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A Time of Reflection: Tom Railsback's Death Anniversary Memorial (January 20)

Thomas Fisher Railsback died on January 20, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 20, 2025

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This week in Rock Island Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Jan. 19-25)

This week in Rock Island Metro history.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 19, 2025

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In memoriam of Lane Allen Evans's Death Anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the Lawyer and Politician (November 5)

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 5, 2024

Lane Allen Evans died on November 5, 2014, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service and unwavering commitment to his hometown of Rock Island, Illinois.

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This week in Rock Island Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Nov. 3-9)

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 3, 2024

This week in Rock Island Metro history.

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In Memoriam: Lane Allen Evans remembered on his birthday (August 4)

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 4, 2024

Lane Allen Evans was born on August 4, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, into a community known for its industrious spirit and Midwestern values.

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In Memory: Remembering Marcel Camiel "Bob" DeJaegher on Their Death Anniversary (June 13)

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 13, 2024

Marcel Camiel "Bob" DeJaegher died on June 13, 2007.

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This week in Rock Island Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (June 9-15)

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 9, 2024

This week in Rock Island Metro history.

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In Memory: Remembering Virginia Fiester Frederick on Their Death Anniversary (May 30)

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2024

Virginia Fiester Frederick, formerly Virginia Heise, passed away on May 30, 2010, in Rock Island, IL, surrounded by loved ones.