Marando Family Articles

Jimmie Marando

James S. Marando had a vision to one day open a night club that provided not only the best in customer service, but top-quality food and entertainment. Mr. Marando was born on March 25, 1914, in Bush, Illinois, to Ferdinando (1871-1956) and...

Anthony “Jeff” Marando

Exquisite! This one word captured the persona of Anthony “Jeff” Marando, who, along with his brother Jimmie helped build Marando’s into one of the Quad Cities’ finest night clubs. He often responded in a very jovial manner with the...

Ernie Marando

Ernest G. "Ernie" Marando, the last of the three brothers who owned and operated Marando’s, was an affable man who parlayed street smarts and a passion for cards and other table games into a notable gaming career. Long before college math jocks...

Myrna Marando

“The Queen of the Ivories” Myrna “Gail” Marando was born Myrna Mansfield on Feb. 28, 1922, in Taylorville, Illinois, one of nine children to George and Stella Mansfield. At an early age, she wanted nothing more than to become a premier piano player. At age...
Ernie Marando

Ernie Marando

Ernest G. "Ernie" Marando, the last of the three brothers who owned and operated Marando’s,...

Myrna Marando

Myrna Marando

“The Queen of the Ivories” Myrna “Gail” Marando was born Myrna Mansfield on Feb. 28, 1922, in Taylorville,...