The Muscatine Journal from Muscatine, Iowa • A8

A8 Thursday, december 8, 2016 AN EDITION OF THE QUAD-CITY TIMES 00 1 OBITUARIES Obituaries From A7 EAST MOLINE Elaine Boron easT mOLINe elaine L. boron, 74, of east moline, passed away Tuesday, dec. 6, 2016, at Trinity rock Island, surrounded by her loving family. celebration of life services will be 1 p.m. saturday, dec.

10, 2016, at raferty Funeral home, 2111- 1st st. mo line, with visitation from 11 a.m. until service time. burial will be at resurrection cemetery, Justice, Illinois. memorials can be made to the american heart association or rock Island county humane society.

elaine was born Nov. 30, 1942, in chicago, the daughter of harry F. and helen (stawarz) Zydek. elaine enjoyed gardening, her cats, but most of all she loved her grandchildren. survivors include her children, ed (anne) boron, Willowbrook, Illinois, deb (Tony) carl, muscatine, and donna (don) Kline, Lynn center, Illinois; grandchildren, scott and Katie boron, erin (Lorin) Gould, Jef and alex carl, and alek, Nick and Zach Kline; and sister, dot tie Zydek, east moline.

condolences may be left at rafertyfunerals.com. MUSCATINE Margaret Catherine Dick muscaTINe margaret catherine dick, 96, of musca tine, died dec. 6, 2016, at Lutheran Living, muscatine. a private family graveside service will be held and burial will be at the rock Island National cemetery, arsenal Island. family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, dec. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Living, 2421 Lutheran drive, muscatine. In lieu of lowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Living, where she enjoyed her later years. esterdahl mortuary and crematory, 6601 38th moline, is assisting the family with arrangements. margaret was born dec.

4, 1920, in moline, the daughter of samuel T. and mary c. (del aney) easterly. she married Kenneth L. dick sept.

26, 1942, in Little rock, arkansas, and he preceded her in death march 2, 1992. margaret was the owner and operator of modernistic motel and restaurant. she also was a member of st. anne Parish in east moline. survivors include her daughter, susan (rick) smith, muscatine; their two children, shelley smith and brandon (Katie) smith; son, Paul (deb bie) dick, Orion, Illinois; and their children, (rob) Field and Kimberly (Jameson) shan non; grandson, a1stc Joshua dick, Pennsylvania; and four great-grandsons.

she was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Joel dick and sister, Laura an derson. memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com. Linda Harris muscaTINe Linda Lea har- ris, 69, of muscatine, passed away Tuesday, dec. 6, 2016, at Trinity muscatine. Visitation will start at 10 a.m.

and a celebration of life service will follow immediately after at 11 a.m. sat urday, dec. 10, 2016, at the First bap tist church. memorials may be made to the family in care of William harris. The ralph J.

Wittich-riley-Freers Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences: wittichfuneralhome.com. Linda was born Jan. 20, 1947, in muscatine, the daughter of John cohn and mary Jane (bromwell) Lane. she married William a.

harris sr. June 13, 1965, in muscatine. Those left to honor her memory include her husband, William a. harris muscatine; two sons, William a. harris Jr.

and Kelly harris and wife, Leigh ann, all of muscatine; granddaughters, mandy harris and i- aaron diers, Indiana, sa- mantha martinez and husband, robert, muscatine, mindy Pabst and husband, eric, connecticut, sabrina harris, muscatine, and Zach and Jeremy Walker, mus catine; several great-grandchildren; her mother, mary Jane Lane, muscatine; two sisters, sharon Logel and husband, Ken and Peggy Iverson, all of mus catine; and several nieces and nephews. she was preceded in death by her father and a daughter- in-law, Tracy L. harris. REGIONAL David Lee Cather Sr. sherrard, Ill.

david Lee cather 72, died peacefully at home dec. 6, 2016, in sher rard, Illinois. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon saturday, dec. 10, 2016, with service beginning at noon at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral home and crematory, 201 4th ave.

milan, with a lunch to follow at the milan american Legion. all are welcome to attend and celebrate life. memorials may be made in care of the family. dave cather was born aug. 23, 1944, in Oelwein, Iowa, to ruth and harvey Poston.

he graduated from sherrard high school in 1961. he married raeJean Petterson, his high school sweetheart, on Oct. 26, 1962, and began working for John deere Plow Planter that same year. The couple welcomed two sons, david Jr. and robert.

The boys have fond memories of their father teaching them to hunt and ish, and helping him at e-Z sports center, which he founded in milan in 1974 and owned and operated until 2015. dave was an avid outdoors man and participated in many ishing tournaments, b.a.s.s. anglers society events and enjoyed bow hunting. he was on the board of directors of arrO archery range and retailers association for many years and was a member of the milan rile club, where he served as territorial governor for the Illowa Irregulars cowboy action shooting club. he also co-founded the bass clubs for charity ishing tournament.

dave had a passion for street rods and motorcycles. he served as crew chief for both his son, robert and his grandsons, bobby and brandon, who raced go-carts for a number of years. Later in life, dave established, owned and operated, with the help of his wife and sons, e-Z acres alpaca Farm in sherrard. he was extremely fond of and found comfort in the constant, loyal companionship of his many dogs. The family will forever be grateful to his great-niece, skylor rowe, for her love, care and dedication to dave during his inal months.

family would also like to express their thanks to mary Freese and hospice compassus for their outstanding care. dave is survived by his wife of 54 years, raeJean; children, david Lee Jr. (michelle) cather, colona, and robert Lee (Patricia) cather, sherrard; seven grandchildren, Nicholas cather, rebecca Graham, Nathaniel cather, david Fink, robert cather Tabitha cather and brandon cather; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Linda (mike) Leonard, mather ville, Illinois, and several other siblings. he is preceded in death by his mother, ruth cather; father, harvey Poston; and siblings, Gregory cather, Tina Poston and charles Poston. Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com.

Walter Joseph Droll cLareNce, Iowa Walter Joseph droll, 91, of clarence, Iowa, went to his inal resting place dec. 6, 2016, after a short illness. Funeral mass services will be 10 a.m. saturday, dec. 10, at st.

catholic church, in Tipton, oi ciated by the rev. richard Okumu. burial will be in st. catholic cemetery, Tipton. Friends and family may call Friday, dec.

9 from 4-7 p.m. at Fry Funeral home, Tipton, with rosary starting at 3:30 p.m. Walter was born on the home farm in riverside, Iowa, June 20, 1925, to Jerome and Genevieve (Knebel) droll. Walter attended country school and st. high school, riverside.

after graduating, he helped his mother and uncle farm due to his passing. he went on to operate a Texaco gas station in hills, Iowa, and worked as a hired farm hand. In 1953, he moved to rural cedar county, Iowa, and worked with henry and es ther Von muenster on the farm, which he later purchased. Walter was united in marriage to eleanor ann ruth October 11, 1948, at st. catholic church, riverside.

They moved to rural stanwood, Iowa, where they raised their seven children. Walter was very passionate about his farming and he was sharp with a great memory right up until his passing. If there were any dates that you needed to know, just ask Walter, as he would walk over to the corn crib or the machine shed door and it would be written right there. he had a knack for remembering dates. he was a member of st.

catholic church, Tipton; Knights of columbus, st. church council, Tipton moose Lodge and served on the clar ence cooperative board. One of favorite hobbies was playing cards with his siblings and family. There was never a family event that he missed. Walter considered his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to be his greatest blessings.

Walter is survived by his four daughters; Janet (Gary) Pasold, clarence; Joellen (mark) cook, mechanicsville, Iowa; Julie (mike) Tharp, Lowden, Iowa, and Jacqueline (scott) bohlen, durant, Iowa; three sons, Jerry (mary) droll, clarence; John (deb) droll, ridgedale, mis souri, and James (Kay) droll, stanwood, Iowa. also surviving are his sister, Veva (droll) Jenn, riverside, and his brother, reno droll, Tipton; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. he was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, eleanor; his grandson, Jayce; brothers, Vern and Ivo droll; sisters, evelyn schnoebelen, Luella beranek and infant sister, de lores. In lieu of lowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to st. church, Tipton; Fr.

eugene benda, Knights of columbus council 11468, Tipton or clarence assisted Living, clarence. Walter was a genuinely caring and giving person and will be missed by many family members and countless friends, especially his dear caregivers at clarence assisted Living. The family would like to thank clarence assisted Living for their compassionate care. Francisco Virgen Hernandez saVaNNa, Ill. Francisco Virgen hernandez, 84, of savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, dec.

6, 2016, at big meadows Nursing home, savanna. a Funeral mass will be 1 p.m. saturday, dec. 10, 2016, at st. John the baptist catholic church, savanna, with the rev.

moises apostol as celebrant. burial will take place in st. catholic cemetery, savanna. Visitation will be 11-1 p.m. saturday, dec.

10, 2016, at Law-Jones Funeral home, savanna, prior to the mass. memorials may be given to the connections memory care unit at big meadows Nursing home in memory. Friends and family are invited to share in life at law jonesfuneralhome.com. Frank was born Oct. 10, 1932, in del rio, Texas, the son of Leonardo and rosa (Virgen) Gutierrez.

he attended san Felipe high school in del rio. being the oldest of 10 children, Frank left school early and began working to help support his family as a migrant worker. he worked for the savanna army depot and later the milwaukee railroad as a carman welder for many years until his retirement in 1995. Frank married Joann rivera dec. 8, 1952, in savanna.

They would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary today. Frank was a member of st. John the baptist catholic church, savanna. Frank loved spending time outdoors, especially lower gardening and landscaping. Frank was a great handyman and could ix anything.

he also was a great cook, especially cooking mexican food. he enjoyed watching western movies and the andy Griith show. Frank also enjoyed watching sports, especially the dallas cowboys, chicago bears and the Iowa hawkeyes. most of all, Frank loved spending time with his family. Frank will be dearly missed by his wife, Lena; six children, dan (Kris Plattenberger) hernandez, savanna, Kathy (Tom) sennef, savanna, cindy estrada, sterling, Illinois, Pam (ranulfo) Villalobos, savanna, John (yvette) hernandez, Phoenix, arizona, and Thomas (michelle) hernandez, horse shoe, North carolina; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, ruben Gutierrez, del rio; and one sister, Pompella burley, Idaho.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Leonardo and rosa; and an infant son, Thomas; ive brothers; two sisters; and one brother in-law, saul Rev. Brian Shepley mOuNT PLeasaNT, Iowa The rev. brian J. shepley, 54, a priest of the diocese of davenport, died suddenly Tuesday, dec. 6, 2016, at his home in mount Pleasant, Iowa.

The rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. sunday, dec. 11, 2016, at st. alphon sus catholic church, 607 s. Jackson mount Pleasant.

The family will greet friends following the rosary until the time of the christian Vigil service, which will be 5 p.m. at the church. a funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. monday, dec. 12, 2016, at the church, with bishop martin J.

amos celebrating. Interment will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, dec. 13 at calvary cemetery in charles city, Iowa. Olson-Powell memorial chapel, mount Pleasant, assisted by bentley Funeral home, durant, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of lowers, the family prefers that gifts of love and friendship be given to Immaculate conception elementary school in charles city, or the aid society, which ofers assistance to retired priests. Online condolences may be directed to olsonpowell.com. born on Jan. 27, 1962, in charles city, brian John was the son of John d. and eleanor c.

(ewen) shepley. he graduated from charles city community senior high school in 1980. a 1983 graduate of North Iowa area community college, brian continued his education, receiving a b.a. degree in philosophy from st. ambrose university in 1988.

honoring his love for the Lord, brian obtained his master of divinity at sacred heart school of Theology in hales corner, Wisconsin, in 1992. Father shepley was ordained June 12, 1992, by most reverend Gerald at st. Joseph catholic church, in deWitt, Iowa. rev. irst assignment in the davenport diocese was as parochial vicar at church of all saints, Keokuk, Iowa, along with teaching religion at cardinal stritch catholic schools, Keokuk.

In July 1995, he was appointed parochial vicar at st. Parish, Iowa city. rev. shepley was assigned as pastor for st. Parish, Wilton, Iowa, and chaplain of assumption high school, davenport.

he also has served as pastor for st. bridget church, Victor, Iowa, and st. Patrick church, brooklyn, Iowa, before his current assignment in mount Pleasant. rev. shepley served on the Iowa catholic conference as a representative for the diocese of davenport.

most recently, on the Feast of st. andrew, Nov. 30, 2016, he celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a deacon in the catholic church and was looking forward to his silver jubilee as a priest in 2017. rev. shepley is survived by his sister, barbara (Les) Graham, eyota, minnesota; a brother, Tom (Jennifer) shepley, chester, Virginia; four nieces, erin (Lane) Johnson, emily (russ) Gehling, annamarie Koehler-shepley and audrey shepley; and two nephews, andrew Graham and John shepley.

along with his parents, rev. shepley was preceded in death by aunts and uncles. Brenda Kay Thiessen bLue Grass brenda Kay Thiessen, 63, of blue Grass, passed away dec. 5, 2016, at university hospitals, Iowa city, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 12 p.m.

Friday, dec. 9, 2016, in the runge mortuary chapel. Visitation will be 10-noon Friday at the mortuary. burial will be in rose hill cemetery in bufalo, Iowa. memorials may be made to the blue Grass Fire department.

Online condolences may be expressed at rungemortuary.com. brenda was born Nov. 29, 1953, in davenport, the daughter of richard and shirley (Vinger) Thiessen. she graduated from davenport West high school in 1972, and was employed at Von maur. she was devoted to her dog, Peanut.

survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, brian and rhonda Thiessen, and bruce and Linda Thiessen, all of blue Grass; niece, courtney (Greg) Farber and their son, ethan, el dridge; and nephew, cory Thiessen, davenport. several uncles, aunts and cousins also survive. she was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gary. ELSEWHERE Rev. Danny Eugene Millwood sT.

James cITy, Fla. memorial services will be held for the rev. danny eugene millwood, 70, of st. James city, Florida, saturday, dec. 17 in Pickens, south carolina, in a private in- home service oiciated by dr.

randy sprague of Fort myers, Florida. The rev. millwood died in his Florida home Nov. 24, 2016, of congestive heart failure. he was born Feb.

6, 1946, in spartan burg, south carolina, to J.T. and eliz abeth (Pace) millwood (deceased) and is survived by his wife, Jeanne Workman-mill- wood, st. James city; step-children, rhonda ryder, Lincoln, Nebraska, david Workman, Tiskilwa, Illinois, dustin Workman, Lakeland, Florida, scott Workman, Oviedo, Florida, 10 step-grandchildren; his former wife, renee dover, arab, ala bama; their daughter, angelique martin and grandchildren, Zoe and sage martin, Weehawken, New Jersey; his father, J.T. millwood; brother, dale mill wood and sister, elaine metcalf, Greenville, south carolina. rev.

pastoral and evangelistic ministry spanned 50 years with the churches of God and the assemblies of God, during which time he recorded numerous gospel albums. rev. millwood was associate pastor to the reverend Tommy barnett at Westside assemblies of God church, davenport, and his last pastorate was in savanna, Illinois. his hobbies included baseball and golf, and traveling and camping with his wife, Jeanne, in evangelistic ministry. Online condolences may be sent to martin.angelique@ gmail.com or David Arthur Swanson hurdLaNd, mo.

david ar- thur swanson, 36, of hurdland, missouri, formerly of muscatine, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at his home. services were held sunday, dec. 4, 2016, in missouri. sympathy notes may be left for the family at lewisfuneralhomes.com.

david arthur swanson was born may 23, 1980, in Iowa city, the son of danny arthur and deborah (blackwood) swanson. On march 17, 2016, david was united in marriage to rachel mercer in missouri. david was currently working as a slicer for Kraft Foods in missouri. he enjoyed camping, hunting, four-wheeling, country music and the outdoors. his greatest love was spending time with his children.

david will be deeply missed by his wife, rachel; children, Talon burke, muscatine, davin swanson, muscatine, Lillian Williams, mus catine, and anastasia swanson, missouri; mother, deborah burke, muscatine; father, dan (Jane ann) swanson, Wapello, Iowa; maternal grandfather, George black- wood; paternal grandmother, Virginia (everett) adams, muscatine; half-brother, Tom (anna) ross, san antonio, Texas; step-sister, Tara coss; step-son, Logan West, and his father and mother-in-law, charles and anita messer. he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Wanda blackwood; paternal grandfather, don swanson and one uncle, dennis blackwood. Boron Dick Harris Cather Droll Hernandez Shepley Thiessen Millwood Swanson BeautifyingQuadCity LandscapesSince1952 359-6530 cribbslandscaping.com CONSISTENT TRYOUR BRAND Kramer Quad-CitiesChoice forqualityhearinghealthcare. RodgerKramer Callustoschedule yourhearingexamtoday! 563-355-3332 PaulRevereSquare, 2322E.KimberlyRd.,Davenport,IA 2ndlocation: PreferredProviderfor JOHNDEERE-UNITEDHEALTHCARE Since1960 Advanced Partner Siemens Hearing Instruments Walk-Ins-Welcome.