Wanda A. (Simmons) Danner

Wanda A. Danner, 90, of Rock Island, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Silver Cross Pavilion at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.  There will be a private family viewing.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made in care of Fifteenth Ave Christian Church, Rock Island.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is handling the arrangements. 

Wanda was born in Canton, Illinois on September 26, 1929, a daughter of Albert and Ruby Hutchins Simmons.  She married Clarence “Jack” Danner on July 23, 1949 in Macomb, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on November 23, 1998.

Wanda worked 22 years for credit unions and retired as head teller for Deere Employee Credit Union in 1995.  Following retirement and her husband’s passing, Wanda worked with her son, Curt, at CrystalStil Inc. for several years.

Wanda was a member of Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church, Rock Island and King’s Daughters Moline.  In earlier years, Wanda enjoyed raising her family, traveling, family gatherings and being involved with her church.  She and her husband Jack enjoyed they’re time with close friends in which included travel, annual New Year’s Eve Celebrations, birthdays and participation in various dance clubs. 

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Rodney and Curtis Danner, both of Rock Island; grandson, Zach Danner; brother, Raymond Simmons, Carthage, Ill.; sister, Judy Hascup, Greensboro, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sisters, Docie and Diana Simmons.

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