Funerals today, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012


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Anderson, Shirley S., 78, rural Lisbon, Ill.; 11 a.m., Grace Lutheran, Morris.
Behncke, Burnelle Keith "BK," 92, formerly Davenport; 10:30 a.m., National Cemetery, Arsenal Island (meet 10 a.m., Runge, Davenport).
Culbertson, Gertrude L., 94, Moline; 11 a.m., Esterdahl, Moline.
DeCoster, Mary Kay, 79, Moline; 10 a.m., Sacred Heart, Moline.
Fox, Frances L., 95, Rock Island; 1 p.m., Wheelan-Pressly, Rock Island.
Jones, Belinda Jean, 61, Davenport; 11 a.m., Progressive Baptist, Davenport.
Roberts, Lillie M., 87, Davenport; 11 a.m., Grandview Baptist, Davenport.
Sheckles, Hazel, 93, formerly Keithsburg and Seaton; 6 p.m., Dennison, Aledo.
Ward, Carolyn M., 73, Woodhull; 10:30 a.m., Peterson-Wallin-Knox, Woodhull.



















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