Village mourns loss of Howard R Mohr
Forest Park remembers Howard R Mohr longtime resident, state senator, and former Pure Oil executive who died of a heart attack during breakfast in Springfield. He served in navy during World War II and led local politics with a focus on integration and community service.
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Mohr
Navy
Pacific
Roy Mohr Jr
Europe
William
Jack Mohr
Howard
Forest Park
Pure Oil Co
Chamber of Continued
Howard Mohr
Edward Lambke
Santo Rizzo
Richard Crane
Cathy Buckley
Forest Park Mayor Mohr dies after Springfield banquet
A banquet honoring Forest Park Mayor Howard Mohr ends with his sudden death at breakfast next day. The bus trip back is somber as leaders recall his cheerful mood and long service. Mohr collapsed from a massive coronary and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Scott Betts
Forest Park
Springfield
Howard Mohr
State Senate
Wade
Mohr
William McKenzie
McKenzie
Howard
Howard Mohr Remembered by Forest Park Leaders
Village officials and community figures eulogize Howard Mohr noting his leadership, dedication to seniors, and deep service to Forest Park. Colleagues recall his honest nature, long tenure, and the sense that the community lost a guiding force.
Crowds Pay Last Respects to Mayor Howard Mohr
More than 500 mourners attend the funeral Mass for Howard R. Mohr at St Bernardine's Church. Gov. James Thompson and other officials join family and friends in Park Ridge, as a mile-long procession to Oakridge Abbey follows.
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Mohr
Senate
Cecil Partee
Forest Park
W. Madison St
St. Bernardine’s Church
Harrison St
Tom Walter
Howard R. Mohr
Joseph LeVoy
St. Bernardine’s
Melrose Park
Howard Mohr
Father LeVoy
Richard J Daley
James Thompson
Jayne
William Harris
Mr. Mohr
Richard J. Walsh
Philip J. Rock
Richard M. Daley
Leroy Lemke
Oakridge Abbey
Hillside
State of Forest Park at a crossroads in village address
Acting Mayor Santo Rizzo delivered the Forest Park State of the Village message at a Chamber luncheon. The address reviewed a Bicentennial era year, budget, and revenue sharing grants. The village operates a multi million dollar enterprise with a 5.2 million appropriation and 6.5 percent increase over last year’s budget.
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Howard R. Mohr
Forest Park
Bill MacKenzie
Winter heating costs prompt attic item cash from ads
Rising heating bills push readers to convert unused attic basement or garage items into cash by placing a want ad. Call 24-0600 for assistance crafting the ad that can bring in new dollars for the household budget.
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