Armella Gieseman Daigneau Gibson, age 90, of Moline, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Amber Ridge Assisted Living, Moline.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at First Lutheran Church, 1230-5th Avenue, Moline. Visitation is Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Burial is at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Moline, or Amber Ridge Activities Department.
Armella was born May 11, 1920, in Bellevue, IA, the daughter of Diederich and Alma (Wiese) Gieseman. She married Bill Daigneau on July 29, 1945 in Reno, NV. He preceded her in death in August 1977. She later married William E. Gibson on February 9, 1985 in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1994.
Armella graduated from beauty school in Cedar Rapids, and worked as a beautician, and owner/operator of many local beauty shops. She later worked at Gatsby's in Moline as a hostess. Armella was a member of First Lutheran Church in Moline. She was also a member of the Friend's Circle, Svithiod Club, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W.
SURVIVORS
Step children Sharon (Rocci) Mascari Colona
Shane (Laura) Gibson Spring Hill, FL
Step grandchildren Amy (Phil) Pasquince Spring Hill, FL
Codi & Braydi Mascari
Step great granddaughter Ashlynn Pasquince
Nephews Dennis (Laura) Feil
Cecil Feil
Niece Annette Torske
Sister Inola (Lloyd) Burkert
Many other family and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Althea, and an infant brother.
Armella was an amazing lady who enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be missed dearly.
Online condolences may be expressed to Armella's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, October 28th, 2010, 10:30am, First Lutheran Church