U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
DeVrieze, Howard A.
April 30, 1926 - April 30, 2004
Rock Island, Illinois
: 1:00 p.m. May 03, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline, IL.
Visitation: 4:00-8:00 p.m. May 02, 2004 at at the funeral home
Howard A. DeVrieze, 78 of Rock Island died April 30, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 1p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. with an Elks memorial service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at National cemetery with military honors conducted by the Moline VFW. Memorials may be made to American Diabetic Association or American Cancer Society. Howard was born April 30, 1926 in Rock Island to Frank and Helen Lang DeVrieze. He married
Katherine Myers on November 29, 1947 in Rock Island. Howard was employed for 21 ˝ years at John Deere Harvester Works, Moline as an advanced engineering analyst. He retired on July 31, 1985. Prior to his work at John Deere he was a Journeyman bricklayer for area contractors. Howard was a WWII Navy veteran where he served on the USS Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Moline VFW and Rock Island Lodge #980 BPOE and was Past Exalted Ruler of the Moline Lodge # 556. Howard especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching sports and playing cards. The family of Mr. DeVrieze would like to give a special thank you to Uncle Ron, Corina and Richard and Stephanie Anderson.
SURVIVORS:
Daughters:
Jacqueline (James) Tracy, Davenport
Kerrie (Curt) Hessler, Orion
Laurie (Eric) Belman, Rock Island
Sons:
Howard A. (Marti) DeVrieze, Rock Island
Randall (Linda) DeVrieze, Silvis
Christopher (Rita) DeVrieze, Silvis
Anthony (Lucretia) DeVrieze, Davenport
14 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
Brothers:
Frank (Marilyn) DeVrieze, Rock Island
Robert (Diana) DeVrieze, Milan
Ronald (Evalee) DeVrieze, Moline
Sisters
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Groman, Roy R.
May 28, 1938 - April 30, 2004
Moline, IL
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. May 03, 2004 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion
Graveside Service: 11a.m. May 04, 2004 at Western Township cemetery, Orion, IL
Roy R. Groman, age 65 of Orion died April 30, 2004 at Trinity East Medical Center, Moline. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 4th at Western Township cemetery, Orion. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m Monday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion. Memorials may be made to his family. Roy was born on May 28, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Arnold Walter and Josephine Jean Mokosyeki Groman. Roy was employed at Grisham’s Industry in Davenport. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Geneseo and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed country dancing, music, gardening, and his two dogs. Survivors include loving spouse, Ethel Roberts of Orion and his brother, Guy of Bettendorf, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Jeff Groman.
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Brown, Sr., Donald L.
June 28, 1930 - April 29, 2004
Silvis, IL
Visitation: 3-6 p.m. May 02, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd.
Funeral Service: 11a.m. May 03, 2004 at at the funeral home
Donald L. Brown, 73 of Milan went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2004 at Illini Hospital, Silvis. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at National cemetery, Rock Island with military honors conducted by Milan American Legion Post 569 and Rock Island VFW Post # 1303. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established. Donald was born June 28, 1930 in Moline to Floyd Lester and Opal I. Steeples Brown. He married
Billie Jean “Bettie” Cowan on October 28, 1957 in Rock Island. Donald was employed for 33 years as a Warehouse Man for John Deere Plow Planter, Moline. Donald served four years each in the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a life time member of the Milan American Legion Post # 569 where he served as chaplain, past commander, and performed over a 1000 funerals with the honor guard. He was also a member of the Rock Island VFW Post # 1303 and UAW Local 434 in East Moline where he was a former union steward. Donald was in charge of the food booths for the Milan Indian Summer Festival for 10 years.
SURVIVORS:
Wife
Daughters:
Valerie (Daniel) Black, Moline
Wendy Brown (Jim Smith), Milan
Twin Sons:
Donald L. Brown Jr., Milan
Ronald L. Brown, Milan
Grandchildren:
Rachael (Terry) Dietz, Moline
Adam (CoriAnne) Black, Moline
Christopher Brown, Milan
Cory Brown, Milan
Stephanie Brown, Milan
Great Granddaughter: Alexia Dietz, Moline
Brothers:
Leo E. (Jackie) Brown, Rock Island
Barry L. (Sharon) Brown, Andalusia
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan N. Brown, parents, brothers, William H. Brown and Jerry L. Brown and a sister-in-law Verla Brown.
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Lear, Bessie J.
October 26, 1909 - April 29, 2004
Coal Valley, Illinois
: 9:00 a.m. May 03, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline, IL.
Visitation: 2:00-5:00 p.m. May 02, 2004 at at the funeral home
Bessie J. Lear, 94 of Moline died April 29, 2004 at Oak Glen Home in Coal Valley. Funeral services will be 9a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Moline or Oak Glen Home. Bessie was born October 26, 1909 in Mt. Sterling, IL to Fred E. and Mabel Leona Danner Jones. She married
Clyde Lear on March 27, 1926 in Rushville, IL. He preceded her in death in 1978. Bessie was a member of First Baptist Church, Moline where she was a Sunday school teacher for 40 plus years. In 1980 she was awarded the First American Baptist Woman of the Year award. She was active in the McKinley Grade School PTA, Eastern Star, and Kings Daughters. She was a loving and devoted mother. The family of Mrs. Lear would like to give a special thanks to the nursing staff at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island and Oak Glen Home.
SURVIVORS:
Daughters:
Verlee Bertelsen, Moline
Norma Strandlund, Moline
Mary Anne (Bob) Honzik, Hot Spring Village, Arkansas
Sons:
Gary (Tina) Lear, Moline
Dan (Barbara) Lear, Moline
13 Grandchildren
19 great grandchildren
1 great great grandchild
She was preceded in death by siblings, Eva Jones, Lola Woods and Raymond E. Jones.
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Mohr, Sandra L.
October 29, 1941 - April 27, 2004
Rock Island, IL
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. April 29, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd.
Funeral Service: 12 p.m. April 30, 2004 at at the funeral home
Sandra L. Mohr, 62 of Moline died April 27, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral service will be 12 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Illinois Heart Association. Sandra was born October 29, 1941 in Moline to James B. and M. Ruth Chase Swanson. She graduated from Moline Senior High and the University of Iowa School of Journalism. She married
Erwin Mohr on October 12, 1963 at the Augustana College Chapel in Rock Island. Sandra worked in the clerical department for the Q.C. Chamber of Commerce. She later was employed as a program analyst for the Q.C. Associated Employers. Sandra was past co-president with her husband for the Moline Little League and Moline High School Booster Club. She was also former president of Grant School PTA. She was a member of her high school reunion committee. Sandra was always known for helping others when the need arose. Her family, especially her grandchildren were the joy of her life.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Erwin
Sons:
Chris (Samantha) Mohr, Norman, OK
Stephen (Cheryl) Mohr Wheat Ridge, CO
Grandchildren:
Hannah & Carson, Norman, OK
Mother: M. Ruth Swanson, Moline
Sisters:
Carole (Robert) Osborne, Fullerton, CA
Linda (Dale) Nygaard, St. Paul, MN
Brother: James M. (Susan) Swanson, Eagan, MN
Nieces: Sara, Brenda, Alisha, & Katherine
Nephews: Aaron, Jonathan, Andy, Dayne & Eric
She was preceded in death by her father.
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Blade, Robyn J.
June 03, 1956 - April 26, 2004
Cambridge, IL
Robyn J. Blade, 47, of Cambridge died Monday April 26, 2004 at Trinity West Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Friday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301-4th St., Orion. Visitation will be from 4-8 Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grace cemetery, Osco. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established. Robyn was born June 3, 1956 in Moline to Richard and Donna Hoffman Dybdal. She married
Michael Blade on December 4, 1980 in Las Vegas. Robyn was a secretary at Michlig Agri Center, formerly NBC Grain. She loved participating in sports and watching her daughters. She was a fan of the Cubs, Bears, and the Fighting Illini.
Survivors:
Husband: Mike, Cambridge
Daughters:
Ashley Blade, Cambridge
Jessica Blade, Cambridge
Parents: Richard and Donna Dybdal, Cambridge
Mother: Donna Dybdal, Sun Lakes, AZ
Sisters and Brothers-in-law:
Tamera Meyer, Mesa, AZ
Marti Dybdal, Cambridge
Melissa (Rick) Koster, Cambridge
Krista (Dave) Kupries, Phoenix, AZ
Brother and Sister-in-law: Doug (Laura) Dybdal, Gilbert, AZ
Step Brother: Tom Johnson, Cambridge
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Ferreri, Lois S.
May 30, 1926 - April 26, 2004
Orion
Lois S. Ferreri age 77 of Orion died Monday, April 26, 2004 at Illini Hospital, Silvis, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home Ltd., Orion. Burial will be at Western Township cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Lois S. Schaeffer was born May 30, 1926 in Neilsville, MN the daughter of Earl and Clara Mjolsness Schaeffer. She married
Samuel Ferreri on December 31, 1943 in East Moline, IL. He preceded her in death in 1986. Lois was employed as a cosmetologist. She was also employed at Desaulniers in Moline. In 1988, she retired after 23 years from John Deere DSC, Moline. Lois was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion, where she was a Friendly Stiticher of the church. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great granddaughters.
SURVIVORS:
Daughter: Lori A. (Dan) Edmunds, Coal Valley
Granddaughter: Dawn Edmunds, Moline
Grandson: Christopher Edmunds, Coal Valley
2 great granddaughters:
Leila Samantha Edmunds
Emily Elizabeth Edmunds
Sisters:
Delores (Jim) Feeley, Albert Lea, MN
Lorraine Holleschau, California
Joyce Embree, Colorado
Brother: Allen (Mary) Schaeffer, Rapid City, SD
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
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