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Married nearly 63 years, Carol Stream couple die days apartMar 9, 2014 12:00 AM
They started dating as teenagers. They stayed together when he served in the Navy. They worked together at Wheaton College. Together, they experienced tragedies and triumphs. They moved into a nursing home together. And, after nearly 63 years of marriage, Ron and Mary Lou McCurdy shared death together.
Lions owner William Clay Ford recalled as family manMar 9, 2014 12:00 AM
Notable deaths last weekMar 8, 2014 12:00 AM
Sheila McCRae, the last 1960s' ‘Honeymooners’ survivor and Dr. Frank Jobe, a pioneering sports surgeon who invented 'Tommy John surgery', are among the deaths of note this past week.
Barrington “ambassador” Harold Lipofsky, 91, diesMar 3, 2014 12:00 AM
The village of Barrington lost one of its biggest ambassadors last week with the passing of Harold Lipofsky. A founding member of both the Barrington Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, he was 91. “He loved being involved in the community and he loved getting other business leaders involved,” said Alexis Portugal, president of the Barrington Rotary Club.
Notable deaths last weekMar 1, 2014 12:00 AM
“Caddyshack.” “National Lampoon’s Animal House.” “Ghostbusters.” “Groundhog Day.” “Stripes.”Those titles are some of the most beloved and widely quoted comedy classics of the last 30 years. They’re also Harold Ramis’ filmography.Ramis leads the people of note who died this past week.
Jean Grotberg: A life of music, teaching and politicsFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
Elizabeth Jean Grotberg's life was built around music and teaching in St. Charles. She shared her music with four first ladies, and was a favorite pianist of designer Oscar de la Renta at this charitable fundraisers.
TV newsman Garrick Utley dies at 74Feb 22, 2014 12:00 AM
In recent years, he was a senior fellow and professor of broadcasting and journalism at the State University of New York, Oswego.In 2000, he published a memoir, “You Should Have Been Here Yesterday: A Life Story in Television News.”Standing a lanky 6-foot-6, Garrick Utley was known for his courtly and knowledgeable on-the-air manner. An opera buff, for a time he hosted PBS’ “Live From the Met.”
Devo guitarist Bob Casale dies at age 61Feb 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Bob Casale, the guitarist for Devo, best known for the 1980 hit “Whip It,” died of heart failure, his brother and band member Gerald Casale said Tuesday. He was 61.
Harold Weary, one of Mount Prospect’s most honored citizens, dies at 105Feb 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Mount Prospect lost one of its best-known, most-decorated citizens Friday when Harold Weary, 105, passed away. “We were truly blessed to have him in our community for so long. He was an example to all of us and will be deeply missed,” said village Trustee Paul Hoefert.
Notable deaths last weekFeb 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Sid Caeser, Shirley Temple, Ralph Waite and Jim Fregosi are among the notable deaths this past week.
‘Waltons’ patriarch Ralph Waite dies at 85 Feb 14, 2014 12:00 AM
Services Saturday for Arlington Hts. first female police officerFeb 14, 2014 12:00 AM
Irene Louise Larson, the first female police officer in Arlington Heights, will be remembered at a memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 15, in Schaumburg. Larson died on Feb. 7 at age 67.
Former White Sox manager Jim Fregosi dies at 71Feb 14, 2014 12:00 AM
Jim Fregosi, a former All-Star who won more than 1,000 games as a manager for four teams, died Friday after an apparent stroke. He was 71. Fregosi managed the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels and Toronto Blue Jays.
Funeral set for Lake Zurich business owner Howard Branding, 73Feb 13, 2014 12:00 AM
Howard E. Branding, the former owner of one of downtown Lake Zurich's more popular eateries, is being remembered for his easygoing style — and a favorite breakfast dish. He died this week at age 73.
Rolling Meadows woman believed in justice for allFeb 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Rena Trevor a longtime human rights advocate, whose passion stretched from the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s to helping Rolling Meadows families in crisis in the 1990s, has died.The daughter of a woman who helped found the Chicago chapter of the Ladies Garment Workers Union, Trevor marched in Selma, was the Welfare Officer for Rolling Meadows and co-founded the Women’s Center at Harper College.
Notable deaths last week Feb 8, 2014 12:00 AM
Ecclectic, versatile actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and ex-Vice President Walter Mondale's wife are among the deaths of note this past week.
Longtime Walter Sundling Junior High band director diesFeb 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Sam Malambri, known to his Walter Sundling Junior High students as the "Pied Pieper of Palatine," has died. The Inverness man spent more than 30 years at the school as a band director and played gigs with some of the biggest names in jazz. “He always wanted to make people happy,” his daughter Julie Malambri said.
Former Wheeling Township clerk Ulreich remembered for service, spirit Feb 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Friends are remembering Paula Ulreich, the longtime former Wheeling Township Clerk and a dedicated volunteer in Arlington Heights, as a fun-loving and brave woman who gave much to many causes across the community. Ulreich, 69, died Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer. Her death comes just three days before she was to receive the Pam Stocking Heart of Gold award in Arlington Heights on Saturday.
Harper College remembers administrator Feb 4, 2014 12:00 AM
Harper College is mourning a longtime administrator who steered the Palatine campus through rapid growth. Donn Stansbury served as the first admissions director, and later, the vice president of student affairs. "He wasn't afraid to try new things," said Bonnie Henry, a former co-worker.
Images: Philip Seymour Hoffman, 1967-2014 Feb 2, 2014 12:00 AM
Images of Philip Seymour Hoffman through the years. Hoffman died Sunday at age 46.