Our beloved, Michael "Big Mike" Aldene, 62, East Moline, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial visitation will be from 3-7PM Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd, East Moline, where a time of sharing will be at 7PM. Memorials may be made to the family. Michael was born on March 23, 1951 in Rock Island, the son of Lou and Bob Aldene. He married Debra Ash on October 23, 1976 in Moline. He graduated from Sacred Heart where he was an altar boy. He graduated from Alleman High School. Mike was a man of many skills. Over the years, he was an electrician, owner of HD Trucking and Dan's Towing Co. He was a partner in two fitness centers and was a concrete finisher. As an Eagle Scout, he loved the outdoors. He loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and cowboys. He was an avid Rolling Stones, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. His home was always open on football Sundays where if you were a fellow Bears-fan you were welcome to watch the game and enjoy one of Deb's feasts. He was a very giving man, a great friend, a loving husband, dad and grandpa. To Sydney and Ben, he was the best grandpa ever! His friends and family meant the world to him. Left to cherish his memory include his wife Debbie, his daughter, Ashley (Tom) Moyers, Carbon Cliff, his son Chris, Moline, grandchildren, Sydney and Ben, his mother Lou Aldene, father, Bob (Neva) Aldene, sister Sharon (Bob) Horn, aunt Joan Guise and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be remembered for his courage, strength and faith. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of St. John's Hospital, and Simmon's Cancer Institute, Springfield for their loving care of Michael.

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