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‘Pingpong diplomacy’ figure Zhuang Zedong dies Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Three-time world table tennis champion Zhuang Zedong, a key figure in the groundbreaking “pingpong diplomacy” between China and the United States, died Sunday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. He was 72 and had struggled with cancer since 2008.
Former Mt. Prospect trustee dies at age 104 Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Mt. Prospect trustee and River Trails Dist. 26 school board member Theodore J. "Ted" Wattenberg died Saturday at age 104.“He would stand on his principles,” said his daughter, Margaret.
Notable deaths of the week: Historic women Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Popular Harper College teacher shared his passion for art Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A popular art teacher at Harper College, who helped build up its printmaking studio and left a lasting impression on his students, has died. William Wimmer spent nearly 40 years sharing his passion for art, and more specifically for printmaking, with students of all ages.
Pioneering Illinois congresswoman dead at 81 Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Cardiss Collins, the first black woman to represent Illinois in Congress, died of complications from pneumonia at a Virginia hospital, a family friend announced Tuesday. Mel Blackwell said Collins died Sunday after suffering a stroke and spending time in a nursing home. Collins originally was elected to fill the seat left vacant when her husband, Congressman George W. Collins, who represented what was then the 7th District, was killed in a 1972 airplane crash.
Women’s baseball star, movie inspirer Davis dies Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Lavonne “Pepper” Paire-Davis, a star of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s and an inspiration for the movie “A League of Their Own,” has died. She was 88.
Local veterans celebrate life of longtime Hoffman Estates residentFeb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Longtime Hoffman Estates resident and active community member John Kmetz died Jan. 8. Friend and family will celebrate his life at 3 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post 5151 at 520 S. Bartlett Road in Streamwood. “Dad loved laughter,” his daughter said. “He had a smile for everyone and he never met a stranger.”
Maine West, South lose hall of fame coach, teacher Jan 27, 2013 12:00 AM
George Verber hated to lose. His intensity as a longtime teacher and coach at Maine South and Maine West was infamous, but the coach finally lost a battle with leukemia he couldn't win. "He was one in a million," said Dave Scott, who took over the basketball program from Verber at Maine West in 1990.
Prominent Chicago businessman dies in California Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Barry Lind, a leading voice in the futures industry for many years and a fixture at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, has died after being hit by a car in Southern California, according to coroner's officials. He was 74. Lind was crossing a road in Rancho Mirage when he was struck Wednesday evening, the Riverside County sheriff-coroner's office said. He died of his injuries early Thursday.
Longtime Batavia alderman Beckman remembered Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Charles Beckman Jr. loved Batavia, and loved taking care of it. The 30-year alderman, and owner of Chuck's Garage, died Sunday at age 84.
Baseball reflects on Hall of Famers Weaver, Musial Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
One was born in St. Louis, the other became a star there. Aside from that, Earl Weaver and Stan Musial were about as different as two Hall of Famers could be. Weaver was a 5-foot-6 rabble rouser; Musial was a humble slugger. “Talk about your odd couple,” said George Vecsey, the longtime sports columnist for The New York Times.
Former Des Plaines alderman dies at 85 Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Des Plaines alderman Carmen Sarlo, 85, died Thursday. He suffered from heart problems and prostate cancer, according to a close friend. Sarlo, a retired Navistar foreman, served 22 years on the Des Plaines City Council, representing the city's 6th Ward from 1973 to 1981 and again from 1985 to 1999. Visitation is scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Oehler Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday.
‘Rainbows’ founder spent 30 years helping kids healJan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Suzy Yehl Marta, the founder of Rainbows for All Children, whose mission 30 years ago to help children struggling with divorce or the death of a parent grew into a worldwide movement, died Sunday from pancreatic cancer. "Suzy's life work was helping families as they faced some of their toughest challenges, such as death of a parent, divorce or deployment," said David Christian II, Rainbows' governing board chair.
Web activist’s family blames prosecutors for death Jan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The family of Aaron Swartz, a computer programmer, entrepreneur and activist who died last week, blamed his suicide on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the U.S. prosecutors who accused him of crimes including wire and computer fraud. Swartz, 26, who grew up in Highland Park, Ill., died from suicide by hanging, according to the New York Medical Examiner’s Office.
Libertyville man embodied 'greatest generation'Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
William Madole was known for dedication to his hometown of Libertyville. Madole, 86, who died Monday, served on the village board from 1978 to 1987 and from 1989 to 1992. He also headed the Lakeside Cemetery Association for 15 years and helped plan, raise funds and install the veteran's monument there. “I can't think of one person who did more for this community than Bill Madole,” Mayor Terry Weppler said.
Fremont Township’s Frank Beelow had a passion for farmingJan 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Frank G. Beelow, the executive director of the Lake County Fair, is being remembered as a sweet, funny man with a passion for farming. Beelow, 78, a lifelong Fremont Township resident, died Monday.
Retired priest dies in Mount Prospect Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Funeral services were held Tuesday for the Rev. Edward Maraczewski, pastor emeritus of St. Anastasia Parish in Waukegan, a former chaplain at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines, and a resident of Mount Prospect.
Gallagher helped grow family insurance businessJan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The son and namesake of Arthur J. Gallagher, who went on to lead the Itasca-based insurance brokerage and help grow it into one of the largest in the world, has died. James "Jim" Gallagher passed away Jan. 4 at 91. "He had a major influence on our company's growth strategy in the early years," said Gallagher's nephew, J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.
Building contractor left his mark on Arlington HeightsJan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Claude V. Markstrom, whose legacy as a building contractor can be seen today in institutions such as Faith Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, died quietly at his Buffalo Grove home Friday at age 86.
Former Libertyville trustee dies Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Libertyville trustee who also spent years working as a guidance counselor and director at Libertyville High School has died. Eugene Brakel, 85, of Libertyville, died Dec. 24.