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Founding member of The Doors dies at 74 May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock 'n' roll, has died. He was 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says Manzarek died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family. He had bile duct cancer.
Notable deaths last week May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
South Elgin honors student dies in his sleep May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Rhett Lundy, a 14-year-old freshman at South Elgin High School, died in his sleep Wednesday. Autopsy results showed he had an enlarged heart. The school held an assembly Friday to honor his memory.
Suburban doctor remembered as caring leader, excellent surgeon May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A portrait of Dr. Peter Pleotis still hangs in the doctors’ lounge at Northwest Community Hospital, some 14 years after he retired. The former obstetrician and gynecologist, who practiced 37 years at the hospital, left a standard that his colleagues still measure themselves against. Dr. Pleotis died Monday from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 82.
Pop psychologist Joyce Brothers dead at 85 May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Notable deaths last week May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeanne Cooper, the enduring soap opera star who played grande dame Katherine Chancellor for nearly four decades on "The Young and the Restless," has died. She was 84."One of the last great broads in our business — Jeanne Cooper, Mom — is now stirring up trouble in great beyond," her family said in a statement.
Beloved Larkin High School teacher dies at 56 May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Larkin High School nursing teacher around whom hundreds have rallied in recent months as she struggled to recover from multiple strokes and fight a rare form of cancer died Tuesday at age 56. Deborah Daly, of Bartlett, started teaching at Larkin High School in 2002 and went on to sponsor the Health Occupations Students of America where she helped numerous students on a path toward careers in the health fields.
Notable deaths last week Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Illinois chief justice dies Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the death at age 81 of former Chief Justice Moses Harrison. Harrison was elected to the Supreme Court in 1992. He served as chief justice from 2000 to 2002.
Geneva mourns loss of school counselor 'Chic' Williams Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Charles "Chic" Williams touched a lot of Genevans lives as a teacher, coach, high school dean, but especially as a counselor for youths in trouble. He died this week.
Funeral held for diplomat killed in Afghanistan Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Family and friends packed a River Forest church Wednesday for Anne Smedinghoff's funeral, remembering the young diplomat as a brave, selfless woman who wouldn't let fear stop her from trying to make a difference in faraway places.
Leave It to Beaver’ actor Frank Bank dies Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Frank Bank, who played oafish troublemaker Lumpy on the sitcom "Leave It to Beaver," has died. He was 71.A spokesman for the Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles says Bank died Saturday. No other details were provided.
Notable deaths last week Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
She was the first crush for a generation of boys, the perfect playmate for a generation of girls.Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, ruled among baby boomers, who tuned in every weekday afternoon to watch her on their flickering black-and-white television sets.
Longtime Conant math teacher remembered as ‘great enthusiast’ Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Former co-workers and family are remembering longtime Conant High School math department chair Bill McCauley as an exceptional mentor who effectively brought together the young teachers, creating a second family for them all. McCauley died Wednesday at age 78. "No department head was ever more dedicated and more supportive of the teachers and their mission than Bill McCauley," said Don Grossnickle, former assistant principal at Conant. "He was a great enthusiast."
Ebert's services set for Monday Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The funeral service for film critic Roger Ebert will be held Monday at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The 10 a.m. service will be open to friends and fans of the beloved film critic, though seating will be limited. Open seats are first come, first served.
Ebert was first film critic to win Pulitzer Apr 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Roger Ebert rose to national fame while reviewing movies on his weekly syndicated television show alongside Gene Siskel. His work at the Chicago Sun-Times made him, in 1975, the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for criticism. Ebert died Thursday at the age of 70.
Ebert kept strong link to U of I, Daily Illini Apr 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Roger Ebert never forgot his alma mater, the University of Illinois. The famed film critic was one of the most visible alumni of the school and made large donations. He also maintained a strong link to the student newspaper, The Daily Illini, where he was editor in chief 50 years ago.
Emanuel, Quinn praise late film critic Roger Ebert Apr 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel noted late film critic Roger Ebert for his contributions to the motion picture industry as well as to the city. Emanuel said Ebert "championed" the city as a center for filmmaking and critiques. Gov. Pat Quinn saaid one of his most cherished memories of Ebert was getting a "thumbs-up" from him in 2011.
Fremd High School sophomore dies visiting family in California Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
When doctors told Valecha Banks she needed to remove her son from Southern California's rampant smog and pollen, she immediately put in for a transfer to her company's Schaumburg office. But just three days into the pair's first visit back, Demerio Thomas suffered an asthma attack from which he wouldn't recover. “I never thought anything this bad could have happened,” Banks said. “He wanted to go back so bad. I'm just grateful he had the time of his life those first few days.”
Notable deaths last week Mar 30, 2013 12:00 AM