Obituaries
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Priest who served Northbrook parish remembered as 'personable and inclusive'Nov 11, 2023 12:00 am - The Rev. Thomas A. Moran, who had a passion for travel, Egyptology and, particularly, an interest in people, died Nov. 8. Ordained into the priesthood in 1971 by Cardina...
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Former St. Procopius Abbey abbot remembered as educator and spiritual leaderNov 06, 2023 12:00 am - A funeral Mass is set for Wednesday morning at St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle for Abbot Hugh Anderson. Anderson, the abbey's eighth abbot, died Wednesday at Edward Hospita...
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Prominent suburban attorney, businessman and Democrat Herb Franks dies
Nov 02, 2023 1:00 am - Herb Franks, who founded two banks, a prominent law firm and a Jewish congregation all while becoming an influential Democrat in the Republican stronghold McHenry County...
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Bob Knight, Indiana's combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball has di...
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Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, dead at 54
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'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
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Longtime TV newscaster Harry Porterfield has died at 95Oct 23, 2023 1:00 am - Longtime WLS-TV personality Harry Porterfield died Monday morning after a short illness, his family said. He was 95. He died of natural causes, surrounded by his family ...
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Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83
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Suzanne Somers, of 'Three's Company,' dies at 76
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Photo gallery: Bears Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, through the yearsOct 05, 2023 1:00 am - Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus died Thursday at age 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep over...