Heather L. Ryan, 36, formerly of Moline, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established. Heather was born on Jan. 11, 1976, in Rock Island, the daughter of Timothy G. Ryan and Cathy Hantz. She loved being with her family and friends. Heather was an artist, played the flute and liked country music and was a talented softball player. As an act of kindness and true compassion for others, Heather requested to be an organ donor. Because of this, she will continue to help countless families in need. Survivors include her life companion, James "Jim" Quist and children, Audry and Jesse Quist; mother and father, Cathy and Bob Hantz; sisters, Jennifer Ryan, Kim Banks, Wendy Hantz, Christina Allison; and brothers, Bruce Ryan, Rocky Hantz and Robert Hantz Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy; grandparents, Henry and Luella Rogers and Cyril and Geraldine Ryan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.deroofuneralhome.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.