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Clara E. Ahrens, 86, of Rock Island died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley. 
Ryan William Kaatz, 20, of Woodridge, Ill., died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at home. The body has been cremated, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Ryan was born Nov. 27, 1983, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of Kevin and Jane Appier Kaatz. He graduated from Downers Grove South High School and was a student at Judson College, Elgin, Ill. He was a member of Willowcreek Community Church, Barrington, Ill. Survivors are his parents, Kevin and Jane Kaatz, Woodridge; grandparents, William and Jean Appier, Rock Island; stepgrandparent, Richard Prince, St. Charles, Ill.; uncles and aunts, Bradley Appier, Lake-in-the-Hills, Ill., Mike Kaatz, Paula Sund and Penny Childs, all of St. Charles; and eight cousins. 
Bernice G. ``Bernie'' Tucker Nelson, Racine, Wis., formerly of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Racine. Services were held Friday, and she was entombed at Graceland Cemetery, Racine. Memorials to St. James Lutheran Church, 3145 31st Ave., Rock Island, have been suggested. Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, Racine, was in charge of arrangements. She was born in New London, Mo., the daughter of the late Clarence and Eva Mae Hill Hobbie. Bernie was employed as a typesetter for The Rock Island Argus for 22 years and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. She was married to Ronald Tucker, who preceded her in death in 1986. On April 25, 1989, in Davenport, she was united in marriage to Alvin R. ``Al'' Nelson of Racine. Survivors include her husband, Al, other relatives, and many dear friends. 
Robert L. Dorman, 88, of Moline died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. Burial is in National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with military rites conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246. Visitation is 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arrowhead Ranch. Mr. Dorman was born July 28, 1915, in Canton, Ill., the son of Earl and Emma Sandberg Dorman. He married G. Maxine Soderberg Dec. 24, 1936, in Moline. She died March 11, 1943. He married Katherine N. De Backer March 17, 1945, in Moline. She preceded him in death July 12, 1991. 
Damon James Schalk, infant son of Amanda Schalk, Moline, and Johnny Jackson, Colona, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill. Graveside services are 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Arrangements are by DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. He was born Oct. 26, 2003, in Peoria. Survivors include his parents; sisters, Attilysse and Annabelle, and twin brother, Aydan, all at home; grandparents, Pamela Schalk, Moline, Michael Schalk, Matherville, Mary Jackson, Colona, and John Gryp, Colona; and great-grandparents, Mary and Harold Smith, Matherville, Bob and Fern Schalk, Andalusia, and Florence Jackson, Wilton, Iowa. 
Antonia ``Toni'' Sierra Reyes, 68, of Silvis died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Illini Hospital, Silvis. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Burial is in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. She was born Oct. 29, 1935, in Davenport, the daughter of Louis T. and Theresa Terronez Sierra. Antonia -- ``Toni,'' as she was called by many who knew her -- was employed 33 years at Project NOW community-action agency in Rock Island. She currently held the title of manager for the LIHEAP program. She began as an outreach worker for the agency in 1970. Toni, who spoke fluent Spanish, became the first bilingual outreach worker in the area. She was instrumental in many of the programs initiated by the agency. She was in charge of the summer-nutrition program for children of low-income groups. She also headed the winterization program, designed to help needy families meet the cost of skyrocketing fuel bills. Toni was always given the task of setting the ground rules for a new program, and then she would train staff to continue the task. Her involvement in the community previously included being a member of the Rock Island County Council on Alcoholism, Concerned Citizens of Silvis, El Comite and Silvis Bilingual Board, and she served as a hearing officer for the Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority. For Toni Reyes, ``reaching out'' to help others was more than just a job, it was a commitment. She enjoyed Mexican music, traveling, football, and baseball, and she loved shopping for anyone she loved. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She will be so missed. Survivors include her daughter and spouse, Geri and Michael Garcia, East Moline; son and spouse Mark and Mona Reyes, Moline; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jerome, Jerred, Anthony, Jeannette and Aaron; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Saucedo, Guadalupe Campos and J. Teresa Cervantes; brother, M. John Sierra; and mother, Theresa Sierra. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Sierra Sr.; brother, Louis Sierra Jr.; and sister, Mary Lou Trujillo. 
Margaret A. Reyes, 81, of Milan died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rock Island, where she was a member. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan, where a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Margaret was born April 10, 1922, in Dodge City, Kan., the daughter of Leocadeo and Maceala Lopez Segura. She attended Brown's Business College, Rock Island. Margaret married Timothy P. Reyes on Nov. 14, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1952. She retired in 1975 from Project NOW, Rock Island. Surviving are her sisters, Leona Flores, Milan, Leila Flores, Rock Island, and Amelia Neff, Rock Island; brothers, Rudolph ``Bob'' Segura, Davenport, and Raymond Segura, Kentucky; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Albert, Manirel, Sam and Dan Segura; and sister, Lucy Simmons. 
Loretta Goodell, 78, Fulton, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at University Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bosma-Renkes, Fulton. Burial is in National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. There is no visitation. She was born Aug. 1, 1925, to Orin and June Smith. She married Glen Goodell. He died Sept. 15. 
Services for Betty S. Holder, 68, of Colona will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at The Gospel Lighthouse Church of God, Colona. Entombment will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, East Moline. A reception following the services will be held at the Colona American Legion Hall. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at Family Funeral Services, Colona. She died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island. Betty was born Oct. 4, 1935, in Bald Knob, Ark., the daughter of Elmer and Lee Hendrix Herrell. She married Earle Junior Holder on Dec. 12, 1949, in Searcey, Ark. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was a homemaker and was employed at the former Servus Rubber Co., Rock Island, retiring from its successor, Norcross, in 1995. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, reading and gardening. Survivors (and spouses) are her son, David Holder and friend Almeta Hageman, Colona; daughters, Tina Dutton, Rock Island, Terry (Jerry) Lampo, Hot Springs, Ark., and Yvonne (Tim) Murphy, Jessieville, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Bobby Herrell, Kingland, Ariz., and Carl Herrell, Hot Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers Ray and Herbert Herrell. 
John A. Larson Sr., 64, of Port Byron died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at his home. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the family. He was born Sept. 3, 1939, in Moline to Albert and Margaret Scherer Larson. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a welder for John Deere Harvester, East Moline. He loved animals, racing, fishing, hunting, water skiing and ice fishing. He was a past president of East Moline Lions, member of Colona Township Lions, and a spokesman for Leader Dogs, lecturing about them at local schools. Survivors (and spouses) are his daughters, Lorena (Terry) Mattly, East Moline, Suzanne Larson, Cleveland, and Valerie Hall, Davenport; sons, Albert (Kathy) Larson, East Moline, and John Jr. (Erin) Larson, Port Byron; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Baker and Velma Anderson, both of East Moline; and his fiancee, Margery Lott, Port Byron. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Alberta Ishmel. 
Virgil Albert Pobanz, 85, of Geneseo died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo, after a long battle with cancer. Private graveside services will be Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery Geneseo. The Rev. Dr. Roger Perry will officiate. As Virgil requested, cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo, where Masonic services will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. by Stewart Lodge AF&AM, Geneseo. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America or the American Cancer Society. Virgil was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Edford Township, Geneseo, the son of Albert William and Elizabeth May Klavohn Pobanz. He graduated from Geneseo Township High School in 1937. He married Margaret Jean ``Peg'' Wilson Aug. 5, 1945, at Silvis Methodist Church. Peg died Nov. 2, 1975. On April 2, 1977, he married Donna Jean Moulton at First United Methodist Church, Geneseo. Virgil was a 33rd-degree Mason and a member for more than 60 years. He enjoyed music and joined the Maple City Band at age 13, playing the trombone for more than 40 years. He also sang with the Henry County Choir. He farmed in Henry County until moving to town in 1960. Virgil worked a variety of jobs in construction trades prior to working for and retiring from John Deere and later Co-Op. Virgil enjoyed selling Amsoil products and riding his bike to town daily, rain or snow. He loved traveling and auto racing and especially enjoyed visiting with his family. He will be remembered for his hard-working German ethics and a talent for repairing anything. Virgil is survived by his wife, Donna; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Teresa Pobanz, Colorado Springs, Colo., Gary and Carolyn Pobanz, Fort Collins, Colo., and Randy and Terri Pobanz, Geneseo; granddaughters, Sheri Kelly, Tinley Park, Ill., Heather Vickrey, Colona, and Rachel Pobanz, Geneseo; great-granddaughter, Elexis Vickrey; and a brother, Marvin Pobanz, Geneseo. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peg; a daughter, Julie Ann Jones; and a sister, Ruth Van Hyfte. God saw he was suffering and the cure was not to be, so He put his arms around him and whispered, ``Come with me.'' With tearful hearts we watched him and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best. It hurts so much to lose him, but he didn't go alone, for our thoughts and prayers went with him the day God took him home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vandemorefuneralhome.com. 
Frances Kresin, 71, of Fairport, Iowa, formerly of Camanche and Wilton, died Nov. 30, 2003, at home. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Runge, Davenport. Visitation is 3 p.m. to services. She was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Portland, Ore., to Clifford and Dorothy Asplund Simpson. Surviving are husband, Richard; daughters, Connie Kresin, Fairport, Iowa, and Michelle Lavine, Milan; sons, Dennis, Long Grove, Iowa, Jim, Bettendorf, Scott, Davenport, and Jay, Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; stepmother, Gloria Simpson, Roseburg, Ore.; and six siblings. 
Muriel E. Peck, 82, of Bettendorf died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Country House, Davenport. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Weerts, Davenport. Burial is in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. She was born March 10, 1921, in Davenport to John and Gertrude Johnson. She married R. Harry Peck Jan. 10, 1990. Survivors (and spouses) are her husband; sons, Richard (Lynn) Stotlar, Bettendorf, and Brian (Carol) Stotlar, Madison, Wis.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Marie Johnson, Bettendorf.