Juliana G. Van Auwelaer, 90, East Moline, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. Funeral services are 9 AM Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Entombment is in St. Mary's Mausoleum, East Moline. Visitation is 4-7 PM Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 3:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the Children's Therapy Center, Moline or to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, East Moline She was born November 13, 1924 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Maurice and Rachel DeRoose Laisnez. She married Albert Van Auwelaer on May 17, 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, East Moline. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic School and United Township High School, both of East Moline. During WWII, Juliana worked at the John Deere Malleable Works in East Moline. After marrying Albert, she spent her days as a caring homemaker. Juliana was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, belonging to the Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her daughters, doing needlework, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, baking her famous rhubarb pies, and organizing every family occasion. Juliana also enjoyed watching the Cardinals, the Bears, and the Fighting Illini games with her husband. Juliana excelled at being the family's matriarch. Her caring for others went beyond her immediate family and extended to helping her in-laws, grandchildren, nieces and friends. Her loving relationship with her husband of 66 years and her devotion to her children was an example of what family life should be. Juliana was always humble in regards to her own accomplishments, but she would encourage her children to strive for success and proudly acknowledged their achievements. Juliana will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include daughters, Therese (Larry) VerHeecke, Port Byron, IL, and Marcia (Bill) Jacobs, Coal Valley, IL; son, James (Linda) Van Auwelaer, Port Byron; grandchildren, Matthew (Carol) Van Auwelaer, Marie (Rick) Allely, Meghann (Brian) Radgowski, Derek (Kristi) VerHeecke, Brent (Cassandra) VerHeecke, Adam (Stephanie) Jacobs, Nathan Jacobs, and Ian Jacobs; great grandchildren, Gavin and Chase VerHeecke, Sarah Van Auwelaer, Olivia and Nathan Allely, Garrett and Charlie Jacobs, Michael VerHeecke, and niece Kathy Barrett. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister and brother-in-law Mary Louise and George Vuckis and niece Denise McDowell. The family would like to thank Dr. Reynaldo Castro, Clarissa C. Cook Hospice and the Light House in Silvis for their excellent care.

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