Ed Wynn Dies in Sleep at 79 After Cancer Battle
Veteran comedian Ed Wynn died in his sleep at age 79 after a yearlong decline from cancer. His son Keenan Wynn recalled Wynn’s fading voice and visits from family, noting his last months in a Wilshire Boulevard apartment and his love of baseball as Sandy Koufax’s win was heard on the radio. Wynn had a long career from vaudeville to Broadway to radio and early television, earning fame as a “perfect fool” before embracing serious acting roles. His funeral was set for Forest Lawn Memorial Park with cremation per his wishes. his will leaves most of his estate to Keenan Wynn and his family.
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Bob Thomas Hollyood
Ed Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Red Skelton
Walt Disney
Dad
Washinton
Keenan
Wynn
Wilshire Boulevard
Tracy
Ned
Sandy Koufax
Uncle Samson
Marjorie Morningstar
Anne Frank
Wynne
Philadelphia
Edwin Leopold
Hollywood
Associated Press
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Swam
Emily
Sister of Chief Justice Warren Dies in California
Mrs. Ethel Plank, sister of Earl Warren, died Saturday in Oakland, California at age 79. The report notes her relation to the Chief Justice and her age.
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Soakland
Calif
Earl Warren
Ethel Plank
Obituaries for Thomas Merle Kenney and Sarah Sterritt
Funeral services were held for Thomas Merle Kenney 63 of 831 Douglas St at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. He served in World War II and was married to Helen Mulhall. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Sarah J Sterritt 86 of 847 E Jefferson, with services set at Davis Funeral Home and burial in Evergreen Cemetery. survivors include children and grandchildren.
Dwight Olsen 70 Dies. longtime Gardner Area Farmer
Dwight James Olsen of Goodfarm Township died this morning at St Marys Hospital Streator after a month as a patient. Born March 2 1886 in Gardner he married Lois Colstock in 1917. He farmed all his life and is survived by his wife daughter Russell Waddell two brothers Elmer Bodil Nelson and four grandchildren. Funeral at Van Qualen Dwikt with Rev Roger Fisk. burial Braceville Gardner Cemetery. Visitation 4 6 and 7 9 30 p.m.
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Dwight — James Olsen
Goodfarm
St. Mary's Hospital
Streator
Gardner
Clem
Karen
Nelson) Olsen
Lois Colstock
van Qualen
Dwicht
Roger L
William M. Gang dies after long illness at 70
William M. Gang, 70, of 303 E. Jackson St., Morris, died Saturday at home after a long illness. He was born November 20, 1895, in Spring Valley, married Mae Schaffer on November 4, 1918, and lived in Morris since 1921 where he worked at Morris Paper Mill until retirement three years ago. He served as Grundy County deputy sheriff and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving are his wife. three daughters Shirley Lanier and Carmalee Bunker of Morris, Mary Ellen Peterson of Chanute Field Rantoul. three sons William Jr. of Aurora, Gerald of Kankakee, Gene of Morris. 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild, five sisters, and his parents. Funeral Tuesday at Finland Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Bowden officiating Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the Finland Funeral Home.
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James
Sarah J.) Sterritt
E. Jefferson Sr
County Durham
England
Joseph and
Elizabeth (Hamilton) Perry
United States
Grundy County
Carbon Hill School
James Sterritt
Wauponsee
Waupons
Davis Funeral Home
Harold Dude
Evergreen Cemetery
William M. Gang
E. Jackson St
Frnland Chapel
Lloyd Bowden
Finland
William Martin Gang
Spring Valley
Francis
Elsa Gang
Mae Schaffer
Granville
Morris
Order of Eagles
The
Loyal Order of the Moose
Roy
Shirley) Lanier
Kenneth
Carmalee) Bunker
Elmer
Mary Ellen) Peterson
Chanute Field
Rantoul
William Jr
Aurora
Gerald
Kankakee
Gene
Search Party Organized for Missing Girl
Law officers and volunteers combed lakeside areas near Lake Springfield and Hope School for the Blind seeking JoAnn Berzi 12 who vanished after noon Saturday. Sheriff James Christensen considered foul play possible and noted lake dragging would pause until a starting point is identified.
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Springfield, Ill
Lake Springfield
Hope School For the Blind
James Christensen
JoAnn Berzi
Christensen
JoAnn
Missing blind students girl sought by 200 officers
The private school for blind children is missing a girl described as active and prone to hiding. Parents Mr. and Mrs. John Berzi arrived from Welch West Virginia. Over 200 officers and volunteers, with state police dogs, conducted a woods search around the school area.
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John Berzi
Welch
W. Va
Christensen
Dartmouth thrower plans to become a minister
George McIlrath from Muscatine Iowa a Dartmouth weight thrower stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds and plans to pursue the ministry after college.
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Dartmouth
George Mcllrath
Muscatine
Iowa
Firemen Contain Week-Old Mountain Fire
Santa Barbara Calif fire crews announced containment of a week-old mountain fire seen along a 123 mile perimeter after it scorched 92000 acres of rugged brushland. The blaze began June 11 when a light plane crashed in Los Padres National Forest killing two Air Force enlisted men and injuring two others with 15 more reported injured in the treacherous terrain.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Los Padres National Forest
Air Force
Firefighters stay on duty as heat hinders control progress
Officials said 1,800 men on the fireline would remain on duty until control appeared certain, with efforts hampered by near 100 degree heat on Sunday after a truck overturned.
Picnic Table Breaks at Morris Marina After Tractor Incident
A picnic table at Morris Marina was broken off its concrete supports Saturday night when someone used a tractor to drive into it. Police were informed Sunday morning by a witness or report.
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Morris Marina
Marina
Fine Driver Fined For Traffic Violation
Fine driver Cletus H. Emery 25 of 202 Division St. was fined 100 dollars plus 5 dollars costs and placed on three.
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Cletus H. Emery
Division St
Constriction Worker Dies After Wasp Attack
Miami AP reports 55 year old Will Parks died after being stung by wasps while trimming a hedge. He was attacked from a wasp colony in the trellis on the side of his house and passed away about five minutes later.
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Miami
Fla
Will Parks
Bacon Slices Heating Method for Easy Separation
A home cook is advised to place bacon in a frypan and heat while separating slices as they cook. This avoids tearing slices and helps keep them intact.
Driver Pleads for Probation in Magistrate Court
Emery received probation in magistrate court this morning for driving without a valid license. The case notes a June 4 ticket issued by City Policeman Glenn Johnson.
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Emery
Glenn Johnson
Dwight James E Drew obituary notices death in Dwight
James E Drew 47 of Dwight died Saturday morning near Flynn. Born July 19 1918 in Dwight he was the son of Earl and Emma Drew. He belonged to the Congregational Church of Dwight and worked as a construction laborer in Libertyville. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Van Qualen Funeral Home. Funeral p.m. Tuesday with Rev William Myers. burial in Union Cemetery Emington. Survived by his mother and sister Thelma Howell of Tuscon Arizona.
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Dwight
James FE. Drew
Flynn
Earl
Emma (Smith) Drew
Congregational Church
Libertyville
van Qualen
William Myers
Union Cemetery
Emington
Lawrence
Thelma) Howell
Tuscon, Ariz
Essie L Thorson dies at 61 in Joliet
Essie L Happy Thorson 61 of Joliet died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet He is survived by his wife four sisters two brothers three aunts one uncle and numerous nieces and nephews Funeral services 1 p m Carlson Funeral Home Joliet with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park He worked as a die changer for General Refractories and was a United Steel Workers Local 2115 member Preceding him in death were a brother and a sister He retired in 1958 due to ill health.
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Essie L
Happy) Thorson
Joliet
St. Joseph Hospital
Charlotte A
Lawrence
Vera) Keeley
June
Agnes) Olson
Morris
Raymond Mitchell
Gardner
Lucille Knolles
Oshkosh
Wis
Otis Thorson
Claude Thorson
United Steel Workers Union
Vernon
William
Genora) Schuman
Minnie McIntosh obituary in Morris area
Miss Minnie L. McIntosh 73 of New York City died today in her home. A Grundy County native her body returns to Morris for funeral under Davis Funeral. Survived by four sisters Gladys Gross Vernie Small Florence Davidson Josie Johnson and brother Gordon MelIntosh, all of Morris.
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Minnie L. McIntosh
New York City
Grundy County
Morris
Davis Funeral Home
Gladys Gross
Vernie Small
Florence Davidson
Josie Johnson
Gordon MelIntosh
Oregon man presumed drowned in Rock River search
Firemen from Oregon and Dixon searched the Rock River after friends reported 23 year old Jerry L Wall of Oregon drowned Sunday about two miles south of Oregon. Authorities continued efforts to locate him.
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Oregon, Ill
Oregon and
Dixon
Rock River
Friends
Jerry L. Wall
Oregon
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Charles Linington Jr
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Alvin Parish
Arthur Baker
James Olsen
Missinn
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Hecht
Liberty
STORK
East
Jackson
Schwinn
Swanee
Washington
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Hallmark Cards
Glass & Mirrors
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Glass & Lock Service
Morris Realty & Insurance CO
Complete Real Estate and Insurance Service
Paul Gilmour
W. Main
Walter Hundt
Orville Stevens
Division & High Streets
Wilson
Chevrolet
Mirrors
Washington St
Earl T. Johnson
Mirror & Glass
Armstrong
Bob Roberts
Carey-Roberts
E. Jackson
LIP and Shop
National Bank Bldg
Ford Inc
Jewelers
Mercury Comet Dealer
N. Division
Oldsmobile
Bridal Registry Service
Matteson
Liberty St
Stephen Black
East St
Liberty and
Shaeffer
Sheila Blair
Gloria Eddy Operators
Daily Herald
Sereno Farm Mart
Buchanan
Mable
Beauty Shop
Edward J. Wilt
Implem’t Dealers
Laundromats
Sno-Wite Laundromat
Sno-Wite
Dryclean
John Deere Sales
George St. & Newton Dr. WH
E. North
Lucille
Earle O. Fryland
WIX & Sons
Paint and Supply
Davis
Lucille Lee Holmes
Allis Chalmers
Decorating Center
W. Jefferson
New Holland
Wayne Thompson
Maynard
Gladys Davis
W. High St
O. A. Kiger
W. Washington
Otis Kiger
Bob White
Morris Tire
Motorola & Rca
Harry’s TV
Goodyear
Hytone
James E. Drew
Essie L. Thorson
Miss Minnie McIntosh
Castile
Equip. CO
Morroco Coal Mine
Rte
Mgr
James Castile
Lenard Scott
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