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Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2017

By BERNARD McGHEE Associated Press
Dec 27, 2017 12:00 am - They made music that inspired legions of fans. Rock 'n' roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Greg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, ...
Life Story: Longtime Lake County educator found his calling in administration

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 27, 2017 12:00 am - He loved to teach but Paul Doescher Jr. found his true skill in school administration, which became his life's work. Doescher, who lived in Libertyville for 50 years bef...
Longtime local television news anchor in Buffalo dies at 87

The Associated Press
Dec 26, 2017 6:00 am - BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A longtime local television news anchor in Buffalo, New York, known for his "rapid-fire delivery and famous alliteration" has died. Irv Weinstein wa...
Remembering notable Lake County people who died this year

Dec 25, 2017 10:00 pm - We said goodbye to several notable Lake County residents in 2017. They left indelible marks on their communities through impressive accomplishments and dedicated public ...
'Sound of Music' actress Heather Menzies-Urich dies at 68

The Associated Press
Dec 25, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actress Heather Menzies-Urich, who played one of the singing von Trapp children in the hit 1965 film, "The Sound of Music," has died. She was 68. Her ...
Jerry Kindall, former Arizona baseball coach, dies at 82

The Associated Press
Dec 24, 2017 6:00 am - TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Jerry Kindall, the first man to win College World Series titles as both a player and a head coach, died Sunday night. He was 82. The University of A...
Maroon 5 manager Jordan Feldstein dies unexpectedly at 40

The Associated Press
Dec 23, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The longtime manager of Maroon 5 and brother of actor Jonah Hill has died. Jordan Feldstein was 40 years old. A spokeswoman for the band confirmed Sat...
Bob Givens, veteran animator of Bugs Bunny, dead at 99

The Associated Press
Dec 23, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The animator who helped design Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd has died. Bob Givens was 99 years old. Daughter Mariana Givens says her father died Dec. 14 i...
Matt Damon's father dies of cancer at 74; had blood disease

The Associated Press
Dec 23, 2017 6:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - Matt Damon's father has died in Massachusetts at age 74 after a long battle with cancer. Damon publicist Jennifer Allen says Kent Damon died on Dec. 14. Sh...
Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82

By BERNIE WILSON
Dec 22, 2017 6:00 am - SAN DIEGO (AP) - Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of "Oh my!" as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died. ...

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