Obituaries
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Pope honors Cardinal George Pell, divisive Australian cleric
Jan 11, 2023 12:00 am - ROME - Pope Francis on Wednesday paid tribute to Cardinal George Pell, who spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia before his child sex conviction...
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Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
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Remembering Jeff Beck, 1944-2023Jan 11, 2023 12:00 am - Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the gui...
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One-time Arlington Heights first lady remembered as husband's 'common-sense adviser'Jan 06, 2023 12:00 am - A one-time first lady of Arlington Heights is being remembered as the supportive presence in her husband's many community and civic roles during a time of tremendous gro...
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'A person of profound faith': Benedict memorialized at Mass in PalatineJan 05, 2023 12:00 am - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was saluted Thursday during a memorial Mass in Palatine as a mild-mannered scholar, a man of God and someone who made history during his lifet...
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Comedian Kelly Monteith dies at 80
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'He led and created from love': Steppenwolf ensemble members recall Tony winner Frank GalatiJan 03, 2023 12:00 am - Beloved theater artist Frank Galati - a Highland Park native and longtime Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member described as a leader who "infused joy into the rehearsal r...
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Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43Jan 02, 2023 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Gangsta Boo, a Southern rapper who was a former member of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, has died. She was 43. Lola "Gangsta Boo'' Mitchell was found dea...
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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies at age 67
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Jeremiah Green, Modest Mouse drummer, dead from cancer at 45