1922
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2014
Ann (Anna Mae) Rowe
November 22, 1922 — April 27, 2014
Ann (Anna Mae) Rowe, 91, formerly of East Moline, IL, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the funeral home. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to the East Moline Library, St. Jude Children's Hospital, or to a favorite charity.
Annamae "Ann" Heckler was born on November 16, 1922, in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Howard and Cornelia (Verwer) Heckler. She graduated from Blue Island High School and completed secretarial training at DePaul University. She married Louis E. Rowe on June 1, 1946, in Blue Island, IL, and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2006.
Her primary career was as a homemaker. She managed a Mr. Fresh Dairy Store in East Moline for several years.
She was a Girl Scout leader, president of the Alleman Band Boosters, and a member of the East Moline Library board. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the former Quad Cities Open for many years, and served as an election judge. She was an active volunteer in her children's organizations.
Ann was an avid reader, bridge player, knitter, golfer, and a big University of Illinois and Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include
Children Gene Ann (Salvador) Cervantes Moline, IL
Marcy Johnson East Moline, IL
Gary (Linda) Rowe Rock Island, IL
Michael (Kathleen) Rowe Elmhurst, IL
Dan (Chris) Rowe East Moline, IL
Grandchildren Andrew Rowe and Alexis Andrews of Rock Island, IL, Anna Cervantes of Moline, IL, Bradley Johnson of Chicago, IL, Rachel Bowes of Ft. Worth, TX, Emily Johnson of Rock Island, IL, Katie Rowe of Bloomington, IN, Meagan Rowe of Elmhurst, IL, Jack and Sam Rowe of Davenport, IA, Tori Rowe of Moline, Ashley, Tanner and Landon Rowe of East Moline, IL.
7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard; brother, Robert Heckler.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the funeral home. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to the East Moline Library, St. Jude Children's Hospital, or to a favorite charity.
Annamae "Ann" Heckler was born on November 16, 1922, in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Howard and Cornelia (Verwer) Heckler. She graduated from Blue Island High School and completed secretarial training at DePaul University. She married Louis E. Rowe on June 1, 1946, in Blue Island, IL, and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2006.
Her primary career was as a homemaker. She managed a Mr. Fresh Dairy Store in East Moline for several years.
She was a Girl Scout leader, president of the Alleman Band Boosters, and a member of the East Moline Library board. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the former Quad Cities Open for many years, and served as an election judge. She was an active volunteer in her children's organizations.
Ann was an avid reader, bridge player, knitter, golfer, and a big University of Illinois and Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include
Children Gene Ann (Salvador) Cervantes Moline, IL
Marcy Johnson East Moline, IL
Gary (Linda) Rowe Rock Island, IL
Michael (Kathleen) Rowe Elmhurst, IL
Dan (Chris) Rowe East Moline, IL
Grandchildren Andrew Rowe and Alexis Andrews of Rock Island, IL, Anna Cervantes of Moline, IL, Bradley Johnson of Chicago, IL, Rachel Bowes of Ft. Worth, TX, Emily Johnson of Rock Island, IL, Katie Rowe of Bloomington, IN, Meagan Rowe of Elmhurst, IL, Jack and Sam Rowe of Davenport, IA, Tori Rowe of Moline, Ashley, Tanner and Landon Rowe of East Moline, IL.
7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard; brother, Robert Heckler.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, May 1st, 2014, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, May 2nd, 2014, 11:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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