Kirby J. Tuttle, 52, of Silvis, died Jan. 31, 2013, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or Genesis Hospice. He was born Feb. 24, 1960, in Moline, son of Patrick and Donna LeClaire Tuttle. Kirby enjoyed singing, and played in several bands, stock cars, and he loved Michael Jackson. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Patrick and Donna; sister, Trace Tuttle Timm; brothers, Brian Tuttle and Corey (Kelley) Tuttle; seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, paternal and maternal. A special thank you to all of his good friends, especially Suzy (Steve), Rob (Nancy), Scott, Angelique and Debbie. Also thank you to all the medical staff that have helped Kirby over the last several years. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrodermortuary.com .
Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: A petition is being circulated asking the city council to order awell bored in Market Square. It would be a great accommodation to the public. 1888 -- 125 years ago: At 1 p.m. on May 18 the Mississippi River flooded its banks atRock Island and destroyed the warehouse of the Rock Island Lumber Co. and damagedRock Island Arsenal power plant. Total loss is estimated at $100,000. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Residents of Sough Rock Island Township are circulating apetition favoring the annexation of that area to the City of Rock Island. 1938 -- 75 years ago: A group of state members of the National Grandmothers Clubmeeting in Rock Island are making plans to petition for the observance of a NationalGrandmothers Day. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Deere and Co. reported today that its U.S. and Canadian sales forthe first half of the 1963 fiscal year set an all time record of $323,716.628. 1988 -- 25 years ago: William G. Lawrence, first administrative director, has retired fromPECO Enterprises, Inc. Prior to his service at PECO, Mr. Lawrence was the civilianpersonnel officer at the Rock Island Arsenal.