Obituaries
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Life Story: Longtime Lake County educator found his calling in administrationDec 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...
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Longtime local television news anchor in Buffalo dies at 87
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...
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Remembering notable Lake County people who died this yearDec 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 ...
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'Sound of Music' actress Heather Menzies-Urich dies at 68
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 ...
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Jerry Kindall, former Arizona baseball coach, dies at 82
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...
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Maroon 5 manager Jordan Feldstein dies unexpectedly at 40
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...
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Bob Givens, veteran animator of Bugs Bunny, dead at 99
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...
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Matt Damon's father dies of cancer at 74; had blood disease
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...
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Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82
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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Dick Enberg, known for 'Oh my!' catchphrase, dies at 82
Dec 22, 2017 6:00 am - SAN DIEGO (AP) - Through six decades, whether it was broadcasting one of John Wooden's basketball championships with UCLA, a no-hitter by Nolan Ryan or a dramatic point ...