Brian K. Lanphere, 66, of Lyndon, IL, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.
Brian was born December 27, 1955, in Moline, IL, to Richard and Marilyn (Toppert) Lanphere. He was educated in the Prophetstown, IL, grade schools and was a 1975 graduate of Prophetstown High School. On August 10, 1979, he married Marjorie “Marge” A. Rick in Morrison, IL. Brian was a Machinist for many years and retired from the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and gardening. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Marge; daughter, Jessica (Ron) Moffitt of Morrison; three grandchildren, Aiden Lanphere, Kolten Moffitt, and Karter Moffitt; sister, Kathy (Frank) Schradeya of Rock Island; brothers, Thomas (Renee) Lanphere of Prophetstown and Mike (Kathy) Lanphere of Bettendorf, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Tony Lanphere.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL, with Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating.
There will be a Memorial Visitation prior to the service, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Interment will be at a later date, at the Sharon Cemetery in Spring Hill, IL.
A memorial has been established.