U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Rueter, Wilma,
August 12, 1919 - June 30, 2004
Moline, IL
Wilma Marie Rueter, age 84 of Port Byron, IL died June 30, 2004 in Moline. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family. Wilma was born on August 12, 1919 in Quincy, IL the daughter of William and Edna Biebigheuser Rueter. Wilma was earlier employed by L.C. Mercantile Company and later as a secretary/book-keeper at Quincy Supply Company. She was a member of the Quincy Business Women’s Club, the Order of Eastern Star Alpha Chapter #109 and the Lutheran Memorial Church of Quincy. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening, cards, board games and reading. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Jean Laughead of Port Byron and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Donald, Maurice and Kenneth. Wilma was loved by all her friends and family, and will be remembered as a woman who loved her family and always put their interests first. Her family would like to thank the staff of Pathway Hospice for their kindness and loving care.
Talley, Arthur F.
May 22, 1909 - June 29, 2004
Formerly of Moline
Arthur F. Talley, age 95 formerly of Moline, died June 29, 2004 at Forest Hill Health & Rehab Center, East Moline. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 6th at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd, 6601 – 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, July 5th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to Riverside Methodist Church, Moline or Forest Hill Health & Rehab Center. Arthur Franklin was born on May 22, 1909 in Henry County, Illinois the son of Herbert and Sophie Gerber Talley. He married Ellen Mary Baker on August 12, 1934 in Burlington, IA. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1997. Arthur was employed by John Deere in Moline. He was a very active member in his church, the former Aldersgate Methodist in Moline. He was a member of the UAW Retirees and enjoyed gardening with his wife. Arthur was a very easy going, peaceful person and accepted what came his way in life. SURVIVORS: include his daughter Mary Mitchell, 2 sons and their spouses, Robert and Linda Talley and Raymon and Robin Talley; grandchildren Lisa, Laura, Sara Ellen, and DeEtte Talley and Tom and Bill Dickerson; nephew and spouse Bob and Sharon Bloomberg, Wayne and Carol Youngberg, Arlyn and Rita Youngberg and niece and spouse Bonnie and Chet Wheeler; 2 sisters Ruby Maes and Marie Goembel. Also many great neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and sister Lena Youngberg.
Van Acker, Marie
January 04, 1917 - June 28, 2004
Moline, IL
Marie Van Acker, age 87 of Moline died Monday, June 28, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2004 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1st at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church Parish nurse program. Marie was born on January 4, 1917 in Moline the daughter of Edward and Emma Tappmeyer Friedrich. She married Clem Van Acker on March 2, 1935 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death in 1999. Marie was employed as a housekeeper at the former Moline Lutheran Hospital. Marie was a member of Calvary Lurtheran Church in Moline. She loved word puzzles, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, and cooking. SURVIVORS: Daughters: Connie (Terry) Langston, Rock Island Barbara (Jerry) Doerr, Green Valley, AZ Susan Van Acker San Diego, CA, Sister: Bernice Wulgaert, Moline, 3 Grand sons Greg, Geoff and Scott Cleveland. 7 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Paul Van Acker and her brother Edward DeFliger.
Schermer, Rev. George
July 03, 1916 - June 28, 2004
Bettendorf, IA
Rev. George H. Schermer, age 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on June 28, 2004 from complications of cancer. Services will be held at First Covenant Church, Moline, IL, on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 11:00 AM with visitation preceding beginning at 9:30 AM at the church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 PM at Clover Chapel Cemetery, Woodhull, IL. Esterdahl Mortuary Ltd. will be in charge of arrangements. Rev. Schermer was the son of Henry and Ellen Schermer of Crookston, MN. He graduated from North Park College and Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL in 1941 and was ordained into the ministry in 1944. He earned his BA degree in Christian Education from Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, in 1962. His first pastorate was at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Kewanee, IL where he met and then married Maxine A. Nelson. Other Covenant Churches he served include New London, MN; Maywood near Foley, MN; Stromsburg, NE; Lanyon, IA; Ft. Dodge, IA; Aurora, NE; and Omaha, NE. He served as Youth Secretary for the Northwest (MN) Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church and as Assistant Youth Secretary for the denomination's Department of Christian Education, Chicago. SURVIVORS: include his wife, Maxine; two sons, Douglas (Shirley) of Wayland, IA; and Timothy (Martha) of Bettendorf, IA; one daughter, Kristine (Bruce) Metcalf of Hilmar, CA; eight grandchildren, Jason, Gavin, Garrick, Ian, and Ross Schermer, and Amy, Jeff, and Lisa Metcalf, and two great-grandchildren. The family would like to express its appreciation to the Oncology staff at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, for their care, concern, and thoughtfulness. Memorials may be sent to North Park Seminary, Chicago; the Department of Christian Formation, Evangelical Covenant Church, Chicago; and Department of Christian Formation Northwest Covenant Conference, Minneapolis; First Covenant Church, Moline, or the American Cancer Society.
Atwell, Craig,
September 10, 1965 - June 28, 2004
Bettendorf, Iowa
Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. July 01, 2004 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. 1301-4th Street, Orion, IL.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. July 02, 2004 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl, Orion, IL
Craig A. Atwell, age 38 of Bettendorf and formerly of Orion, died June 28, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 2nd at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. 1301 – 4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Western Township Cemetery, Orion. Memorials may be made to his children's educational fund. Craig was born on September 10, 1965 in Moline the son of Rodney "Rocky" and Jo Craig Atwell. Craig was married to his children's mother, Deborah Griffith-Nelson on March 21, 1987 in Bettendorf. Craig was employed as a sleep study technician at The REM Center in Moline. He was a Marine Veteran and enjoyed bowling during the winter months. He also liked working with computers. SURVIVORS: include his father Rocky Atwell of Andover, IL; 2 children Brianna and Rhenn Atwell of Bettendorf; 2 sisters and their spouses Debbi and Chris Taube of Orion and Dawn and Cary Cook of Woodstock, IL. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Perdew, Wilbur
November 09, 1916 - June 27, 2004
Moline, IL
Wilbur Wilson Perdew, age 87 formerly of Moline died June 27, 2004 at Oak Glen Home in Coal Valley. Memorial services will be held on July 9, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moline Gospel Temple, Chapel of Virtues in Moline. Burial will be at the National Cemetery, Rock Island with the American Legion Post #246 conducting military honors. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family. Wilbur was born on November 9, 1916 in Cumberland, Maryland the son of Frank and M. Virginia Beasley Perdew. He married Helen Caudell in Baltimore in 1961. She preceded him in death on September 11, 1999. Wilbur was a teacher in Maryland and at the Moline Gospel Temple School. He received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from the Unviersity of Maryland, a M.S. Degree in Physics from John Hopkins and he also graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport. He moved to the Quad-Cities in 1969. Wilbur was in the U.S Signal Corp. during the
Korean War and was stationed in Germany where he served for 3 years. He also did research work. SURVIVORS: include his sister Dorothy Maston of Erlanger, KY and his brother Robert Perdew of Maryland.
Ellis, Oscar William
March 23, 1949 - June 26, 2004
Bettendorf, Iowa
Oscar William Ellis, Bettendorf, died at home on June 26th after a lengthy battle with a brain tumor. He was 55. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 Tuesday, June 29th at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., 6601 – 38th Avenue, Moline. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30th at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 417 Main Street, Davenport. Oscar Ellis will be cremated according to his wishes. Memorials may be made in memory of Oscar W. Ellis to the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52803. Ellis was President and CEO of RiverStone Group, Inc., formerly Moline Consumers Company. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a degree in mining engineering, Ellis received a Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. There he met and married Anne K. Harvey. The couple had two daughters, Tealia and Crystal. In 1999 he married Anne Colville of West Des Moines, Iowa. After Berkeley, Ellis returned to the Quad Cities to join his family's aggregate business. He managed several mining interests in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri before becoming President in 1987. A recognized leader and innovator in the aggregate industry, Ellis led RiverStone Group through the largest expansion of operations in company history. Ellis served on the board of directors of the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association, the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers, and the Iowa Limestone Producers Association. Dedicated to community service, he also served on the boards of the Niabi Zoological Society, the Putnam Museum, and River Action Inc. He was a past member of the advisory board for Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley. Oscar Ellis was an avid outdoorsman – a hunter, angler, and diver whose lifelong commitment to conservation was echoed in his career and his hobbies. A serious and accomplished photographer, Ellis found beauty in the natural world and enthusiastically recorded it with his camera. He also appreciated simple pursuits such as walking in the woods on his farm in Milan, Illinois. Most important to him was being a caring husband, father, and friend. Oscar Ellis is survived by his wife Anne Colville, his daughters Tealia Ellis Ritter and her husband David Ritter and Crystal Ellis, his parents Jim and Wanda Ellis, his stepchildren Drew and Lucy Colville, his brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews.
McMinn, Ralph H.
June 05, 1908 - June 23, 2004
Silvis, IL.
Ralph H. McMinn, 96 of Silvis, formerly of Moline, died early Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at Illini Restorative Care Center. Funeral services will be Monday, June 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline, IL. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with military Honors conducted by American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Moline. Ralph Herbert McMinn was born June 5, 1908 in Little Cedar, Iowa, the son of Thomas Osborne McMinn and Ida Hawk McMinn. He married Helen Margaret Waldorf on December 22, 1945 in Mendota, IL. She died September 29, 2003. Mr. McMinn is survived by two children: a daughter, Joyce Strach and husband Mitch of East Moline, IL; and a son, Tom McMinn and wife Christie of Mattoon, IL. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Debbie Caulk and husband Ken of Lake In the Hills, IL; Lisa Tucker and husband Dan of Davenport, IA; Katie Gordon and husband Jason, and Jonathan McMinn all of Mattoon; and 6 great-grandchildren: Amy & Drew Caulk. Julia & Benjamin Nichols, Abbie Gordon and Liam Tucker. He was preceded in death by his wife, seven brothers and nine sisters. Ralph graduated from Carbondale High School. He graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in the College of Education and Human Services in 1929. He received a Master of Arts in Latin from the University of Illinois in 1935. He was a World War II Veteran. Ralph taught at West Brooklyn and Morton, IL before moving to Moline in 1945 to teach at John Deere Junior High. He went on to teach at Moline High School and finished his career as a guidance counselor, retiring in 1973 after 38 years. He was a long time member of First Lutheran Church, Moline, volunteered in various capacities and was active in Lutheran Churchmen. He and his wife were active in Illinois Retired Teachers Association, and the Moline Education Association. They enjoyed playing cards and being with friends at the Moline Senior Center. Following his retirement, Ralph & Helen were able to enjoy many trips including Alaska, Europe, and other destinations throughout the United States. Family was very important to Ralph. He was especially proud to attend the graduations of both of his children and three of his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to visit with various family members. In recent years, Ralph heard from a number of students expressing gratitude for the impact he had on their lives. He was a quiet, humble man with a true servant's heart. He will be remembered as both a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
McKay, Melvin E.
January 14, 1926 - June 22, 2004
Rock Island, IL.
Melvin E. McKay, 78, of Moline, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at Trinity West Medical Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm on Monday, June 28, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary Ltd. 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. military rites will be conducted by the Willard L.Velie, Jr. VFW Post #2153 in Moline. Melvin was born January 14, 1926 in Chicago, IL the son of Wilbur and Edna Pohl McKay. He married C. Yvonne Stotler on May 12, 1946 in Davenport. Melvin was employed as a communication service man for the former Illinois Bell Telephone, now Ameritech, for 36 l/2 years, retiring in 1982. He was a paratrooper serving with the U.S.
Army during World War II where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member and former past-president of Moline Aerie #1112 in Moline, a member of the Willard L. Velie, Jr. VFW Post #2153, the Svithoid Club in Moline and the Friends Circle Club of Moline. Melvin also enjoyed the time spent having a good time camping, fishing and bowling with family and friends. SURVIVORS: include his wife of 58 years, 2 daughters and their spouses, Connie and Mike Porter of Stanwood, WA and Darcy and Lennie Neighbours of Moline; 4 sons Richard McKay of Moline, Robert McKay of Stanwood, WA, Steven McKay of Lynnwood, WA and James McKay; 8 grandchildren Kimberly, Erica, Kelly, Robert Jr., Curtis, Steve II, Megan and James, Jr., 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and spouse Norman and Jean McKay of Bettendorf, IA, many nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Everett and Dicky and a niece Martha Carlin.
Hellebuyck, Mary G.
January 07, 1911 - June 19, 2004
Moline, IL.
Mary G. Hellebuyck, 93, of Moline died Saturday June 19, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline. According to Mary's wishes a private family service will be held, with no visitation. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to Hope United Church of Christ, Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is handling the arrangements. Mary was born January 7, 1911 in Moline the daughter of Matthew and Margaret Evans. She married Frank C. Hellebuyck on December 16, 1937 in Moline. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1957. Mary was a 1929 graduate of Moline High School. She later attended Brown's Business College. She was employed at DeSaulner's for 9 years before her marriage. After her husband's death, she worked for John Deere Harvester, East Moline, retiring in 1974. Mary loved flowers. She also enjoyed sewing and baking. She was a member of Hope United Church of Christ, Moline. She was involved in the Esther Circle at the church and also on the visitation committee. She was also a member of the John Deere Retiree's. SURVIVORS: Daughters: Kay (Truman) Meier, Stockton, IL Jane (Larry) Tschappat, Rock Island, Sister: Alice Rabe, East Moline Granddaughter: Kim (Jay) Bauer, Stockton, IL, Great Grandchildren: Drew, Dillon, and Austin She was preceded in death by her sister Bessie Boxmann.,
Daniels, Bonnie
November 06, 1932 - June 19, 2004
formerly of East Moline
Bonnie Jean Daniels age 71, formerly of East Moline, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Burial will be in Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Cerebral Palsy Foundation or Spherocytosis. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is handling the arrangements. Bonnie was born November 6, 1932 in Ollie, IA the daughter of Raymond and Evelyn Wallrich Shy. She married William George Daniels in Des Moines in 1950. Bonnie was employed by WOC and later operated The Captain's Table in Moline. She enjoyed life and traveling. Her family was very important to her as were her friends at The Captain's Table. SURVIVORS: Daughter: Darcy Daniels, Moline, Son, Ricky (Judy) Daniels, Moline, Aunt, Bernice Green, Moline, 8 Grand children David Husar, Angela Husar, Adam Daniels and his girl friend Kelly Ramirez, Cynthia Daniels, Bonnie Husar, Stevie Nicole Henson, Leah Henson, Nikki Lee Daniels. 3 Great Grand children Auraya Sky Young, Isaac Christopher Daniels, Evelyn Rose Young.
