Robert Edward "Bob" Carsell, 80, of Silvis passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Heartland Healthcare Center, Moline. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Elim Covenant Church, 5201 18th Avenue, Moline, with the Rev. Darren Olson officiating. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the Church or to Pathway Hospice.
Bob was born May 24, 1927 in Moline to Orville E. "Pete" and Maizie Frances Woodhull Carsell. He was a 1945 graduate of Moline High School. Bob married Lorraine Elaine Hagberg on November 15, 1947. The wedding was conducted by Bobs' father, O.E. Carsell, Justice of the Peace. Bob was employed for 45 years at Williams/White Company, Moline, retiring May 24, 1992.
Bob enjoyed watching the Cubs and many other sports, playing golf and being with his family. He was a true Moline Maroon. He was a member of the American Legion Post #246 and Elim Covenant Church.
Survivors include:
Wife Lorraine Silvis
Children John Robert (Debby) Carsell E.M.
Carol Ann Carsell (Marc) Gellerman Bettendorf
Grandchildren Dennis Lee (Kelley) McCallum Jr. R.I.
Aimee Leigh (Jeffrey) Peters Bettendorf
Rachel Renee (fianc? Dustin Ballinger) Park View
Kimberly Jade Carsell Davenport
Step Grandson Dustin Moens Moline
Great Grandchildren Thomas Marc McCallum, Olivia Anna Peters and Emerson Caroline Peters
Sister Joanne DeMaught Moline
Brother James Herbert (Carolyn) Carsell Moline
Brother-in-law Duane "Sonny" Hagberg Canton, IL
Sister-in-law Kay (Bob) Ickes Orion
Many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jack Ellis Carsell and William Francis Carsell.
Bob's family would like to express special thanks to the staff of the Arcadia Unit and all of Bob's caregivers at Heartland Health Care, Dr. Reynaldo Castro, and Orphie Kincaid, Hospice Volunteer.
Online condolences may be expressed to Bob's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com