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 The Kewanee Voice’s nonprofit newsroom is dedicated to serving our readers by providing in depth local reporting to keep our community informed celebrate achievements and offer content that is useful and valuable to the readers we serve The Kewanee Voice is a 501(C)(3) non-profit news organization. EIN 92-2492101 email: news@kewaneevoice.com © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); The Kewanee Voice Proudly powered by Team WTI Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInDAVENPORT 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 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 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 This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 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 Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text 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 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCK ISLAND Co. (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 The web server reported a bad gateway error 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 Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Pennsylvania LLC | https://www.timesobserver.com | PO Box 188 TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need 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 Renatta Signorini is a TribLive reporter covering breaking news, crime, courts and Jeannette. 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