Obituaries
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Reg Grundy, producer behind popular 'Neighbours,' dies at 92
May 09, 2016 7:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Australian television mogul Reginald "Reg" Grundy, who helped create the wildly popular Aussie soap opera "Neighbours," has died, friends and colleagues sa...
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William Schallert, actor and union activist, has died at 93
May 09, 2016 7:00 am - William Schallert, a veteran TV performer and Hollywood union leader who played Patty Duke's father - and uncle - on television and led a long, contentious strike for ac...
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John Young, founder of baseball's RBI program, dies at 67
May 09, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - John Young, the founder of a baseball youth program that has served thousands across North America and the Caribbean, has died. He 67. His death was anno...
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Schaumburg firefighter dies after cancer fightMay 09, 2016 1:00 am - Schaumburg firefighter Mike Solberg died Friday at the age of 34 after a 3½-year battle with brain cancer. “It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of one of o...
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Former Arlington Heights village president dies at 61May 08, 2016 1:00 am - A lifelong Arlington Heights resident and a longtime elected official, Dr. Michael Schroeder was best known for his dedication to the community and his strong religious ...
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Aurora Fire Department mourns unexpected death of firefighterMay 08, 2016 1:00 am - The Aurora Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Firefighter and paramedic Michael Adamovich, 38, a six-year veteran of the department, died unexpected...
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Howard Garfinkel dies at 86
May 07, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Howard Garfinkel didn't look like one of college basketball's most important people. The New York City native was always dressed in black and, until he q...
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Volvo Ocean Race officials say former winner Carlin has died
May 06, 2016 7:00 am - ALICANTE, Spain (AP) - Volvo Ocean Race officials say Ramon Carlin, the "weekend sailor" who overcame long odds to win the first Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973-7...
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Jane White dies; former Beatrice sports editor, photographer
May 06, 2016 7:00 am - BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) - Former longtime Beatrice Daily Sun sports editor and reporter Jane White has died. The Beatrice newspaper (http://bit.ly/1YdCHiM ) reports White di...
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Services set for Buffalo Grove woman killed in Wisconsin shootingMay 06, 2016 1:00 am - Funeral arrangements have been set for the 44-year-old Buffalo Grove woman who was shot and killed in a random drive-by shooting Sunday in Wisconsin. Visitation for Trac...