Loyola Ann Ralph

Loyola "Ann" Ralph, 72, of Moline died December 24, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
Ann was born October 24, 1936 in Elmira, IN to Loyal and Frances (Pierson) Strawser. She married Charles Ernest Ralph on April 6, 1959 in Coldwater, MI. While being a homemaker, she drove a school bus in Maryland and in her earlier years she was a waitress in Indiana.
Ann enjoyed playing bingo, working on puzzles, playing cards with her family, cooking and watching Food Network. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by
Husband Charles
Children Bill Ralph Moline
Laurie (James R.) Buckhahn Clarinda, IA
Cheryl (James Karl) Dichiser Colona
Grandchildren Jennifer Buckhahn
Melissa Buckhahn
Christopher Buckhahn
Kathleen Dichiser
Alexander Dichiser
3 step grandchildren Brian Dichiser
Benjamin Buckhahn
Brianna Kness
Sister Marilyn (Michael) Butterworth Wolcottville, IN
several nieces and nephews
Sister-in-law Mary Strawser Ligonier, IN
She was preceded in death by grandson Paul Joseph Parker, siblings Nelda Woodward, Robert Strawser and Paul Strawser.
Online condolences may be expressed to Ann's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com