The following is an obituary for Julius and Mary Kerckhove: Mary C. Kerckhove, 94, East Moline, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center-Illini Campus, Silvis. Her Husband Julius A Kerckhove, 94, died Thursday April 26, 2012 at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis. Funeral services for our loving parents, are 10 AM Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline, where the couple were members. Entombment is in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:00 until 9:30 AM Saturday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Mary Gaydos was born June 30, 1917 in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Michalick) Gaydos. She retired in 1989 from the Laundry at Illini Hospital, Silvis. Mary enjoyed raising African Violets, reading and embroidery. Julius was born August 24, 1917 in East Moline, the son of Cyriel and Alida (DeBruyne) Kerckhove. The two were married on October 18, 1941 in East Moline. Julius retired in 1979 from the sales department from Moorman Manufacturing Co., Quincy, IL, after 28 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, a 50 year member of the East Moline American Legion post 227, the Moline VFW and the Moline Conservation Club. Mr. Kerckhove served in the US Army during WWII. In April of 2011, he and his son were fortunate to take an Honor Flight. He enjoyed wood working, gardening, and loved going fishing. Survivors include their children Diane and George Karoules, East Moline and Dennis and Betty Kerckhove, East Moline, grandchildren, Thomas (Kelly) Kerckhove and Debra (Brad) Derham, great-grandchildren, Jessica, Nathan, Jacob, Madeline and Catherine, Mary's brother Donald (Patricia) Gaydos, East Moline, and Julius' sister Germaine Miller, and brother Maurice Kerckhove, both of Moline, IL. Mary is preceded in death by brothers Johnny and Joseph and sister, Angela Dellaert. Julius is preceded in death by his brother Marcel.

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