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Helen J. McGinnis

July 19, 1928 — November 13, 2024

Rock Island, Illinois

Helen J. McGinnis, 96, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, Illinois

Services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, immediately followed by a hospitality gathering in CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Helen’s memory.

The former Helen Josephine Orton was born July 19, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Joe and Bertha Orton. She graduated from Vashon High School in St. Louis. She owned and operated Helen’s Alteration Shop in the safety building downtown Rock Island for over 25 years. 

She was a member of the East Moline Elks, serving as financial secretary. She enjoyed sewing, watching Western movies, and most of all her grandchildren. 

Helen is survived by four children, Donna Daniels of Chariton, Iowa, Denise Stewart of Conyers, Georgia, Debbie Lowery of Laurel, Maryland, and Leonard McGinnis of Rock Island; four grandchildren, Alan Daniels, Leonard McGinnis, Jr., Amber Stewart and Ashley McGinnis; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Leonard Orton, Kenneth “KO” Orton, James Orton, Minnie Campbell, and Marlene Jones.

The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen J. McGinnis, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Memorial Service

Friday, November 22, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Horizon Room at Trimble Pointe (Upper Level)

701 12th Street, Moline, IL 61265

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Hospitality Gathering

Friday, November 22, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

CityView Room at Trimble Pointe (Lower Level)

701 12th Street, Moline, IL 61265

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