Joan M. Vanderhelst, 83 formerly of East Moline died May 3, 2006 at her home at Hillcrest Nursing Home, with her family and friends at her side.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006 at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. There will be a visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline.
Joan was born January 25, 1923 in Kewanee, IL to Frank and Madeline (Duussliere) Vanderhelst. Joan attended and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School.
Joan will always be remembered for her enjoyment of helping others in need.
Survivors include
Sister Bernice Strother Moline
Nephew Ronald (Sandy) Strother Moline
Nieces Cathy (Alan) Otis Moline
Vicki (Rolland) Wood Moline
Becky (Mike) Riddle Minnetonka, MN
Special friend Nancy
and all her friends at Hillcrest
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, sister Blanche Walker and her brother who died in infancy.
Online condolences may be expressed to Joan's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com