Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Robert J. Hawkins
Robert J. Hawkins, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, Cemetery in Delmar. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Bettendorf.
Robert was death by his parents; his sisters, Dorothy Mullins and Kay Hawkins; and his brother, Harold Hawkins.
Lawrence Franklin “Larry” Thomas
Lawrence Franklin “Larry” Thomas, 79, a resident of Davenport, Iowa Cemetery in rural Scott County where military honors will be conducted. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Thusday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the Iowa Hospice.
He was death by his sisters, Lila Lee (Larry’s twin), Gussie, Marie, Maureen, Charlotte, Lenora, June & Mildred; and his brothers, Floyd, Lloyd & Edward.
Lester Franklin Shields
Lester Franklin Shields, 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
A “home-going” celebration will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, 4700 53rd St., Moline, Illinois with Rev. Tim Bowman officiating. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Cemetery in Lineville, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the family.
Lester was married life working the “cane fields”. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in September 2012.
Lester served his country in the United States Army during World War II, spending time in Japan and other areas overseas. He had the privilege of taking an Honor Flight to Washington D.C., escorted by grandson, Specialist Matt McIntosh, a member of the United States Army.
He farmed for many years in Mercer County, Missouri. After losing a hand in a farm accident, his career path changed and he took to the road, working for Ryder Trucking as an over-the-road driver. He received several accolades for his superior driving record despite his handicap. He retired from Del’s Iron & Metal in Davenport, Iowa.
He was a man of faith, student of the Word and an awesome prayer warrior. He was an encouragement to all. When he wasn’t spending time with family, he loved walking at the park, having coffee with friends at Hy-Vee and playing a mean game of Pitch. He was a past member of First Assembly of God in Bettendorf for many years and an active member of Calvary Church of the Quad Cities as of late.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Henley) Shields of Bettendorf; his children, Donna (Jim) Crossland of Davenport, Diana (Ken) Spranger of Bettendorf, Larry (Jeannene) McIntosh of Johnston, Iowa, Laurel (Paula) McIntosh of McCausland, Iowa, Dave (Betty) McIntosh of Davenport, Lena (Reggie) Freeman of East Moline, Illinois and Letha (Joe) Dolph of Clinton, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by two brothers, Paul (Alene) Shields of Kilgore, Texas and Carrol Dean (Linda) Shields of Mercer. Other surviving family includes sister-in–laws Marjorie Shields of Lineville, Jean Henley of Mercer, Lucy Hamilton of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Marie (Ron) Johnson of Missouri and Ruth (Orville) Meredith of Bettendorf; his brother-in-laws Phillip Henley and Jim Slattery of Arizona, Glen (Ginger) Henley of LaPlata, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale born July 11, 1939 in Coleta, Illinois the daughter of Doris White. She was united in marriage to Everett Donald Stearman on October 6, 1956.
Linda retired from Caterpillar Incorporated after fourteen years of service.
She enjoyed gardening, birds, especially humming birds and spending time with her family.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Everett “Don-X”, LeClaire; her children, Kathy (Melvin) Dodds, LeClaire, Donald (René) Stearman, LeClaire, David (Laura) Stearman, Princeton, Iowa, Dennis (Stacy) Stearman, LeClaire, Tammy (Scott) Schleisman, Bettendorf and Daniel Stearman, Edgewater, Florida; her grandchildren, Jeramy, Brittnay, Colin, Zachary, Sarah, Lucas and Drew; her mother, Doris White, Rock Falls, Illinois; her sisters, Dixie (Ron) Vegter, Morrison, Illinois and Joyce (Rich) Thomas, Albany, Illinois; her brothers, Eddie (Sue) Milligan, Rock Falls and Clay White, Rock Falls; several nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
Marilyn Joyce Chambers
Marilyn Joyce Chambers, 80, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. Those wishing to attend should gather at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa at 9:15 A.M. Monday. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to the family who will donate all funds to the American Cancer Society.
Marilyn was death by her son, Douglas Chambers, her brothers, Carroll “Ernie” Powers and Kenneth Powers and her sisters, Donna Cubit, Arlene Emmons and Margaret Stought.
Lee F. Stockwell
Lee F. Stockwell, 73, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the family.
Lee was death by his parents, his sister, Priscilla Earl.
