The family will be a having a memorial service for him at 11:00 AM on Saturday
David was born to Brent and Laura (Brannan) Fisher on January 1
the first New Year’s baby in the Quad Cities
After graduating from United Township High School
He delivered the Dispatch Argus for over 3 years
He always pointed out that was 364 days of work a year
He loved numerous video games and was an avid player on different consoles and the computer
David was a member of First Baptist Church of Silvis
regularly attending with his family and was active in the youth puppet ministry
Brent and Laura Fisher of Silvis; older sister
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents
Paul Fisher and Frances (Thompson) Fisher of Ellisville
Victor Brannan and Joyce (Shippey) Brannan
About a dozen guests gathered at Barnhouse restaurant Tuesday for a special send off
After 27 years of waiting tables at the restaurant
“She’s really special to us,” said Barnhouse owner Vicki Karamajanes
Silvis had finished her final shift without much fanfare and thinking that was the end of it
although owner George Karamajanes had given her a hug before she left
It was an anti-climactic ending to her quarter of a century service to the restaurant
and she had hoped it would be acknowledged in some way
admitting she felt bad about thinking that later
But when Vicki called her asking her to come back in to help out with a big party that had come into the restaurant
When she walked into the restaurant for the second time that day
gifts and even that cake she was hoping for
Silvis’s retirement comes six months after her husband retired
They can spend time together and travel and of course have more time with the family
“I want to be able to spend more time with my grandkids.”
She and her husband also travel and plan to go to Disney in November
Vicki Karamajanes said that while she is happy for Silvis in her retirement
and she was always special to Karamajanes’s dad
is a humble person and so making the celebration a surprise was necessary
“I wanted her to appreciate herself,” she said
adding that Silvis is the kind of person who would drop everything to help someone
Silvis said she will miss her job and much more
everyone I work with are like my family,” she said
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Silvis Train Day & Classic Car Show is set to be held on the evening of April 25 and all day on April 26
The family-friendly event is packed with excitement
and unique experiences celebrating the rich history of railroading and classic automobiles
The Silvis Train Days: Friday Night Dinner and Photo Shoot will be held April 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. with details here.
The Silvis Train Days: Saturday Family Day will be held April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with details here.
RRHMA - Railroading Heritage of Midwest America, a group on a mission to promote public understanding of the history of railroading by preserving
and interpreting historic locomotives and rail cars
Part of that is educating the public about the importance of railroading and railroad safety in shaping the history of the Midwest
MVR AACA - Mississippi Valley Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America
part of the national mission to preserve and promote the enjoyment of automotive history
they promote interest and preservation of old cars
friendship and to learn and share knowledge
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and hard-working spirit left an enduring impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him
Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory
under the direction of the Trimble Funeral Home
A celebration of life will be held at a later date
Memorials may be made to the family.
whom he remained friends with after separating.
He formed a neighborhood group called “Good Helpers,” always eager to lend a hand—whether it was mowing lawns
That dedication to hard work remained a hallmark of his character throughout his life as he continued as a 2nd generation garage builder.
Cooking was one of Justin’s greatest passions
he poured his heart into everything he made
His biscuits and gravy and meatloaf were legendary among family and friends
spending his free time camping with friends and family
playing a game of sand volleyball or bags.
Justin’s love for his team was evident in every corner of his home
serving as a testament to his unwavering support
His enthusiasm for the game was contagious
and he enjoyed sharing it with those closest to him
Nakol (Terry) Biggs and Heather Glaspie; four nieces; two nephews; 1 great-niece; 1 great-nephew; fence brother
He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents
He lived his life with a strong work ethic
and a deep appreciation for family and friends
the memories he created will live on in the hearts of those who loved him
The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com
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Visitation will be held one hour prior to services
Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery following services
Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established towards the church
the son of Oather and Ines (Williams) Taylor Sr
he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps
where he played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and achieved the rank of Lance Corporal (E-3)
Lemmuel pursued his passion for craftsmanship
dedicating 35 years to Honeywell as a master mold maker
Lemmuel was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church in Rock Island
where he enjoyed the fellowship of the Brotherhood Men's Group
His faith also led him to serve as a former trustee at the Church of God and as a dedicated volunteer pantry coordinator for over 14 years at FACC
He found joy in the simple pleasures of life—walking along the Mississippi River
he could bring a smile to anyone’s face
Lemmuel cherished time spent with his family
especially to Las Vegas and Ohio to visit loved ones
His warm spirit and gift of conversation meant he never met a stranger—he’d even talk to a tree if it would listen
Avery (Jean) Taylor and Spencer Taylor; grandchildren
and Haylie Taylor; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings
and Herbert (Deborah) Taylor; siblings-in-law
Katherine Cain and Betty Cunningham; bonus-sister
and Shaun (Tiffany) Taylor; great-nieces and nephews
and Khari Green; a great-great-niece; and a great-great-nephew
and Catherine (Roosevelt) Banks; siblings-in-law
and unwavering love for his family will forever shine in our hearts
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2025 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Silvis
There will be a private graveside service at Rock Island National Cemetery
1956 to Thomas and Darlene (Harmon) Price in Moline
She worked for several different food establishments including
and then at the Farmer’s Market after her retirement
1994 she was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Miller in Geneseo
Sherry had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to her plants and flower garden
Sherry often donated to the local shelters and adored her beloved dog
Lisa Webb and Travis (Jennifer) Cook; grandchildren
and Lucas Cook; Keirsten (Bishop) Thornton
James and Mikayla Lord; four great-grandchildren; siblings
Becky Price; and other relatives and friends
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents; husband
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(KWQC) - Crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on John Deere Parkway in Silvis
According to the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office
deputies responded to a two vehicle crash just after 6 p.m
Officials said three teens were in one vehicle and were taken to a local hospital for treatment
The only person in the other vehicle died at the scene
TV6 will continue to provide updates both on-air and online as they become available
Santa Fe B40-8W 537 was recently restored to its red and silver livery
A General Electric B40-8W was restored to its original Santa Fe warbonnet livery by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America
Locomotive 537 was built in 1990 as part of Santa Fe’s famed “Super Fleet” of new EMD and GE units painted in the famous Santa Fe scheme
Santa Fe was the only railroad to order the B40-8W locomotive
Most ended up on the BNSF roster while some have been sold off to short lines
Locomotive 537 was donated to RRHMA by BNSF in 2023
Portland & Seattle E-1 4-8-4 700 will be under steam for the first time in nearly a decade this week
plans to acquire Minnesota Commercial Railway
Locomotive 1616 is the second unit UP has painted to honor a U.S
Railfan & Railroad Magazine takes you trackside
A hospitality gathering to celebrate Sonia’s life will be Noon to 2:00 p.m
at CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe
Private burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery under the direction of Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory.
The former Sonia Gulley was born December 4
the daughter of James and Olga (Tzeplaeff) Gulley
She graduated from Moline High School in 1969 and the University of Northern Illinois in 1974
She worked over 37 years at John Deere and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church
She volunteered as an advisor and teacher for Junior Achievement and for many years at the John Deere Classic
She enjoyed reading and nurturing the relationships she had with numerous friends
Jim (Judy) Gulley of North Carolina; and many nieces
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Junior Achievement of the Heartland or Gilda's Club of the Quad Cities
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the daughter of Orrin and Doris (Kuiper) Bradshaw
She could often be found making jewelry or enjoying the outdoors while kayaking
and Christopher (Shelley Christmas) Silvis; grandchild
Susan was preceded in death by her parents
Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com
The turntable will be large enough to turn the two Union Pacific steam locomotives being restored by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America
BNSF Railway has donated a 135-foot turntable to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America
which will be large enough to turn the two Union Pacific steam locomotives currently being restored at Silvis
the turntable will be the largest at a railroad museum in the U.S
The table was built for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy’s Cicero Yard near Chicago. While Silvis once had a turntable that served the Rock Island shop complex, it was removed and the turntable pit filled in decades ago. RRHMA is presently raising money to move and install the “new” turntable
Canadian Pacific donated the former Milwaukee Road twin-span turntable from Bensenville
Now it will be moving to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga
RRHMA is currently restoring UP 4-6-6-4 3985 and 2-10-2 5511
She was amember of the Tidioute Methodist Church and a part of the Good Shepherd Circle of the church
Therewas nothing that Beulah loved and enjoyed more than the simple life that included and surrounded herfamily
and was able to spend time withher recently born great-great granddaughter
She was a “preacher’s wife” and was by her husband’sside throughout their 62 years of marriage
Brad Nuttall and his wifeJennifer of Tidioute; Ryan Houghton and his wife Kelly of Warren; Ian Houghton and his significant other Lindsey
Warren; Aaron Houghton and his wife Tricia
Warren; and Ronnie McAfoose and his wife Maureen of Tidioute
Michelle Keahoe and her husband John of Harleysville
PA; Mindy Fox and her husband Tommy of Tidioute; Kristy Wright and her husband Brad of Richmond
Tidioute; Lindsay Wise and her husband Kyle of Lander
Beulah was also a special babysitter to Kent and Owen Heenan
Willis “Bud” and Charles Silvis
Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta on Thursday from 5-7 PM.Friends will also be received on Friday
2024 from 10 – 11 AM at the funeral home followed by a funeral service at 11 AM
Burial will be alongside her husband at the Swedish Union Cemetery in Tidioute
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Tidioute 196 Main St
Messages of sympathy may be left at www.wimerfuneralhome.com orfind us on Facebook
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The master plan for a new housing development near Fort Allen has been approved by Hempfield supervisors
Silvis Fields will have 118 single-family homes on about 60 acres
The development will be constructed in three phases
and each phase will have to get the supervisors’ approval
“We look forward to the subsequent phases,” Pernelli said
The homes will be built in the area of Baltzer Meyer Pike and Swede Hill Road near property once used by the Silvis dairy farm
There is a large expanse of open farmland in that area
bordered by several residential developments
24 master plan approval is contingent upon the completion of several other reviews
including by the state Department of Environmental Protection
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County and the township engineer and fire chief
Silvis Fields is part of an expected housing boom in Hempfield
Township officials have said an estimated 300 to 400 homes will be built in the coming years as several residential development projects are in various stages of construction or approval
The township last saw a similar boom in the early 2000s
The population in Hempfield has hovered around 41,000 since 2000
a number that increased by about 1,700 by 2020
Developments are under construction at Grandview Estates off Swede Hill Road and on the former Cherry Creek and Valley Green golf courses
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