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JANIS G. HUMISTON
December 11, 1927 - October 10, 2005
Visitation: Thursday, October 13, 2005, 4 - 7 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, October 14, 2005, 10AM at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport
Cemetery: Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Iowa
Janis Humiston, 77, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at Iowa Masonic Health Facilities, Bettendorf, Iowa. Celebration of Life services will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 14th at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, where visitation will be 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Thursday. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Quad City Chapter or to the Iowa Masonic Health Facility, Bettendorf.
Jan Humiston was born December 11, 1927 in Davenport to Gilman and Almeda (McKee) Larson. She was married to Lyle Humiston from 1951-1977. She was employed at Colonial Dental Studio for 19 years where she retired as office manager. She enjoyed her card club, "Coffee Talk," family gatherings and crossword puzzles.
Survivors include a daughter, Lori Humiston of Davenport; sons, Jeff (Gretchen) Humiston of Marion, Iowa and Jay (Lisa) Humiston of Fairfield, California; grandchildren, Kate (Tony) Oleson, Ben Humiston, and Mike Paris; and many other friends and neighbors that knew "Grandma Jan." She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lorelie.
MARY L. HAMILTON
December 8, 1910 - October 21, 2005
Visitation: Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 11AM - !PM at Westside Assembly of God Church, Davenport
Services: Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 1:00 PM at Westside Assembly of God Church, Davenport
Cemetery: Davenport Memorial Park
Mary L. Hamilton, 94, of Grinnell, Iowa, formerly of Davenport, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at Friendship Manor, Grinnell. Celebration of Life services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Westside Assembly of God Church, 3908 W. River Dr., Davenport. Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the church. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Hamilton was born December 8, 1910 in Frankfort, Missouri to James Murray and Rebecca May (Roberts) Epperson. She married Rev. Oscar Hamilton October 13, 1929 in Hannibal, Missouri.
Survivors include her daughters Patricia McMorran of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Beverly (Gary) Parmenter, Grinnell, and Connie (Ralph) Long, Phillipsburg, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Donald, an infant daughter at birth, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
FLORENCE K MARK
March 17, 1911 - October 23, 2005
Visitation: Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 9 - 10 AM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 10 AM at Weerts Funeral Home
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine, Iowa
Florence K. Mark, 94, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 26th at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. The family will greet friends from 9:00 A.M until 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Davenport.
Mrs. Mark was born March 17, 1911 in Muscatine, Iowa to William M. and Barbara (Moser) Nyenhuis. She married Rev. Burton Mark October 16, 1932 in Hammond, Indiana. He died February 1, 1998. She served in many churches with her husband who was a Baptist pastor, fulfilling her life's goal of serving God and helping others. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Davenport, where she was a Sunday school teacher; Ladies Auxiliary Northern Baptist Seminary, where she attended; the American Baptist Ministries, and the Davenport Women's Club.
Survivors include a nephew, Robert Tyler of Port Orange, Florida; and cousins, Evelyn Dorothy of Davenport, and Jerry Jungman, of Stuart, Iowa. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie, and a brother, Melvin.
SHIRLEE A. SMITH
April 18, 1929 - October 24, 2005
Visitation: Saturday, October 29, 2005, 12:30 PM until time of service
Services: Saturday, October 29, 2005, 1 PM at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, Iowa
Shirlee A. Smith, 76, of Bokeelia, Florida, died Monday, October 24, 2005 at Southeast Georgia Regional Health System, Brunswick, Georgia. Celebration of Life Memorial services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29th at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. The family will greet visitors from 12:30 P.M. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a Hospice organization of the family's choice.
Shirlee was born April 18, 1929 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania to Clifford and Sarah (Bowman) Tweedy. She married Gene A. Smith December 18, 1948 in Decatur, Michigan. In 1949 they moved to Davenport to open a family owned business, the "Lighthouse Market", later to be known as "Mr. Home Grown". She was a homemaker who loved nature, including animals, flowers and the life she shared with her family on the lake and ocean. She attended the United Methodist Church of Pine Island in Florida.
Survivors include her husband, Gene; daughters, Vicki Coppinger and Debra Van Hoosier, both of Davenport, Iowa; son, Scott (Sandi) Smith of Geneseo, Illinois; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Tweedy.
NATHALA M. DAVIS
September 8, 1954 - December 29, 2005
Visitation: Friday, January 6, 2006, 9:00 AM until time of services at the Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, January 6, 2006, 11 AM at Weerts Funeral Home
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa
Nathala M. Davis, 51, of Davenport, Iowa, died Thursday, December 29, 2005 at her home. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 6 at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. The family will receive visitors from 9:00 AM, Friday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport.
Ms. Davis was born September 8, 1954 in Quincy, Illinois to Julius and Betty (Rose) Davis. She was a cook at the Machine Shed, Davenport, and a former member of the Third Missionary Baptist Church, Davenport. She loved to knit and sew.
Survivors include siblings, Judith Perry of Tampa, Florida, Denise Henderson, Stephen Davis and Cecil Pettigrew, all of Davenport.
DARRELL L. BRUNNING
July 24, 1939 - January 7, 2006
Visitation: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 4 - 8PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, January 13, 2006, 1PM at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport
Cemetery: Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Iowa
Darrell L. Brunning, 66, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at his home. Celebration of Life services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 13, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice Care of VNA.
Mr. Brunning was born July 24, 1939 in Davenport, Iowa to Leroy and Mary G. (Beard) Brunning. He married Mary Eickstaedt May 21, 1966 in Kahoka, Missouri. He began working at Pepsi Cola and later at Red Jacket. He began working August 1, 1960 as an electrician with Ralston Purina, Davenport and retiring February 1, 1999. Among his interests were his family and friends, gardening, and driving his 1939 Ford-O-Let.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters, Barb (Tony) White, Carole Johnson, Beth Brahmstadt (and fiancé Dave Carter), Stacy Brunning (and fiancé Eric Kelly), and Sally Plies; sons, Donald (Lisa) Brunning, Troy (Rhonda) Brunning, and Don (Robin) Enoch, all of the Quad-Cities, and Darrell (Peige) Enoch of Texas; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Brunning, and his parents.
WILLIE D. VEASEY
March 11, 1922 - January 8, 2006
Visitation: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 11:00-12:00 P.M. at Pentecostal Church of God, 1234 Ripley Street, Davenport
Services: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 12:00 P.M. at the church
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery
Willie D. "Smiley" Veasey, 83, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Celebration of Life services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Thursday, January 12, at Pentecostal Church of God, 1234 Ripley Street, Davenport. The family will greet friends 11:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Memorials may be made to the family. Weerts Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Veasey was born March 11, 1922 in Sunflower County, Mississippi to Alex and Queen Victoria (Scott) Veasey. He married Sarah B. Angel January 9, 1949 in West Helena, Arkansas. She died December 25, 1999. He attended school in Cohoma County, Mississippi. He was employed at Moline Auto Sales as a car detailer for many years, and later was employed at Moline Forge, where he retired in 1989. He attended the Pentecostal Church of God where he was baptized and later accepted the Lord into his life. He also enjoyed playing poker with his friends and listening to music with his wife, Sarah.
Survivors include sons, James (Ruby) Veasey of Rock Island, Willie A. Veasey of Cedar Rapids, Victor Veasey of Davenport, Fred (Anita) Veasey of Davenport, and Cornell (Theresa) Veasey of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Gloria Veasey-Jones of Davenport, Brenda Mayes-Veasey of Clinton Township, Michigan, Delphine Veasey-Small of Cedar Rapids, Christina Veasey of Rock Island, and Camille Veasey of Miami, Florida; 30 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Alex Veasey, Jr. of Chicago, and Clayton Veasey of Rock Island; and sisters, Marie Veasey Stewart of Jonestown, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah B., sons, Lonny, Anthony and Alvin, a daughter, Linda, and grandsons, Lil' Kev and Tiger.
NORMA JEAN ARNER
April 22, 1926 - October 21, 2005
Visitation: Monday, October 24, 2005, 4-7 PM at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport
Services: Tuesday, October 25, 2005, 10:00 AM at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport
Cemetery: Summit Cemetery, Eldridge, Iowa
Norma Jean "Jeanie" Arner, 79, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at her home. Celebration of Life services will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 25 at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-7:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, Eldridge, Iowa. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Davenport.
Mrs. Arner was born April 22, 1926 in Powersville, Missouri to Earl and Carrie Lee (Kelly) Bates. She married Clarence Lee Arner October 8, 1949 in Davenport. He died June 27, 1988.
Norma was formerly employed in tool manufacturing. She was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Davenport, and volunteered as a secretary at the church as well as for the Iowa Department of Human Services. She was a very giving person, always helping others.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Arner of Bettendorf; her three sons, Gary Arner of Iowa City, and Earl Dean Arner and Dennis Arner, both of Bettendorf; and her four grandchildren, Justin, Nathan, Erika, and Lauren Arner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence.
JAMES F. LONG
September 14, 1920 - January 8, 2006
Visitation: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 4-8 PM at the Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, January 13, 2006, 10 AM at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa
James F. Long, 85, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Davenport Lutheran Home. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 13, at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 West Third Street, Davenport. Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, where military graveside services will be conducted by Davenport American Legion Post 26. Memorials may be made to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mr. Long was born September 14, 1920 in Davenport, Iowa to John L. and Celestine A. (Rattinger) Long. He served with the U.S. Army during WW II, with the Persian Gulf Command. He married Dorothy I. Doss June 14, 1941 in Davenport. Mr. Long worked as an engineer with DRI & NW Railroad 39 1/2 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post #26, Davenport, United Transportation Union, and had served as a Boy Scout Leader. He also enjoyed fishing, photography, woodworking, reading and working in his yard. Jim was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Bonnie Swanson of Davenport, and Judy (Thomas) Mossage of Park View, Iowa; son, James L. (Pamela) Long of Davenport; grandchildren, Wendy (Matthew) Stolley, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Neumann, Renee (John) Loomis, Michael (Page) Mossage, Stephanie Long and Eric Long; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Anna and Jacob Stolley, Tyler, Joshua and Ryan Neumann, Morgan Loomis and Olivia Mossage; sisters-in-law, Viola Long of Clinton, Iowa, and Grace Doss of Laurens, South Carolina; brothers-in-law, Darrell Doss of Davenport, and Loren Hughes of Pittsburg, California. He was preceded in death by sisters, Marie and Dorothy, and brothers, John, George, Francis and Joseph.
THE REVEREND CANON HARRY ELLSWORTH WICKHAM
January 22, 1916 - January 10, 2006
Visitation: Sunday, January 15, 2006, 1:00-4:00 P.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Monday, January 16, 2006, 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 West 12th Street, Davenport
The Reverend Canon Harry Ellsworth Wickham, 89, of Davenport, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 in Yorba Linda, California. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 16, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 West 12th Street, Davenport. Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Sunday at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Private family inurnment will be held in the Trinity Cathedral Columbarium. Memorials may be made to Trinity Cathedral Memorial Fund for Father Harry.
Rev. Wickham was born January 22, 1916 in Charlotte, South Carolina to Harry Ellsworth Wickham II and Louise (Jones) Wickham. He married Ruth Ann Stender February 17, 1939 in Davenport, Iowa. He served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years.
In 1933 he moved to Davenport, where he was advertising manager for Petersen Harned Von Maur, Parkers and McCabe's department stores. In 1978 he completed his Bachelor's degree in special studies at St. Ambrose College and then attended Nashotah House in Wisconsin. He was ordained in 1980. Rev. Wickham served at Trinity Cathedral, where he had been a member since in 1959, and from where he retired in 1995. He was active in the Order of St. Luke. In July of 2004 he and his wife moved to Yorba Linda, California
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Ann; children, Ronald Ellsworth Wickham of Amelia Island, Florida, Sharon Ann Erbst of Glen Ivy, California, and Lcdr Barbara Lynn Huff of San Diego, California; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Stephenson of Jacksonville, Florida.
HENRY L. LAGRONE
March 13, 1937 - January 18, 2006
Visitation: Wednesday, January 25, 2006, 12 Noon until time of service at the Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Wednesday, January 25, 2006, 1 PM at Weerts Funeral Home
Henry L. Lagrone, 68, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. Celebration of Life services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 25, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. The family will greet friends from noon until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Lagrone was born March 13, 1937 in Columbus, Mississippi to Andrew and Mary (West) Lagrone. He married Sandy Eutsler March 8, 1976 in Rock Island. He was a grinder with Black Hawk Foundry, Davenport and also with Frank Foundry, Davenport until they relocated. He attended New Life Church of God in Christ, Davenport, and enjoyed gardening and family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy; daughters, Hattie and Rheta of Davenport; sons, Nolan of Davenport, Fred and Steven, both of Rock Island, and Taureen of Davenport; a host of grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Argustia Lacy of Davenport; and three aunts and two uncles, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by five sisters, five brothers, and a grandson, Jeffery.
RENA G. HENZEN
July 16, 1924 - January 6, 2006
Visitation: Monday, January 9, 2006, 9:00-10:00 A.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Monday, January 9, 2006, 10 AM at Weerts Funeral Home
Cemetery: Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Iowa
Rena G. Henzen, 81, of Davenport, Iowa, died Friday, January 6, 2005 at the Kahl Home, Davenport. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 9, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, where the family will receive visitors from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Scott County Humane Society, Davenport.
Mrs. Henzen was born July 16, 1924 in Columbus Junction, Iowa to Alpheus and Ethel (Pine) Schabilion. She married Marion Henzen February 6, 1948 in Davenport. He died July 28, 1994. She was the floor manager of J.C. Penney, Davenport, for 15 years and a member of the Moose Lodge, Davenport. Among her interests, she enjoyed quilting, needle work, crafts, reading, doing crossword puzzles, her flower garden, and walking her dog, "Cricket."
Survivors include sons, Robert Henzen of Bettendorf, and Ronald (Lynette) Henzen of Davenport; grandchildren, Chad Henzen, Derek (Christina) Henzen, Angela Henzen (and fiancé Dustin Eimers); and great-grandson, Alexander Henzen. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.
TONEY E. "FLY" BROOKS
June 20, 1958 - January 14, 2006
Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2006, 10 - 11AM at Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport
Services: Friday, January 20, 2006, 11AM at Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport
Cemetery: Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport
Toney E. "Fly" Brooks, 47, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 at his home. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 20, at Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 West 14th St., Davenport. The family will greet friends 10:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M. at the church. Burial will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport. Memorials may be made to the family. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Toney was born June 20, 1958 in Davenport to Joann P. Brooks and Willie D. Holmes. For over twenty years, he worked in various capacities at the Kahl Home, Davenport.
Survivors include his long-time friend and confident, Annie L. Burt of Davenport; step-daughters, Tammy Burt and Linda Bell, both of Davenport; father, Willie (Barbara) Holmes of Rock Island; sisters, Yvonne Brooks of Davenport, Cynthia (Ricky) Gay of Lonoke, Arkansas, and Torrie Harris of Davenport; brothers, John Brooks of Rock Island, Curtis (Mildred) Brooks of Millington, Tennessee, Kevin Harris, and Corrie (Tan) Harris, all of Davenport; step-father, Robert E. Harris of Davenport; step-brothers, Charles (Brenda) Jones of Davenport, and Michael Jones of Rock Island; uncle, Ezell (Mary) Holmes of Eldridge, Iowa. and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Brooks.
HELEN ROBERTA "BERT" MASS
February 10, 1929 - October 22, 2005
Services: Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 1PM Graveside service at the Vetern's Memorial a Davenport Memorial Park
Cemetery: Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Iowa
Helen Roberta "Bert" Mass, 76, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005 at her home. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 26th at The Veteran’s Memorial in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to Genesis Hospice of VNA, Davenport. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Roberta was born February 10, 1929 in Bloomfield, Iowa to Dale Z. and Gladys C. (Nellis) Goode. She married Paul Ray Mass on September 1, 1950 in Evanston, Illinois. He passed away December 13, 1988. She was assistant credit manager for Eagle Signal for 18 years. Among her interests was interior decorating. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed dearly and remembered with love.
Survivors include her daughter, Lieutenant Colonel Marta Lou Mass of Birmingham, Alabama; son, Allen Paul Mass of Lisbon, Iowa; and grandchildren, Jason Paul Mass of Slidell, Louisiana, Paul Anton Mass of Ankeny, Iowa, Yelena Marie Mass of Lisbon, Iowa and Chelsea Amelia Joffrion of Birmingham, Alabama.
KENNETH F. HOLLISTER
August 2, 1914 - December 31, 2005
There is no public visitation
Private Family services will be held.
Cemetery: Davenport Memorial Park
Kenneth F. Hollister, 91, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Davenport Lutheran Home. Private family services will be held and there will be no public visitation. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. A memorial fund will be established in his memory. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Hollister was born August 2, 1914 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Frederick and Edith (Siltberg) Hollister. He married Bernice Williams September 11, 1938 in Des Moines. She died January 11, 2001. He owned and operated Ken's Frame and Alignment, Davenport, retiring in 1976.
Survivors include daughters, Jean Haskins of Hobe Sound, Florida, Kay (Jim) Legros of Jupiter, Florida, and Linda Doman of Davenport; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy O'Brian of Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Jessie Johnson.
EUGENE HARRINGTON
March 9, 1933 - January 22, 2006
Visitation: Friday, January 27, 2006, 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Weerts Funeral Home
Services: Friday, January 27, 2006, 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery
Eugene Harrington, 72, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Genesis Medical Center West Campus, Davenport. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 27th at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. A visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until service time. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Memorials may be made to the family.
Eugene was born March 9, 1933 in Louisville, Mississippi, the son of Buff and Hattie (Stinnis) Harrington. He married Ora Johnson in Davenport, Iowa
He retired from the Rock Island Arsenal as a sewing machine operator after 35 years.
Mr. Harrington enjoyed gardening and landscaping, fishing and hunting and was an assistant coach for the West Davenport Boxing Team. He had a great love for, and dedication to, his family.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Ora Harrington, Davenport; his children, James Harrington of Louisville, Mississippi, Theresa Johnson and Tyrone Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, Michael Harrington of Baltimore, Maryland, Maxine Anderson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Troy and Charles Harrington of Davenport, Iowa, Todd Harrington of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Brenda Keeton of Omaha, Nebraska, and Cherena Jackson of Davenport; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Irene Collage, Molly Hannah, Anna Lee Carr, Dorothy Jones, all of Davenport; brothers, Elgin Harrington, Leroy Harrington, both of Davenport, Wade Harrington of Madsen, Alabama, Jack Harrington and Buford Harrington, both of Davenport; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kevin, sisters, Florine Mosley and Jennie Harrington, and brothers, Wilbert, Elvin, and Willie Harrington.
ALTA M. KENT
April 18, 1914 - May 20, 2003
Services: Thursday, May 22, 2003, Private family graveside services
Cemetery: Muscatine County Memorial Park
Alta M. Kent, 89, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Genesis Medical Center, West campus.
A private family graveside service is being held today, May 22, 2003 with intermenty at Muscatine County Memorial Park, Muscatine, IA.
Weerts Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Alta was born April 18, 1914 in Rich Hill, MO to James F. and Florence R. (Wandell) Shearer. She married Harry Josiah Kent on March 25, 1938 in Ft. Madison, IA. He preceded her May 19, 1992.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Max Birtell, Eldridge, IA, and Suzen and Ralph Fanson, FL; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a niece Dixie and a nephew, John.
She was preceded by one daughter; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.
