Roscoe E. Madden, 85 of Silvis died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at his home.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Following Roscoe's wishes, there will be no funeral services. He will be buried in a private graveside service to be attended by family members only.
Roscoe was born in Hills Creek, Kentucky to Henry Madden and Verona Campbell Madden on January 15, 1920. He married Eileen Whitt on January 4, 1941 in Crandon, Wisconsin.
Roscoe was an Army Veteran of World War II and was employed by the Rock Island Lines for 32 years.
SURVIVORS
Wife of 64 years Eileen
Daughters Virginia (Gary) Watkins California
Sherry (Jack) Pasco Galesburg
Sister Anna (Junior) Martin Ohio
Brother-in-law Hobert (Faye) LeMaster Moline
13 grandchildren
27 great grandchildren
4 great great grandchilden
and a host of loving nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his mother, father and two brothers and one great grandchild.
Online condolences may be expressed to Roscoe's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com