U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Davis, Roberta Ann "Bobbie"
May 08, 1937 - July 30, 2004
Rock Island, IL
Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. August 03, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline, IL
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. August 04, 2004 at at the funeral home.
Interment: Calvary cemetery, Rock Island, IL
Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Fletcher Davis, 67 of Rock Island died July 30, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. with a wake service at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to her family. Bobbie was born May 8, 1937 in Washington, IA to Lyle and Grace Fitzgerald Fletcher. She was raised by her grandparents; Jessie and Franklin Fletcher in Crawfordville, IA. She graduated from United Township High School in 1955. She married
Clyde Davis on May 8, 1960 in Rock Island. Bobbie worked as an aide at the former East Moline State Hospital and then worked at other various businesses until she went to work to help her husband in his highway contracting with the US Postal Service. Bobbie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rock Island.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Clyde Rock Island
Son: Michael Davis, Davenport
Special Aunt: Violet Lowe, Brighton, IA
Aunt: Loris Farrier
Sister-in-law: Marilyn Royal, Rock Island
Half brother: Wade, California
Many nieces and nephews including niece, Sally Raingstaff, of VanBuren, MO
Great niece
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Janet. “Rest In Peace My Love”
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Williams, Sonya
July 26, 2004 - July 30, 2004
Iowa City, IA
Sonya Kate Williams of Epworth, IA died July 30, 2004 at University Hospital, Iowa City, IA. Services and burial for Sonya will be private. Memorials may be made to her twin brother, Nathan’s college fund or to the Ronald McDonald House, Iowa City, IA. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family. Sonya was the infant daughter of Chris and Tess Odean Williams. She was born on July 26, 2004 at University Hospital, Iowa City, IA.
Survivors include her:
Mom and Dad
Twin brother: Nathan
Paternal grandfather: David Williams
Maternal grandparents: Kate Odean, Ken Odean
Step grandmother: Jan Davis
Great grandparents:
Tina & Harvey Brockett
Margaret & Mike Chiafos
Aunt & Uncle: Mandy & Brad Fugate
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Sonya “Sunny” Williams.
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Ellison, E. Yvonne
February 17, 1931 - July 29, 2004
Rock Island, IL
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. August 02, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, East Moline, IL
Visitation: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. August 02, 2004 at at the church.
Interment: National cemetery, Rock Island, IL
E. Yvonne Ellison, age 73 of East Moline, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at Trinity West Medical Center, Rock Island. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church in East Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:00. Burial will be at National cemetery, Rock Island. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family. Yvonne was born February 17, 1931 in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Wilhelm and Olive Engel. She married
James B. Ellison on March 7, 1964 in Erie, IL. Yvonne was employed as a secretary for various businesses. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in East Moline. She was also a Life Master/Life Member of the ACBL.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: James B. Ellison, East Moline
5 children:
Nancy Moon
David Ellison
Mark Robinson
Greg Robinson
Kurt Robinson.
2 step children: Jimmy Ellison and Elaine Bolinger
4 grandchildren
3 step grandchildren
3 step great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Cynthia, a son, Doug and a brother, Bill.
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Behrens, Joseph
October 23, 1933 - July 26, 2004
Moline, IL
Joseph H. Behrens, 70 of Moline died July 26, 2004 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL., after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Joseph was born October 23, 1933 in Moline to Joseph T. and Margaret Miller Behrens. He married
Gretchen Burgis on December 7, 1957 in Kitzingen, Germany. She preceded him in death on December 26, 1991. Joseph was a tractor repairman working for Farmall, Rock Island. He later worked at Marley Pump Co., retiring in 1999. Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the East End Boulders Club, Moline Vikings, Svithiod Club, and Friends Circle. He enjoyed playing cribbage, and shuffle board. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, watching football, and NASCAR.
SURVIVORS:
Son: Karl Behrens, Moline
Special friend: Virgina “Ginny” Porter, Moline
Brothers:
Marvin Behrens, East Moline
Fred Gruss, Peoria
He was preceded in death by a brother Gene Miller.
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Drewes, Herman Frank
July 04, 1926 - July 20, 2004
Rock Island, IL
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. July 22, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, IL
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. July 23, 2004 at at the funeral home.
Interment: Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL
Herman “Frank” Drewes, 78 of Moline died July 20, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Frank was born July 4, 1926 in Sterling, IL to Herman and Sophie Cassens Drewes. He married
Katrena Harrelson on May 29, 1949 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rock Island. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2003. Frank had been a salesman and later general manager for Harrelson Motors of Moline for 31 years and also a custodian for the Moline school district. Frank was an U.S. Navy veteran. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Survivors:
Daughter: Laurie (Alan) Ford, Rock Island
Sons:
Jeff (Carol) Drewes, St. Louis, MO
Brian Drewes (Linda Gonzalez), Moline
12 grandchildren
3 step-great grandchildren
Sister: Dorothy (Laverne) Behrendt, Port Byron
Sister-in-law: Jan & Stan Woods, Moline
He was preceded in death by his wife and son, Brent Drewes.
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Irwin, Charles E.
January 16, 1920 - July 20, 2004
Rockford, IL
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. July 24, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, IL
Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. July 24, 2004 at at the funeral home.
Interment: Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL
Charles E. Irwin, age 84, formerly of Cambridge, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in Rockford, IL. Funeral service will be 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, IL Vistation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. Charles was born January 16, 1920 in Panburn, Arkansas, the son of Emannuel and Stella Turley Irwin. He married
Elizabeth Muller on September 19, 1939 in Missouri. Charles was employed as a carpenter for Larimer & Lundell in Geneseo and also at Triangle Construction in Cambridge. He was a member of the Geneseo Moose Lodge, he also enjoyed fishing, farming and raising animals.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Elizabeth
Daughters:
Donna (Jim) Stoltz, Colona
Frances (Sam) Vincent Monroe Center, IL
Connie (Jim) Hill, Orlando, FL
Elizabeth (Ron) Greim, Rock Island
Marvel (Phil) Sundberg, Eagan, MN
Sister: Lillian Ruthledge, Wiggins, MS
19 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by a son Charles Irwin, Jr., 3 Grandchildren, Wanda Corwin, Lisa Mason, Shawn Swift and 2 sisters and a brother.
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Bess, Marilyn
April 09, 1928 - July 17, 2004
Rock Island, IL.
Visitation: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. July 17, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, 6601-38th Ave. Moline
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. July 17, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, Illinois
Interment: Steedman cemetery, Steedman MO.
Marilyn R. Bess, age 76, of Moline, IL died Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Trinity West Hospital, Rock Island. Visitation will be on Monday, July 19, 2004 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with a Service at 11:00 a.m. at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton, Missouri. Burial will be at Steedman cemetery, Steedman, Missouri. Memorials may be made to the Eastern Star Home in Macon, IL. Marilyn was born in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on April 9, 1928 in Portland, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Amanda Lawrence Russell. She graduated from Mokane High School, Mokane, Missouri in 1946 and married
Charles Bess on July 26, 1947. Marilyn was a homemaker, traveler, avid crossword puzzle fan and the best apple pie baker in the world. She was a Past Matron of Valley Chapter #274, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Elim Covenant Church, Moline. Survivors include her loving husband of almost 57 years, Charles; three daughters, Yvonne Smith (Milwaukee, WI), Michelle Kawa (Milwaukee, WI) and Ruth Ann (Michael) Holcomb (Rock Spring, WY); 2 grandchildren, Neal and Stephanie Smith; her brother Elbert Lee (Delores) Russell (Crestview, FL). She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Wesley Russell. Special thanks to the nursing staff of 4S, Trinity West Hospital, especially to Joan Moroney, social worker, for their care and concern.
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Carther, Edward Carl
August 06, 1948 - July 17, 2004
Rock Island, IL
Visitation: 9:30a.m.-11:00a.m. July 21, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, IL
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. July 21, 2004 at at the funeral home.
Edward Carl Carther, 55, of Moline, died Saturday July 17, 2204 at Trinity West Medical Center, Rock Island, after a lengthy battle with a chronic illness. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be an hour and a half prior to service time. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery, Moline. Edward was born August 6, 1948 in Moline, the son of Edward H. and June Anders Carther. He was a graduate of Moline High School where he participated in football, wrestling and track. He attended Black Hawk College and Moline Technical School. Before his illness he worked at International Harvester and the Quad City Airport. He enjoyed athletics and fishing. He left behind a family that loved him. Surviving is his brother, Paul Carther, sister-in-law, Karis and niece, Alexia. His sister, Myrna Earley, niece Jeanna Earley and nephews, Damion Earley, Jim Anders and Tim Johnson. His uncle, Robert Anders and family and aunt Betty Wilson and her family. The Muskeyvalleys, cousins Cheryl Johnson, Curtis Anders and a special niece, Anita Johnson, who was his caregiver. He was preceded in death by his son, Karl Wright, his parents, and grandparents, as well as a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
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