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(JAN. 27) Wilmette woman held a party so pallbearers could get to know each other.

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(JAN. 27) Police sketch artist put victims at ease.

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(JAN. 27) Pastry chef extraordinaire and a Tribune Silver Skate Speed Skating Champ.

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(JAN. 27) Well-known Chicago-area surgeon was president of her class at both Aquinas High School and St. Xavier University.

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(JAN. 27) Past president of the Greater Chicago Homebuilders Association and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award.

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(JAN. 27) Former sociology professor, director of general studies, associate dean of academic programs at Indiana University.

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(JAN. 27) Veteran of WWII and a Chicago Public High School teacher for 25 years.

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(JAN. 27) Former telephone operator at the Morrison Hotel, teacher at Walter Scott School.

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(JAN. 27) OB-GYN at Northwestern Memorial Hospital worked to help victims of sexual assault.

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(JAN. 26) Past president of Western Springs Auxiliary of Infant Welfare and the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, board member of the Big Sisters of Chicago.

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(JAN. 26) Deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago served at the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest.

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(JAN. 26) Volunteer once worked with Barack Obama on the South Side of Chicago.

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(JAN. 26) Past member of St. Vincent DePaul, Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Walker's Club.

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(JAN. 26) Former president of the Women's Bar Association of Chicago.

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(JAN. 26) United Church of Christ minister, farm labor activist.

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(JAN. 26) Labor lawyer and chairwoman of the DuSable Museum of African American History.

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(JAN. 26) Former air traffic controller at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

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(JAN. 25) Once named volunteer woman of the year by Back of Yards Council.

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(JAN. 25) Former associate judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County for 17 years.

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(JAN. 25) Instructor at Northwestern University in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Kellogg School of Management.

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(JAN. 25) Honorary doctorate and trustee at Illinois Benedictine University in Lisle.

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(JAN. 25) Longtime resident of Elmhurst, active participant in New Comers Club, Evening Women's Club, Church Youth Director, Brownie and Girl Scout Leader.

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(JAN. 25) Former owner of King Pin Lanes bowling alley in Fox River Grove for two decades.

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(JAN. 25) Former Lemont resident became a professional wrestler for the WWF, was known as Mr. Clean and Black Bart.

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(JAN. 24) Charla Krupp, Wilmette native and best-selling author of "How to Never Look Fat Again," dies of breast cancer at 58.

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(JAN. 24) National chaplain for the Marine Corps League for 15 years, former president of the American Cancer Society's Mount Greenwood Chapter.

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(JAN. 24) Former math teacher for 34 years at Senn High School in Chicago.

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(JAN. 24) Member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate for 60 years was the first female director of Farley Hall at Notre Dame.

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(JAN. 24) Ex-trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where the name on his badge was UFO, "confirming his sense of humor and his basic philosophy of life."

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(JAN. 24) Naperville resident had a long career in advertising and directing with WGN TV, Catholic Television Network and Leo Burnett Advertising Agency.

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(JAN. 24) Former chief of obstetrics and gynecology, and later chief of staff at Wesley Memorial Hospital in the 1970s.

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(JAN. 24) Tennis pro at Skokie Country Club, Winnetka Park District.

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(JAN. 24) Volunteer for several Jewish organizations in the Chicago area.

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(JAN. 23) Chicago Police Cmdr. John Kupczyk suffered heart attack off-duty.

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(JAN. 23) Dr. William J. Rogers, had dental practice on King Drive.

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(JAN. 23) A member of the Lake Bluff Yacht Club, accomplished artist in watercolors competitively raced Sunfish Sailboats.

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(JAN. 23) Retired District 28 school teacher, docent of Northbrook Historical Society for many years.

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(JAN. 23) Former math teacher at Wood Oaks Junior High School in Northbrook and a member of the 1986 Norridge Little League World Series qualifying baseball team.

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(JAN. 23) Park district commissioner in Tinley Park for 25 years.

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(JAN. 23) "A gifted painter and lover of art, music, literature, theater, film, fashion, interior design and international travel, passions she passed along to eight children."

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(JAN. 23) Newspaperman was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Hammond, a good friend of the River Glen Presbyterian Church in Naperville.

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(JAN. 23) TV Cameraman at CBS for over 40 years.

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(JAN. 23) 28-year Chicago police veteran praised for his leadership.

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(JAN. 23) Elgin pigeon-racing enthusiast was known for his training expertise.

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(JAN. 23) Longtime lawyer was member of Sam's Wine & Spirits' founding family.

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(JAN. 20) Energy technology consultant was the former vice president of Polytechnic, Inc., expert on fires and explosions.

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(JAN. 20) Firefighter for the City of Chicago from 1948 to retirement in 1978.

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(JAN. 20) Brilliant and powerful dancer, gifted choreographer taught dance to hundreds of young girls and boys in her home and at the North Shore Country Day School.

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(JAN. 20) Founder and president of the Truth in Labeling Campaign, dedicated to exposing the toxic effects of MSG hidden in food, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.

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(JAN. 20) Past president of McMillin Financial, LaGrange Highlands Sanitary District, LaGrange Highlands Civic Association and LaGrange Highlands School Board.

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(JAN. 20) Teacher at Florence Nightingale School for 36 years won the Kiwanis Teacher of the Year Award and the Student's Teacher of the Year Award.

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(JAN. 20) Retired librarian for Chicago Public Schools.

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(JAN. 20) Italian native was an enthusiastic follower of LaBanda Siciliana di Chicago, enjoyed shopping at the Italian Markets.

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(JAN. 20) High school referee officiated football, basketball games in Illinois and New Jersey for more than 50 years.

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(JAN. 19) John “Ray” Ristow, founding member of St. Germaine Parish, dies at 96.

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(JAN. 19) Former Mokena SD 159 board member Ventura dies at 48.

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(JAN. 19) Former nurse at Hinsdale Hospital.

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(JAN. 19) Founding secretary at Stone School in Addison with 17 years of service.

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(JAN. 19) Army veteran of WWII, retired employee of Loyola Medical Center.

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(JAN. 19) Retired chief librarian of Highland Park High School.

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(JAN. 19) A longtime volunteer with the Fox River Trolley Association.

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(JAN. 19) Edward J. Derwinski, the first V.A. secretary, grew up on the South Side of Chicago.

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(JAN. 19) More on Rabbi J. Harold Romirowsky, a Chicago native who died at age 90.

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(JAN. 19) Rev. Hycel B. Taylor II, a former head of PUSH and influential minister, dies.

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(JAN. 18) Retired director of Chicago Special Olympics.

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(JAN. 18) Donna Felton, a Cook County Circuit Court judge.

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(JAN. 18) Conrad Fink, 80, gruff professor, former AP correspondent once worked in Chicago.

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(JAN. 18) Founding member of St. Germaine Parish was active with the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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(JAN. 18) Past president and chairman of the International Television Association also worked in communication management for Allstate and Sears.

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(JAN. 18) Member of the Actor's Equity Union enjoyed acting, teaching and singing with the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus.

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(JAN. 18) Former police chief in Oak Forest.

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(JAN. 18) Cuba native fled the Castro regime in 1960 with her husband, settled in Chicago.

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(JAN. 18) Plainfield man was a member of the Pure Rod & Gun Club for 28 years and Beagle & Bass Hunting/Fishing Club for 30 years.

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(JAN. 18) Former administrator at of Plymouth Place, active in Illinois Association of Homes for the Aged, American Association of University Women.

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(JAN. 18) Longtime South Side congressman, first U.S. secretary of veterans affairs.

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(JAN. 17) Services this week for Chicago Heights native killed in Afghanistan.

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(JAN. 17) Former business agent with Teamsters Local 705 for more than 40 years.

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(JAN. 17) Member of the Felician Sister's Community for 77 years.

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(JAN. 17) The only woman to graduate from her law school class at DePaul University.

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(JAN. 17) Retired school teacher for the Lyons Township School District #103.

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(JAN. 17) Bank worker until age 80 once ran a day care center in her Skokie home.

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(JAN. 17) Rabbi J. Harold Romirowsky, a beloved leader and Chicago native, dies at 90.

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(JAN. 16) Former journalist with Time Life in Chicago, public relations director at Michael Reese and Holy Cross Hospital.

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(JAN. 16) "He made a mean meatball and was the best Pinochle player west of the Mississippi."

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(JAN. 16) Proprietor of the former Old Towne West Steakhouse in Forest Park.

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(JAN. 16) President of Gunthrop Warren Printing Company in Chicago collected antique cars and fire engines, owned and flew his own planes.

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(JAN. 16) One of the first female air traffic controllers in the U.S.

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(JAN. 16) Attorney, philanthropist, lover of the arts and volunteer at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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(JAN. 16) Member of Operative Plasters and Cement Mason's International Association, Chicago Local 502 for 62 years.

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(JAN. 16) Park Ridge optometrist was involved in promotion of women in the field of optometry.

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(JAN. 16) Shale Baskin, founder of high-end clothier Mark Shale.

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(JAN. 16) Businessman shared love and knowledge of wine with friends near and far.

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(JAN. 13) Former vice president of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 881.

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(JAN. 13) Former president of Oak Lawn Theatre Guild.

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(JAN. 13) Cook County accountant, ardent sports fan, extraordinary carpenter volunteered at church and was a member of the Holy Name Society.

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(JAN. 13) Former model and flight attendant from Bolingbrook promoted foreign exchange opportunities.

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(JAN. 13) Letter carrier for the Edgebrook/Lincolnwood Post Office for over 37 years.

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(JAN. 13) Former English teacher at Hyde Park High School and Kenwood Academy, active in the Hyde Park Historical Society.

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(JAN. 13) Assessor’s legislative assistant was also formidable cook, marathoner.

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(JAN. 12) Loyola University Chicago professor of chemistry since 1952.

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(JAN. 12) Radio operator and bombardier in the famed B17 airplane in WWII, liked to say he was "the most decorated Jewish war veteran at 542 Michigan Avenue."

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(JAN. 12) Award-winning principal of the Inter-American Magnet School in Chicago.

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(JAN. 12) Attorney for 50 years concentrated his practice representing injured workers.

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(JAN. 12) Ran a nationally-recognized clothing business in Chicago.

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(JAN. 12) Grew a clipping service that began in his father's garage into an international media company, part owner of the Milwaukee Braves, wine enthusiast.

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(JAN. 12) Professor of anthropology at Northwestern University studied Mexico's past, influenced its present day.

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(JAN. 11) One of the first women to hold a membership in the Chicago Board of Trade.

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(JAN. 11) Evanston police officer for 31 years and a WWII veteran.

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(JAN. 11) Founder and owner of Glen Ellyn Cyclery, former volunteer fireman in Hillside.

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(JAN. 11) Respected interior designer for many years, graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago dies at 101.

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(JAN. 11) Benedictine monk of Marmion Abbey in Aurora was a skilled tailor.

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(JAN. 11) Investment banker was an active outdoorsman and enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, skiing, tennis and hockey.

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(JAN. 11) Award-winning journalist, hippie and publicist worked in the Chicago area.

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(JAN. 10) "Karl had a debonair Cary Grant about him and to him a great buffet line was a slice of heaven."

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(JAN. 10) World War II veteran landed in Utah Beach after D-Day, drove a tank destroyer through France into the Battle of the Bulge.

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(JAN. 10) Longtime supporter and former board member of the Naperville Community Outreach provided assistance to at-risk youths.

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(JAN. 10) Educator at St. Xavier University, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and executive director of the Council of West Suburban Colleges.

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(JAN. 10) Flight attendant's career spanned decades and continents.

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(JAN. 10) Retired chief judge of U.S. District Court's Northern Illinois District.

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(JAN. 10) Marshall Rosenthal, 71, Chicago writer of counterculture era, local Emmy winner.

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(JAN. 9) Elizabeth Brumfiel was "real Indiana Jones," examined women’s role in Aztec culture.

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(JAN. 9) Park Ridge artist created the cartoon bugs used in Raid ads.

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(JAN. 9) Longest-serving Illinois ACLU director dies.

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(JAN. 9) Black Disciples leader who ran drug, gun trade, dead at 60.

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(JAN. 9) Former East Dundee police chief was a foster dad to 33.

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(JAN. 9) Suburban library board president was early proponent of shared databases.

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(JAN. 9) Longtime horse-racing handicapper for the Tribune.

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(JAN. 9) Paralyzed in high school football game, Rasul "Rocky" Clark fought losing battle to keep health insurance.

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(JAN. 9) Attorney fought to preserve Gold Coast.

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(JAN. 9) Italian immigrant opened a hair salon in Barrington.

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(JAN. 9) Mexican architect known for colors designed U. of C. dorm.

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(JAN. 9) Former Notre Dame hockey coach Charles "Lefty" Smith dies at 81.

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(DEC. 30) An American voting rights activist and civil rights leader from Chicago.

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(DEC. 30) Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection dies.

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(DEC. 30) Veteran earned World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the American Campaign Medal, founded Central Blacktop Co., Inc. in 1960.

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(DEC. 30) Trustee of the Illinois Institute of Technology, CEO of Amsted Industries started out at the same company as an intern.

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(DEC. 30) Former Winnetka resident for more than 48 years.

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(DEC. 30) Chicago native "was a great teller of jokes and was quick with a smile and a helping hand."

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(DEC. 30) WWII Army Air Corp veteran, retired assistant chief of the Markham Fire Department.

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(DEC. 30) 1970 graduate of Michigan State University, member of Ginger Creek Community Church in Aurora.

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(DEC. 30) IIT graduate was diagnosed with leukemia during pregnancy.

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(DEC. 30) Boyhood friend of John Belushi ran private club for Blues Brothers.

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(DEC. 29) World War II veteran wrote poetry, worked in family-owned dairy business that served the Chicago area for over half a century.

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(DEC. 29) Retired police captain, formerly of Chicago, served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater.

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(DEC. 29) Board member of the Saint Vincent DePaul Center, president of the Saint George Alumni Association and Queen of All Saints usher.

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(DEC. 29) Bartlett man loses five-year battle with cancer on Christmas Day.

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(DEC. 29) Past president of Blue Island Art Club, avid traveler, music lover and former 45 year resident of the Beverly area.

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(DEC. 29) Past saleswoman for Carson Pirie Scott and Marshall Fields.

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(DEC. 29) Longtime Evanston resident produced fine art, cartoons and award-winning advertising illustrations over a 40-year career.

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(DEC. 28) Owner of Home Building Supply Company in Tinley Park for nearly 30 years was stationed in the Philippine Islands during World War II, responsible for underwater surveillance.

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(DEC. 28) Former business manager for IBEW Local 134 exhibited paintings at the Oak Lawn Library.

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(DEC. 28) Past owner of Esprit's Hair Design for 35 years served many generations of clients in the Aurora and Chicago area.

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(DEC. 28) Frank Gardner, former Chicago School Board president, dies at 88.

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(DEC. 28) Priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago served in Evanston, Chicago and River Forest.

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(DEC. 28) Former chief of police, director of public safety in Lake Forest once played for the Baltimore Orioles farm team.

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(DEC. 28) "One of the most respected professionals in the Chicago film community."

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(DEC. 28) Past master of Wilmette Park Masonic Lodge #931, member of Glenview York Rite Bodies.

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(DEC. 28) Former 60-year member of Lyonsville Church and the Flagg Creek Historical Society.

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(DEC. 28) World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, retired Chicago firefighter, life member of the VFW and American Legion.

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(DEC. 27) Pre-school teacher for the Blue Island Park District for over 30 years.

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(DEC. 27) Past president of the Illinois Women's Bar Association obtained her JD degree from Northwestern by the age of 21.

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(DEC. 27) Chicago native was treasurer of the Illinois Kidney Foundation.

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(DEC. 27) Former senior project manager for development of the Elmhurst Center for Health.

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(DEC. 27) Owner of Jules 5 & 10 store served Logan Square.

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(DEC. 27) Plainfield guitarist "loved to play for the Lord."

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(DEC. 26) Legendary Chicago basketball figure McGlother "Mac" Irvin.

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(DEC. 26) Former Ebony Magazine executive editor.

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(DEC. 26) Death of "Pierogi Queen" from Midlothian left void in Christmas tradition.

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(DEC. 26) Former Glenview resident "will always be remembered for his love of family and friends, wrestling, fishing in Minnesota, his ability to tell a great joke and most of all, his love of a great cocktail."

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(DEC. 26) World War II veteran was employed for 29 years as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority.

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(DEC. 26) Former Barrington resident served on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations.

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(DEC. 26) AARP tax aide in Addison Township "loved family, golf, Spite and Malice, gardening, feeding the birds and Yoyo."

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(DEC. 26) Past president of Evanston-based Apeco Corporation led the firm out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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(DEC. 26) Member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 59 years served as a minister of prayer and presence at Resurrection Life Center in Chicago.

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(DEC. 26) Dental prosthodontist in Chicago previously worked for USAF in Japan.

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(DEC. 26) Past president of Mater Christi Women's Guild, a member of Chicago Women in Travel.

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(DEC. 26) Chairman of Lincoln Park Conservation Association served as Army Corporal in WW II, charged with protecting plans for D-Day.

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(DEC. 26) Trial lawyer became nationally known as a builder of museum-quality ship models.

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(DEC. 26) Guitarist performed with Ray Charles in Chicago and at top venues nationwide.

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(DEC. 23) Longtime Chicago Heights resident remembered as an ordinary man who led an extraordinary life.

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(DEC. 23) Former owner of North Avenue Roller Way, a Chicagoland landmark for over 60 years.

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(DEC. 23) Winnetka native worked as a United Airline stewardess.

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(DEC. 23) 42-year employee with Illinois Bell Telephone Co. served with the 4th Marine Air Wing during WWII.

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(DEC. 23) Chicago physician for nearly 50 years specialized in internal medicine and geriatric care.

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(DEC. 23) Guitarist, formerly of Oak Park, performed with Ray Charles and at top venues nationwide.

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(DEC. 23) Suburban middle school teacher was active in the Illinois Education Association.

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(DEC. 22) Antonio Perrusquia, 93, recording artist, performed for Mayor Richard J. Daley.

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(DEC. 22) Past president of School Dist. 84 advisory board, past commander of Bell Post American Legion and a member of Local 134.

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(DEC. 22) Northwestern grad retired as a radiologist from St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend.

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(DEC. 22) Chicago native was chairman of Baker & McKenzie law firm in early 1980s.

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(DEC. 22) Chicago-area attorney was a leader in the Jewish community.

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(DEC. 21) Longtime resident of North Riverside, minister to the sick and incarcerated of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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(DEC. 21) Retired stock broker, truck driver and WWII Navy veteran.

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(DEC. 21) Northbrook resident served on the board of directors at Jane Addams Hull House.

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(DEC. 21) Former Lombard resident piloted 70 combat missions in a B-25 Mitchell bomber for the 12th Army Air Corps, European Theater of Operation.

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(DEC. 21) Jesuit priest served in the provincial office in Chicago for many years and was also a professor of sociology at Loyola University.

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(DEC. 21) Barrington woman was a member of the Mercedes Benz Club of America, enjoyed golf and sociability at Park Ridge Country Club.

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(DEC. 21) Longtime Chicago Heights Ald. Willie White dies at 71.

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(DEC. 21) Former Jesuit priest, Chicago native dies.

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(DEC. 20) Former fashion buyer for Marshall Field's and Target.

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(DEC. 20) Retired aircraft mechanic for United Airlines.

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(DEC. 20) Native of Prague was a pianist, artist and doctor in Chicago.

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(DEC. 20) WWII Army Air Force veteran and retired Chicago Police Officer.

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(DEC. 20) Former chairman, executive with an international law firm, member of the Beverly Country Club for 45 years.

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(DEC. 20) Eclectic artist wrote a 5,700-page poem, "A Cure for Insomnia."

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(DEC. 20) More on William Schroeder, former Lakeland publisher.

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(DEC. 20) Former JUF chairman, president of the National Council of Jewish Federations dies.

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(DEC. 19) Expert on polka and pest control loved the music and his bug business.

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(DEC. 19) Huntley woman was a dancer, singer, actor and professional makeup artist.

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(DEC. 19) Librarian "was a world traveler, an avid gardener and an accomplished pianist."

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(DEC. 19) Longtime professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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(DEC. 19) Founder and former publisher of Lakeland Newspapers in Lake County.

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(DEC. 19) Entrepreneur for more than 40 years had flea market stands in Chicago and Gary.

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(DEC. 19) Former chief surgical research technician at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

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(DEC. 19) Former dean of students at Truman College, docent tour guide for the Chicago Architectural Foundation.

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(DEC. 19) Freshman at U of I graduated from Vernon Hills High School as student body president.

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(DEC. 19) Northbrook man was an anesthesiologist at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago for 25 years.

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(DEC. 19) High school biology teacher also taught Buddhism, became a poet.

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(DEC. 16) Former teacher, counselor and administrator for the Chicago Board of Education.

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(DEC. 16) Dedicated police officer for the Illinois State Police for over 25 years.

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(DEC. 16) Retired 20-year employee of Illinois Bell and a member of the Telephone Pioneers.

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(DEC. 16) Chicago lawyer, sports fanatic worked in insurance, reinsurance law.

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(DEC. 16) Gay activist wrote fiery conservative columns for the Windy City Times and Chicago Free Press.

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(DEC. 15) Former chief laboratory technologist as Michael Reese Hospital.

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(DEC. 15) Retired international reinsurance partner with a Chicago law firm loved fly fishing in Montana, deep sea fishing in Hawaii and Arizona spring training trips.

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(DEC. 15) Chicago native worked at the Field Museum of Natural History from 1952 until 1992 as a curator of anthropology.

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(DEC. 15) International business man authored autobiography, "My Sonny Days," which chronicled his days in the Depression, Army service, business and family life.

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(DEC. 15) Registered nurse became a tennis umpire for professional tournaments, volunteered at the Shedd Aquarium.

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(DEC. 15) Former musical director at the Gaslight Clubs retired as president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians.

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(DEC. 15) Elder at The Village Presbyterian Church of Northbrook, packaging industry consultant to the National Labor Relations Board.

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(DEC. 15) Retired director of international sales for the Illinois Central Railroad and a 1978 inductee to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

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(DEC. 14) Conservator of paintings for many small museums, member of the Board of Trustees of Spertus was a Holocaust survivor from Hungary.

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(DEC. 14) Longtime chemical engineer at Argonne National Laboratory.

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(DEC. 14) Moraine Valley Community College police officer for 40 years, Evergreen Park police officer for 31 years.

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(DEC. 14) Founder of Medjugorje Magazine opened DuPage Marian Center and Catholic Shoppe in Westmont.

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(DEC. 14) Longtime social studies teacher at Proviso West High School.

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(DEC. 14) Mies van der Rohe protege helped design McCormick Place.

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(DEC. 13) Former teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and The Latin School of Chicago.

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(DEC. 13) Former longtime basketball official, chief statistician for Illinois State Basketball Tournament in Champaign '66-'72.

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(DEC. 13) Longtime resident of Evanston was very active in organizations devoted to the ending of the War in Vietnam.

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(DEC. 13) Enthusiastic sports car racing fan loved to bicycle all over Chicago.

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(DEC. 13) Mechanical engineering student at Purdue University was an AP scholar at Wheaton Warrenville South High School.

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(DEC. 13) Founding member of the Albany Park Community Center coordinated an annual Christmas parade.

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(DEC. 12) Mount Prospect man left letters to comfort family after his death.

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(DEC. 12) Muslim convert and youth mentor who bridged two cultures in Chicago.

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(DEC. 12) Bob Locke, "an Aurora institution," called play-by-play for East Aurora games on radio stations WMRO and WKKD from 1960 to 1995.

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(DEC. 12) Community activist received an honorary street sign in her name on the 4900 block of Whipple Street, where she lived for 54 years.

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(DEC. 12) Former vice president of Chicago Manufacturing Company.

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(DEC. 12) "Gifted writer, painter, photographer and an avid bicyclist, motorcyclist, skier, fisherman and Starbucks enthusiast."

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(DEC. 12) Lifelong resident of Winnetka retired as the international advertising manager for Time magazine in Chicago.

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(DEC. 12) Elgin resident was a past editor of the American Theological Library Association Religious Indexes, former teacher and principal at the American School of Girls in Iraq.

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(DEC. 12) Fond friend to thousands of Cubs fans who came to know her in Section 101.

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(DEC. 12) Former senior forensic chemist with the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

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(DEC. 12) Beverly Blettner, the go-to person for fundraisers and charity balls in Chicago.

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(DEC. 9) "Lillie loved plants and flowers, enjoyed reading her bible, and made the best caramel cake on earth."

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(DEC. 9) Loyola Academy, Northwestern University grad was employed by the Secretary of the State of Illinois before retiring.

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(DEC. 9) Proud usher of St. Eugene Church for over 40 years.

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(DEC. 9) U.S. Navy veteran worked at Commonwealth Edison for 35 years.

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(DEC. 9) Past president of the St. Charles National Bank sang in church choir for 20 years.

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(DEC. 9) South Shore native held top posts with the Chicago police and fire departments.

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(DEC. 9) Chicago-area horseman worked with '02 Kentucky Derby winner.

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(DEC. 8) Career cop brought innovations to Chicago Fire Department.

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(DEC. 8) Architect designed many homes, commercial properties and Our Lady of Loretto Church in Hometown.

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(DEC. 8) Oak Park resident headed numerous social service agencies.

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(DEC. 8) Spoke nine languages, did entrepreneurial and philanthropic work in over 100 countries covering six continents.

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(DEC. 8) IHSA basketball referee for schools in Oak Park for over 30 years, active in the real estate business in the Oak Park area.

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(DEC. 8) Plumber "lived life to the fullest, turning cartwheels on the dance floor, golfing, diving."

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(DEC. 8) Moscow native escaped Russian Revolution, moved to Elgin, served in Army as a translator.

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(DEC. 8) Illinois Appellate Court judge "one of the best wordsmiths."

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(DEC. 7) Member of the Congregation of Mantellate Sisters Servants of Mary worked at several parishes in Chicago.

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(DEC. 7) Retired city circulation manager of the Chicago Sun Times started selling newspapers at the age of 8.

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(DEC. 7) Medical oncologist in the north suburbs for nearly 40 years.

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(DEC. 7) Longtime graphic designer and advertising executive, artist, sculptor, teacher, world traveler and private pilot.

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(DEC. 7) Ardent advocate of the greater metropolitan Herpetological Society and a supporter of the Illinois Police Association.

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(DEC. 7) Chicago iron worker helped with the Sears Tower, Hancock Building and much more of the skyline.

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(DEC. 7) Music teacher and choir director for Chicago Public Schools.

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(DEC. 7) Past president of St. Walter Womens Club and Marist High School Mothers Club.

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(DEC. 7) Mason for 45 years, retired volunteer fire fighter with Norwood Park Township.

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(DEC. 7) Former Adler Planetarium director brought city "nature in the raw."

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(DEC. 7) WWII vet founded Skokie theater troupes, directed 150 plays.

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(DEC. 6) Pianist who wrote famous part for "Lake Shore Drive" dies.

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(DEC. 6) Homewood stationary engineer also worked as a fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad and was a season ticket-holder to both the Goodman and Shakespeare Theaters.

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(DEC. 6) Barrington resident was born to immigrant parents in a coal-mining camp and rose to prominence in the electrical manufacturing industry.

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(DEC. 6) Retired Zion elementary school teacher loved the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera and Art Institute.

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(DEC. 6) Former appellate court judge in Illinois.

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(DEC. 6) Former Park Ridge alderman, volunteer at Mary Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church dies.

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(DEC. 6) Retired chief of obstetrics and gynecology department at Resurrection Medical Center dies.

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(DEC. 5) Guitarist for Howlin’ Wolf was part of the great blues migration to Chicago.

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(DEC. 5) "Q," a young man who beat odds, savored life.

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(DEC. 5) Chicago native was a minor league baseball player, pilot, avid bowler, traveler and golfer.

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(DEC. 5) Prayer Chaplain at the Unity Church in Chicago volunteered at Lincoln Park Zoo for 20 years, giving tours to thousands of school-children.

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(DEC. 5) Member of Chicago Accordion Club, Polish American Club, Catholic War Vets, 50-year volunteer at Millerwoods Fire Department, St. Joseph Holy Name Society.

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(DEC. 5) Longtime resident of Olympia Fields played in the NFL, retired as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission.

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(DEC. 5) Music educator, choral conductor and teacher was a founder of the North Shore Chamber Choir.

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(DEC. 5) President of Friedmann Advertising, founder at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

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(DEC. 5) Longtime member of Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus.

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(DEC. 5) Illinois bankruptcy judge fostered camaraderie in the court.

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(DEC. 2) Oak Park resident led two offices of Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago for 11 years.

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(DEC. 2) Glenview mason contractor was a former professional soccer player in Scotland, Canada.

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(DEC. 2) Owner for 54 years of Colonial Opticians on Laramie and Diversey.

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(DEC. 2) "Proud St. George Dragon, lifelong Bear fan, Notre Dame fanatic and jazz lover par excellence."

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(DEC. 2) Accomplished lithographer taught at School of Art Institute of Chicago.

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(DEC. 2) Longtime board secretary at the Tinley Park Park District.

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(DEC. 2) Dominican priest of the Central Province of St. Albert the Great in Chicago dies.

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(Dec. 2) Rabbi Harold P. Smith, former vice president of HebrewTheological College, dies.

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(DEC. 1) Devoted Irish-American matriarch raised 6 children.

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(DEC. 1) President of the Henzlik Institute of Cognitive Development, managing partner and trading system developer at Chicago Market Science Group.

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(DEC. 1) Past president of the medical staff, chairman of the OB/GYNE department at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago.

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(DEC. 1) Former owner of Greater Chicago Plumbing and Michael Di Foggio Plumbing, loved to smoke cigars.

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(DEC. 1) Worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 41 years.

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(DEC. 1) Chicago native, human services executive served in Peace Corps and worked at Metropolitan Family Services.

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(DEC. 1) Navy veteran a leader in Chicago's transgender community.

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(Nov. 30) Female police officer loved crossword puzzles, bridge and reading murder mysteries.

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(Nov. 30) Administrator for Chicago Public Schools was elected to the board of the Oak Lawn Park District.

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(Nov. 30)Mechanical engineer recognized as last farmer in Des Plaines.

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(Nov. 29) Former Harwood Heights mayor.

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(Nov. 29) Taught English as a second language within the Assyrian community.

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(Nov. 29) Physician at Loyola Medical Center and Hines VA Hospital, professor emeritus at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine.

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(Nov. 29) Former cultural attache officer for the Honorary Consulate of Luxemburg in Chicago.

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(Nov. 29) Army veteran earned degrees in liberal arts and law enforcement at age 60.

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(Nov. 29) Chicago woman painted portraits of leaders, dignitaries.

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(Nov. 29) Owner of Pauline's restaurant and Bowmanville booster.

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(Nov. 29) Doris McClory, wife of ex-congressman, longtime member of the Lake County Republican Federation.

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(Nov. 28) Co-owner of the Artists Cafe for 50 years and the Greek Village on Halsted Street.

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(Nov. 28) University of Chicago professor researched the development and connections of the synapses.

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(Nov. 28) Chicago native volunteered in Peace Corps, worked for State Department in New Delhi, Afghanistan and Saigon.

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(Nov. 28) Award-winning poet who studied at University of Illinois.

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(Nov. 28) Attorney co-founded the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel in Chicago.

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(Nov. 28) Longtime Joliet mayor led city through economic renaissance.

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(Nov. 28) Stalin's daughter Lana Peters dies at 85 in Wisconsin.

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(Nov. 25) More on Maggie Daley, Chicago’s gracious first lady.

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(Nov. 25) Organist, singer, music teacher and choir director through the years at various local Catholic churches.

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(Nov. 25) Noted horseman formerly owned and operated Steve's Gyros in Lombard.

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(Nov. 25) Former owner of Garden Landscape & Nursery in Chicago.

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(Nov. 25) Homewood woman graduated from St. Xavier University in her 80s.

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(Nov. 25) Former head of Greater Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, board member of College of DuPage.

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(Nov. 25) Former Chicago first lady Maggie Daley dies at 68.

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(Nov. 24) NIU shooting victim remembered for humor, involvement with university.

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(Nov. 23) Longtime Chicago police officer "liked getting rid of the bad guys.”

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(Nov. 23) Employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services for 20 years, longtime member of St. Irenaeus Church.

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(Nov. 23) Railroad worker "loved music especially Dixieland, Ragtime, Hawaiian and even taught himself to hula dance."

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(Nov. 23) Member of IBEW Local 701, owner of electrical contracting company.

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(Nov. 23) College tennis star went on to become high school teacher, River Forest village trustee.

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(Nov. 22) Nurse cared for paralyzed veterans at Hines VA hospital.

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(Nov. 22) Former owner and operator of Stammer's Market in Elmwood Park.

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(Nov. 22) Proprietor of Pauline's Restaurant in West Andersonville.

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(Nov. 22) American Airlines pilot served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.

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(Nov. 22) Retired Montgomery Wards employee of 25 years.

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(Nov. 22) Author of short fiction, light verse, local and national history donated her collection of portraiture to McHenry Community College.

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(Nov. 22) Longtime member of Norwood Park Lutheran Church.

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(Nov. 22) Feminist activist nurtured a number of leading women's organizations in the Chicago area.

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(Nov. 21) Computer programmer from Crystal Lake "enjoyed telling stories and jokes and was fascinated with history."

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(Nov. 21) Professor emeritus at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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(Nov. 21) Banker led the trust department of Chicago's Northern Trust Corp. for 18 years, retired as the bank's vice chairman.

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(Nov. 21) Teacher, hospital spokesman and art gallery owner was a longtime resident of Oak Park.

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(Nov. 21) Unyielding spirit aided husband after stroke.

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(Nov. 18) Editor, writer who retired from the Public Health Service was a native of Chicago.

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(Nov. 18) Director of development for the Chicago Historical Society created the Oak Park Festival of Potluck Foods.

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(Nov. 18) Owner of Oak Park Bakery.

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(Nov. 18) Longtime Morton Grove resident died just before ceremony that was to honor him.

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(Nov. 18) Chief of police in Wilmette for 25 years.

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(Nov. 18) Elmhurst resident was a member of Midwest Ford Model-T Club and Polish American Cultural Club.

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(Nov. 18) Former owner of J&R Shoes of Skokie, B&K Shoes of Chicago and Glenwood Bootery.

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(Nov. 18) "An accomplished musician, engineer, cook, father and papou."

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(Nov. 18) Nationally recognized public speaker regarding investments and public policy.

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(Nov. 18) Past master of the Masonic Lodge, past president of the Non-Ferrous Foundry Society, private pilot and instrument-rated flight instructor.

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(Nov. 18) Former chief of nuclear medicine at Hines VA Hospital invented a body imaging device.

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(Nov. 17) Chicago native was inducted into the Women's International Bowling Hall of Fame for the State of Illinois and City of Chicago.

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(Nov. 17) Former pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

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(Nov. 17) Nurse managed Back to Work Center at St. James Hospital in Chicago Hts.

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(Nov. 17) Member of the St. Paul Community Church, Telephone Pioneers of America, Scottish Clan Gordon and Harvey Optomists.

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(Nov. 17) Oak Brook resident served many years in retirement as a docent at Brookfield Zoo and Mayslake Peabody Estate.

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(Nov. 17) Former superintendent of school districts in the south and north suburbs.

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(Nov. 17) Former state senator, Palatine mayor.

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(Nov. 17) Funeral director for over 55 years owned Satala Funeral Home, formerly located on South Damen Avenue.

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(Nov. 17) Member of Underwater Archaeology Society of Chicago, Neptune Nimrods of Green Bay and Outings Club of Chicago.

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(Nov. 16) Active member of the resistance to the German occupation of Lithuania ran several businesses in Chicago.

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(Nov. 16) Dedicated volunteer with the Women's Auxiliary at St. Francis Hospital.

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(Nov. 16) Teacher at Dulles Elementary School for 25 years.

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(Nov. 16) "Father, teacher, philosopher, worker, community service provider, a determined and unflappable man."

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(Nov. 16) Copywriter contributed poetry to Tribune's "A Line O' Type or Two" column.

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(Nov. 15) Chicago native was president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Catholic War Veterans Association.

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(Nov. 15) Longtime accountant for the Clarendon Hills Park District.

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(Nov. 15) Poet, writer volunteered at a home for mentally handicapped women and became a travel agent late in life.

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(Nov. 15) Coach and referee in the American Youth Soccer Organization enjoyed golfing, swimming and football.

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(Nov. 15) Former owner of an insurance agency in the Lincoln Square area for 52 years.

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(Nov. 15) Owner of the Black Pearl Restaurant in Schaumburg.

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(Nov. 15) Lead mechanic for Capitol/United Airlines for 40 years.

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(Nov. 14) 25-year-old soldier from Elmwood Park dies in Afghanistan.

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(Nov. 14) Amsterdam native settled in Chicago's Roseland area.

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(Nov. 14) Chicago firefighter also worked plays at many Chicago theaters.

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(Nov. 14) Owner, operator of Midwest Helicopter Airways in Willowbrook.

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(Nov. 14) Suburban man helped design the bank codes at the bottom of checks.

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(Nov. 14) Member of the Military Intelligence Service and Counter Intelligence Service, stationed in the Pacific theatre.

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(Nov. 14) Chief of medicine at Ingalls Hospital built the first coronary care unit in the south suburban area.

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(Nov. 14) Star gymnast at the University of Illinois became a longtime coach at New Trier.

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(Nov. 14) Radiation oncologist served on staff at Chicago Prostate Cancer Center.

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(Nov. 11) Longtime nursery school teacher at Lake Shore School.

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(Nov. 11) Hairdresser for 80 years, vice president of Gottlieb Hospital Auxiliary received Sheriff's Medal of Honor for 25 years of volunteer service.

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(Nov. 11) Volunteer at Resurrection Hospital for 10 years.

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(Nov. 11) Chicago advertising executive and engineer was a former president of Glenbrook School District 225.

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(Nov. 11) Founding member of Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism in Highland Park.

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(Nov. 11) Boy Scout leader, Rotary Club member and Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

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(Nov. 10) Chicago artist kept painting beyond age 100.

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(Nov. 10) Former village trustee in North Riverside, past president of North Riverside Little League, performer in community theatre musicals and past president of the Holy Name Society.

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(Nov. 10) Educator taught at two-room schoolhouse on Chicago's South Side.

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(Nov. 10) Owner of pest control business was also a polka musician, band leader.

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(Nov. 10) Longtime parishioner, religious education teacher and Eucharistic minister at St. Michael Church.

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(Nov. 10) Former assistant dean at DePaul University's School for New Learning.

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(Nov. 10) Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from 1965 to 1993 with a brief trip to Vietnam where he was a Major in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

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(Nov. 10) Berlin native came to the U.S. at age 12, settled in Chicago.

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(Nov. 10) Chicago man retired from Northern Trust after 38 years, was known for his "remarkable courage, infectious sense of humor."

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(Nov. 10) McHenry resident built successful heating and air-conditioning business and volunteered with many organizations.

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(Nov. 9) Longtime physical therapist in the horse racing industry.

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(Nov. 9) Sole survivor of a large family that perished in the Holocaust, proud veteran of the Israeli defense forces.

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(Nov. 9) Novelist and poet whose "fierce imagination looked life right in the eye."

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(Nov. 9) Founder of Barone's Pizza was a pioneer in the pizza industry.

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(Nov. 9) Former president of the McHenry Fire Protection District for over 20 years, trustee of Local 130 Plumbers Union.

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(Nov. 9) Chicago model graced Coca-Cola trays and ads, walked runways for Chicago institutions like Marshall Field's.

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(Nov. 9) Elmhurst retiree spent 11,000 hours volunteering at historical museum.

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(Nov. 8) Former owner of the Gold Door in Oak Park, Perk's in Elk Grove and, for the past 25 years, owner of Papa Chris' Place.

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(Nov. 8) Former director of the Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association.

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(Nov. 8) Longtime parishioner of St. Dennis Church in Lockport, teacher for 43 years in the Valley View Public School District 365U.

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(Nov. 8) Former associate pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Melrose Park.

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(Nov. 8) President of Mothers Club at St. Wenceslaus Parish, owner of Mabel's Grocery store in Chicago and Stanley's West Irving Liquor store.

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(Nov. 8) Operator of amateur radio station W9MOL since 1937.

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(Nov. 8) Past president of the Women's Board of the Chicago Heart Association also served on the Governing Board and Women's Board of Brookfield Zoo.

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(Nov. 8) Schaumburg woman organized annual bake sale to benefit the Neediest Kids Fund.

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(Nov. 8) World War II veteran was dedicated to VFW post in Tinley Park.

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(Nov. 7) Head of World Book Encyclopedia grew up in Calumet City.

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(Nov. 7) Longtime director of U. of C. Press.

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(Nov. 7) Former special agent from Overland Park worked 22 years with the Secret Service, serving under five presidents.

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(Nov. 7) Engineer from Rockford was a longtime member of the Board of Governors of the Aerospace Industry Association.

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(Nov. 7) Master boat builder was owner and president of Streblow Custom Boats in Lake Geneva.

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(Nov. 7) Avid equestrian, lifelong breeder and showman of Great Danes.

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(Nov. 7) Actor, theatrical set and lighting designer, commercial retail designer, furniture designer and photographer.

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(Nov. 7) Doctor spoke three languages, won 4th degree black belt in judo.

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(Nov. 7) Founder and past president of the Highland Park Historical Society, fisherman, photographer, cartoonist.

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(Nov. 7) Matriarch of one of Chicago's leading construction firms.

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(Nov. 7) Northfield architect designed 130 automotive dealerships throughout the Midwest.

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(Nov. 7) Newsreel cameraman also shot parts of "Blues Brothers."

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(Nov. 7) Retired Oak Forest dentist was airplane enthusiast.

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(Nov. 4) Chicago resident was the co-founder, director of the Academy of General Dentistry.

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(Nov. 4) Burr Ridge resident held leadership positions in American Red Cross, Planned Parenthood, Junior League, AFS, Children's Relief Assn., Smith College, church and schools.

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(Nov. 4) Reference librarian at DePaul and Northeastern Illinois worked doing restoration and tonal adjustments of classical instruments.

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(Nov. 4) Flossmoor Village Trustee served on the Board of First National Bank of Harvey, Foundation Board of Ingalls Hospital.

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(Nov. 4) Member of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King.

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(Nov. 4) Chicago native was the purchasing manager for Tootsie Roll Industries.

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(Nov. 4) Retired Hillside firefighter, U.S. Marines Corps veteran.

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(Nov. 4) Longtime Michael Reese Hospital employee enjoyed sewing, cooking and watching Western movies.

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(Nov. 3) Former legal assistant in the U.S. attorney’s office and 20-year-plus volunteer with the Boy Scouts.

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(Nov. 3) Chicago native was a published poet, cabinetmaker and copy desk editor for the Wall Street Journal.

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(Nov. 3) Former director of nursing at the Presbyterian Home in Evanston.

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(Nov. 3) Retired lieutenant of the Oak Lawn Fire Department.

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(Nov. 3) Longtime director of St. Joseph Addison Food Pantry.

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(Nov. 3) Longtime crossing guard in Tinley Park.

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(Nov. 2) Former volunteer fireman and past commissioner with the Norwood Park Fire Department.

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(Nov. 2) Former member of the Bolingbrook Senior Sluggers Softball team.

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(Nov. 2) Urologist at West Suburban Hospital for 43 years.

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(Nov. 2) Former president and charter member of the Naperville Community Gardeners.

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(Nov. 2) More on Dorothy Rodham, Hillary Clinton's mother from Park Ridge.

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(Nov. 2) Teacher, wrestling coach at Manteno High School hit by car while jogging.

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(Nov. 2) The Rev. Richard J. Valker served at several parishes in Chicago and the suburbs.

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(Nov. 2) Lyric Opera volunteer conducted backstage tours for students of all ages.

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(Nov. 1) Award-winning airplane builder was a dentist in Oak Forest for more than 30 years.

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(Nov. 1) Chaplain of St. Mary of Sambuca Society, longtime member of St. Joseph Di Bagheria Society and the Sicilian American Cultural Association.

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(Nov. 1) Court reporter, salesman was "widely known for his quick wit and his generous nature."

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(Nov. 1) Couple from different worlds met in Chicago as college students.

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(Nov. 1) Dorothy Rodham, mother of Hillary Clinton, raised kids in Park Ridge.

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(OCT. 31) Member of the Pritzker family was an engineer, manufacturer.

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(OCT. 31) More on former Hammond Police Chief Frank DuPey.

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(OCT. 31) Former vice president of the Italian American Womens Organization, past president of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Womens Club.

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(OCT. 31) Retired priest sang in the Lyric Opera House in Chicago.

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(OCT. 31) Evanston native was the former director of admissions at Beloit College, Kalamazoo College.

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(OCT. 31) Employed by the Chicago Transit Authority for 35 years beginning as a bus driver and eventually serving as assistant station superintendent.

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(OCT. 31) Assistant superintendent in Cook County for special education became the director of low-incidence handicap children in DuPage West Cook for 12 years.

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(OCT. 31) North Shore manicurist loved French cooking, fencing and animals.

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(OCT. 31) Housewife, Little League coach, Girl Scout troop leader and lawyer became mayor of Lyons.

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(OCT. 31) Former president of the Amphitheatre in Chicago ran shows from livestock to rock to ballet.

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(OCT. 31) Former Lake Zurich pastor dies.

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(OCT. 28) Journalist wrote for the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, suburban papers and edited newsletters for Chicago schools, hospitals.

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(OCT. 28) Founder of Laredo Auto Parts Inc., Mexico Steak House and Little Village Currency Exchange Inc.

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(OCT. 28) Active parishioner, Eucharistic minister at St. Mary Immaculate Parish was an officer of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Council #5573.

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(OCT. 28) Former Hammond Police Chief Frank DuPey enjoyed swimming and boating.

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(OCT. 28) South Chicago man "was looking for ways to help children, senior citizens, the poor, the marginalized."

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(OCT. 27) Funeral director for more than 50 years, past owner of the Pociask Funeral Home on Chicago Ave.

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(OCT. 27) Powerhouse soccer player from Hersey High in Arlington Heights.

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(OCT. 27) Chicago native retired as an executive with Continental Airlines in 1992.

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(OCT. 27) Long-time employee of Catholic Charities was an active member of St. Cornelius, the Ladies Guild, SCORE and the Morton Grove garden club.

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(OCT. 27) Active member of St. Joseph Church.

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(OCT. 27) Former president of the International Amphitheater was also formerly with the Arie Crown Theater, Navy Pier and an active member of the Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities.

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(OCT. 27) Former chairman of Illinois Racing Board.

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(OCT. 26) Former president of Lake County Bar Association founded the Sullivan, Smith, Hauser & Noonan Law Firm.

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(OCT. 26) Host greeter at St. Margaret Mary Church in Naperville was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

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(OCT. 26) Well-known Chicago-area magician performed at private parties, corporate hospitality suites and trade shows.

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(OCT. 25) Singer and organist at St. Simon the Apostle Church enjoyed cooking and watching the cooking shows.

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(OCT. 25) Chicago Public Schools teacher received the Illinois State Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007.

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(OCT. 25) Retired reporter for many Chicago and suburban papers was the current village clerk for Hillside.

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(OCT. 25) Past president of Field Enterprises Inc. practiced law part-time, served as director of the Chicago Crime Commission.

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(OCT. 25) Chevrolet tycoon was a leader in children's philanthropy donating to numerous orphanages and children's medical facilities throughout the world.

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(OCT. 25) Longtime physical education teacher in Lake Bluff swam until she was 96.

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(OCT. 24) Math teacher and basketball coach at Deerfield High School for 25 years.

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(OCT. 24) Competitive skeet shooter at Northbrook Sports Club taught gun safety and started the sporting clays program.

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(OCT. 24) Expert in forensic architecture worked on restoration of more than 400 Chicago schools.

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(OCT. 24) Naperville woman was an advocate for learning disabled children.

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(OCT. 24) Wauconda resident enjoyed playing the piano, guitar, organ, banjo and singing.

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(OCT. 24) Former mechanical design engineer at the Chicago area-based Zenith Electronics Corp.

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(OCT. 24) Restaurateur helped build Ricobene's into chain.

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(OCT. 21) Graduate of Humboldt Park’s Tuley High School sang on national TV, talk shows and radio shows.

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(OCT. 21) Local high school English teacher designed and implemented a creative writing course used by many school districts around the country.

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(OCT. 21) Resident of Mather Place of Wilmette was a member of the Mather Sharks Billiard Club.

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(OCT. 21) Walgreens employee for 40 years, most recently as a pharmacist in Yorkville.

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(OCT. 21) Pearl Harbor survivor spoke to schoolchildren in Chicago about attack.

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(OCT. 20) Accomplished musician was an avid traveler and reader, loved the theater, biking and airshows.

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(OCT. 20) Hegewisch resident was an arborist for the Department of Forestry.

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(OCT. 20) Past board member of South Suburban Youth Symphony and active volunteer for Homewood School District 153.

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(OCT. 20) Longtime resident of Chicago and Skokie served 40 years as a mechanical design engineer and pioneer in consumer electronics.

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(OCT. 20) Highland man enjoyed teaching others.

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(OCT. 20) Farm boy from Indiana worked as an engineer in Chicago designing nuclear power plants and power stations.

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(OCT. 19) "A bi-lingual counselor, pro-life activist, life-long student, protector and defender of all human life, especially unborn children."

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(OCT. 19) Employee of the Chicago Tribune for nearly 50 years was a member of the Elks Club of Des Plaines.

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(OCT. 19) Owner of Rudy's Bike Shop in Chicago was a member of the VFW and St. Mary's Parish.

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(OCT. 19) Longtime mason, shriner, Kentucky colonel, Boy Scout leader and stained-glass artisan.

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(OCT. 19) Former Indiana and national Democratic Party leader Gordon St. Angelo dies.

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(OCT. 19) Wheaton College professor brought Christian perspective to philosophy.

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(OCT. 19) More on Dr. Ellis D. Johnson, one of the first African-American physicians to be board certified in three specialties.

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(OCT. 18) Chicago native was the former security chief for KISS.

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(OCT. 18) Skokie teacher volunteered at Kohls Children's Museum.

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(OCT. 18) Doctor from Northbrook "remained relentlessly committed to the human care and rights of the mentally ill."

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(OCT. 18) Former chief of vocational rehabilitation and counseling with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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(OCT. 18) Retired family counselor for the City of Chicago recently authored a Jewish cookbook.

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(OCT. 18) Former Lake County deputy coroner owned multiple funeral homes in the Chicago area.

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(OCT. 18) Early leader in the field of addiction psychiatry was a professor at Northwestern.

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(OCT. 18) Butcher for over 45 years was a longtime member of the Illinois National Guard.

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(OCT. 18) More on Life Newspapers owner, who started out as an ad salesman at his father's newspaper.

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(OCT. 17) “He led by example as a firefighter and had a knack for organizing people.”

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(OCT. 17) Former co-owner of LIFE Newspapers, a west suburban multi-weekly newspaper chain.

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(OCT. 17) The first African American to be trained in the VA Hospital system in Chicago.

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(OCT. 17) Former newspaper editor helped start the women's center at Sherman Hospital.

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(OCT. 17) Former campus minister at Loyola University, former director of campus ministry at Xavier University.

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(OCT. 17) Evanston wedding planner was active in the North Shore Senior Center Hearing Loss Program.

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(OCT. 17) Captain of the Chicago Fire Department.

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(OCT. 17) Physician opened family practice in LaPorte County.

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(OCT. 17) Field Museum curator studied early mammals.

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(OCT. 17) Chicago native started his own office machine company in Niles.

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(OCT. 14) An avid animal lover who would take in any stray.

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(OCT. 14) Architect, railroad historian collected rare train artifacts.

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(OCT. 14) Former draftsman was a dance instructor and square dance caller late into his eighties.

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(OCT. 14) Research analyst, hedge fund manager was involved in Jewish Vocational Services, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, the Anti-Defamation League and the Israeli Policy Forum.

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(OCT. 14) Longtime Sandwich resident co-founded the Fountain Medical Group in Sandwich.

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(OCT. 14) Volunteer counselor, mentor served single mothers and their families in Oak Lawn.

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(OCT. 14) Self-taught art historian gave lectures on famous women at ladies clubs.

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(OCT. 13) Member of the Sisters of Mercy for 74 years.

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(OCT. 13) Former mayor, trustee, director of planning and head of the zoning board in Monee also served as past president of Hope Lutheran Church in Park Forest, IL and on the board of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind.

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(OCT. 13) Long-time Village of Oak Park employee with the Day Care Education Center and the Village Police Department.

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(OCT. 13) Executive director of the Bolingbrook Park District.

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(OCT. 13) Part owner of Feeney's Bar, formerly Tony's Golden Keg, in Brookfield for 27 years.

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(OCT. 13) Retired senior vice-president, comptroller for CNA Insurance was also an IHSA football referee from 1958 to 1988.

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(OCT. 13) 40-year resident of Kenilworth was a painter who studied at the North Shore Art League.

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(OCT. 13) Past member of the Wakita Warriors girls basketball team in the early 1950s.

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(OCT. 13) Investment manager was life trustee at University of Chicago.

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(OCT. 13) Former Motorola CEO helped pioneer cellphone industry.

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(OCT. 13) Former priest helped others transition out of priesthood.

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(OCT. 12) Member of the Leavitt Booster's and a former executive of Brach's Candy Transportation Division.

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(OCT. 12) Former Field Museum of Natural History curator, internationally renowned paleontologist.

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(OCT. 12) Journalist became Amoco's manager of creative services followed by head of communications and vice president of a Chicago bank.

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(OCT. 12) Former ballet dancer "loved music, dancing, telling a good story, and was always the life of the party."

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(OCT. 12) Longtime Wheaton resident was grew up with 13 siblings on Wheaton dairy farm.

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(OCT. 12) Part owner of Smokey Joe's Men's Wear in Chicago.

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(OCT. 12) Nobuko Bollinger Brandt "set an example of being an intelligent, independent, beautiful woman who loved life and loved her family."

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(OCT. 12) Former secretary at St. John Brebeuf School in Niles for 25 years.

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(OCT. 11) South Side bookkeeper and a public school vice-principal became Waste Management CFO and a financial architect.

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(OCT. 11) World War II naval officer was signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1939 at age 18 and went on to manage their farm league team.

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(OCT. 11) Business ed professor at Triton College in River Grove for 23 years.

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(OCT. 11) Lifelong Chicago-area resident and 1972 graduate of the first Deaconate class of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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(OCT. 11) Retired industrial psychologist and founder of WEORC, an international organization to assist priests, ministers and religious men and women who transition from full-time church ministry.

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(OCT. 11) Longtime Highland Park resident was an architect and railroad historian.

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(OCT. 10) Lead trumpet player for the Ides of March for more than 40 years.

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(OCT. 10) Emmy award-winning videotape editor was an accomplished singer who sang at Temple Shalom and the Chicago Lyric Opera.

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(OCT. 10) Retired after 38 years of service as a machinist for the Chicago Tribune.

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(OCT. 10) Bailiff in the Illinois Appellate Court and the State's Supreme Court for 27 years.

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(OCT. 10) Miss Indiana in 1945 modeled for Marshall Fields and starred on various T.V. shows, including "What's My Line?"

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(OCT. 10) Former semi-pro baseball pitcher from Chicago coached little league for many years.

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(OCT. 10) Engineer of the Chicago Fire Dept., assistant coach and vice president of The Canaryville Lions.

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(OCT. 10) Popular teacher at Chicago’s Hubbard High School went on to travel the globe as a college counselor.

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(OCT. 10) First director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

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(OCT. 10) Former Des Plaines alderman was mechanical engineer who held patents for products tied to the space program.

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(OCT. 10) Priest served more than 30 years at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

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(OCT. 7) Former Chicago resident knitted 1,000 baby hats for local hospitals, though hindered by rheumatoid arthritis.

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(OCT. 7) Golf instructor at Fresh Meadows Golf Course, editor and journalist of Golf Chicago Magazine.

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(OCT. 7) Carmelite priest from Chicago held degrees in library science, Latin and ecclesiastical history.

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(OCT. 7) Daughter of past treasurer of Tribune Co.

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(OCT. 7) Barrington woman attended daily Mass at St. Anne's, volunteered for more than 40 years at the Catchpenny resale shop.

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(OCT. 7) Former Joliet resident "became a single parent with very little means who focused on making a good life for her four young children."

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(OCT. 7) Former language teacher at Libertyville High School was an interpreter and translator in World War II.

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(OCT. 7) Co-founder of Smalley Steel Ring Company in Chicago traveled millions of miles on business trips around the world.

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(OCT. 7) Former owner of Sounds Good Record Stores was a history teacher, baseball coach at Hubbard High School in Chicago and also taught in Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and Panama.

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(OCT. 7) Farmer City boy became president and CEO of two south suburban banks.

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(OCT. 6) A.C. Nielsen Jr., head of TV ratings firm, dies at his home in Winnetka.

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(OCT. 6) Emmy Award-winning documentary producer from Oak Park taught at Columbia College Chicago.

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(OCT. 6) Usher and Eucharistic minister at St. Eugene loved roller coasters, crafting cards and trips to Hawaii.

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(OCT. 6) Former all-state basketball player and state pole-vaulting champion at Evanston High School.

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(OCT. 6) Chicago Police Officer for 43 years, mostly in District 15 and 25.

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(OCT. 6) Improv pioneer and long-time member of The Second City family.

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(OCT. 6) Past president of the Employer's Association of Greater Chicago, an organization of more than 1,500 Chicago land companies.

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(OCT. 6) Founding director of the Cato Institute in Washington started Heartland Institute in Chicago.

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(OCT. 5) Dentist was a member of the Odontographic Society, Lincoln Dental Society, the Druids social club and Sigma Pi Phi.

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(OCT. 5) Professor taught at University of Illinois, Northern Illinois and Roosevelt University and held administrative positions with Chicago Public Schools.

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(OCT. 5) Improv instructor at Second City founded Players Workshop, taught stars including George Wendt and Bill Murray.

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(OCT. 5) Longtime public relations counselor from Arlington Heights liked early American antiques and carpentry tools, folk art, duck decoys, paintings, pottery, and classic cars and boats.

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(OCT. 5) Retired general surgeon wrote book: Adventures of a Surgical Resident.

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(OCT. 5) Basketball player from Morton Grove earned degree in art and then became a successful business executive.

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(OCT. 5) Former Chicago Tribune day city editor was "a colorful, competitive, no-holds-barred newspaperman."

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(OCT. 4) Crystal Lake soldier, 22, dies of cancer.

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(OCT. 4) Founder, chairman emeritus of the Heartland Institute of Chicago.

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(OCT. 4) Physicist known as "savior" of Patio Theater.

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(OCT. 4) Chicago Tribune journalist covered everything from sports to politics.

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(OCT. 4) Father of Cook County chief judge dies.

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(OCT. 4) Cook County Deputy Sheriff for the past six years.

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(OCT. 4) Advisor, business teacher and coach at New Trier Township High School for 31 years.

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(OCT. 4) "A tireless advocate" for Elgin, launched website and blog for city.

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(OCT. 4) Surgeon taught at Northwestern's medical school.

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(OCT. 3) Glenbard East graduate founded rockabilly band Hifi & the Roadburners.

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(OCT. 3) Former Sun-Times business columnist, PR specialist, DePaul adjunct professor and consultant for political candidates.

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(OCT. 3) Chicago preschool teacher, jewelry maker also helped design yellow Post-its.

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(OCT. 3) Lombard resident was past president of National Federation of Republican Women.

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(OCT. 3) U. of C. professor an expert in inherited blood diseases and population genetics.

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(OCT. 3) Chicago pediatrician treated patients from underserved communities.

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(OCT. 3) Longtime piano player at Eli's The Place for Steak on the Near North side.

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(OCT. 3) Mother of Illinois Senate President John Cullerton dies.

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(OCT. 3) Co-founder of Oak Park's Festival of Potluck Foods.

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(SEPT. 29) Past regional director of the Illinois Department of Human Services, member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., The Windy City Links, The Chums, The Charmettes.

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(SEPT. 29) Former special education teacher at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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(SEPT. 29) "Even in his mid-90's, he was never too old to learn a new hobby, venture to a new location or try out the latest video game with his great-grandchildren."

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(SEPT. 29) Chicago native received dental and medical degrees from Northwestern, specialized in reconstructive, plastic and maxillofacial surgery.

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(SEPT. 29) Former server at the Cape Cod Room ath the Drake Hotel founded Arvey's Restaurant in Niles.

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(SEPT. 29) Former Northwestern provost co-founded school's Institute for Policy Research.

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(SEPT. 28) Former mayor of Bannockburn, author and pilot was inducted into the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame.

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(SEPT. 28) 55-year employee and former managing editor of Suburban Life Newspapers, author of "Looking Around a Bit" column.

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(SEPT. 28) "Former reader for the blind, tireless world traveler, discerning collector, generous benefactor to the arts and varied charities, exemplary lover of animals."

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(SEPT. 28) Member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church volunteered at Misericordia.

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(SEPT. 28) Retiree from Cook County clerk's office knew "everything" about court system.

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(SEPT. 27) "Lover of fishing, whistling, scotch, bow ties and Holy Name pancake breakfasts."

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(SEPT. 27) Retired fire protection officer from the Ford Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights with over 35 years of service.

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(SEPT. 27) Professor emeritus of political science at Loyola University Chicago.

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(SEPT. 27) Former Naperville resident traveled the world, making 14 safaris to Africa.

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(SEPT. 27) Chicago telephone operator in the 1940's and 1950's loved working at train stations, big hotels "where she would see the Hollywood Stars."

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(SEPT. 27) Member of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliar worked as a bookkeeper for Misener-Holley Animal Hospital.

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(SEPT. 27) Downers Grove man played tenor saxophone in jazz combos and big bands since the 1930's.

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(SEPT. 27) Chicago talent agent paved the way early in the careers of actors including Jim Belushi, Daryl Hannah and Shelley Long.

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(SEPT. 27) Former Gov. Ryan's older brother, longtime mayor of Kankakee.

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(SEPT. 26) Chicago songwriter, gospel singer Jessy Dixon.

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(SEPT. 26) Paul L. Carnahan, 72, planned parties for presidents, Princess Di.

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(SEPT. 26) Lead trumpet player for the iconic Chicago rock band Ides of March.

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(SEPT. 26) Volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for 38 years was Addison's first female trustee.

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(SEPT. 26) Retired police chief of Blue Island.

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(SEPT. 26) Longtime associate clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court, consultant to the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County.

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(SEPT. 26) Willie "Big Eyes" Smith played drums in Muddy Waters' band.

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(SEPT. 26) Disabilities rights activist once chained himself to CTA bus to bring attention to the lack of accessibility.

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(SEPT. 23) Funeral director with more than 40 years of service loved to fish, golf.

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(SEPT. 23) Retired Chicago cop and jazz musician.

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(SEPT. 23) Boy Scout leader for 34 years volunteered for Lyric Opera and Field Museum, sang with the Gay Men's Chorus of Chicago.

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(SEPT. 23) Pastor Emeritus of St. John Parish in Glenwood once taught math and chemistry at Quigley Preparatory Seminary.

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(SEPT. 23) Past president of Lincoln Capital Management Company served on investment committees of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ravinia Festival.

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(SEPT. 23) Active member of the Chicago Audio Society, Sno-Gophers Ski Club, Porsche Club of America and American Association of Individual Investors.

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(SEPT. 23) Lawyer founded fast-growing law firm in Chicago, was known for his skill at connecting with juries.

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(SEPT. 23) Mechanical engineer worked on Chicago projects including Marina City and Newberry Plaza.

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(SEPT. 23) Multisport standout at Joliet Catholic dies at 20 of heart attack.

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(SEPT. 22) Reference librarian and researcher helped African Americans find "Roots."

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(SEPT. 22) Children’s author and teacher of Naperville.

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(SEPT. 22) Optometrist practicing on the South Side "enjoyed discussing history, riding his motorcycle, sailing, drinking German beer and traveling the world."

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(SEPT. 22) Teacher for children with autism, member of Autism Now.

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(SEPT. 22) Decorated battalion surgeon during the Korean War created a critical care unit at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 22) Former chairman of Access Living became a quadriplegic after a surfing accident in college.

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(SEPT. 21) Keith Abbott Conant, 49, Lyric Opera’s principal violist since 1997-'98.

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(SEPT. 21) Argonne scientist from South Lawndale won two of the government’s highest honors.

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(SEPT. 21) Jesuit priest spent many years working closely with mentally and physically challenged children in India.

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(SEPT. 21) Board member of Lake Forest Open Lands for more than 25 years and the Field Museum for more than 20 years.

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(SEPT. 21) Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for the past 78 years.

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(SEPT. 21) Former teacher at Immaculata and Resurrection high schools, employee of the Niles Public Library.

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(SEPT. 21) The Rev. John J. Kobus, priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago for 34 years.

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(SEPT. 21) Homeowner in Elmhurst and Ireland "loved opera, architecture, flowers, chocolate peanuts and, most of all, her family."

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(SEPT. 21) Chicago woman helped many through local addictions programs.

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(SEPT. 21) Skilled violist wrote artist profiles for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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(SEPT. 20) Chicago man was former vice-president of RC Cola, his family's business.

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(SEPT. 20) Member of Felician Sisters' Community for 78 years.

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(SEPT. 20) Auschwitz survivor spoke seven languages, studied at the Sorbonne and started travel business in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 20) Owner, founder of Orchard Prime Meats in Cary and Ascot Prime Meats in the northwest suburbs was a member of Transfiguration Parish in Wauconda.

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(SEPT. 20) Lithuanian folklore scholar wrote more than 600 articles and 35 books.

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(SEPT. 20) Harry “Bus” Yourell, who served nine terms in the Illinois House, bungee-jumped at 85 in New Zealand.

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(SEPT. 19) United Methodist minister, clinical psychologist and lawyer from Evanston.

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(SEPT. 19) Former chief of cardiology and medical director of the critical care unit at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 19) Ran family-owned Chicago Heights wine distribution company.

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(SEPT. 19) Member of the Sisters of Mercy for 68 years.

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(SEPT. 19) Owner of Donatella Mediterranean Bistro in Evanston dies in scooter crash.

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(SEPT. 19) Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman coached, taught at Harrison High School.

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(SEPT. 19) Former Illinois senator Charles Percy was a leading moderate Republican voice during the Vietnam and Watergate years.

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(SEPT. 19) Arlington Heights cancer victim founded nonprofit to help kids suffering from the disease.

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(SEPT. 19) Chicago native, longtime aid to Jesse Jackson Jr.

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(SEPT. 16) Retired deputy chief of the Chicago Fire Department Helicopter Air Rescue Unit received award for saving a man from a burning car while off duty.

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(SEPT. 16) Evanston native was the wife of the founder of the Chicago Bulls, hosted many investors, players.

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(SEPT. 16) Nicknamed "The Fairy Godfather," James Pesoli founded the nonprofit Kids Fight Cancer.

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(SEPT. 16) Adjunct professor at Loyola University School of Law was named one of "The Best Lawyers in America."

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(SEPT. 16) Shy suburban girl became an actress.

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(SEPT. 16) Former IBM computer programmer maintained a “great sense of humor throughout very trying times.”

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(SEPT. 15) Evanston Township High School swim coach produced an Olympic silver medalist and hundreds of nationally ranked athletes.

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(SEPT. 15) 23-year-old soldier killed in Afghanistan.

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(SEPT. 15) President of the Friends of the River Forest Library for 15 years, minister of care at Oak Park Hospital for over 20 years.

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(SEPT. 15) Graduate of Gage Park High School believed "everyone has a story" and took the time to listen to each one.

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(SEPT. 15) Volunteer at the North Shore Senior Center prepared income tax returns for older adults.

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(SEPT. 15) Former Woodstock resident led popular "Pig in the Park" fundraiser to support town's playground.

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(SEPT. 15) Member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge No. 50.

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(SEPT. 15) Riverdale woman worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for 35 yrs. starting as an operator, retiring as an asst. staff supervisor.

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(SEPT. 15) Owner and founder of Uptown Florist in Chicago Heights.

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(SEPT. 15) Businessman ran drug store on Taylor Street in Little Italy for four decades.

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(SEPT. 14) Oak Park woman was a member of St. Edmund Church, Horticultural Club of River Grove, a volunteer at PADS and crocheter for Warm Up America.

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(SEPT. 14) Retired sergeant of 38 years for the Chicago Police Department and Cook County investigator for 16 years.

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(SEPT. 14) Former geographical information systems specialist for Cook County.

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(SEPT. 14) Neurosurgeon spent more than 27 years in the field at Elmhurst Memorial and Alexian Brothers Hospitals.

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(SEPT. 14) President of the United Ostomy Association of Chicago and former volunteer for 15 years with the Red Cross Disaster Services in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 14) Doctor of thoracic surgery from Evanston was a B-24 bomber pilot in World War II.

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(SEPT. 14) Naperville resident was the premier Lithuanian folklore scholar living in the United States.

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(SEPT. 14) Fenwick High School water polo coach won nine state titles.

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(SEPT. 14) Longtime Naperville resident was active in local politics.

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(SEPT. 13) Parishioner at St. Camillus Church was president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and a past CCD instructor.

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(SEPT. 13) Retired U.S. Army officer, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon had private practice in Glenview, taught at Northwestern and Loyola.

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(SEPT. 13) 40-year employee of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

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(SEPT. 13) Renowned pharmacognosist and internationally-respected medicinal plant researcher dies in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 13) Coach and guidance counselor in "Hoop Dreams" documentary.

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(SEPT. 13) POW in World War II returned to Chicago, opened restaurants.

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(SEPT. 13) South Side artist helped paint "Wall of Respect" that sparked a people’s art movement across the nation.

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(SEPT. 12) Joliet priest "loved the people he served, but he kept his light under a bushel basket."

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(SEPT. 12) Active member of the Elmhurst League of Women Voters for more than 50 years, one of the founding members of the Elmhurst Art Museum Society.

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(SEPT. 12) Chicago waitress took up bicycling at age 50, eventually averaging 5,000 miles a year on her bike.

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(SEPT. 12) Longtime violist with the Evanston Symphony, national secretary of Pi Kappa Lambda music honorary society and founder of the Savoy Aires.

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(SEPT. 12) Past fire and police commissioner of Elmwood Park recently retired from the Elmwood Park Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.

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(SEPT. 12) Benedictine nun served as principal of St. Scholastica Academy for several years.

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(SEPT. 12) "Coach Doyle" of Elmhurst was an educator for a 38 years, basketball coach for 33 years.

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(SEPT. 12) Nurse at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago helped deliver more than 8,000 babies.

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(SEPT. 12) South suburban pediatrician was a Holocaust survivor.

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(SEPT. 12) U of I grad was "a burly rebel whose vision of a literate society led him to pioneer the electronic book decades before the spread of the Internet."

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(SEPT. 12) UIC chancellor and provost remembered for generosity and wisdom.

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(SEPT. 8) Naperville resident was a woodwind and jazz band instructor.

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(SEPT. 8) Retired loan officer for over 50 years at several banking institutions including 26 years at the former Citizens Bank of Park Ridge.

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(SEPT. 8) Dr. Cohler's family built Northwestern University's Cahn Auditorium, helped transform architectural landscape of the city by sponsoring Bauhaus School refuge designers.

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(SEPT. 8) Chicago visual artist and teacher whose work was exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, John Hancock Center.

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(SEPT. 7) Former Chicago Public Schools teacher and administrator was an Irish dancer in the Chicago 1933-34 World's Fair.

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(SEPT. 7) Sheet metal worker donated five organs after tragic accident.

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(SEPT. 7) Frankfort man owned multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants and The Original Pancake House.

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(SEPT. 7) Longtime Elmhurst resident served as senior VP of Elmhurst National Bank, president of Kiwanis and director of YMCA.

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(SEPT. 7) Former Northfield resident remembered for her charitable work with St. Philip the Apostle Church and Lutheran General Hospital in Des Plaines.

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(SEPT. 7) Chicago business owner spent years assisting a nonprofit and volunteering for a local soup kitchen.

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(SEPT. 7) Past president of Italian American Veterans James Cuzzone Post #5, awarded the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict.

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(SEPT. 7) WWII veteran built successful business career in Chicago area.

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(SEPT. 7) Al Hall, longtime producer of "The Bozo Show" on WGN-TV.

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(SEPT. 6) Renowned Playboy artist Phillip Renaud to be memorialized Sept. 10.

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(SEPT. 6) "Strong and highly energetic leader" at Libertyville School District 70’s Rockland School.

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(SEPT. 6) Broadcast engineer for WGN-TV and WLS-TV.

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(SEPT. 6) A lifetime member of Fox Valley Winnebago Club where he was most noted for his ancient maps.

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(SEPT. 6) Former teacher and Kennedy Cup Champion hockey coach at St. Rita High School.

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(SEPT. 6) Schiller Park home builder loved competitive trap shooting and held many records, at one time ranked 5th in the nation.

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(SEPT. 6) Journalist was an official with the League of Women Voters, a school board member and an advocate and researcher for the John Howard Association of Illinois.

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(SEPT. 6) Rogers Park resident volunteered at the Chicago Cultural Center, Gallery 37's culinary program, Grant Park Music Concerts and Taste of Chicago.

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(SEPT. 6) Longtime chief epidemiologist for Chicago Board of Health.

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(SEPT. 6) Author of 14 novels, poems, short story collections and more, died in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 2) Founder of The Arbors singing group worked for all the top jingle houses in Chicago.

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(SEPT. 2) Past president of the American Heart Association taught at University of Chicago and University of Illinois.

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(SEPT. 2) Teacher at Naperville Central High School helped launch school charity event.

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(SEPT. 2) Artist, Western Electric employee was a member of of the LaGrange Art League and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

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(SEPT. 2) Former Northbrook resident was president of the Service Guild and board member at Swedish Covenant Hospital.

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(SEPT. 2) Lake Forest volunteer was awarded the WGN Hometown Hero Award.

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