Teresa K. Walters, 67, of Geneseo, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at her home following an extended battle with multiple myeloma. The joy of the Lord was her strength throughout this time. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Geneseo Evangelical Free Church, Geneseo. The Rev. Richard VanDyke and the Rev. Greg Chenoweth will officiate. Visitation for Teresa will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Geneseo Chapel of Vandemore Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, and one hour prior to the services at the church Friday. Burial will take place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge, Mich., on Monday, Jan. 14. Memorials may be left to the Geneseo Evangelical Free Church Missions Program or the American Cancer Society. Teresa "Teri" was born April 17, 1945, in Canton, N.Y., the daughter of Carlton and Verice Hollister. Her childhood and teen years were spent growing up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula at Manistique. She married David S. Walters on Sept. 17, 1966, in Grand Ledge, and he survives her. Following high school, she worked for John Deere in Lansing, Mich., and during her married life, she worked at the Clare County Michigan nursing home as well as various secretarial/administrative positions in the cities where they resided. Mostly, she was a loving wife, mom and grandmother. She was a member of Geneseo Evangelical Free Church. Her passions were teaching children, formerly through Child Evangelism Fellowship and in Sunday school, church missionary support and activities and women's Bible studies along with being a mentor in MOPS and friend. She loved following her children's and grandchildren's activities. They all have chosen to accept and follow Jesus, and she looks forward to being with them for eternity. Survivors include her husband, David; son (and daughter-in-law), John (Angie) Walters, Davenport; daughter and son-in-law, Jenifer (Aaron) Baugher, Ankeny, Iowa; granddaughter, Brienna Baugher; grandsons, Colby Baugher, Reid Walters, Zach Walters, Tate Walters and Cole Walters; brother, Taren (Pam) Hollister, Council Bluffs, Iowa; and sister, Tammy (Brett) Smith, Manistique; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. Special thanks are due to many friends and relatives who have blessed and encouraged the family during the time of her illness and to Dr. Stewart Garneau and his staff for providing professional and compassionate care treatment. Share a message of sympathy with Teresa's family at www.vandemorefuneralhome.com.
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.