Taylor Ridge

And now Jim will turn to today's obituaries.

obituaries.And, uh, we have this first obituary, Jerry E. Gantz, 90, of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 30th, at Harmony in Davenport.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6th, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Milan.

Burial will be at Greenview, um, Memorial Gardens.

After graduating from Rock Island High School, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the reserves for nine years.

Jerry began his working life at Service Rubber, where he met his future wife, Joanna Johnson.

They were married on July 30th, 1966, and made their home in Taylor Ridge.

Jerry went on to build a 30-year career at Alcoa, working in the, uh, foil mill department before retiring.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to a charity that reflects Ann's generous spirit, such as the Regina Foundation, Iowa City AM Rotary, and 522 for Good.

Online condolences at www.lensingfuneral.com. Also, there's two brief death notices out of Taylor Ridge, Illinois.

Jerry E. Gonsi, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 30th at Harmony in Davenport, Iowa.

Arrangements will be through Wheatland Presley Funeral Home and Crematory in Milam.

Jane was of the Pentecostal faith and fondly known as the Church Lady for her deep knowledge of the Bible.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, John Phillips of Taylor Ridge.

Son, John.

Son, John David.