Eight-plus months after passing the century mark, Nellie Terronez Munos of Silvis — the oldest surviving resident of Hero Street — passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in […]
Nellie Muños is a true heroine. The oldest surviving resident of Hero Street in Silvis (whose brother-in-law was one of the eight acclaimed heroes), the kind, giving and good-hearted lady will turn 100 on Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5. They’re expecting over 300 people (from all over the U.S.) at her birthday party Friday […]