U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Hazel Bracken
October 18, 1914 - July 29, 2007
Silvis, IL
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior August 04, 2007 at First United Presbyterian Church, Moline, IL
Hazel W. Bracken, 92, of Crosstown Square, Silvis died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL. A memorial service to honor her life will be Saturday, August 4, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior at First United Presbyterian Church 801-16th St., Moline and burial will be in Alexis cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Presbyterian Church. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. She was born October 18, 1914 in Stahl, MO to James and Nellie Scobee. She had two sister and two brothers, they are all deceased. She married
Chuck Grabosch and they lived in Alexis until his sudden death on January 7, 1959. She married
Samuel Bracken in 1967 and they lived near Branson, MO. He died in 1994. Hazel was a Cafeteria Manager at Alexis High School, but most of all loved being a homemaker and was a great cook. She was an expert seamstress and was always altering a garment.
Family left to remember her are:
Daughter: Janet Grabosch Johnson (Floyd Delane), East Moline
Grandson, Dann (Theresa) Johnson, Champaign, IL
Great Grandchildren:
Renee
Madeline
David, Champaign, IL
Granddaughter: Amy (Dave) Perry, Coal Valley
Great Grandchildren:
Emma and twins Adam and Colin
She got so much joy watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren mature. She was HAZEL THE GREAT to them.
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Margaret Clark
April 15, 1917 - July 31, 2007
Roanoke, VA
Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. August 04, 2007 at Preemption cemetery
Margaret Alma Stephenson Clark, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, July 31, 2007. Margaret was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Coal Valley, Ill. and was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph R. Clark; her sister M. Lavona Akers; and her brothers, J. Vernon Stephenson, and Willard Stephenson. She is survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Clark of Richmond, Va., Rebecca (Edward) Larson of Rock Island, Ill., Melody (Robert) Cashman of Quincy, Ill., and Linda (Howard) McVey of Roanoke, Va., her grandchildren, Susan (Richard Baker) Clark of Austin, Texas, Robert, Jr. (Lorie) Clark of Zypher Hills, Fla., Sandra (DJ) Shannon of Colona, Ill., Michael Larson of Sherrard, Ill., Michelle Larson of Bettendorf, Iowa, Cindy (Jeff) Hendrickson of Keokuk, Iowa, John (Tracy) Cashman of Chatham, Ill., Bill Cashman of Nauvoo, Ill., Brian (Nancy) Anderson of Vinton, Va., Chris (Mike) Ouellette of New Castle, Va., and Brent (Layla) Anderson of Vinton, Va., ; her step grandchildren, Robin (Laura) McVey of Newburgh, Ind. and Heather McVey Hansen of Roanoke, Va.; 17 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Illa Stephenson of Rock Island, Ill., Grayce Dean and Edith Clark, both of Milan, Ill.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held in Preemption cemetery, Mercer County, Ill. on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert E. Hagen officiating. Local arrangements Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion, Illinois.
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Donald West
February 17, 1953 - July 31, 2007
Milan, IL
Graveside Service: 9:30 a.m. August 04, 2007 at at the mausoleum in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline
Donald G. West, 54, of Milan died July 31, 2007 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2007 in the mausoelum chapel in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. Donald was born February 17, 1953 in Rock Island to John G. and Ruth L. Ide West. He was employed at John Deere Parts Depot in Milan. He was an avid Elvis Presley fan. He is survived by
Son: Jesse West, Atlanta, MO Mother, Ruth L. Dusenberry, Coal Valley Brother, Carl (Sandy) West, Moline Sisters, Linda (Eugene) Johnson, South Carolina Joyce Dusenberry, Germany Step Brother, Sam (Sharon) Dusenberry, Rock Island David (Jan) Dusenberry, Rock Island Step Sister, Marie (Jim) Summers, Loves Park, IL He was preceded in death by his father and his sister Karen Moreschi.
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Robert Carsell
May 24, 1927 - July 31, 2007
Silvis, IL
Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. August 02, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. August 03, 2007 at Elim Covenant Church, Moline
Robert Edward “Bob” Carsell, 80, of Silvis passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Heartland Healthcare Center, Moline. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Elim Covenant Church, 5201 18th Avenue, Moline, with the Rev. Darren Olson officiating. Interment will follow at the National cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the Church or to Pathway Hospice. Bob was born May 24, 1927 in Moline to Orville E. “Pete” and Maizie Frances Woodhull Carsell. He was a 1945 graduate of Moline High School. Bob married
Lorraine Elaine Hagberg on November 15, 1947. The wedding was conducted by Bobs’ father, O.E. Carsell, Justice of the Peace. Bob was employed for 45 years at Williams/White Company, Moline, retiring May 24, 1992. Bob enjoyed watching the Cubs and many other sports, playing golf and being with his family. He was a true Moline Maroon. He was a member of the American Legion Post #246 and Elim Covenant Church.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Lorraine, Silvis
Children:
John Robert (Debby) Carsell, E.M.
Carol Ann Carsell (Marc) Gellerman, Bettendorf
Grandchildren:
Dennis Lee (Kelley) McCallum Jr., R.I.
Aimee Leigh (Jeffrey) Peters, Bettendorf
Rachel Renee (fiancé Dustin Ballinger), Park View
Kimberly Jade Carsell Davenport Step Grandson, Dustin Moens, Moline
Great Grandchildren:
Thomas Marc McCallum
Olivia Anna Peters
Emerson Caroline Peters
Sister: Joanne DeMaught, Moline
Brother: James Herbert (Carolyn) Carsell, Moline
Brother-in-law: Duane “Sonny” Hagberg, Canton, IL
Sister-in-law: Kay (Bob) Ickes, Orion
Many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jack Ellis Carsell and William Francis Carsell. Bob’s family would like to express special thanks to the staff of the Arcadia Unit and all of Bob’s caregivers at Heartland Health Care, Dr. Reynaldo Castro, and Orphie Kincaid, Hospice Volunteer.
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Edward "Ed" Malthouse
October 31, 1918 - August 01, 2007
Moline, IL
Visitation: 3-6 p.m. August 03, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline
Edward “Ed” Richard Malthouse, 88, of Moline, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ed was born on October 31, 1918 in Mason City, Iowa the son of James and Mildred Koster Malthouse. He graduated from Moline High School in 1936. He married
Elinor Johnson on September 19, 1943 in Moline. Following graduation he joined Eagle Signal Corporation in Moline and began a 37 year career with Eagle, which later became a division of E.W. Bliss Company of Canton, Ohio, and Gulf and Western Corporation of New York. Ed volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps in WWII but the War Department instead determined his skills were critical to Eagle Signal’s industrial production efforts for the Norden Bomb Sight, Teletype communication equipment, and special military items used on ships, aircraft, munitions plants, and bombing trainers. Ed rose through the ranks to become Chief Engineer and General Manager of Eagle Signal and later Group Vice President of E.W. Bliss. When he retired in 1973, he was a Group Vice President in the Systems Division of Gulf and Western. Following retirement Ed became active in SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) and held real estate licenses in Illinois and Iowa. Ed was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Moline. His community activities included Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts (earning the Order of the Arrow), Rotary International and board of trustee service for several Ohio colleges. He was a lifelong member of The Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers. Ed enjoyed participating in many sports and roller skated well into his 80’s. He loved his family and enjoyed the fellowship of his friends and work colleagues.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Elinor Malthouse, Moline
Sons:
Richard (Ann) Malthouse, Hudson, OH
Curt (Kathy) Malthouse, Columbus, OH
Dr. Edward (Elisabeth) Malthouse Chicago
Daughter: Linda (Justice Robert) Edmunds, North Carolina
7 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William A. Malthouse.
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Marilyn Bloomquist
January 22, 1938 - August 02, 2007
Moline, IL
Visitation: 3-6 p.m. August 05, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. August 06, 2007 at at the funeral home
Marilyn J. “Jean” Bloomquist, 69, of Moline, died August 2, 2007 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 11a.m. Monday, August 6, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established later. Jean was born January 22, 1938 in Davenport to Charles and Norma Minaert Daniels. She married
Donald Bloomquist on March 10, 1956 in Moline. Jean was a packager for Cresent Baking in Davenport. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Moline. She enjoyed craftwork, bingo, and attending her grandkids various activities and spending time with family. She is survived by Husband, Donald Children, DeAnna (Terry) Smith, Moline Debbie (Chuck) Carlson, Orion Dawn (Jeff) Johnson, Orion 6 grandkids, Nic & LeAnn Smith Travis & Trevor Carlson Kylee & Karsyn Johnson Siblings, Dolores Henderson, Moline Leoria Denato, Moline Dorothea (Rod) Jamieson, East Moline Charlotte (Arnold) Frank, Prophetstown Chuck (Joan) Daniels, Hampton Betty (Gary) Welch, Geneseo Jack Daniels, Silvis Shirley (Bob) Bonnett, Milan Linda Bacus, Moline She was preceded in death by her two brothers Carl and James Daniels and her parents.
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Harold Worman
December 12, 1917 - August 03, 2007
Rock Island, IL
Interment: at Rock Island Memorial Park
Harold Worman, 89, of Rock Island, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. In accordance with Harold’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no memorial or funeral service. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. Harold was born December 2, 1917 in Clarence, MO to Sene and Anne Lee (Smith) Worman. He married
Dorothy R. Epperly on November 1, 1941 in Canton, MO. Harold served in the military from April 1941 to July 1945. He started his service in the Red Bull 34th Infantry Division transferring into the 205th Military Police serving under General Dwight D. Eisenhower. He retired from the Rock Island Post Office in January of 1979 as Supervisor of Mail. He was a member of the Milan American Legion, a 50 years member of Trio Lodge #57, and a 50 year member of the Free Mason 32nd degree Ancient Scottish Rite Consistory.
He is survived by:
Wife: Dorothy
Daughter: Linda (Frank) Solis, Rock Island
Sons:
Robert Worman, Rock Island
John M. (Diane) Worman, Naples, FL
2 Grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
Step sister: Janis Carter, Fort Madison, IA
Nephew: Arthur (Linda) Betts, Keokuk, IA
Several nieces
Family friend: Lu Ahrens, Rock Island
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Floyd Russel Brown
April 27, 1921 - August 05, 2007
Moline, IL
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior August 14, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline
Floyd Russel Brown, 86, of Moline died August 5, 2007 in Montezuma, IA. A memorial service will be 11a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery in Lynnville, IA. Military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post #246. Floyd was born April 27, 1921 in Grinnell, IA to Harvey Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Brown. He married
Viola Grace Mitchell on July 28, 1946. She preceded him in death on August 12, 2004. Floyd was a truck driver for Consumers and was a barber at the All Service Barber Shop. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving 3 years on the USS Indiana BB-58. Floyd enjoyed doing crafts for Arrowhead Ranch, playing pool and fishing. H e was a member of the Moline VFW Post #2153. He is survived by
Daughters: Janet E. (Allen) Close, Coal Valley Joyce L. Salsman, Montezuma, IA Grandchildren Erik S. Close Kyle D. (Danielle) Close JimmyL., Joann, L and Jessica Salsman Marty (Jessica) Townsend, Jason (Tina) Salsman Great
Grandchildren: Riley, Cait, Adam Tia, Trent, Alex, Brandon, Gabrielle Keegan, Jerica, Tristan, Shayla, Codi, Zack and Angel Sister, Evelyn Felper, Searsboro, IA He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Leonard.
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Rebecca Gould
May 23, 1953 - August 05, 2007
Rapids City, IL
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. August 08, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. August 09, 2007 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Rapids City, IL
Rebecca Gould, of Rapids City IL, died peacefully after a 2 year fight against cancer on Sunday, August 5th 2007 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf Iowa. Visitation will be held at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Ave., Moline on Wednesday, August 8th from 4 to 8 p.m. Celebration of life memorial services will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rapids City on Thursday, August 9th at 10:30 a.m., with interment following at the Rapids City cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. Becky was born on May 23rd, 1953 to John & Harriette Gillespie of Hampton, IL. While her time on this earth was far too short, Becky lived a full and happy life. Having graduated from Alleman High School, she obtained her Bachelor of Business degree at Western Illinois University, while working full time. She married
Thomas M. Gould at St. John the Baptist in October 16, 1976. Their two daughters are Melissa and Amelia. Becky began her career with Deere & Company in 1974 as a clerk typist in the Personnel department. She transferred to the Finance division and worked for 20 years as the supervisor of Stockholder Relations. She then administered the stock option program until her retirement in 2006. Becky’s artistic talent was apparent in every area of her life – her creative abilities bringing light and form with an incredible imagination. Outside of work, Becky’s interests included painting and sculpting. She took particular pride and pleasure in having been greatly involved in the creation of drawings and models used for the chainsaw carving of the Heritage Tree in Hampton, IL. In recent years, her focus shifted more exclusively to painting. Becky also enjoyed her flowerbeds; she was an avid bicyclist and took delight in motorcycle rides with her husband Tom. She had a fun-loving personality that shined through in her witty sense of humor and infectious smile. Above all else, she adored her husband and daughters and treasured the times they spent vacationing together over the years in various parts of the country, especially Daytona Beach, FL. She was blessed with an exceptionally loving and supportive family. Many dear friends and relatives rallied to give her strength and encouragement during her last years, and to those people, she was forever grateful and wished them many blessings in return. Beloved wife and mother, she is survived by her husband and daughters, her mother Harriette Gillespie, of Hampton IL, three brothers and their wives, James (Charlotte) Gillespie, Centennial CO., Patrick (Anita) Gillespie, Hampton IL., and Dennis (Lisa) Gillespie, Ottumwa IA. Her father preceded her in death. She always tried to make everyone’s day a little brighter and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May she rest in God’s peace.
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