Arthur Andrew Anderson, 90, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota formerly of Moline died November 16, 2005 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, Rockford, IL.
Funeral services will be 11a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Visitation will be Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #246, Moline. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline or St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere, IL or Illinois Heart Association.
Arthur was born May 30, 1915 in Genoa, IL to Charles and Loretta Conroy Anderson. He married Mary Josephine Brooks on August 20, 1955 in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on December 17, 2000.
Arthur was a polisher/buffer for 18 years for General Telephone in North Lake, IL retiring in 1977.
Arthur was an U.S. WWII Army veteran. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He was a member of American Legion Post #60 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, AARP of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Arthur also enjoyed fishing.
SURVIVORS
Step Son Melvin James (Shirley) Griffin Poplar Grove, IL
Step Daughter Mary Margaret Fisher Downers Grove, IL
7 Step grandchildren
8 great step grandchildren
1 great great step grandchild
He was preceded in death by a brother Charles.
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