Michael Polios, 48, of Bettendorf, passed away Sunday, Oct., 17, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, with visitation 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Burial will be at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, is assisting the family.
Michael was born Dec. 31, 1961, in Moline, the son of Spero M. and Barbara J. Johnson Polios. He married Cynthia K. "Cindy" Campos Oct. 2, 2002, in Las Vegas. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2007.
He was employed as a manager at K & K Storage Inc. in Eldridge.
Mike was a graduate of Alleman High School and then attended St. Ambrose University, Davenport. He enjoyed boating and camping.
Survivors include his mother, Barbara Polios, Moline; sister, Julie Polios, Marietta, Ga.; a special daughter and son, Isabella Russell and Zach Hershman; aunt, Florence Bloomquist, East Moline; uncles, George (Nancy) Polios, East Moline, and William (Colleen) Johnson, Bettendorf; mother and father-in-law, Rupert "Pete" (Sara) Campos, Moline; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Spero and wife, Cynthia.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.deroofuneralhome.com.
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