Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Rafferty Funeral Home - Moline

2111 First Street A

Moline, Illinois

Beth Bennett Obituary

Beth Bennett

December 20, 1960-June 5, 2023

ROCK ISLAND-Beth A. Bennett, 62, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

Visitation will be 4-6pm, Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline. Private burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center.

Beth was born December 20, 1960 in Moline, the daughter of John and Darlene (Claeys) Kolb. She married Thomas A. Bennett on November 19, 1999 in Rock Island.

Beth was a 1978 Moline High School graduate. She retired from the Moline Dispatch in 2003. She later worked with her husband at BMS Manufacturing, Milan and Julies Artistic Rose, Moline.

Beth was a member of the Rock Island Moose and volunteered at Unity Point, Rock Island. She loved street rods, car shows, flowers, gardening, cooking and boating. She especially loved her family.

Survivors include her husband, Tom; daughters, Mollie Owens, Rock Island, Tori Bennett, Colona and Nici Bennett, Moline; grandchildren, Daniel and David Owens and Maxwell Bennett; brother, Kevin Kolb, Bettendorf; niece, Autumn Whitcanack, Moline and nephew, Tony Kolb, Moline.

Condolences may be left at www.RaffertyFunerals.com.

Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus on Jun. 7, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Beth Bennett

Sponsored by Rafferty Funeral Home - Moline.

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Brenda Kaiser

June 8, 2023

i knew Beth for many years and such a sweet spirit always happy gal and always asked what she could do for you so sorry for her mom who i worked and i worked with Beth i will pray for family God bless you Brenda Kaiser

Mike Wyant

June 7, 2023

Kevin, so sorry to hear about your sister. It' so hard to lose our family. It's one the hardest things about getting older. I, like you have now lost parents & all of my siblings. Sending you Love & hugs! We'll be in Seattle on Thursday, so wanted you to know I'm think about you and you family. May God's Peace, Love & Strength be with you all during your time of loss.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Beth Bennett's name

Memorial Events
for Beth Bennett

Jun

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Rafferty Funeral Home

2111 First Street A, Moline, IL 61265

Jun

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Rafferty Funeral Home

2111-1st ST A, Moline, IL 61265

Funeral services provided by:

Rafferty Funeral Home - Moline

2111 First Street A, Moline, IL 61265

People and places connected with Beth
How to support Beth's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Beth Bennett's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more