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Evelyn Kleinau
A funeral Mass celebrating her life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Geneseo. The Rev. Michael Pakula will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo. Visitation for Evelyn will be 10 to 11 a.m. (one hour prior to the services) at the church. Memorials may be left to the National Alliance on Mental Health or The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Vandemore Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Geneseo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Evelyn was born Aug. 22, 1920, in rural Atkinson, the daughter of Edward and Lillian Veire Engels. She was united in marriage to Leslie W. Kleinau on Feb. 5, 1947, in Geneseo. He preceded her in death in 1987. Evelyn had been a custodian at Geneseo High School and also did house cleaning for several Geneseo families. Evelyn was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church, Geneseo, and Altar and Rosary Society Circle 13 of the church. She also belonged to the Gold Star Mothers' Organization of the Nations Fallen Soldiers. She enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, participating in several activities and collecting information of family and friends via newspaper articles since 1935. Survivors include a son, James "Shorty" (Deborah) Kleinau, Manhattan, Kan.; seven nieces; and seven nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, SP4 Carl E. Kleinau (Dec. 2, 1947 to April 30, 1969) when he was killed in Lai Khe, Vietnam, from wounds received while on duty; a brother, Alvin Engels; and a sister, Eunice McLane. Share a message of sympathy with Evelyn's family at www.vandemorefuneralhome.com. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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