Obituaries
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‘He had a huge heart’: Elk Grove Village native remembered for making people’s experiences special with balloonsOct 30, 2024 4:09 pm - It’s rare to launch a career at 14, but that’s what Thomas DeLorenzo did when he started Balloons By Tommy. Over the years, the business has grown into a major influence ...
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Teri Garr, offbeat comic actress of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dies at 79
Oct 29, 2024 12:38 pm - Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died. She was 79.
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Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
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‘True gentleman and patriot:’ Bloomingdale mourns loss of longtime volunteerOct 25, 2024 1:29 pm - Bloomingdale is mourning the loss of longtime resident Marvin Roehlke, who was known for his civic involvement with police, schools and more.
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Mazur spread love of dance to all agesOct 23, 2024 3:16 pm - The Buffalo Grove community is mourning the passing of Mazurdance Director Roman Mazur, who died Monday when he was struck by a car.
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District 211 remembers former superintendent Dick Kolze who led during ‘70s and ‘80sOct 23, 2024 10:12 am - Richard “Dick” Kolze, who joined Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 in 1957 before leading it as superintendent from 1970 to 1990, has died at the age of 94.
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Mitzi Gaynor: Superstar, one-time Elgin girlOct 17, 2024 4:15 pm - Editor’s note: Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor died Thursday at age 93. This story was originally published on March 19, 2013. “Oh, honey,” Mitzi Gaynor told us, “it's hard to...
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Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
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‘One of those guys you look up to’: Longtime firefighter dies at 68Oct 14, 2024 8:44 pm - Ron Houghton, a retired fire fighter and emergency medical technician who worked with the Algonquin - Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District for nearly 39 years, died Oct. 10.
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Huntley fire district mourns death of recently retired lieutenant
Oct 11, 2024 12:52 pm - A retired Huntley Fire Protection District lieutenant who worked with the department for over 20 years died Wednesday, officials report.