Albert L. Ponce

Albert L. "Bumpy" Ponce, 74 of East Moline died March 3, 2005 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.
Albert was born May 6, 1930 in East Moline, IL to John and Yvonne Vroman Ponce. He married Sharrie Bayles on October 15, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, East Moline. She preceded him in death.
Albert was a spot welder for International Harvester retiring in December 1977.
Albert enjoyed fishing, gardening and the riverboats. He loved his grandkids and his great grandkids.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Linda Ponce East Moline
Kathleen Ponce Madison, WI
Grandchildren Melinda (Patrick) Hutchison East Moline
Christine (Michael) Hodshire Silvis
Amanda (Kristofer) Eckles Madison, WI
Steven (Jessica) Ponce, Jr. Vero Beach, FL
Dennis Johnson, Jr. DeForest, WI
Leeann Johnson Madison, WI
11 great grandchildren
Brother John Ponce Jr. Silvis
Sisters Betty (Delbert) Carr MS
Joanne (Bill) Sherrod FL
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sharrie, son, Steven, grandson Timmy Nordholm and sister Delores Collis.
Online condolences may be expressed to Albert's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com