Annette J. Diederich, 87, of Carbon Cliff, IL, died Friday, October 02, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center, Moline, IL.
Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Anne's Catholic Church, East Moline, IL. Burial of cremains will be at National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal, beside her husband, Gene. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be donated toward Alzheimer's Research. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Annette was born on November 28, 1927, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie Belowski Mitton. She married Eugene "Gene" T. Diederich on April 30, 1949, in East Moline, IL, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2013.
Annette worked as a legal secretary for Sam Skafidas and later for Joe Ryan. Prior to that, she worked at the Flamingo Super Club in Carbon Cliff. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Silvis and the American Legion in East Moline.
Survivors include her
Children Deborah Beauchamp East Moline
Dan Diederich Moline
Kevin (Annette M.) Diederich East Moline
Granddaughters Kim (Todd) Verbeckmoes East Moline
Kari (Scott) Searl Hillsdale
Angie (Andrew) Soultz Rock Island
Grandson Adam (Kimber) Diederich Rock Island
Great Grandchildren Alec & Evan Verbeckmoes
Preston & Jaden Searl
Karsyn Diederich
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 3 sisters.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Park Vista in East Moline, Rosewood Care Center in Moline, and Genesis Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Service Details
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015, 10:00am, St. Anne Catholic Church