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Arnold 'Arnie' Ward
Per his wishes, his body was cremated. Inurnment will be at a later date at Viola Cemetery. Arnold was born on March 20, 1933, in Frazee, Minn., the son of Joseph and Ann Dulski Ward. He married Patricia Yerkey on May 23, 1958, in Aledo. Mr. Ward had been employed as a foreman with Local 309 Laborers Union for more than 40 years. He has worked with Brandt and Valley Construction Companies. He enjoyed playing softball, fishing and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Mr. Ward was a proud United States Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; son, Steve Ward, Milan; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) Bower, Amanda (Shawn) Tanner, both of Las Vegas, Nev., Heather Ward, Hudson, Wyo.; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn King, Buckland, Mo., Beverly (John) Ward, North Port, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ray Ward. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
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1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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