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Marjorie VenHorst
May 30, 2012
Bettendorf, Iowa
Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Marjorie Ann VenHorst, 85, a resident of Bettendorf, will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, 28200 – 226th Street Place, LeClaire, Iowa. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sunday, June 3rd, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Halligan – McCabe – DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown, Davenport. There will be additional visitation at the church Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services.
Marjorie passed Wednesday May 30, 2012, a year after losing the love of her life, Ralph. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2011. She was the nurturing spirit of their family of twelve children. As her health declined, her quick wit and sense of humor never left her. She maintained her smile and words of wisdom that her children, their spouses, and grandkids will always cherish.
Marjorie was born
in August 5, 1926 to John Henry and Edna Christine (Brehmer) Schnoor on the family farm in northeast Davenport. She attended Fairview No. 3 one room school house before advancing to Sudlow and Davenport High School, from which she graduated in 1944. She worked as a bookkeeper for Iowana Farms Dairy in Bettendorf until 1948. Marge and Ralph married in June of 1948 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bettendorf. She met Ralph at a 4-H dance; and in her words, this really cute guy with a light in his eyes tapped her on her shoulder.... and they danced and they danced.
Marge was rightfully proud of the clothes she made for herself and her children from prom dresses to play clothes and the meals she cooked with homemade breads and desserts. She enjoyed working election polls, being a 4-H leader, playing cards, and being a member of the Farm Bureau Women. She supported her kid's athletic teams at Pleasant Valley High School by being an active Booster and also a member of the Pleasant Valley Education Foundation. In retirement, one of her great joys was traveling as she and Ralph completed their goal of visiting all 50 states and Europe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Education Foundation or the American Heart Association.
Survivors include her 12 children: Jackie (Ron) Lawrence, Danville, CA, Ron (Jane) VenHorst, Bettendorf, Jeanne (Dennis) Hambleton, Davenport, Joyce (Greg) Voelcker, San Jose, CA, Roy (Carol) VenHorst, Bettendorf, Paul (Sandy) VenHorst, Bettendorf, Peggy (Peter) Rogers, Marshalltown, IA, Polly (David) Green, Dallas, TX, Donna (Perry) Rodriguez, Pleasanton, CA, Shirley (Basil) Christopoulos, Piedmont, CA, Bette (Steve) Lombardi, Mill Valley, CA, Patty (Nic) Towle, Reno, NV. Ralph and Marge had 37 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She also leaves her sisters, Mildred (Harry) VenHorst, Bettendorf, Arlene (Jack) Holst, DeWitt, Dorothy (Bob) Schlapkohl, Durant, and brother, Robert (Norma) Schnoor, Davenport. She also leaves sisters-in law Sister Marie VenHorst, CHM and Marjorie VenHorst, and brother-in-law Herman (Sally) VenHorst, all of Bettendorf. Her 31 nieces and nephews were also part of her family circle.
The family thanks Marge's doctors along with the care staffs at the Fountains of Bettendorf, and the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House who returned the comfort and care she deserved after her many years of caring for so many.
Tracey Irving
May 26, 2012
LeClaire, Iowa
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Tracey L. (Cooney) Irving, 47, a resident of LeClaire, will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 until the time of the service. Keeping with Tracey's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Tracey died unexpectedly Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home following heart complications.
Tracey Lynn Cooney was born
on September 12, 1964 in Davenport, a daughter of James and Judith (Moore) Cooney, Sr. She was a 1983 graduate of DeWitt High School. She was united in marriage to Dennis Irving on October 28, 1989 at the Old St. Ann's Church, Long Grove.
Tracey had worked at Alcoa and the former Grafco, but most recently was a homemaker. She cherished the time she spent hanging out with her family and friends. Tracey also enjoyed games on her computer and phone, shooting pool, throwing darts, and rooting for the Chicago Bears.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Tracey is survived by her husband, Dennis, LeClaire; children: Alyssa, Davenport, and Nicholas, LeClaire; mother, Judy Cooney, Moline; father, Jim Cooney, Sr., Geneseo; brothers: Jim (Deb) Cooney, Jr., Silvis, Chad Cooney, E. Moline, IL and Todd (Kristen) Cooney, LeClaire; grandmother, Helen Cooney, Panorama Park, IA; mother-in-law, LaVonne Irving, Bettendorf; brother-in-law, David (Beth) Irving, Grand Mound, IA; nieces and nephews: Dayton, Vanessa, James, Gabby, Cooney, and Brett and Jessica Irving; and an extended loving family.
Gene Ditch
January 5, 2012
Davenport, Iowa
Gene Ditch, 68, a resident of Davenport, died unexpectedly Thursday January 5, 2012, following complications from a sudden illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday January 13, 2012, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 4105 N. Division Street, Davenport, Iowa. Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Halligan – McCabe – DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport, where a prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. to start the visitation.
William Gene Ditch was born
May 4, 1943 in Moline, Illinois, a son of William Howard and Genevieve Mamie Irene (Cowdery) Ditch. He graduated from United Township High School and attended Augustana College, Rock Island.
He was united in marriage to Mary Eleanor Vander Vennet on May 7, 1966 in Davenport.
Gene has been a construction accountant for many years for area construction companies. They include Midwest Underground Inc., Design Build Associates, Swanson Construction and Adrian Carriers.
Mr. Ditch had a variety of interests that included aviation, model railroading, Ham Radio operating, traveling, motorcycling, and studying Civil War history. He had received his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying in earlier years. Gene has also been an active participant in numerous Civil War re-enactments. He is a re-enactment member of the 16th Iowa Veterans Volunteer Infantry, Camp McClellan. Gene formed many enduring friendships through his Civil War re-enactment participation.
Memorials can be made to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Assumption High School, or the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary, and children and their spouses; Katherine Elizabeth and Joseph Sina, Appleton, Wisconsin; Michael William and Kathryn " Kate" Ditch, St. Charles, Illinois; and Jennifer Marie and Brian D'Haeze, Roscoe, Illinois; eight grandchildren and one more on the way in April; and a brother, David (Charlotte) Ditch, Moline, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Linda Lee Johnson. May they rest in peace.
Florence Pacha
January 10, 2012
Rock Island, Illinois
A celebration of the life of Florence L. Pacha, 65, will be held at St Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove, IA on Friday, January 20, 2012 with the family greeting friends from 4:00 until 6:00pm. At 6:30pm there will be family sharing and then a service at 7:00pm with Msgr. Drake Shafer officiating. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. On January 10, 2012, Florence passed away peacefully in Coal Valley, IL at her sister, Barb Olson's home where she was lovingly cared for.
James and Bernice (Covington) Pacha celebrated their 4th wedding anniversary in Washington, IA on November 3, 1946, with the birth of a beautiful baby girl; Florence Louise Pacha. She was one of 14 children; 7 boys and 7 girls.
In 1951, the family moved to a farm near Princeton, IA where there are many happy memories of playing in the forest, swimming, and fishing in the creek. She always loved fishing, gardening, traveling, and puzzles. She enjoyed the river boats also. Flo led a full life and was a soft hearted, caring person who will be missed. Her greatest joy was her son Mark Pacha Romero. They had a very special bond and were a pretty good dance team at weddings.
Flo graduated from North Scott High School and Northern Virginia Community College.
Flo worked for the U.S. Federal Government in Washington, D.C. for the majority of her career and then retired at the Rock Island Arsenal.
In addition to her son, Mark Pacha Romero, those left to cherish her memory are
her siblings and spouses: Lucille (Lyle) Geske Jr, James (Yolanda) Pacha Jr.,
Ralph "Mike" (Karen) Pacha, Peter (Nida) Pacha, Barbara (John) Olson,
Roberta "Berta"(Ron) Shinbori, Loretta Beswick, Henry (Lora) Pacha,
Denis "Jack" Pacha, Bonita "Bonnie" Pacha, Margaret "Peggy" (Glenn) Manders,
Joseph Pacha and Paul (Pam) Pacha.; her 34 nephews and nieces, along with their children;
Uncle Cletus "Gene" and Aunt Dolores "Cookie" Pacha, Aunt Kathleen "Kakie" Vasen, and many cousins and terrific lifelong friends; Georgianne McKeever and Denise "Red" Hahn Clark
She was preceeded in death by her parents, James & Bernice Pacha, grandparents: Frank & Bertha (Fritz) Pacha, Clifford & Florence (Pratte) Covington, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and St Ann's Catholic Church for the wonderful care and support they have given them.
Celestino "Chele" George
April 6, 1931 - January 7, 2012
Bettendorf, Iowa
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Celestino "Chele" George, 80, a resident of Bettendorf, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4097 18th Street, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Mexican-American VFW, Post 8890. Visitation will be Thursday, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family invites you to pray the Rosary with them at 7:00 p.m. to end the visitation. There will be an additional visitation Friday at church from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Chele died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport.
Celestino George was born
April 6, 1931 in DePue, Illinois, a son of Rafael and Tomasa (Razo) George. He proudly served our country during the Korean War in the U. S. Army. Chele married Amalia Ramirez February 13, 1952. She preceded him in death June 15, 1998. He was later united in marriage to his present wife, Pearl Gusman Ybarra on December 11, 1999 in Davenport.
Chele graduated in 1959 from St. Ambrose University with a BA in accounting. He earned his MBA at St. Louis University. He was an accountant at the Rock Island Arsenal retiring in 1993 after 37 years of service and was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Chele was very proud of his Mexican Heritage. He was an avid runner, competing in marathons across the Midwest. He loved to golf and was also an avid fan of Notre Dame, the Bears and the Cubs. He enjoyed gardening and traveling abroad with his wife, but his greatest joy in life came from spending time with his entire family as often as he could.
Memorials can be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
Survivors include wife Pearl and his four sons; Alberto (Yvonne) Jorge, Davenport, Bill (Ronda) George, Davenport, Juan Jorge, Greenfield, IN, and Luis George, Davenport; 5 grandchildren, Julio, Alejandro and Mario Jorge and Mike (Kesha) George and Victoria George; and 2 great-grandchildren, Megan and Kasey George.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Amalia, and two sons, Daniel and Anthony George. May they rest in peace.
Bernadine "Dina" Windolf
August 21, 1941 - January 10, 2012
Bettendorf, Iowa
Bernadine M. "Dina" Windolf, 70, a resident of Bettendorf died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at her home. Per her wishes cremation rites were accorded and private funeral services were held. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Bernadine Marie Sayers was born
on August 21, 1941 in Davenport, the daughter of David and Jeanette (Noel) Sayers. Dina graduated from Assumption High School and worked at the Isle of Capri for many years. She was united in marriage to Harry Windolf. He preceded her in death in 1987.
Survivors include her daughter, Peggi Roberts, Bettendorf and her two grandchildren Holly Bieber, Aylett, VA and Adam Bieber, Fort Drum, NY.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Julie (Roberts) Bieber and a sister, Judy McKee.
Robert Fort
January 5, 2012
Davenport, Iowa
Funeral Services for Robert P. Fort, 85, a resident of Davenport will be 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main St. downtown Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Dixon American Legion Post # 353. Visitation will be today (Friday) from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Robert died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf.
Robert Paul Fort was born
September 8, 1926 in Davenport, the son of Herbert W. and Henrietta V. (Stevens) Fort. He served his country in the Army during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 353, Dixon, Iowa.
Robert was a crane operator for Alcoa. He retired in 1988 after 35 years of employment.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Beale-Gray, Helen Bruhn and Mary VanAlstine and brothers George, Jack, Bill, Jim, and Dick Fort.
Richard Gray
January 5, 2012
Davenport, Iowa
A Memorial service to celebrate the life of Richard E. "Red" Gray, 72, a resident of Davenport will be 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport. Pastor Jim Tully of the River of Life Church, Bettendorf, will conduct the service. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the service time. Red died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport surrounded by his loving family.
Richard E. Gray was born
March 5, 1939 in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Harold and Louise (Jones) Gray. He was united in marriage to Janet Lindle on October 24, 1959 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Davenport.
Red as he was affectionately called, enjoyed all sports but especially volleyball, golf and shooting pool, and any opponent of his had to "earn it". He especially enjoyed participating in drag racing which fueled his competitive nature. Red could fix anything and would often try to make it before he would buy it. He owned and operated Gray's Auto Sales in Blue Grass for over 23 years until his retirement in 2001.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Church, Bettendorf.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet, a daughter Sherry (Ben) Hopkins; a son, Steve Gray all of Davenport; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jennie Hopkins and her daughters Tinnley and Tessa, Jessi Hopkins (fiancee Nick Albracht), Nicole (Patrick) Martin and their daughter, Kaylin, and Blane Barton; and his large extended Lindle family.
The Gray family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff and nurses at Genesis East and West and the Davenport Lutheran Home and their River of Life Church family for the compassionate care give to Red.
