Connie Lea Andrews, 65, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehab Center on Feb. 25, 2013. Cremation rites have been accorded, and at the family's request there will not be a service. Lemke Funeral Homes, Clinton, is assisting the family. Connie was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Shirley Harris Greenslade. She was united in marriage to Edward Andrews on Oct. 4, 1969, in Clinton. Edward passed in 1988. Connie was a teacher and taught in both the Albany and Fulton School districts. Connie enjoyed walking and running. She ran in the Bix and the "Race for a Cure" event. Above all, she loved the children she taught and loved spending time with her family. Connie is survived by her mother, Shirley, Clinton; one sister, Lynn (Gary) Dalaska, Cordova; two nephews, Daka (Patty) Dalaska, Port Byron, Triston (Amanda) Dalaska, Cordova; great-nephews, Landon and Carson; great-nieces, Mya and Jade; special friend and cousin, Darla Bender; and many other special friends. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband. Memorials may be directed to an educational fund setup for her great-nieces and -nephews. Online condolences can be left at www.lemkefuneralhomes.com.
Today is Thursday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2013. There are 222 days left in the year. 1863 — 150 years ago: Messrs. J. and M. Rosenfield have moved their leather and hidestore to the building formerly occupied by Temple Bufords's store. They buy and sellhides, pelts, furs, wool, beeswax, lard, tallow, etc. 1888 -- 125 years ago: The Rock Island Lumber Company has recovered 5,000 of the8,000 logs that were carried away by the Mississippi River flood last week. 1913 -- 100 years ago: John J. Ullemeyer has been awarded the contract to furnish RockIsland fire and police department members with uniforms, at the city's expense. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Work on Aledo's new $38,000 swimming pool was started thismorning at South Park when ground for the pool was broken by Mayor John W. Murphy. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Students and teacher at Moline High School called today "MissLeona Day" day at the school in honor of the government teacher who retires at theend of the school term. Although she's been teaching for 43 years at the school, Miss Dayfound a new way of arriving at the school this morning. At 7:30 a.m., a police squad carpulled up in front of Miss Day's home and escorted her to school. A caravan of students' cars joined the procession along the way. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Barbecue cooking and riverfront antics are planned for Discover the River Day Saturday in Leach Park, Bettendorf. A 5K run, wind surfing, a canoe race, hogcalling and more will round out the day under the Interstate 74 bridge.