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John Davidson
Memorial gathering will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Ill. He was born June 12, 1926, in Iowa, son of Lucille and Marland Davidson. He graduated from Rock Island High School. He married Eleonore "Lore" Rahn on Dec. 6, 1958, in Rock Island. John, alongside his wife, successfully owned and operated Cash Register Sales and Service on School Street for 54 years. He was often called "The Cash Register Man." He was also warmly known as "the man with the eyebrows." During that time, he belonged to the Northwest Businessman Association. He and his wife retired in 1992. He belonged to a couple of car clubs: Rockford Early Ford V8 Club and Five Point/Drag-Ons. He custom restored a 1931 Model A Ford Roadster Deluxe with a license plate that read "DADZTOY." He loved driving it to many of the gatherings for these clubs. John and Lore were always eager to be a part of their grandkids' events. He was affectionately known as "Opi" by many of their friends. John will always be remembered for his uncanny sense of humor and spontaneous quick wit. With perfect timing -- he would never miss a moment or opportunity to get a laugh. John is lovingly survived by wife of 53 years, Lore; daughter, Heidi (George) Gonzalez; and son, Wolfgang (Lucy) Pietsch, Texas; adoring grandchildren, Adam Gonzalez and Amy Gonzalez; brother, Earl Dee (Bev) Davidson, Moline; brother-in-law, Harold (Elaine) Hamilton, Minnesota; numerous nieces and nephews; and many dear friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Troutman for his wonderful and kind attention to John's comfort. Also a special "Thank You" to Dan, Christine, Beth, Megan, Anna, Megan and many others for all the loving special care they gave to John during his stay at Alden Debes (400 wing). He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Erma Engstrom and Charlotte Hamilton; sister-in-law, Nora Davidson; brother-in-law, Ralph Engstrom; and special high school buddies, Don Griffith and Jack Hoff. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com. 
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Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A petition is being circulated asking the city council to order awell bored in Market Square. It would be a great accommodation to the public.
1888 -- 125 years ago: At 1 p.m. on May 18 the Mississippi River flooded its banks atRock Island and destroyed the warehouse of the Rock Island Lumber Co. and damagedRock Island Arsenal power plant. Total loss is estimated at $100,000.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Residents of Sough Rock Island Township are circulating apetition favoring the annexation of that area to the City of Rock Island.
1938 -- 75 years ago: A group of state members of the National Grandmothers Clubmeeting in Rock Island are making plans to petition for the observance of a NationalGrandmothers Day.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Deere and Co. reported today that its U.S. and Canadian sales forthe first half of the 1963 fiscal year set an all time record of $323,716.628.
1988 -- 25 years ago: William G. Lawrence, first administrative director, has retired fromPECO Enterprises, Inc. Prior to his service at PECO, Mr. Lawrence was the civilianpersonnel officer at the Rock Island Arsenal.
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