Obituaries
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
May 27, 2024 3:41 pm - Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his family.
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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78
May 14, 2024 10:45 am - NEW YORK — David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie's “Young Americans” and James Taylor's “How Sweet It Is (To B...
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Elk Grove Village mourns passing of longtime plan commission leaderMay 12, 2024 1:33 pm - John Glass, who left his stamp on Elk Grove Village’s development during his nearly half-century serving on the town’s plan commission, died unexpectedly last week at the...
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Retired pastor of Rolling Meadow parish dies at 82May 08, 2024 7:13 pm - The Rev. Michael P. Ahlstrom, who served more than a decade as pastor of St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows, died Friday at the age of 82, the Archdiocese of Chicago a...
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Retired Mundelein business owner, volunteer dies just days after wifeMay 02, 2024 3:22 pm - A retired Mundelein paint store owner who was active with several community organizations in Lake County has died, just 13 days after his wife of nearly 75 years. Robert ...
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‘She loved Bensenville’: Former village clerk Vera Johnson dies at 96Apr 24, 2024 3:11 pm - Remembered for her infectious smile, girlish laugh and love of Bensenville, Elvira “Vera” Johnson died last week at the age of 96. Johnson worked in Bensenville governmen...
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‘A McHenry County original’: Former Treasurer Glenda Miller dies at 68Apr 21, 2024 10:57 am - Former McHenry County Treasurer Glenda Miller died Wednesday. She was 68. Miller served as treasurer for two terms, from 2014 to 2022. She served as chief deputy treasure...
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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Apr 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died a...
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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92
Apr 16, 2024 11:05 am - NEW YORK — Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perf...
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Ken Holtzman, MLB’s winningest Jewish pitcher who won 3 World Series with Oakland, has died at 78
Apr 16, 2024 9:28 am - Ken Holtzman, MLB's winningest Jewish pitcher who threw two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and helped the Oakland Athletics win three straight World Series championships...