Alma R. Liggett, 91, of Moline, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Aspen Health and Rehab in Silvis. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Moline. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Moline. She was born Nov. 1, 1921, in Arkansas City, Kan., to Cary and Alma Elizabeth Bangerter Warhurst. She married Clarence "Joe" Liggett Sept. 23, 1945, in Lexington, Mo. He passed away March 8, 1996. She worked as an office manager for several years at SS Kresge's. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Moline, where she was president of Martha's Circle and helped with VBS, the altar guild and the church newsletter. Survivor include her daughter, Ruth M. Kronfeld, Moline; grandchildren, Keith B. Kronfeld, Pearland, Texas, Neil B. Kronfeld, Miami, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Konner C-L Kronfeld, Pearland, Alexandria J. Kronfeld, Pembroke Pines, Fla., Carrissa M. Kronfeld, Pembroke Pines; and brother, Harry W. Warhurst, Moline. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Wallace and Elmer Warhurst. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrodermortuary.com.
Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The treasurer of Mercer County has been instructed to sell all thespecie now in the treasury for the highest premium in legal tender and to report same atthe next board meeting. 1888 -- 125 years ago: J.S. Freeman has been elected president of the Recreation Club ofthe Rock Island YMCA. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Rock Island voters will decide next Tuesday on the proposal toconsolidate with South Rock Island Township. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The Rev. Frederick J. Rolf will round out his 30th year as pastor ofthe Evangelical Church of Peace at Sunday worship services. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Dennis Kelly, of Moline High School, has been named a winner inTime Magazine's 27th annual current affairs contest. 1988 -- 25 years ago: The Martin Luther King Community Center will participate in theSummer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18years of age and younger.