Marie E. Dean

Coal Valley, Illinois Marie E. Dean, age 88, of Coal Valley, died Monday, July 9, 2001 at Rosewood Care Center, Moline. Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Trimble Funeral Home, Coal Valley with burial following in Coal Valley Cemetery. Visitation is prior to the service from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The former Marie Emma Beck was born September 17, 1912, in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Fredrick and Mary (Huss) Beck. She married Kenneth Myrlen Dean on November 14, 1931, in Davenport, he died August 19, 1988. Mrs. Dean was involved in the family business, Valley Packing Company. Prior to her marriage she was a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell in Davenport. Survivors for Mrs. Dean include her daughter and son-in-law, Patti ''Pat'' and Don DeMarlie, son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Teri Dean all of Coal Valley, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a great great grandson. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, a daughter, Merilu Hillier; four sisters, and four brothers. This memorial may be viewed, and condolences sent to the family, at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.com. END OF OBITUARY