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Lyons Citizen Dies After Long Life of Work and Service
Obituary notes the death of a longtime Lyons resident born on a farm near Willow, who moved to LaGrange 27 years ago and built his home. He served as justice of the peace, was a Mason, and left a large family including sons Fred and Willis Jr and daughters in Elmhurst and LaGrange. The piece also mentions his late wife Emma, education in Chicago, and community involvement until his passing. It also cites broader VA hospital capacity updates and health system notes in the region.
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Fass
Lyonaville
Sage
Nile
Edgewood Valley
Puti Sears
Lyons
Iber
Masonic ‘Lodge
Poll
Eneigh School
Chicago
Ors
Emma Frangelow
Fred
Lac
Willis Jr
Conrk
Ry Ward
LaGrange
Frances
Wastern Springs
Aspen
Elmhurst
Arried
Ory
Greader
Mary. Ward
Dad
Rans
Aime
Minois
Jon
Decatur
F. Benjamin
Harry Find.shing
General
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