Susanne M. Boyer, 73, of East Moline, passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00AM Tuesday May 2, 2017 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in East Moline. Visitation will from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Monday May 1, 2017 at Van Hoe Funeral Home, Ltd., in East Moline where a rosary will be recited at 4:30PM. Entombment will be at St. Mary's Mausoleum in East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church or to Genesis Home Hospice. Susanne was born January 11, 1944 in Moline, a daughter of Marcel and Laura (Kerschieter) Van Raes. She attended Alleman High School with the class of 1961 and then married Huel "Bud" Boyer on November 23, 1963 in Moline. Mrs. Boyer worked at John Deere Harvestor Works for many years. Upon retirement, she was a homemaker, and excelled at crafting. As a part of St. Anne's Prayer Chain, she was known for crocheting prayer shawls. She was especially proud of her Belgian heritage, which she showed by her collection of rabbits and angels. Susanne was heavily involved in Groups for Grieving Parents, where she came into contact with people from all around the world. She was generous, and always had a open door policy at her home. Everyone was welcome for coffee or conversation anytime. Susanne was a special lady. She was a longtime member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in East Moline, and the Red Hat Society. Susanne is survived by her husband: Huel "Bud" Boyer of East Moline, one daughter: Laura (Ryan) Crispin of Davenport; two grandsons: Aidan and Brendan Crispin both of Davenport; one brother: Larry Van Raes of East Moline; one niece and two nephews; and also her best friend since 5 years of age: Carole Lysell of Moline. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons: Steven and Jerry Boyer; one sister: Joanne Harrington; one brother: Robert Van Raes; one niece and one nephew. The family would like to share a special thanks to Lighthouse Home Care, Genesis Home Hospice and Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House for their wonderful care.

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Monday, May 1, 2017 4:30 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Monday, May 1, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 9:00 AM

St. Anne Catholic Church 555 18th Ave. East Moline, Illinois 61244