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Aug. 25, 2017DAVENPORT — Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Marjorie R. Boland, 94, a resident of Davenport, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will take place in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be today (Thursday) from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, downtown Davenport. There will be additional visitation Friday in the gathering space at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Mrs. Boland passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair, Nebraska.Marjorie R. Koopmann was born on Nov. 2, 1922, in Davenport, a daughter of Emil G. and Bertha M. (Hansban) Koopmann. She was united in marriage to James Steven "Jim" Boland on Dec. 28, 1942, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2013. They shared over 70 years of marriage together.After Normal Training and graduating from High School, Marge taught all eight grades in a one-room country school until marrying Jim. Some years later, she, Jim and their then three children moved to the country, and she again taught in a one-room country school for several years before becoming a stay-at-home Mom. As a stay-at-home Mom, she raised four children and helped Jim with the work on the farm. When her youngest child started school, she returned to the workforce, this time doing office work. She retired in 1977 after working for 17 years in the Registrar's Office at St. Ambrose College.Marge was member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed walking, reading, playing cards and crocheting. Many of her crocheting projects she donated to Birthright, Hospice groups, the V.A. and nursing homes. She was well known among her family and friends for her baking powder biscuits and her cream pies.Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Care and Share Program (McAnthony’s Window) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.She is survived by her children and their spouses: James (Marilyn)... (Quad City Times)

He was such a great kid, and I feel like this is the least I could do for what he did to my life," said Callaway. She was hoping people would see the message and come out to remember Will.  "We tried to get as many people out here as we could," said Callaway.  Around 100 people showed up to the place where Will lost his life.  Flowers were placed around a makeshift memorial sight with a cross planted in Will's honor. People wrote messages on the cross to remember him. Will was a lacrosse player at Duluth East High School. "He was so gifted in everything he did," said Callaway. Hunter Brinkman knew Will, and last saw him five days ago on the Lakewalk at Canal Park. "It's just sad knowing that the place I come to took his life," said Brinkman.  He says Will's smile is what he is going to miss most. "His smile was super contagious," said Brinkman. Nakeya Rolin who also knew Will, says he was always looking to turn someone's day around. "Every time he would see somebody in the hall, if they looked sad he would make their day better," said Rolin. Brinkman believes it is important to try and remember the good times in the midst of sadness. "If you don't laugh, it's just all sadness and it's just going to last forever," said Brinkman. He says having a positive mindset is the key to moving on. "Instead of missing him, know that he's in a better place," said Brinkman. A visitation will take place for Will on Friday at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at noon. Both will take place at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Duluth.  ... (WDIO-TV)