Vincent R. Carss
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Vincent R. Carss

  • February 18, 1925 - December 24, 2011
  • East Moline, Illinois
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“So sorry to hear of you loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Vikki Pompa Casillas - IL

“Patsy, Janice, Tom and David, Please know that your grief is shared. I will always remember the fun we had on those nights that our parents were...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Niki Garman - Gilbert, AZ

“Tom, Cindy and family, We are sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Genesis Class, First United Methodist Church - TX

“Patsy and Janice. I am so sad to learn of the loss of your father. We never have those we value long enough. I am keeping you in my prayers and...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Christine Wilson Schnaufer - FL

“Dearest: Patsy, Janice, Tom and David and all your family members. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was allways one of my favorite neighborhood...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Debbie (Ruby) DeLaere - AZ

“Dearest: Patsy, Janice, Tom and David and all your family members. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was allways one of my favorite neighborhood...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Debbie (Ruby) DeLaere - AZ

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Dave. It is really hard losing a parent. ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Judy and Rick Allison - IL

“Janice, My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. He will be remembered in thoughts and prayers. ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Cynthia Casey - East Moline, IL

“My deepest sympathy to you Janice and your entire family on this great loss. Most Sincerely, Dan Pyevich ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: dan pyevich - Tucson, AZ

“We are very sorry to learn of your loss. It is always difficult to lose a parent. Try to remember the fond memories to help you through this period...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Brian Lovett - Moline, IL


Vincent R. Carss, age 86, of East Moline, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline with military honors conducted by Colona American Legion Post #1233. Memorials may be made to Trinity Pathway Hospice or The Honor Flight.

Vincent was born February 18, 1925 in Moline, the son of Vincent and Mona Barker Carss. He married Frances E. Martens on February 23, 1946 in Moline. She preceded him in death on December 4, 1997.

Vincent was employed for 32 years as a spot welder and service parts man for International Harvester, retiring in 1980. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #1304 and a member of the Colona American Legion Post # 1233. Vincent was an U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II, and recently was one of the participants on the W.W. II Honors Flight. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Moline. Vincent loved bowling and was very proud of his 300 score with the International Harvester Bowling League. He also won the Dispatch bowling tournament. Vincent enjoyed camping, NASCAR racing, and winter vacations in Destin, FL.

SURVIVORS
Daughters Patsy (Dan) Andress Geneseo
Janice (David) Shelangouski East Moline
Sons Thomas (Cindy) Carss Wichita Falls. TX
David (Sharon) Carss East Moline
4 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 8 step great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, 10 step great-great grandchildren
Brother Dick (Betty) Carss Silvis

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Ron; sisters, Dolores, Darlene, Shirley and half brother, Charles.