05/18/2013, 7:15 pm Robert H. Teuscher, of St. Louis, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, after a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. May 25 at Hodgson Funeral Home, 608 20th St., Rock Island, with the Rev. Dan Teuscher, Eureka, Mo., officiating. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers.
He was born to Herman and Marie Martin Teuscher on Feb. 13, 1934, in Rock Island. He received his education at Immanuel Lutheran School, Rock Island High School, St. John's College, Winfield, Kan., and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He received Master of Divinity degree from Christ Seminary-Seminex, St. Louis. Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960 and was stationed in Munich, Germany, where he was an information specialist and sports editor of the command newspaper. Upon his return to the States, Bob was a reporter with The Rock Island Argus for six years and then was an investigative reporter for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat for 13 years. Bob was one of 30 reporters on a project of Investigative Editors and Reporters, looking into corruption in Arizona in 1976. This series won the Sigma Delta Chi Award. He was given the Ruth Porter Award in 1972 for a series on inequities in housing programs; was given Connie Rosenbaum Award in 1977 for a series on ill treatment of veterans who are deemed incompetent. He served on "how-to" panels at IRE conventions. His work included writing, editing and laying out several house organs. Bob was ordained as a minister in the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Church headquartered in St. Louis in 1980, and served as communications director of the denomination's tabloid monthly newspaper. He served as chaplain at a hospital for chemically dependent adolescents; pastoral assistant, and teaching German in adult education program and program for academically gifted elementary students. Bob operated an antique shop and bed and breakfast in Caledonia and restored a historic home there. Bob was employed by the St. Louis BBB for nearly 23 years. He began his career with them in 1990 as a BBB investigator. He was later promoted to BBB editor, writing and editing news releases and newsletters. As a part-time employee he assumed the position of researcher. His work received local, national and international news coverage. He was well-respected at the BBB for his knowledge, experience, work ethic and drive for perfection, and well-known for being a man of high integrity. He had special gifts of music, writing and humor, and enlivened the lives of many.
He is survived by two sisters, Frances Pope, Hopkins, Minn., and Dana Honn, Glendora, Calif; two sisters-in-law, Esther Teuscher of Bay City, Mich., and Charlotte Teuscher of El Dorado, Kan.; three sons, Bob (Jan) of St. Louis; Gary (Laura) and Ron (Shannon), both of St. Charles, and five grandchildren, Savannah, Sierra, Shane, Zach and Luke Teuscher; also numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, including his loving friend of 20 years, Shirley Robinson. He was preceded in death by father, mother, one sister, Evelyn, and three brothers, the Rev. Richard, the Rev. Lee and Don.

05/18/2013, 7:15 pm Geraldine L. "Jerrie" Robinson, 77, of Bettendorf, formerly of Woodhull, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at Trinity Bettendorf.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the United Church of Woodhull. Private burial is at a later date in the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church, where memorials may be left to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at petersonwallinknox.com.
Jerrie was born June 10, 1935, in Aledo, to Hugh and Margaret Henry Lyle. She graduated from Aledo High School in 1953. She married Leon Robinson Feb. 12, 1960, in Aledo.
Prior to her marriage, she was employed as a professional secretary in the Quad-Cities area. For many years, Jerrie enjoyed home and professional decorating and was a talented seamstress, sewing beautiful draperies and her niece's wedding gown. Jerrie was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed watching the Illini. She was devoted to her family and friends and cherished spending time with them.
She never missed attending her children's and grandchildren's sporting, school and celebratory activities. Jerrie was a member of the United Church of Woodhull.
Survivors include her husband: Leon; two sons: Bruce (Rebecca) Robinson of Bettendorf, and Bret (Sharon) Robinson, of Davenport; four grandchildren, Samuel, Annie, Logan, Kellen; one sister: Jean (Leonard) Blick of Sherrard; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one brother: Jack Lyle, preceded her in death.

05/18/2013, 7:15 pm Michael E. Williams 61, Silvis, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home.
Mike will be cremated and a gathering will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Michael's name to the Disabled American Veterans of Davenport.
Mike was born on Sept. 9, 1951, in St. Louis, the son of Eugene and Marie Pugh Williams. He married Sandra Dingus in 1975. He later married Tina Cook in 1994.
He had managed stores for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) for more than 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Tina, children (spouses), Michelle Williams, St. Louis, Lee (Margy) Williams, St. Louis, Kassie (Steve) Mercer, Olin, Iowa, and Matthew (Carrie) Williams, Hudson, Iowa; grandchildren, Logan, Kristopher, Morgan, Alex, Tenia and Robert Michael, sister, Ruth (Cliff) Olney, St. Louis; brother, Bill (Francisca) Williams, California; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be left for the family at vanhoe.com.

05/18/2013, 7:15 pm Duane M. Moline, 84, of East Moline, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Moline.