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A4 Monday, noveMber 23, 2020 The DispaTch anD The Rock islanD aRgus 00 1 OBITUARIES John W. Blick May 4, 1929-November 21, 2020 aleDo John W. Blick, 91 of aledo, died saturday, no- vember 21, 2020, at genesis Medical center, aledo. private family services will be held at a later date. Memo- rials may be made to easter seals of central illinois or to the churches of Mercer coun- ty Food pantry.

condolences may be left at speerfuneral- home.com. John Wendell was born on May 4, 1929, to edwin lillian (enstrom) Blick in north hen- derson, illinois. he served his country in the united states air Force. While stationed in Montana, he met Frances anderson and they were married on January 18, 1953 in havre, Montana. John began his career in the oil Business on January 1, 1955, when he began Blick oil, with his father ed.

he was currently ceo of Blick Blick oil, inc. he believed in serving his community and was a member of the exchange club; the american legion, where he was past commander; illinois pe- troleum Marketers Quad cities club, where he was past president; and the antique automobile club of america. he enjoyed boating and was an avid water-skier; loved his antique cars and trucks and was a furniture crafts- man. Frances and John enjoyed traveling all over the united states in their RV. John is survived by his wife, Frances; children and spous- es: Dawn charlie Douglas of Buckeye, steve Deb- bie Blick of centerville, and Jackie Roger Maynard of aledo; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one lovingly expected; and a sister, Marilyn her husband, Tad Yarde of Monmouth.

John was preceded in death by his parents and a broth- er, gene Blick. ALEDO To our readers Color photos are available for a $30 fee. For more information, please consult your funeral director or call the at 563-383-2284. obituary lamination is available in our Customer Service office at 500 e. 3rd davenport, Ia 52801.

FUNERALS Today Aretha A. Atwater, 5 p.m., livestream www.wheelan- pressly.com/live-stream. Gareld A. Danielson, 1 p.m., livestream www.wheelan- pressly.com/milan-live-stream. Patricia M.

Kukla, 10 a.m., Viewed remotely vimeo.com/48133112. William Marshall, 11 a.m., livestream www.face- book.com/VanhoeFuneralhome. Thomas Richard Vaner Martin, 12 p.m., Wendt Funer- al home. Barbara J. Young, 10:30 a.m., livestream www.vandemor- efuneralhome.com/live-stream.

Tomorrow Johanna I. Berberich, 10 a.m., livestream www.wheelan- pressly.com/milan-live-stream. Randall D. Buss, 10 a.m., livestream www.facebook.com/ VanhoeFuneralhome. Mildred M.

Conklin, 2 p.m., Mcginnis-chambers Funeral home in Bettendorf. Willeane Alta (Wilsey) Sperry Schave, 2 p.m., livestream www.facebook.com/VanhoeFuneralhome. Pendings Robert Ickes, 84, of Rock island, died sunday, november 22, 2020, at his home in Rock island. arrangements: ester- dahl Mortuary and crematory Moline. Frank Levan, 64, of Rock island, died Friday, november 20, 2020, at his residence.

arrangements: Wendt Funeral home, Moline. Margaret M. Sprague, 94, of Davenport, iowa, formerly of geneseo, illinois, died sunday, november 22, 2020, at the good samaritan home in Davenport. arrangements: halligan Mccabe DeVries Funeral home in Davenport. Donald E.

Allison August 15, 1937-November 21, 2020 Rock islanD Donald e. allison, 83, of Rock island, passed away on saturday, no- vember 21, 2020, at amber Ridge Memory care, Moline. a celebration of life gath- ering will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Down by the creek animal sanctuary, long grove, iowa. Wheelan-pressly Funeral home and crematory, Rock island is assisting the family.

Donald was born on august 15, 1937, in Rock island, a son of James and anna (eidet) al- lison. Don worked for the Rock island lines Railroad for 30 years. he was a member of Ducks unlimited. Don was an avid hunter. he enjoyed playing golf and was an iowa hawkeye and green Bay packer fan.

Don was also a volunteer at Tpc Deere Run, silvis. Mr. allison served in the national guard. survivors include his children, Julie (Raymond) guss, Milan, Jane (Brett) gripp, Rock island, and John allison (gretchen ha- gen) Rock island; grandchildren, Jason (Brandon) Miller-guss, evan (seth) guss-Bell, adam guss, Jeffrey, Jamie, and Jay ed- mondson, and Jarrett gripp (kaitlyn Fraikes); great-grand- daughter, erica Miller; siblings, Donna sandlin, Milan, Dick (elly) allison, Rock island, and Delores (kenny) harris, east Moline. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Jeanette Bealer.

online condolences may be left for the fam- ily at wheelanpressly.com. ROCK ISLAND Doris Ann Marie Oberg November 15, 1936-November 16, 2020 Moline on Monday, no- vember 16, 2020, Doris oberg passed away at the age of 84. Doris was born on novem- ber 15, 1936, in Moline, illi- nois, to Fritz and hilda oberg. Doris graduated from Mo- line high school in 1954. she studied nursing at the luther- an hospital school for nurs- es and graduated in 1957.

she practiced nursing at lutheran hospital for twenty-five years. Doris was a loyal friend to many. she loved serving in her church, which for 80 years was the salvation army Moline her- itage corps. she also loved to garden and bake. her specialty was swedish coffee bread.

she was known for her kindness, faithful prayer life, sweet demeanor, and love for all things swedish. Doris was preceded in death by her father, Fritz, mother, hilda, and beloved big brother, Rune. she is survived by one nephew and three nieces: Tom oberg, laura green, Jennifer oberg, and ingrid olson. a me- morial service will be held in the summer of 2021 in Moline, ill. sympathy cards and memorials can be sent to ingrid ol- son at 1520 Zealand avenue north, golden Valley, Mn 55427.

Memorials include The salvation army Moline heritage corps and partners With ethiopia. MOLINE Judith Duesman November 20, 1939-November 20, 2020 Moline Judith l. Duesman, 81, of Moline, passed away Friday, november 20, 2020, at unitypoint Trinity, Rock island. a Mass of christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, no- vember 25, 2020, at st.

pius catholic church, Rock island with visitation one hour prior to mass. private committal will be held at a later date. in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to st. pius church or Qc Right to life. Judy was born november 20, 1939, in council Bluffs, iowa, the daughter of John and irene (Wolford) James.

she married James F. Duesman, MD on June 20, 1964, at st. pat- catholic church, council Bluffs, iowa. Judy received her Bsn from creighton university. she was employed as an R.n.

in various settings over the years. she re- tired in 2004 from Black hawk college, Moline after 10 years. Judy was a member of st. pius church where she vol- unteered at funeral luncheons and in the 24 hour adoration chapel. she enjoyed bowling, needle point, crossword puz- zles and traveling.

she was an avid reader and most of all she loved spending time with her family. survivors include her husband, James F. Duesman, MD; children, elizabeth R. scott, West chester, and Douglas J. Duesman, las Vegas, and grandchildren, John D.

scott and alexander J. Duesman. she was preceded in death by her grandson, William J. scott and brother, Bob Bates. condolences may be left at www.RaffertyFunerals.com Leo F.

Pender January 29, 1932-November 21, 2020 silVis leo F. pender, 88, of silvis passed away novem- ber 21, 2020, at genesis Medi- cal center illini campus. Due to covid-19, private graveside services will be Fri- day at sunnyside cemetery in Milton, iowa. a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to sunnyside cemetery.

schroder Mortuary in silvis is assisting the family with arrangements. leo was born January 29, 1932, in Mt. sterling, iowa, the son of phil and Velma carter pender. he served in the army during the korean conflict. leo married patricia cackley May 29, 1955, in keosauqua, iowa.

he retired from Burlington northern Railroad in 1994 after 38 years. he also worked part time at stones apple Barn for 52 years. leo enjoyed trav- eling, occasional visits to the casinos, and spending time with his family. survivors include his wife pat; children Brenda (gilligan) Tines of colona and steven (sheryl) pender of Des Moines, iowa; grandchildren Jeremy (Brandi sels) pender, patty (an- drew) stevens, Brandy (TJ) Jones, and amanda smith; great grandchildren caleb, Tara, hunter, and kayla; 5 step grandchil- dren; 21 step great-grandchildren; 9 step great-great-grand- children; sisters Marcella (Billy) prevo and Marlene (John Jor- dan) henry and several nieces and nephews. leo was preceded in death by his parents, great-grandson nathan siblings Mildred spurgeon, Marjorie harward, les- ter pender, lawrence pender, lowell pender, Mary lou Mof- fett, larry pender, and lynn pender and 2 step grandsons.

online condolences may be made at www.schrodermor- tuary.com SILVIS ASSOCIATED PRESS MONTGOMERY, Ala. Former state Rep. Alvin Holmes, who had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives before his 2018 defeat, has died. He was 81. Alabama House of Rep- resentatives spokesman Clay Redden confirmed death Saturday.

Holmes, one of the first African Americans elected to the Alabama Legislature after the civil rights era, was for decades a fixture at the Statehouse. His political career included battles over issues ranging from removing Jim Crow language from the state Constitution to taking the Confederate flag off of the Alabama Capitol. With his trademark outspokenness, he had panache for hu- morous, and sometimes controversial, moments. Holmes was first elected to the House of Represen- tatives in 1974, just four years after African Amer- icans who served since Reconstruction returned to the Legisla- ture. came to the State- house out of the civil rights movement.

I said I wanted to go up there and make a Holmes said after his defeat in 2018. Holmes had said the accomplishments he was most proud of included establishing Martin Luther King Day as a state holiday and pushing for the hiring of African Americans for professional positions at the Alabama Legislature. He was among lawmak- ers who fought to take the Confederate battle flag off the Alabama dome where it had for- merly flown as symbol of Southern defiance to in- tegration. He sponsored a constitutional amend- ment to remove an interra- cial marriage ban from the Alabama Constitution and unsuccessfully fought for years to get sexual orien- tation included in the state hate crime statute. House Speaker Mac Mc- Cutcheon said Holmes was a champion for civil rights and for all taxpayers.

took stands to A i a A i cans were a fairly and that tax a were spent wisely. Repre- sentatives Holmes could be forceful at times and give no ground on issues he was passionate about, but no one ever questioned his sincerity. I was a proud to call him a Mc- Cutcheon said. The short, mustached Holmes had a flair for hu- mor and bluntness at the House microphone, a skill he said he knowingly de- ployed at times to draw attention to issues. Once, during a floor debate, Holmes pulled out a wad of cash and said he would give $700 to anyone who showed him Bible verses specifying that marriage is between only a man and a woman.

The challenge prompted a flood of calls into the statehouse switchboard. wrong with the beer we got? I mean the beer we got drinks pretty good he also once asked during a debate on a bill, promoted by beer en- thusiasts, to allow the sale of higher alcohol content brews. Rep. Christopher En- gland, who also serves as chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, said Holmes was a great Dem- ocrat and a fighter. stood on the front- lines of the fight for civil rights and was willing to sacrifice everything in his fight for justice for all.

Alabama has lost a giant, whose wit, intelli- gence, fearlessness, self- less determination, and leadership will be sorely ALVIN HOLMES, 81 Former Alabama state lawmaker dies Holmes ASSOCIATED PRESS JUNEAU, Alaska Jal- mar Kerttula, who was Alaska House speaker and Senate president during his long legislative career, has died. He was 92. Kerttula died Friday in Juneau, according to a statement released Tues- day by his daughter, Beth Kerttula. Beth Kerttula, herself a former state leg- islator, told The Associ- ated Press she was influ- enced the time, every by the examples set by her father and mother, Joyce, who died in 2015. Joyce Kerttula became an in her office after finding unanswered letters in a drawer, according to the statement.

Jay Kerttula, a Palmer Democrat, served more than 30 years between the state House and Senate, beginning in 1961. With the exception of the third Legislature, which ran from 1963-1964, he served continuously until losing his reelection bid in 1994. began his political career when Alaska had little funding, but a lot of the statement reads, adding he and other leaders were able to put aside partisan politics and on Lt. Gov. i Meyer, an A age Re- publican, in a social i a post said Jay Kert- tula icated his life to public ser- vice and played a pivotal role in creating the state we live in today.

Jay will be sorely missed by many, and his name will never be forgotten in Alaska his- Survivors include his daughters Beth Kerttula and Anna Kerttula de Echave. No immediate plans for a memorial were announced. JALMAR KERTTULA, 92 Longtime former Alaska lawmaker dies Kerttula If your loved one proudly served in the military, you can commemorate that service to the nation by including an emblem from any branch of the military in the obituary. Using the emblem adds just four lines. Was a local service club, such as Rotary, Kiwanis, or American Legion a big part of your departed loved life? If so, you can reect that community service by including the logo with the obituary.

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