The funeral for former longtime U.S. Rep. Lane Evans will be Monday in Moline. The 63-year-old Democrat died Wednesday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary in Moline both Saturday and Sunday. Evans' funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Moline.
The Vietnam War-era veteran represented Illinois' 17th congressional district for more than two decades, from 1983 to 2006. He announced he wouldn't seek re-election, citing his deteriorating health, and left office in January 2007.
As a congressman, he fought for the rights of veterans, including pushing legislation to help those exposed to Agent Orange.
He is survived by his three brothers.
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