1914
Howard
2004
Howard C. Decausemaker
December 3, 1914 — October 7, 2004
Howard C. DeCausemaker, 89 of Moline died October 7, 2004 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2004 with a visitation one hour prior at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. In lieu of flowers and statuary, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Howard was born December 3, 1914 in Moline to John and Alta VanHoek DeCausemaker. He married Berniece Milam and later Wilma Sommers.
Howard was a meat cutter for Eagle Food and later worked as a security guard. He was employed at Eagle Food for 35 years, retiring in 1979.
Howard was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of the Chicago Meat Cutters and also a member of the Rock Island Police Association. He was a Cubs fan and liked to watch boxing on the television. He enjoyed visitors and spending time with his family.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Diana Cliff
Sister Gladys Dumolien
4 grandchildren Robert Williams and wife Jenny
Gary Williams
Allison Cliff
Zachary Cliff
4 great grandchildren Laurel, Emma, Molly and Daniel Williams
Special friend Velma Grobman
several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Marlowe Williams, brother John DeCausemaker and sister Frances Karlix.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2004 with a visitation one hour prior at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. In lieu of flowers and statuary, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Howard was born December 3, 1914 in Moline to John and Alta VanHoek DeCausemaker. He married Berniece Milam and later Wilma Sommers.
Howard was a meat cutter for Eagle Food and later worked as a security guard. He was employed at Eagle Food for 35 years, retiring in 1979.
Howard was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of the Chicago Meat Cutters and also a member of the Rock Island Police Association. He was a Cubs fan and liked to watch boxing on the television. He enjoyed visitors and spending time with his family.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Diana Cliff
Sister Gladys Dumolien
4 grandchildren Robert Williams and wife Jenny
Gary Williams
Allison Cliff
Zachary Cliff
4 great grandchildren Laurel, Emma, Molly and Daniel Williams
Special friend Velma Grobman
several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Marlowe Williams, brother John DeCausemaker and sister Frances Karlix.
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