Obituaries
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Skydivers parachute into funeral of Army skydiverAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - CINCINNATI - Professional skydivers and a fellow Army Golden Knight have paid tribute to the military parachutist killed in an accident at a Chicago air show by landing ...
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Lifelong Mount Prospect farmer missed at local marketsAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - Dennis “Denny” Geils, 64, of Mount Prospect, a lifelong farmer who was born in Elgin in 1951, grew up on a farm in western Des Plaines and later farmed a 10-acre parcel ...
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Longtime civil rights leader; TV comedy trailblazerAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - • Through the tough struggles of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond always kept his sense of humor, and it was his steady demeanor that helped him persist despite th...
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Legendary meteorologist Volkman tried to 'educate people about the weather'Aug 21, 2015 1:00 am - Harry Volkman's career as a meteorologist began near the dawn of two technologies — television and modern weather forecasting. By the time he retired in 2004, Volkman h...
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Legendary meteorologist Harry Volkman diesAug 20, 2015 1:00 am - Harry Volkman was accurate, trusted, charismatic — qualities that made audiences tune into his weather reports for more than 50 years. Volkman, 89, died Thursday at Oak...
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Elgin pastor, school superintendent remembered as compassionate teacherAug 17, 2015 1:00 am - The Rev. Edward J. Seisser, superintendent of St. Edward Central Catholic School in Elgin, was remembered Monday as a compassionate man who had a passion for teaching an...
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Librarian provided knowledge, friendly face at Glenbard EastAug 15, 2015 1:00 am - When Glenbard East High School students confided in Jeannine Fournier, the head librarian could rattle off a list of book titles relevant to their problem. All without c...
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Notable deaths last week: NFL, broadcasting legend; NASCAR 'Gentle Giant'Aug 15, 2015 1:00 am - • An NFL championship with the New York Giants. An Emmy award as television's “outstanding sports personality.” Induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Frank Gifford...
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Former St. Colette, St. Cecilia pastor diesAug 11, 2015 1:00 am - The Rev. Raymond Jerome Gerrity, who served briefly at St. Colette Catholic Church in Rolling Meadows and St. Cecilia in Mount Prospect, has died at age 95, the Chicago ...
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Iconic Des Plaines businessman Frank Pesche dies at 88Aug 10, 2015 1:00 am - The owner of one of Des Plaines' most iconic businesses, Pesche's Flower & Garden Center, has died. Frank Pesche was a fixture at the garden center, having grown up in a...