U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Paul L. Rouse
October 12, 1941 - April 10, 2010
Paul L. Rouse, 68, of Moline, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, surrounded by his entire family and many friends, at his home, after a hard fought and courageous battle with ALS.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church, Moline. Visitation is Wednesday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, 1611 – 7th Street Moline, IL. Burial is at Moline Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials may be made to Seton Catholic School 1320 – 16th Avenue, Moline 61265 or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, ALS Research, in care of “Paul’s Pals” 852 – Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Serving as pallbearers are; Mike Owens, Dave Ray, Jerry Brotman, Steve Horst, Tim Hufford, Jim Claassen, Mike Gerdes, Dick Parsons, Bob Schwieder, and Steve Nelson.
Paul was born October 12, 1941, in Moline, the son of Logan W. and Velma R. Turner Rouse. He married
Jane A. Heinz, September 30, 1967, in Waterloo, IA.
He was raised in Moline and was a member of the Moline High School class of 1959. He graduated from Bradley University in 1963, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and from the University of Iowa, in 1972, with a Masters of Business Administration. He was a certified “black belt” in Six Sigma.
Paul’s working record spanned 45 years in the agricultural equipment industry. He was employed at International Harvester from 1963 until 1986 in various capacities. He served as president of Williams, White and Co. for a period. He then began his career at CNH Case from 1990 until his retirement in March of 2008. He was plant manager of the Case IH Plant in East Moline, where he was the final plant manager before its closure in 2004 and retired from the Goodfield Tillage Equipment manufacturing facility in 2008.
Over the years, Paul donated his time and energy to his church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the YMCA, United Way, Junior Achievement, the Quad Cities Development Group and the Moline Boosters. Paul enjoyed giving back to the community and served many other organizations.
He enjoyed his Sunday morning golf group at Short Hills Country Club, spending time with the coffee group at Happy Joe’s, visitation with many dear friends, and of course, his family, who he loved so much. He loved watching his grandchildren grow and enjoyed going to their events whenever possible. Paul loved the “Cubbies” and longed for that pennant, and so enjoyed watching the games with his Annie dog.
Even as his illness worsened, Paul loved the constant visits from friends, when they would talk and keep the humor flowing. As some of his friends have said, “he was “a good soul”, “quick wit” and “he made each of us want to do better”.
Paul was diagnosed as having ALS / Lou Gehrig’s Disease in August of 2007. Paul and his wife, Jane, established the group “Paul’s Pals” to raise funds to assist in research to find a cure. The walk will go on this fall to continue to focus on finding a cure. He faced this battle as he faced all things in his life, with compassion, resolve and with incredible dignity.
Paul and his family want to extend a special thank you to all those care workers over the past months that have been so helpful in his care, including Trinity Medical Center, Genesis Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital, Genesis Hospice, the ALS support group and MDA.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Jane, a daughter and son in law, Jennifer & Matt Cromwell, son and daughter in law, Paul & Jennifer Rouse and grandchildren Ellie, Paul and Annie. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother and infant sister.
Margaret E. Sunderland
November 25, 1910 - April 9, 2010
Margaret E. Sunderland, 99, died peacefully at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Trinity Bettendorf, surrounded by her loving family April 9, 2010.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Moline on April 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, on Monday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline.
The former Margaret Martens was born on November 25, 1910, in Rock Island, IL the daughter of Phillip and Marie VanHecke Martens.
Margaret was united in marriage to Raymond G. Sunderland in 1933 at Sacred Heart Church, Moline and celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Raymond preceded her in death in 1996.
Margaret was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline and the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society. She loved the flower gardens at her home, and was also known as a great cook.
Margaret was beloved by family, friends, neighbors and all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannine Suverkrup, daughter-in-law Joyce Sunderland, sisters, Rose Olson and Louise (Ron) Williams, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her son, Haven Sunderland, brothers, Albert, Dick, Bill, Frank and George DeBrobander and Joseph and Emil Staes, sisters, Lorraine Allen, Leona Mohr and Alice Shane, and a granddaughter Nancy Jo Suverkrup. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Margaret’s granddaughter Susan for her extra care, the staff at Trinity Pathway Hospice, and the doctors and staff at Trinity Rock Island.
Tamara L. Smith
May 17, 1949 - April 2, 2010
Tamara L. Smith, 60, of Moline, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, SD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday April 7, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation is Tuesday, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Burial is at St. Mary’s cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Education Association Region 18 Scholarship Fund.
The former Tamara L. Reddy was born May 17, 1949 in Wilmington, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Laurelie Shreffler Reddy. She married
Donald E. Smith on November 17, 1973 in Wilmington, IL. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2010.
Tamara had been employed as a special education teacher at George O. Barr School, Silvis, since 1981, retiring in 2009. Prior to teaching she obtained a B.S. in Special Education from Illinois State University and later obtained her Master’s degree in Education from St. Xavier University. She was a member of the IEA-NEA, the Illinois Political Action Committee for Education Committee, the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board, Sacred Heart Church Pastoral Council, King’s Daughters, Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild, Alleycats Craft Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution and former President of the Moline Little League. She was also a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart in Moline and a Special Olympics Coach.
Tamara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her many clubs and organizations, educating children, traveling, and attending her children’s sporting events. She was an expert quilter and sewer and made a signature blanket for her nieces, nephews and special friends’ children.
Survivors include her daughters, Christine Smith, Tulsa, OK, and Angie (Mike) Baehr, Quincy, IL; sons, Bart Smith, Tulsa, OK, and David Smith, Moline; Grandson, Andrew Baehr, Quincy; sisters, Sheila Ruble, Rock Island, and Laurie Rodriguez, Gilman, IL; brothers, Phil Reddy, Coal Valley, IL, Neal Reddy, Marseilles, IL, and Steve Reddy, Lynn Center, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, and a brother, Terry.
Lorrain M. Stewart
May 22, 1927 - March 31, 2010
Lorrain M. Stewart, 82, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at her residence.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, with Rev. Tony Ego, Pastor of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan, officiating. Visitation is Monday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan, IL.
The former Lorrain DeBrouwer was born May 22, 1927 in Moline, IL, the daughter of August and Helen Bidart DeBrouwer. She married
Raymond D. Stewart on August 20, 1949 in Moline. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Lorrain worked at the former McCabe’s Department Store, Rock Island, in the Housewares Department for 15 years, until its closing.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Milan. IL. She enjoyed the Casino Rock Island and was an avid reader.
Lorrain loved her family and grandchildren and her cat “Muffin”. She liked spending time and having coffee with her “neighbor ladies”.
Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Bazor, Rock Island; son, David Stewart, Davenport; grandchildren, Vicki, Heather & Patrick; step-grandchildren, Jacob & Larry; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jeffrey, Darian, Savannah, Kori & Tayler; brother, Michael (Joanne) DeBrouwer, East Moline; brother-in-law, Robert (Nancy) Stewart, Moline, and her best friends, Irene & Patty.
Estavan Salinas
January 14, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Estavan Salinas, infant son of Maria C. Ojeda and Salud Salinas, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010, at St. Francis Medical, Peoria. Estavan was born January 14, 2010 in Silvis.
Visitation is from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline.
Place of Birth: Silvis, Illinois
Place of Death: Peoria, Illinois
Survivors:
Maria C. Ojeda, Mother
Salud Salinas, Father
Karime Salinas, Sister
Guadalupe Salinas, Grandmother
Dolores Salinas, Grandfather
Maria Ojeda, Grandmother
Agnes C. Waterstreet
December 24, 1917 - March 9, 2010
Agnes C. Waterstreet, 92, of Rock Island, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation is Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Entombment will be at Calvary Mausoleum, Rock Island.
The former Agnes C. Stanley was born December 24, 1917 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Dean and Margaret (McDonnell) Stanley. She married
William Neal Waterstreet on May 29, 1943 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1996.
She was a member of St. Pius X Church, where Agnes and her husband, William, donated the funds for the 5th window to be installed.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Mary Waterstreet, Rock Island, Margaret Waterstreet, Chicago and Aggie (Raymond) Waterstreet – Ambrose, Davenport; sons and daughters-in-law, William & Glenda Waterstreet, Atlanta, GA and John & Carol Waterstreet, Livonia, MI; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, William.
Adeline F. Smith
January 13, 1926 - February 28, 2010
Adeline F. Smith, 84, of Moline, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday March 3, 2010, at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline. Visitation is from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to In Touch Adult Lutheran Services.
The former Adeline F. Fletcher was born January 13, 1926 in Rock Island, the daughter of Robert and Ollie Cave Fletcher. She married
John T. Smith on January 28, 1955 in Rockford, IL. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1996.
Adeline had been employed as a cook for 10 years, at the RICCA Beacon House, retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Davenport.
Adeline loves her family and grandchildren and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Survivors include her daughters, Frances Mendoza, Moline and Patricia Smith, Milan; grandchildren, Roxanne, Gregory, Rebecca, Ramone, Billy, John and Jeremy; 13 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John, a daughter Alma, and son John.
Maxine A. Briggs
March 17, 1925 - December 18, 2009
Maxine A. (Rottman) Briggs, 84, of Bloomington, MN formerly of the Illinois Quad Cities died Friday, December 18, 2009 at Minnesota Masonic Home.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline with Reverend Janet Lepp pastor of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Estates cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association.
The former Maxine Bender was born March 17, 1925 in Sheffield, IL the daughter of Mel and Yvonne (Tudoret) Bender. She married
Carl M. Rottman, July 21, 1951 in Rock Island, IL. He preceded her in death, July 14, 1969. She later married
Jack W. Briggs on August 26, 1977 in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1989.
She was employed at John Deere Plow - Planter Credit Union, for 30 years, retiring as manager in 1977.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Rock Island and a lifetime member of the Moline VFW, Velie Post 2153 Auxiliary, Moline.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Joan (Francis) Johnson, Ankeny, IA, sons and daughter-in-law, Carl F. Rottman, Rock Island and John M. (Sally) Rottman, Maple Grove, MN, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, and a brother Wilbur Bender, Port Byron, IL. Also, stepsons Jay (Jackie)Briggs, James (Corrine)Briggs, and Gary (Janice)Briggs and their families. She was preceded in death by a son, Kent Rottman, her parents, twin sister Marjorie Lerschen and brother Harvey.
Patricia A. Anderson
March 3, 1936 - December 26, 2009
Patricia A. Anderson, 73, of Rock Island, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West, Rock Island.
Funeral Services will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009 at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at National cemetery, Rock Island. Military honors will be conducted by the Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the family.
The former Patricia Jahns was born March 3, 1936 in Moline, the daughter of Rodney & Frances (Mickelson) Jahns. She joined the Navy where she met and married
Stephen Batog in Norfolk, VA in 1956. She later married
Fred G. Anderson. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1988.
She worked as a waitress for 15 years, first at The Red Carpet Club, and later at the Plantation before retiring in 1969. Patricia loved playing bingo at the nursing home, V.F.W. and American Legion, knitting, crocheting, shopping with her daughter Deborah, eating at Bishop’s, and enjoyed the plants in her home and the garden put in by her daughter.
Patricia is survived by children Steve Batog, FL, Deborah & Neal Mattecheck, Rock Island, Mark Batog, East Moline, Crystal & Loren Milne, Davenport and a grandson, Trevor Milne. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Robert and Harvey Jahns.
Betty J. Belfy
January 5, 1925 - December 25, 2009
Betty J. Belfy, 84, of Rock Island, died Friday, December 25, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West, Rock Island.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island Visitation will be Tuesday, January 5, 2009, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be at National cemetery, Rock Island, where the East Moline American Legion Post #227 will conduct military rites. Memorials may be made to the St. Pius Memorial Fund
Betty was born January 5, 1925 in Anaheim, California the daughter of William O & Augusta De Brouwer Miller. She married
Duane I. “John” Belfy on May 1, 1948 in Moline, IL. He preceded her in death February 8, 1997.
She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, and a member of Friends Circle Club, and Svithoid Club, both of Moline. She was also a WAC veteran, having served during WWII.
Betty is survived by a niece, Susan Speese, Midlothian, VA; nephews, Mark Ciaraldi, Manchester, CT and Stephen Ciaraldi, Midlothian, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister Letty J Putnam.
