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Lucius Joseph Vargas

March 4, 1928 — February 12, 2020

Moline

Lucius "Lou” Joseph Vargas, 91, of Moline, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline.  Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, Moline.  Burial will be at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal.  Military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post #246.  Memorials may be made to the family.

Lou was born on March 4, 1928, in Streator, IL, the son of Frank and Lupe (Toledo) Vargas.  He was a U.S. Veteran, proudly serving in the Army during the Korean War.  Lou was a member of the Moline American Legion Post #246, where he dutifully served among the honor guard.  He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  He remained politically active throughout his life, and generously supported many charitable organizations.  His passion was football and was a devoted follower of the Chicago Bears.  He retired as a federal government employee, where he worked as a logistic management specialist.

Survivors include his son, Kevin and his wife Angela Vargas, and beloved longtime companion Linda Wells.

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Monday, February 17, 2020

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.

6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Starts at 10:00 am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

1307 17th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

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