie Twp., IL to Oakley and Bertha (Reynolds) McGinnis and was raised in Illinois City. Gene was a WWII U.S. Army veteran and worked various jobs in the Quad Cities. He loved dancing, calling Bingo and other activities at CASI. Later in life he enjoyed seeing the grandchildren of Marlin Krueger. Gene deeply missed his special friend, Vera Roby, who passed away in 2008. They had spent their last couple of years at the Fort Armstrong Senior Residence, but had been together over twenty years.
He is survived by:
Nephews:
Marlin Krueger (Darcy), Taylor Ridge
Gary Krueger (Sara), Illinois City
and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by special friend, Mary Vera Roby and his four brothers and five sisters.
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Warren Hanna
March 07, 1931 - February 02, 2009
Moline, IL
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior February 04, 2009 at Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island
Warren (Buck) Hanna, 77, of Moline, Illinois passed on Monday, February 2, 2009 at his home with his family. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Wesleyan Church, 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Family will greet friends one hour before services. Memorials may be made to Heritage Wesleyan Church. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family with arrangements. He worked at John Deere Harvester for more than 30 years, retiring from the Repair Department in 1993. He then worked for the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department as a Bailiff at the Rock Island County Courthouse until 2007. He was known for entertaining with his harmonica and his sense of humor. He was regularly a victim and sometimes a perpetrator of practical jokes. Buck was born to Frank and Marvel Hanna, on March 7, 1931 at Moline Public Hospital. He married
Mary L. Lockett on January 24, 1953 and they were blessed with 7 children: Linda (Chris), Little Rock; Ron (Nanci), Palos Hills; Cheryl (Charlie), Moline; Steve (Karen), Rock Island; Frank (Kim) Dallas; Teresa (Dino), Erie; and Diane, Moline. He was very proud of all his children and loved spending time with his 12 grandchildren and his 11 great grandchildren. He is dearly missed by all.
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Vera Kjellstrand
September 17, 1911 - February 03, 2009
Rock Island, IL
Funeral Service: 1 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior February 07, 2009 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Lt.d
Vera Kjellstrand, 97, of Rock Island, died February 3, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 1p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park. Vera was born September 17, 1911 in Moline to Alfred Clayton and Edna Sophronia (Bustard) Brown. She married
Edward Lincoln Kjellstrand on December 8, 1934. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1988. Vera was employed at Modern Woodman, Augustana College and Bituminus.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Bonnie Newman, Maplewood, MN
Judy Rohr, Rock Island, IL
9 grandchildren and their spouses
19 great grandchildren
5 step great grandchildren
4 step great- great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband and siblings Clyde Alfred Brown and Ethel Soebing.
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Thomas L. Maynard
May 08, 1949 - February 03, 2009
Moline, IL
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. February 06, 2009 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
Thomas L. Maynard, 59, of Moline, died February 3, 2009 at his home. Visitation will be Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Private family graveside services will be held at Oakdale cemetery, Davenport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Thomas was born May 8, 1949 in Bettendorf, IA to Leo and Lorraine (Thomsen) Maynard. He married
Sherrill Moses on July 5, 1983 in Reno, NV. Thomas was currently employed as an insurance salesman for Mel Foster Insurance, Inc. for 22 years. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by:
Wife: Sherrill
Daughter: Angi Maynard-Anderson, Moline and her children, Eddie Tomas and Kori Lynn
Daughter: Laurel Darren, Moline.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Nancy Maynard.
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Howarth, Donald Leon
May 24, 1950 - August 10, 2004
Moline, IL
Donald Leon Howarth, 54 of Moline died August 10, 2004 after a brief battle with cancer at Trinity at Terrace Park, Bettendorf, IA. Rite of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a wake service at 4 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Entombment will be at St. Mary’s cemetery with military rites conducted by East Moline VFW Post # 8890. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established. Donald was born May 24, 1950 in Moline to Howard and Anna Magruder. He was later adopted and raised by George and Margaret Howarth. He married
Monica “Mo” Navarro on November 15, 1971 in Moline. Donald worked for 10 years at Eagles as a clerk. He was an usher at the Mark of the Quad Cities and was the caregiver for Edith Wallert. Donald was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Moline where he was a volunteer for the food pantry. He was a Navy veteran serving in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He was a member of the East Moline VFW 8890 where he was in the color guard. He was a befriender at Trinity West and volunteered for four years at Heartland Healthcare Center, Moline. He was involved in the Willard’s Dad’s Club and was a baseball coach for the Willard grade school. He was the former president of the Studebacker Club.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Monica
Very, very special son: Kristopher Howarth, Moline
His grandson who was the light of his life and called him “Bampos”, Alijah Howarth, Moline
Sisters:
Ruth (Phil) Wells & Family New Windsor, IL
Kathy Johnson, Milan
Mary (Roger) Elliott & Family, Moline
Patty Duffer & Family, Silvis
Special brother and best friend: George (Marie) Magruder, Peoria, AZ
Don’s special in-laws:
Martin & Julia Navarro
Gloria Logan & Family
Ramon Navarro & Family
David Navarro & Family
Daniel Navarro & Family
Patricia Acosta & Family
A special goddaughter: Melissa Murphey
And was preceded in death by his birth & adoptive parents.
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Meinholtz, Lucille,
July 03, 1917 - August 08, 2004
Moline, IL
Graveside Service: 1 : 00 p.m. August 12, 2004 at Baldwin cemetery
Lucille Meinholtz age 87, formerly of Sparta, Illinois died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline, Illinois. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. at the Baldwin Illinois cemetery on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family. Lucille was born July 3, 1917 in Sparta, the daughter of Alfred and Anna Leming. She married
Roy Trefftzs in 1939 and later married
Edward Meinholtz on September 1, 1962 who predeceased her on September 1, 1971.
Surviving are her son Lane Trefftzs and his wife Carolyn, grandchildren Pamela Trefftzs and Jeff Trefftzs, great grandchildren Aaron and Mathew Comer and Niven Trefftzs, and a sister Mildred Burrell.
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Prado, Jr., Ignacio R. "Nacho"
May 02, 1980 - August 07, 2004
Silvis, Illinois
Visitation: 3:00-8:00 p.m. August 10, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline, IL
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. August 11, 2004 at at the funeral home.
Interment: Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL
Ignacio R. “Nacho” Prado Jr. died Saturday, August 7, 2004. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline.IL. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home, with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Il. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established. Ignacio was born on May 2, 1980 in Silvis, IL. the son of Ignacio R. and Audrey Prado Sr. Ignacio was employed at Miller Container in Rock Island as a fork lift driver. He was a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He loved working on his computer and listening to music. His Trans Am was his pride and joy. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
Parents: Nacho & Audrey Prado Sr.
Sisters:
Nellie (Donald) Brock, Rock Island
Benita Prado (Larry Wash), Silvis
3 nephews:
Derek Brock
Dylan Brock
Drake Wash-Prado
1 niece: Madison, Wash
Several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Godparents: Tony & Linda Gomez, Silvis, IL and Jesse & Linda Burgher, Ft. Madison, IA
He was prededed in death by his grandmother; Nellie Puga and grandparents; Mr & Mrs L.M. Prado.
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Pierson, Jack R.
April 14, 1933 - August 06, 2004
Davenport, IA
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. August 14, 2004 at Sherrard cemetery
Jack R. Pierson, 71, of Sherrard, died Friday, August 6, 2004 at Genesis West Medical Center, Davenport. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Sherrard cemetery. According to Jack’s wishes his body will be cremated. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. is assisiting the family. Jack was born April 14, 1933 in Cambridge, Ohio, the son of Edgar Axel and Dorothy Britton Pierson. He married
Cassie Hubbard in November of 1955 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She preceded him in death in October of 1983. He later married
Treva (Johnson) Schroeder on August 4, 1984 in Sherrard. Jack was employed at John Deere Plow Planter as a welder, then he was employed at the Montgomery Elevator also a welder. He later worked at Case IH as a foreman. He returned to Montgomery Elevator then later to John Deere Plow Planter as a welder. Later, he was employed by Sherrard Unit #200 School District working in maintenance. He later was a grounds keeper at Rock Island Memorial Park retiring in April of 1998., Jack was a Army veteran serving from 1953-1955. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Sherrard and volunteered on the Sherrard Fire Department for 20 years. He was a former Sherrard Village Town board member. He was a member of the Moline UAW Local. He enjoyed camping and traveling.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Treva
Sons:
James (Linda) Pierson, Sherrard
Scott Pierson, Milan
Step Son: Carl (Carla) Derrickson, Torrington, CT
4 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
5 step grandchildren
Sister: Ruthann (Frank) Korte, Byesville, OH
Half Brother: Edward Pierson, Ohio
Cousin: Charles (Sharon) Anderson, Yuma, AZ
He was preceded by his parents, first wife Cassie, and son Jay Pierson.
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Calkins, Floy B.
May 10, 1923 - August 05, 2004
Silvis, IL
Visitation: 2:00-5:00 p.m. August 08, 2004 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. Orion, IL
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. August 09, 2004 at at the funeral home.
Interment: National cemetery, Rock Island, IL
Floy B. Calkins, 81 of Orion died August 5, 2004 at Illini Hospital, Silvis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2004 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. Orion. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at National cemetery, Rock Island with military honors conducted by Orion American Legion Post # 255. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Orion or Orion American Legion Post # 255. Floy was born May 10, 1923 in Interwald, WI to John B. and Elizabeth A. St. Clair Calkins. He married
Cleora Miller on December 24, 1945 in Orion, IL. Floy was a self-employed carpenter contractor for 36 years retiring in 1998. Floy was a member of First Baptist Church, Orion., where he was deacon, a trustee, Sunday school teacher and moderator. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of the Orion American Legion Post #255 where he served as a past post commander, sergeant at arms, a service officer, vice commander and was a member of the honor guard. He was a member of the Orion Senior Citizen Meal Site. He was active in the McCuffy Readers with the Western District Library.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Cleora
Daughters:
Elora (David) Trumper, Las Vegas, NV
Valerie (Gailyn) Messersmith Bark River, MI
Karen (Kenneth) Cook, Dallas, GA
Sons:
Kevin (Carol) Calkins, Effingham, IL
Bruce (Laura) Calkins, Davenport, IA
13 grandchildren
27 great grandchildren
3 step grandchildren
Sister: Betty Callahan, Loveland, CO
He was preceded in death by brothers Irving and Donald and grandson Jamie Calkins.
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