Consuelo R. Medina, 93, of Bettendorf, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Bettendorf. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel, Davenport. Memorials may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com. Mrs. Medina was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Mexico City, the daughter of Apolonio and Emiliana Trejo Avila. She married Luis S. Medina also in Mexico City. He preceded her in death Aug. 13, 1993. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Survivors include her children and spouses, Elvia and Juventino, Consuelo and Agustin, Margarita and William, Frank and Tina, Teresa and David, Marco Antonio and Shelby and Jaime; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Laura; son-in-law, Victor; and one sister, Maria Luisa Vergara. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jose Luis Medina, on Feb. 27, 2012; and a daughter, Silvia Saldivar, on Oct. 23, 2007.
Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period. 1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank. 1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.