July 1, 2021
Rick Weasmer

MACKINAW, IL–Rick K. Weasmer, 71, of Mackinaw, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on January 25, 1950, in Davenport, Iowa, to Warren Keith and Geraldine (Malone) Weasmer. He married Chris Behnke in Pekin, Ill., on January 10, 1992.

Surviving are his wife, Chris Weasmer of Mackinaw; daughter, Jackie (Jim) Moss of Pekin; father, Warren Keith Weasmer of Davenport, Iowa; sister, Penny Turkle of Durant, Iowa; and nephews, Chris (Beth) Turkle of Davenport, Iowa, and Jeff (Pam) Turkle of Stockton, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Rick worked in construction equipment sales and was employed by Martin Equipment when he retired.

Rick enjoyed fishing and traveling, especially to Isla Holbox, Mexico. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Rick was an animal lover and adored his pets.

Rick was a gracious donor through Gift of Hope.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held in Davenport, Iowa at a later date.

Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.knappjohnson.com.

June 8, 2021
Sandra Gail "Sandy" Mullins Claussen

We are sorry to tell you that Sandra Gail "Sandy" Mullins Claussen has passed away following a lengthy illness.
Sandy lived for decades in Cabool, MO, though she had recently relocated to Oxford Junction, IA.

Sandy was born to Luther Mannon & Eva Mae Mullins on August 1, 1950.
She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother - and a friend to many throughout the years.
She had a lifelong talent for all kinds of handcrafts: quilting, crocheting, sewing, leatherwork, and cross stitch.

April 28, 2021
Mary Jo Strouse Plumadore

On April 28, 2021, Mary Jo Plumadore began asking questions of our Lord after a battle with liver cancer. Mary Jo Strouse was born on November 26, 1949 to Larry Strouse and Alice (Kemble) Strouse in Davenport, Iowa. She was dedicated at First Baptist Church. She graduated from Davenport West High School in 1968. Mary Jo stayed close to home for a few years, attending Marycrest College. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1972, tending bar to earn money for her nursing degree. Mary Jo worked at the Cook County Hospital emergency room in Chicago and Osteopathic Hospital in labor and delivery and emergency. She married Dale Holder June 3, 1979, and when her daughter Amanda was born, she made the decision to stay home and cleaned houses once Amanda was in school. She entered the retail world, working at a Big and Tall/formal wear shops. Mary Jo also was a compassionate pharmacy technician. She was happily married to Mark Plumadore on February 12, 2011 at All Saints Lutheran Church (where they attended) and then retired to enjoy one of her favorite hobbies, quilting. Shortly thereafter, they adopted their dog Chopper. Currently, Mark and Mary Jo are members of First Baptist Church in Davenport. Among her favorite activities was volunteering at the Riverbend food Pantry, as well as other various charitable activities.
Mary Jo left behind no strangers- to her, everyone was a friend. She always had a hug ready for anyone who needed it. Mourning her deeply are her husband, Mark Plumadore, her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Liam Smith, granddaughter Molly Smith, her sister and brother-in-law, Connie and John Denkmann, sisters-in-law Ruth Ann Downey and Theresa Kahle, and her brother-in-law, Glenn Kahle. Also mourning are eight nieces and nephews in Indiana and Ohio, and two nieces, three grandnieces, and four nephews in Iowa.

February 9, 2021
Joanne Marsha Atzen Meyers

Davenport - Joanne Marsha Atzen Meyers, 71, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on February 9, 2021. The family will be holding a private service. She will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joanne's name to Vera French. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Joanne was born the daughter of Herbert and Margaret McKnight-Atzen in Davenport, IA on December 15, 1949. She graduated from West High School, class of 1968. She married Brad Meyers on September 1, 1973.

She lived most of her adult life in Vera French Community Housing, where she made many friends. She kept busy with her puzzles, books, and watching WWE Wrestling.

She is survived by her brother, Gary Atzen; sisters, Barbara Nelles and Terri (Tony) Hughes; and many nieces and nephews, who she always remembered with thoughtful cards.

Special thanks to Vera French and her good friend, Linda, for taking care of her.

Special Note to from Elizabeth Goodman Hallowell:

Gary, Barbara, and Terri,

I remember Joanne warmly and kindly as she was always those things to me when we talked…at West High…we both members of the Class of 68…I came from Williams, Wilson and Bettendorf Jefferson and have been a member of the reunion community all these years…on board since 2001 and along with others made a great effort to locate and stay in touch with all in our class to our recent 50th reunion.

I have 4 Goodman siblings along with myself who graduated from west and even more family extended…as does my married family…the Hallowell’s…also with 5 total siblings who graduated from West High. I know we have crossed paths with your Family there as well…and Joanne is well-remembered…

I want to extend my deepest condolences and see the loving extended family Joanne has…I left IA for MN where I was born in 1950…in 1972 when I graduated from Wartburg College with classmate Lyle Hallowell and our son Glenn Allan Hallowell…I am very familiar with the Vera French community and so glad for Joanne’s interests and friends throughout her life along with you her loving family.

Bless Joanne forever and each of you and all the family…Broadcast WWE wrestling…we even had Jesse Ventura as governor…a well-known wrestler…feel free to contact me if you would like…on behalf of our class…of 68…we wish you love and healing in memory of Joanne…
 
Published by Quad-City Times on Feb. 10, 2021

March 8, 2021
Robert Williams - Teacher