All Obituaries

Michael L. Hemmingson, 66, of Bettendorf, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his residence.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at First Lutheran Church, Geneseo.  Cremation rites have been accorded and private inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo.   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take a day off of work, give your loved ones a hug, or donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.  Vandemore Funeral...

  Clarence F. Drescher, 86, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Marigold Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Galesburg, IL.  Cremation rites have been accorded; no services will be held.  The family will have a private inurnment that will be scheduled for a later date at Rosedale Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Cambridge Fire & Ambulance Service and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory –...

James David McCollough, 31, of Geneseo, passed peacefully in his home on Monday, May 20, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 2-5 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorials may be directed to James David McCollough Memorial Fund.   David was born on August 23, 1987, in Kewanee.  He was a graduate of Geneseo High School in 2007.  He enjoyed working on...

Lois Floming, 86, of Osco, passed away Sunday at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Geneseo, Illinois.   Visitation will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in Andover, IL at 9 a.m. on May 25, 2019, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.  Burial will be in the Andover Township Cemetery.  A luncheon will follow at the church after burial. The Reverend Reed Pedersen and Reverend Ted Radke will officiate.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel is...

Francis Eugene “Gene” Girten, 75, of Geneseo, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his residence. A Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Geneseo.  Reverend Michael Pakula will celebrate.  Cremation will be accorded following the Mass, and a private inurnment will be held at Northside Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Vandemore Funeral Homes...

Dorothy L. Rahn, 88, of Geneseo, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo.  Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Reverend Becky Sherwood will officiate.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to...

Lewis W. Williams, Jr. passed away peacefully at age 89, on May 12, 2019, in Le Claire, IA, in the loving care of Jeff and Tammy Williams.  Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to Lewis W. Williams, Jr. Memorial Fund.   Lew was...

James L. Lundquist, 75, of Geneseo, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Cleveland Medical Clinic, Cleveland, OH.  Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Edford Township, Geneseo.  Reverend Gary Wright will officiate.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 2 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory –...

Michael Ray Chavez, Sr., 69, of Geneseo, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at his residence.  Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Deacon Harley Chaffee will officiate.  Memorial visitation will be held 10 – 11 on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to Maple City Cruisers and Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation.   Michael was...

Cynthia M. “Cindy” Fiers, 59, of rural Coal Valley, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at University Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA.  A Funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Colona.  Father Peter Zorjan will officiate.  Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Coal Valley. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes &...