Gloria E. DeLugish, 87, of Moline, died Feb. 27, 2013, at Rosewood Care Center, Moline. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 4, at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111 1st St. A, Moline, with services following at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Moline. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Moline. Gloria was born June 25, 1925, in Pike Township, Ill., the daughter of Francis and Sara Putnam Pfriemmer Meguffy. She married Morrie DeLugish on July 30, 1956, in New Orleans. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1985. Gloria was a portrait photographer for Warner-Medlin Studios, Moline. Her prior employment was at the former Hawkins Studio, Moline. Gloria was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Moline, and the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society and the former Edith Hans Circle of the King's Daughters. She was an active volunteer for many years serving various service clubs and organizations. Survivors include many nieces and nephews, including Ken (Cathy) DeLugish, Bettendorf, and Beverly (Joe) Tringalli, St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by a brother, Pat Meguffy Sr. Gloria would like to thank all of her wonderful neighbors and friends for their support and assistance over the years; Donna Sallaz who has been caring for her beloved pet schnauzer, Mitzi Rose; Barb and Dick Curry; Diane and Juanita Weaver; and childhood friend, June Brodner-Frels. Share an online condolence for the family at raffertyfunerals.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.