1948
Michael
2009
Michael L. Grchan
March 20, 1948 — May 24, 2009
Michael L. Grchan died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, surrounded by family and friends. He was 61 years old.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27th from 3-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. A Catholic Mass will be Thursday May 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. A burial will be immediately following at Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be held afterwards at Croatian Crest Club, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Mike was born March 20, 1948 in Moline to Steven and Betty (Larson) Grchan. He married Susan Reeves on September 13, 1969 in Silvis, IL. He later married Connie (Bell) Wise on July 3, 1999 in Rock Island at the home of Candy Wise.
Mike graduated from Alleman High School in 1966 and later from Blackhawk College and Western Illinois University with a master's degree in law enforcement and criminal justice administration. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was also a member of the Quad Cities Chapter 299 Vietnam Veterans of America. Mike was a law enforcement agent for 37 years and served as the Rock Island County Sheriff from 1990-2006. He also taught law enforcement classes at Western Illinois University.
Mike was a member of Blackhawk College Hall of Fame, the F.O. P., the Illinois and National Sheriff's Association, as well as a trustee on the Blackhawk College Board. Mike was also a member of the Easter Seals Club. He enjoyed playing golf, euchre, and cheering for his Chicago Cubs and Bears. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, by whom he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by
Wife Connie Grchan Rock Island
Children Gabriel Grchan Washington, D.C.
Michael Grchan Silvis
Kristie Grchan Colona
Grandchildren Alizabeth Rubalcava
Omar Rubalcava, Jr.
Step Children Candace Wise Milan
Thomas (Tracey) Wise Geneseo
Kelly (Chad) McSparin Rock Island
Step Grandchildren Taylor Wise
Anna and Kyle Wise
Connor Stalf
Brothers Steven Grchan St. Petersburg, FL
Donald (Sue) Grchan Moline
James (Tammy) Grchan St. Petersburg, FL
Phillip (Lori) Grchan Moline
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to Mike's family by visiting his obituary at www.estserdahlmortuary.com
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27th from 3-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. A Catholic Mass will be Thursday May 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. A burial will be immediately following at Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be held afterwards at Croatian Crest Club, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Mike was born March 20, 1948 in Moline to Steven and Betty (Larson) Grchan. He married Susan Reeves on September 13, 1969 in Silvis, IL. He later married Connie (Bell) Wise on July 3, 1999 in Rock Island at the home of Candy Wise.
Mike graduated from Alleman High School in 1966 and later from Blackhawk College and Western Illinois University with a master's degree in law enforcement and criminal justice administration. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was also a member of the Quad Cities Chapter 299 Vietnam Veterans of America. Mike was a law enforcement agent for 37 years and served as the Rock Island County Sheriff from 1990-2006. He also taught law enforcement classes at Western Illinois University.
Mike was a member of Blackhawk College Hall of Fame, the F.O. P., the Illinois and National Sheriff's Association, as well as a trustee on the Blackhawk College Board. Mike was also a member of the Easter Seals Club. He enjoyed playing golf, euchre, and cheering for his Chicago Cubs and Bears. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, by whom he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by
Wife Connie Grchan Rock Island
Children Gabriel Grchan Washington, D.C.
Michael Grchan Silvis
Kristie Grchan Colona
Grandchildren Alizabeth Rubalcava
Omar Rubalcava, Jr.
Step Children Candace Wise Milan
Thomas (Tracey) Wise Geneseo
Kelly (Chad) McSparin Rock Island
Step Grandchildren Taylor Wise
Anna and Kyle Wise
Connor Stalf
Brothers Steven Grchan St. Petersburg, FL
Donald (Sue) Grchan Moline
James (Tammy) Grchan St. Petersburg, FL
Phillip (Lori) Grchan Moline
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to Mike's family by visiting his obituary at www.estserdahlmortuary.com
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