Wanetta F. Burgess, 73 of Moline died March 8, 2006 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL.
Funeral services will be 9a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to the family.
Wanetta was born February 18, 1933 in Sheradon City, MO to Hiram and Dolly Mae Moody Hardy. She married Duane Burgess on March 27, 1965. He preceded her in death in 1992.
Wanetta was a former punch press operator at Malco. She was also previously employed at the Arsenal working on the grounds.
Wanetta enjoyed camping, fishing and dancing.
SURVIVORS
Children Jim L. Ridinger Kansas City, KS
Donald (Rita) Beechamp Missouri
Mary D. (Gary) Jerad Colona
Joyce White Lake Havasu City, AZ
John Beechamp Peoria
12 granchildren
16 great grandchildren
Brother Hiram (Julie) Hardy Davenport
Brother-in-law Warren Lienau Moline
Sister Ellen (Guffy)King Independence, MO
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brother and seven sisters.
Online condolences may be expressed to Wanetta's family by visiting her obituary
at www.esterdahlmortuary.com