1932
Joyce
2014
Joyce Wells
January 30, 1932 — December 10, 2014
Joyce Wells, 82, of Moline, IL, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline, Moline, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2014, at Trinity Anglican Church, 1818 6th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, Joyce asked for memorials to be given to the church or to Logan Elementary School in Moline for books for their library.
Joyce was born on January 30, 1932, in Moline, IL, the daughter of John and Clara Milam DeCausmaker.
She married Richard "Dick" Wells on May 9, 1953, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Rock Island. She started working as a bookkeeper for the former Moline National Bank which is now First Midwest Bank. She worked there for over 35 years, retiring in 1995 as the Vice President.
Joyce along with Father Larsen were former members of the Elder Abuse Council where they were appointed representatives. She was a volunteer at Logan school for many years. She enjoyed Longaberger baskets and loved her Longaberger friends. She very much enjoyed spending time with her friends and would meet with her classmates every month. Joyce loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her loving husband, Richard
Daughter Pam (David) Ross Milan, IL
Son K. Arthur Wells Bloomfield, NJ
4 grandchildren Michael (fiancé, Kayla Henson) Ross Moline, IL
Kyle Ross Rock Island, IL
Ingrid Wells Potsdam, Germany
Markus Wells Upper Montclair, NJ
Sister Joan (Stoney) Hulon AZ
Brothers John (Michelle) DeCausmaker CA
Harry (Connie) DeCausemaker IN
She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Bev Ropp and Clara Powers.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2014, at Trinity Anglican Church, 1818 6th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, Joyce asked for memorials to be given to the church or to Logan Elementary School in Moline for books for their library.
Joyce was born on January 30, 1932, in Moline, IL, the daughter of John and Clara Milam DeCausmaker.
She married Richard "Dick" Wells on May 9, 1953, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Rock Island. She started working as a bookkeeper for the former Moline National Bank which is now First Midwest Bank. She worked there for over 35 years, retiring in 1995 as the Vice President.
Joyce along with Father Larsen were former members of the Elder Abuse Council where they were appointed representatives. She was a volunteer at Logan school for many years. She enjoyed Longaberger baskets and loved her Longaberger friends. She very much enjoyed spending time with her friends and would meet with her classmates every month. Joyce loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her loving husband, Richard
Daughter Pam (David) Ross Milan, IL
Son K. Arthur Wells Bloomfield, NJ
4 grandchildren Michael (fiancé, Kayla Henson) Ross Moline, IL
Kyle Ross Rock Island, IL
Ingrid Wells Potsdam, Germany
Markus Wells Upper Montclair, NJ
Sister Joan (Stoney) Hulon AZ
Brothers John (Michelle) DeCausmaker CA
Harry (Connie) DeCausemaker IN
She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Bev Ropp and Clara Powers.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, December 14th, 2014, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, December 15th, 2014, 11:00am, Trinity Anglican Church Rock Island
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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