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OBITUARIES
PATRICIA A. GORZNY
Born: November 16, 1924 in Normal, IL Died: July 16, 2022 in Prophetstown, IL
Patricia A. Gorzny passed away July 22, 2022, at Allure of Prophetstown at the age of 80. She was born in Chadwick, IL, the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Armstrong) Loechel. Pat attended Chadwick and Lyndon elementary schools, eventually graduating from Lyndon High School. She worked several years as a Nurses’ Aide for Morrison Community Hospital. Pat enjoyed reading and playing computer games. She loved animals of every description, especially her dogs and cats, horses and deer.
GORDON BENNETT
Prophetstown Country Club. He was a farmer for most of his life in Prophetstown. Gordon deeply loved his family and will be missed by them dearly. Survivors include his daughter, Gloria Gordon Dale Bennett, Verhulst of Lyndon; one son, Dale (Bonnie) 97, of Prophetstown, Bennett of Oran, MO; two son-in-laws, Tom died, July 16, 2022 at Allure Nursing Home of Walatka of Davenport, Stan Glazier of Peoria; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 Prophetstown. great great grandchildren. He was born on He was preceded in death by his mom; wife; November 16, 1924 in two daughters, Susan Walatka and Phyllis Normal, IL the son of Glazier. Mabel Bishop. He married Joyce Broers on Visitation will take place on Saturday, July February 28, 1948 in Walnut. She preceded 23, 2022 at Prophetstown United Methodist him in death on January 16, 2020. Gordon Church from 10AM-11AM with Pastor Joey loved golfing and gardening. He especially Garcea, officiating. Funeral Service will folenjoyed dancing, in the 1940’s, 1950’s, and low the visitation at the church on Saturday, 1960’s he would go dancing three nights a July 23, 2022 at 11AM. Burial will take place week and that is where he met his beautiful at Riverside Cemetery of Prophetstown. wife, Joyce Broers. Gordon is a member of Memorials have been established to ProphProphetstown United Methodist Church, etstown United Methodist Church. the Prophetstown American Legion, and the
JOY (SKELTON) CLOUW
Born: February 14, 1956 in Moline, IL Died: July 22, 2022 in East Moline, IL Joy Lu (Skelton) Clouw, 66, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, 202 N. Main, Port Byron. Visitation will be from 2 -5 pm on Sunday, July 31st at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Joy was born on February 14, 1956 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Wayne and Beverley (Nevins) Skelton. She was in the Riverdale High School class 1974, though having graduated a semester early. She married John Clouw on May 20, 2000. Joy was passionate about taking care of
MARILYN JONES
Born: May 17, 1937 in Geneseo, IL Died: July 20, 2022 in Bettendorf, IA MARILYN JONES, 85, of The Fountains in Bettendorf, IA died on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at The Fountains in Bettendorf. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL, with Pastor Joey, pastor of Prophetstown United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday July 31, 2022, at Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to the
others. She worked for Trinity Visiting Nurses for 32 years, and later retired as Executive Assistant to the President in administration in 2014. Over the years she took in and fostered 11 different individuals of all ages, helping them in their time of need. She lived her name and left a legacy of Joy. Joy loved to shop and collected glassware, shoes and purses. She also enjoyed decorating her home and helping others decorate. Survivors include her husband of over 22 years, John Clouw; favorite son, Jacob VanDeHeede, Moline; mother, Beverley Skelton, Port Byron; brother Mike (Marla) Skelton, Port Byron; sisters, Jill (Dale) Hofstetter, O’Fallon, MO, Judy (Walt) Hamm, Port Byron; sister-in-law, Jane Taylor; brother-in-law, Steve (Heather) Clouw; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne; brothers-in-law, Mike and David Clouw and special friend, Lennie DeBoard. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com Prophetstown Food Pantry. Marilyn was born May 17, 1937, in Geneseo, IL, to Fred and Lillian (Ward) Searle. She was a graduate of Geneseo High School and later attended Iowa State University. She married Aylsworth “Bud” Jones on September 28, 1957, in Geneseo. He died October 27, 2006. Marilyn raised her children while working on the family farm. She was a member of the Former First Congregational Church in Prophetstown. Marilyn enjoyed being active, whether it was traveling, bicycling, walking or sewing. Survivors include one daughter, Susan (Steve) Miller of Davenport, IA; one son, Stan (Kristin) Jones of Washington, IA; four grandchildren, Amanda (Cooper) SantAmour and Craig Miller, Cody and Ryan Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; one sister, Maxine Loitz. To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com.
Died: July 22, 2022
CORALYN M. KING
Born: May 8, 1940 in Clinton, IA Died: July 24, 2022 in Morrison, IL CORALYN M. KING, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Lake Erie Country Club in Erie, IL. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established. Coralyn was born May 8, 1940, in Clinton,
SHIRLEY B. TEGELER
Born: February 3, 1947 in Geneseo, IL Died: July 18, 2022 in Morrison, IL SHIRLEY B. TEGELER, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, officiated by Rev. Peter Kicheon Ahn, pastor of Fenton United Methodist Church. A luncheon will be held at the Fenton United Methodist Church after the memorial service. There will be a memorial visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A memorial will be established by the family. Shirley was born February 3, 1947, in Geneseo, IL to Virgil W. and Ruth F. (Blackert) Newlon. She attended Hooppole, IL grade schools and was a 1965 graduate of Annawan, IL High School. She attended secretarial school in Chicago, IL. On April 6, 1968
She leaves behind two sons, Daniel (Caryn) Hovey of Polo, IL and Randy (Patty) Hovey of Galesburg, IL, One brother, John (Oy) Loechel of Lyndon, IL Also four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Shirley Ricketts, brother Stanley Loechel and husband Larry Gorzny. The family would like to sincerely thank the entire staff at Allure of Prophetstown for their loving and compassionate care that they showed to Pat during her years there. Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with the cremation. Following cremation her urn will be buried at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Per her wishes, a small graveside ceremony will be held at that time. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www. snellzornig.com. IA, to Lloyd Everett and Lucille Catherine (Thompson) Null. She was a graduate of Morrison High School. On November 26, 1965, she married Donald “Pood” King in Morrison. He died June 23, 2022. Coralyn spent her time raising her three boys. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and was an avid bird watcher. Survivors include three sons, Jeff (Denise) King of Peru, IL, Kevin (Melissa) King of Mt. Juliet, TN and Toby (Barb) King of Morrison; seven grandchildren, Kendra and Chelsea King, Andy (Kayla) Ellerbrock, Elyssia (Adam) Sharrow and Dalton (Tiffany) Sego, McKenna (fiancé Joey Brackemyer) King and Erika King; one great grandson, Bryce Brooker; one brother, Jody (Nancy) Null of Mount Juliet, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pood; two brothers, Jack and Jerry Null. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com she married Arlyn C. Tegeler in Hooppole. Shirley first worked for the Chicago Board of Trade, then as a secretary for the steel mill and Tegeler Equipment, until becoming a fulltime mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Fenton United Methodist Church and served on their board. She also served on the Auxiliary Board at Resthave Home in Morrison. Shirley liked to entertain friends and family in her home, and she enjoyed traveling. She had gone on a number of overseas trips. She also loved visiting her daughters and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Arlyn; three daughters, Nicole (Carol Hudgins) Tegeler of Tampa, FL; Tori (Jeremy) Brandow of Champaign, IL, and Libby Tegeler of Denver, CO; four grandchildren, Jacob and Jaden Tegeler-Hudgins; Oliver and Miles Brandow; one sister, Gloria (Richard) Morris of Arlington Heights, IL; two brothers, Kenneth (Mary) Newlon of Sterling, IL and Richard (Dottie) Newlon of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy Tegeler. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
