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“My deepest sympathy to Gloria and family.
I remember meeting Dennis at Grand Forks AFB when I told him I was joining the Air Force. He didn't...Read More »
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1 of 30 | Posted by: Dean Hermanson - Scottsdale, AZ
“Dear Gloria, Jodie, Chad,
We just heard of Denny's passing and wanted you to know how sorry we are for you loss. We are in Atlanta with our...Read More »
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2 of 30 | Posted by: Marsha and Bob Hartley - Moline, IL
“January 23, 2012
Gloria, Jodie and Chad,
We were so saddened to hear today about Denny's passing. We have so many
wonderful memories during...Read More »
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3 of 30 | Posted by: Jack and Kate Anderson - Moline, IL
“Gloria, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Sorry we can't be there to support you in this sad time. We have nothing but fond memories and good...Read More »
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4 of 30 | Posted by: Mike & Debbie Day - Alamo, TX
“Dear Gloria and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you my prayers and to remember the good
times of your life together.
Love, Jeanie
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5 of 30 | Posted by: Jeanie Dasso - Moline, IL
“Gloria and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you during this difficult time.
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6 of 30 | Posted by: Angie Paprocki - Silvis, IL
“Our hearts go out to you all at this sad time.
When I first moved to Moline and started attending St. Marys school,
Dennis walked me home. We were...Read More »
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7 of 30 | Posted by: Janet Hood Duffy - Cozad, , NE
“We are so sorry for your loss Gloria. You and your family are in our prayers.
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8 of 30 | Posted by: Jennifer Upton and Matthew Ross - IL
“Gloria, Jodie, Chad,
Our very sincerest condolences to each of you and your families. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers since the very...Read More »
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9 of 30 | Posted by: Pamela Creen Pucher - Skokie, IL
“We had so much fun growing up, going to high school together everyday.
We always would talk about the fun we had when we ran into each other.
So...Read More »
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10 of 30 | Posted by: Judy Spiegel Lavell - Rock Island, IL
“Sorry, my earlier posting had the wrong state on it.
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11 of 30 | Posted by: Carol Hansen - Davenport, IA
“Jodie~
I want to extend my sincere sympathies to your family. I lost my Daddy thirteen years ago; his loss left a void that can never be filled. ...Read More »
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12 of 30 | Posted by: Carol Hansen - Davenport, MN
“Wow, which candle do I pick for you Denny? The softball, golfball, flag, the cross? I don't know. You were and are so many things to so many...Read More »
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13 of 30 | Posted by: Louise Snortland-Hall, Philip Hall, Heather and Emmalee Hall - ND
“Words can't express how saddened we are that our Uncle Denny is no longer with us. We think of your family throughout our days and can't imagine...Read More »
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14 of 30 | Posted by: Mindi Brill and family - MN
“Gloria and Family, We are very sorry to hear of Denny's passing,we want you to know that you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God...Read More »
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15 of 30 | Posted by: Joy McConaghy and Family - IA
“We are so sorry to hear about Denny. We will cherish the memories of Trinity softball, running into you two at Farm and Fleet, Denny being our...Read More »
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16 of 30 | Posted by: Diane and Jim Vana - North Port, FL
“Gloria, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Denny. Take care of yourself and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
...Read More »
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17 of 30 | Posted by: Mary Ellis - Rock Island - Friend
“Dear Gloria and Family,
You do not know me, and I did not actually know Denny--but I feel as if I did from Liz's description of him as a caring...Read More »
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18 of 30 | Posted by: Cheryl Lawson - Jesup, GA
“We are so sorry to here of Denny's passing. We had so much fun golfing and going out to eat afterwards. His stories about the times with the post...Read More »
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19 of 30 | Posted by: Gene and Phyllis Myers - CA
“Dear Gloria and family,
We're so sorry about the loss of Denny. He was a kind and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor who always enjoyed life...Read More »
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20 of 30 | Posted by: Keith and Joan Snortland - Fargo, ND
“Gloria, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. We are sorry we aren't there to help support you during this difficult time - but know...Read More »
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21 of 30 | Posted by: Pam & Tom Walker - Moline, IL
“We will always treasure the many fond memories of Denny and all of are fun times of being together; whether it be in the Quad Cities, Denver or Las...Read More »
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22 of 30 | Posted by: Sharon and Adrian Winters - CO
“Gloria, Jodi, Chad and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief. Savor the memories and cherish the time you had togather.
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23 of 30 | Posted by: Curt Twete - McVille, ND
“Gloria, Jodie & Chad
My condolences to all of you and your extended family.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am still using the vacuum...Read More »
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24 of 30 | Posted by: Carol M Jamison - Moline, IL
“I'm sorry to lose my Uncle Denny, he will be missed.
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25 of 30 | Posted by: Eric Horner - Fargo, ND - nephew
“Gloria!
So sorry to hear aboutt hear about the passing our your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Gayle
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26 of 30 | Posted by: Gayle Riley - Milan, IL - Friend
“Uncle Denny - Living so far away, it was been very infrequent that we get to see each other personally, but I always have appreciated that you are so...Read More »
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27 of 30 | Posted by: Carma Hanson - Grand Forks, ND
“My dear friends....I am so sorry for your loss and wish I could be there with you. Know that I am praying for peace for you all. I am happy knowing...Read More »
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28 of 30 | Posted by: Joni Newman - Panama City, FL
“Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Denny was always so easy and fun-loving to be around. We will miss the fun times, and cherish...Read More »
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29 of 30 | Posted by: Michele Quasny - Davenport, IA
“Dear Gloria, I am so sorry to hear about Denny passing. I remember our fun times at the Post Office. We had many laughs together. I still laugh at...Read More »
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30 of 30 | Posted by: Beverly Wassenhove - Milan , IL
Dennis Eugene Creen, 63, of Moline, passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA after a brief battle with leukemia on January 19, 2012.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal with Military Honors by American Legion Post# 246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #246 or to the American Cancer Society.
Denny was born July 2, 1948 in Moline, IL to Eugene and Joan (McClelland) Creen. He married Gloria Faye Twete on January 16, 1971 in North Dakota while stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Denny graduated Moline High School in 1967 before he enlisted into the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, Denny returned to the Quad City Area with his family. He retired from the United States Postal Service in Moline in 2006 with 29 years of service. Denny spent much of his life dedicated to others. He was active in the local Dad's Club organization while his children were young and could be found at various sporting events either as a coach, player, or fan. Denny was a proud member of National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 318 and held several officer positions over the course of his career. Denny served as a Trustee and Adjutant of American Legion Post #246 of Moline. Denny enjoyed playing with his grandsons, spending time with family and friends, and golfing. Above all of these accomplishments Denny was a beloved family man, especially to his three grandsons.
Survivors include
Wife Gloria Creen Moline, IL
Daughter Jodie (Dan) Wesemann Moline, IL
Son Chad (Steph) Creen Denver, CO
Grandsons Connor & Parker Wesemann and Kellan Creen
Mother Joan Creen Moline, IL
Brothers Michael (Saundra) Creen Whiteville, NC
Steven Creen Moline, IL
Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and close family friends too numerous to list but all greatly loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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