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🌱 Tampico and Prophetstown communities remember Larry T. Frederick’s long, active life

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  • Tampico and Prophetstown communities remember Larry T. Frederick’s long, active life

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📰 News we're reading

• Obituary-Larry T. Frederick (aroundptown.com) — Tampico-area readers are remembering Larry T. Frederick, who married his late wife JoAnn at the Tampico United Methodist Church and remained active in nearby Prophetstown for decades. A memorial visitation and service will be held Friday, December 12, at Prophetstown United Methodist Church, honoring his love of family, church service, outdoor life, and many years of local work.
   

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Rock Falls

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  • Hartman is Sterling High School student of the month (shawlocal.com)

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