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Becky Williams
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Becky L. Williams, 61, of Prophetstown, died on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She was a secretary for the city of Prophetstown for several years, retiring on Jan. 1. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Chaplain Bill Cordes officiating. Burial will be at Lyndon Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her memory. Born on Dec. 15, 1951, in Morrison, she was the daughter of Paul and Rena Lott Mannon. On July 31, 1971, she was united in marriage to Roger Williams in Prophetstown. Becky was a member of the Prophetstown Main Street and First Congregational Church in Prophetstown, where she sang in the church choir. She enjoyed singing, making crafts including posters with her CRICUT program, reading and interior decorating. She loved spending time with her canine companion, Baxter. Becky's world was her grandchildren whom she adored and cherished. Surviving are her husband, Roger, Prophetstown; two daughters, Tiffni Williams, Chicago, and Kili (Mike) Bielema, Dunlap, Ill.; a son, Roger Williams Jr., Prophetstown; a sister, Paula Mannon, Plainfield, Ill.; her mother, Rena, Prophetstown; two grandchildren, Brady and Adison Bielema; and her mother-in-law, Nova Schultz, Vero Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul; her grandmother, Marge Mathis; grandparents, Art and Pearl Lott; and her stepfather-in-law, Bob Schultz. To send condolences visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com. 
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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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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.
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