Dorothy L. Moose, 94, of Moline, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, 6601 38th Ave., Moline. Visitation is from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25. Burial is at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials may be made to Community Christian Church, Moline. Dorothy was born June 18, 1918, in Mendon, Mo., the daughter of Fulgentius Fingal and Minnie Anderson Ackeberg. She married Samuel O. Moose on Oct. 22, 1960, in Tampico. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2008. Dorothy was employed as a clerk for the Burlington Northern Railroad until her retirement. She was a charter member of the Woman's Traffic Club. Dorothy was also a member of the Christian Women's Club. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and working at Community Christian Church. Dorothy was very proud of her Swedish heritage. Dorothy's love for people shined through in the way she served her family, friends and community. Survivors include her niece, Connie Endicott, Irvine, Calif.; nephew, Kenyon Ackeberg, Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin Ackeberg, Walnut, Ill.; and Howard Ackeberg, Mesa, Ariz. Online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below. 1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city. 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.