Janet L. Colvin, 66, of Moline, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in her residence. There will be no public services. Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline, is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan. The former Janet Lynn Hunt was born May 31, 1946, in Peoria, Ill., the daughter of Lenn and Mamie Tevis Hunt. She married Jewel Colvin on May 31, 1977, in Rock Island. Janet worked as a hairdresser at LaRita's and as a bill collector and aide at Vera French Center. She enjoyed sewing and being with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jewel, Moline; children, Monica and Derek Colvin, Moline; grandchildren, Alora Walston and Jackson Colvin; and her mother, Mamie Hunt, Goodfield, Ill. She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Terry Hunt. The family invites you to share stories and condolences and light a candle in Janet's memory at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.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.