Lawrence "Larry" Cornelius passed into the hands of God in his home in Peoria, AZ on Sept. 27, 2019. Born July 7, 1927 in Moline, IL. He married Joyce E. Ziegler on April 30, 1949 in East Moline, IL. Surviving are his children, son Michael (Mary) and daughter Linda Cambra, both of Peoria, AZ. Grandchildren Michelle Toft of Peoria, Amy and Christian (Rochelle) of Chicago; as well as great grandchildren Simon and Casey Toft of Peoria, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce of...

Kenny Long, 69, of Moline, passed away September 19, 2019 at his residence. Burial was held at Rock Island National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 299.   

A beautiful soul has left our midst to dwell with her Savior in Eternal Bliss. Catherine M. Mott, 50, of Sherrard, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Unity Point Trinity Hospital, Rock Island, after a  courageous battle with cancer.    Visitation will be on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Mary Our...

Anthony Paul Sotelo of Moline, IL, was born to Anthony and Dorothy (Martel) Sotelo on April 11th, 1966. He passed away unexpectedly on August 22nd, 2019, in his home.  Visitation is Tuesday, August 27th from 4 - 7 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. Tony completed the Apprenticeship and worked as a Union Journeyman Brick Mason for many years, until injuries lead him to pursue other opportunities. He worked at Dollar General, The Nova 6 theater, and 7-11 for a brief time.  Tony...

Thomas E. DeRoo, 62, of Moline, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island surrounded by his children and loved ones.  Visitation is from 3 pm – 6 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. There will be a Memorial Service immediately following the visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pheasants Forever or Alleman High School. Tom was born on March 2, 1957 in Davenport, IA, the son of Gil W. and Mary...

Merton D. Messmore peacefully passed away with family at Friendship Manor, Rock Island, on July 31, 2019. Merton was born on July 29, 1926 in Geneseo, to Dr. Harry L., Sr. and Ella Messmore, the fifth of eight children He graduated from Altona, IL H.S. in 1944 and immediately began military service in the Navy in WWII, serving as a radioman on LST 672 in the Pacific Theatre. Upon discharge from the Navy in 1946, Merton attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1951. He married Mary Ruth...

Mary (Bette) Bonte Woods, 88, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Generations, Rock Island, IL. At her request, the body was cremated and buried in Rock Island Memorial Park. She requested no visitation or memorial service. Her desire was for family and friends, whom she loved dearly, to remember her happy and always smiling in life. The former Mary (Bette) Carr was born on February 7, 1931 in Rock Island to John and Mary Marshall Carr. She married Raymond Bonte on November 5,...

John M. Galella, born June 21, 1947 - passed away July 26, 2019 at his home. There is nothing traditional about John, so his obituary should not be traditional. John loved with his soul. You were either his friend or his foe. He did not have much for in between. John was born to John & Helen Galella who preceded him in death. John loved his children, Jerry and Penny West and Tammy McCance & his sister, Mary Anne Milak and brother-in-law, Paul. He loved his wife Orintha Frances...

Frank J. Stefanich, 101, of Naples, FL, formerly of Moline, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Vitas Hospice, Naples, FL. Frank was born December 5, 1917 in Aurora, IL, the son of Frank and Magie (Barbic) Stefanich.  He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 69 years, Carmela “Carmie” (née Cirrincione) Stefanich. Frank was a proud U.S. Veteran, serving his country during WWII and earning 3 Bronze Star medals in the three different Pacific Theaters. He...

Mario Juarez Hernandez, 40, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. Visitation is Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29 at Templo de Alabanza, 613 3rd Street, Moline. Burial will be at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to the family. Mario was born December 12, 1978 in Texcoco, Mexico, the son of Margarito and Juana Juarez Hernandez. He...