Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Roberta B. Fluharty
Roberta B. Fluharty, 89, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa born on November 19, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Drake College with a degree in teaching. She taught grammar school until 1943 when she met and died on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at his home of an apparent heart attack.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 8, 2010 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary born May 20, 1959 in Davenport, the son of Earl & Ruth (Pokorny) Schaefer. Mark grew up in Bettendorf and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1977. He lived on Marco Island for over 20 years where he worked as a bartender the the Marriott Hotel. In earlier years, he was employed at Therma-Cold/Birdseye of Bettendorf.
Mark, being a bachelor, enjoyed spending time with his nieces & nephews, family & friends, sharing his sense of humor, (but not his winnings on scratch-offs or PowerBall) and playing cards. He collected John Deere memorabilia and was fond of Jim’s Ribs and Happy Joes Taco Pizza. He also received many Gold Keys from the Marriott for outstanding services. Mark will be great missed by those who knew & loved him.
Those left to honor his memory include his mother, Ruth Schaefer of Bettendorf; his sisters, Judy (John) Fitzgibbon of LeClaire, Iowa and Karen (Tim) MacDade of Marco Island; his brother, Mike (Kim) Schaefer of Bettendorf; his nieces & nephews, Sarah Sexton, Shelley Johnson, Amy Fitzgibbon, Allison Schaefer, Marianne McGee, Scott Mulvania, Ryan MacDade, Alex Schaefer and John Fitzgibbon III; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends, especially Betty, Mary, Tom, Cam & John.
He was preceded in passed away November 4, 2010 after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 8, 2010 at the First United Presbyterian Church, 801 16th St., Moline, Illinois. Burial will be in the Rock Island National born May 22, 1926 in Kenyon, Minnesota to Obert and Helen (Jones) Wickum and was a graduate of the Moline Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. She death by her niece, Cindy Stone; her sister, Betty Alden and her parents.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Heartland Health Care Center for their professional and loving care during this difficult time.
Marylen Jean Benson
Marylen Jean Benson, 72, a resident of Davenport, Iowa Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church for their holiday basket program.
She was death by her granddaughter, Michelle Dawson; her father, Herman Rathmann; and her mother, Leona Zugg.
Esther A. Makepeace-Goodnight
Esther A. Makepeace-Goodnight, 96, of Bettendorf, born August 25, 1914 in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Truman and Daisy Mae (Oliver) Smith. She was united in marriage to Fred W. “Pete” Makepeace on August 24, 1933 in Centerville, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1991.
Esther had been a housekeeper for various homes in earlier years. She was a member of Central Church of Christ in Davenport. She enjoyed her time spent with her family and will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Those left to honor her memory include her daughter and son-in-law, Donna & Donald Goldermann of Bettendorf; her son and daughter-in-law, Freddie & Veronica Makepeace of Warner Springs, California; six grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands, Pete and Leonard, Esther was preceded in passed away on Monday, November 08, 2010 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
His born April 5, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of John & Marion Louise (Rusan) Johnson.
Nate was employed as a machine operator at the former Caterpillar Tractor Company of Bettendorf and at the former Blackhawk Foundry. In earlier years, he was employed as a cook.
Among the things he enjoyed were bowling, hard work, spending time out-of-doors and the companionship of his family.
Prior to Nate’s illness, he was a member of the Westside Assembly of God Church of Davenport.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Jackie S. Banks-Johnson; his daughters, Tina Johnson-Vera of Harker Heights, Texas, Lucille Johnson & her fiancé, James of Peoria, Illinois; Millie (Donnie) Heyvaert of Davenport and Waynette (K.K. Luanglath) Johnson of Brandon, Florida; his sons, Nathaniel C. (Boyaphanh) Johnson II of Des Moines, Iowa, Byron Johnson of Davenport and Michael (Kristy) Gomez of Davenport; twenty-one grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; his sister, Gladys Mildred (Thomas) Humburd Sr. of Donnelson, Iowa; his brothers, Dr. John Johnson of Blue Grass, Iowa, Archie (Beverly) Johnson of Davenport, Rev. Henry Johnson of Davenport and Kenneth (Irma) Johnson of Davenport; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
Nate was preceded in died on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Bettendorf Healthcare Center.
Private family services will be held at Clinton Lawn born in Princeton on June 7, 1920, the daughter of Amos & Cora Jones. On September 7, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leonard C. Graham at Zion Lutheran Church in Princeton. He preceded her in death by her brother, Waldo Jones; and by her half-sisters, Irene Benson and Margaret Pruitt.
