Obituary for Roger L. Smith 82 of Morris Illinois
Roger L. Smith 82 of 320% Liberty St. Morris died 10 24 am Monday at Morris Hospital after weeks as patient. Funeral 10 30 am Wednesday Finland Chapel Rev Richard L. Smith of Glen Ellyn officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Born Jan 15 1896 Kasbeer Ill son of Aaron and Annie Larson Smith. Moved to South Dakota 1911 married Mabel Flune then Morris 1940 retired 1962 from Caterpillar Tractor. WWI Army veteran. Preceded by wife Mabel 1972, son Gordon, two grandsons, one great grandchild, two sisters, one brother. Survived by three sons Donald Hoffman Estates Robert Morris Glen Gard ner. three daughters Mrs Bernard Roth Loveland Colo Mrs Thomas Residori South Wilmington Mrs Roy McLaughlin Morris. 24 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren two sisters Mrs Ed Hill Boulder Colo Mrs Herbert Wall Englewood Colo and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers Lee Roth Bruce Smith Rev Richard Smith Allen Smith Gary Hansen Michael Residori.
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Roger L. Smith
Liberty St
Morris Hospital
Finland Chapel
Richard L. Smith
Glen Ellyn
Evergreen Cemetery
Kasbeer
Ill
Aaron
Annie
Larson) Smith
South Dakota
Mabel Flune
Morris
U. S
Mabel
Gordon
Donald
Helen) Smith
Hoffman Estates
Robert
Betty) Smith
Glen
Joanne) Smith
Gardner
Bernard
Marge) Roth
Loveland
Colo
Thomas
Lois) Residori
South Wilmington
Roy
Gladys) McLaughlin
Elaine) Hill
Boulder
Herbert
Gladys) Wall
Englewood
Lee Roth
Bruce Smith
Richard Smith
Allen Smith
Gary Hansen
Michael Residori
Milooka Man Dies After 5 Weeks In Hospital
Milton W. Van Cleave 72 of Minooka died Monday evening at Morris Community Hospital where he had been a patient for five weeks. Born September 21 1906 in Kentucky he lived in Minooka for 50 years. He worked 31 years for Rock Island Railroad retiring in 1971. He never married and is survived by a sister Mrs Kate Hunter Bureau a brother Ben Minooka and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 10 30 a m at the Finland Chapel Monsignor Peter Seidl officiating. Burial in St Marys Cemetery Minooka Pallbearers include Matthew Michael Higgins William Jr Joseph Van Cleave John and Maurice Fleetwood. Friends may visit Wednesday 5 9 p m at the chapel.
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Milton W. van Cleave
Minooka
Morris Community Hospital
Kentucky
Joseph and
Mary van Cleave
Rock Island Railroad
Kate Hunter
Bureau
Ben
Finland Chapel
Peter Seidl
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Matthew
Michael Higgins
William Jr
Joseph van Cleave
John
Maurice Fleetwood
Joliet Market Live Stock Report Shows Sluggish Cattle Sale
Joliet market notes cattle sales insufficient to establish a clear market. Hog offerings reach 1,100 with prices 25 to 50 cents lower. No 1-2 200-240 lb mostly 52.00 to 52.50, some 52.75, No 1-2 250-270 lb about 52.00 to 51.50. Wednesday estimated receipts: cattle 2,500 and hogs 1,200.
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Joliet, Tl
UPI
Twelve Horses and Ponies Up for Adoption in Illinois Border Case
Grundy County Animal Control will auction twelve impounded horses and ponies after authorities found them starved and exhausted in two trailers at Romine's Plaza. Funds from bids will cover feed and medical costs. adoption must occur before Friday. Animals were linked to the George Sutton family, who could not be located, with contact details traced to Champion, Ohio.
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Oregon
Morris
Grundy County
Shark Jordan
James Austin
Illinois Animal Cruelty and Control Society
George Sutton
Romine
Standard Plaza
Jordan
Champion
Ohio
Sutton
Animal Control Center
Doctor X acquitted in three hospital deaths in New Jersey
Dr Mario E Jascalevich nicknamed Doctor X was acquitted of murder in the deaths of three hospital patients twelve years ago. Jurors deliberated under three hours over two days as spectators applauded the verdict in Hackensack New Jersey.
City weighs Lynes insurance dispute over work claim
City officials debated whether Lynes’s on duty injury is job related for workers compensation. Mayor Davidson and Attorney Black discussed the insurer’s stance, past cases, and delays in payment while Willmington urged a clear ruling. A judiciary committee referral and letters to U. S. Fidelity were approved.
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Thomas Suddarth
Suddarth
Black
Lynes
Willmington
Donald Davidson Sr
Enger
Kearns
Davidson
Daria Benson
Charlotte McCune
U. S. Fidelity Office
Bedford
Charles Roseland
Linn
Judiciary Committee
Floyd Siron
Joe Brochman
U. S. Fidelity
Three Car Accident in Minooka Near High School
Minooka police report a three car crash shortly after 4 15 p m at Minooka High School lot on McEvilly Road. Mary Mitchell 16 Joliet and Douglas Mohundro 17 Tabler Road had stopped when Robin Ray 17 Minooka failed to stop and struck Mohundro s car pushing into Mitchell s car. Damages totaled over 1000 with Mohundro s 1971 Ford about 750, Ray s 1974 Oldsmobile about 450, Mitchell s 1969 Plymouth about 50.
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Minooka High School
Minooka
Michael Hrechko
Mary Mitchell
Rte. 1
Joliet
Douglas Mohundro
Tabler Rd
McEvilly
Robin Ray
Mohundro
Miss Mitchell
Ford
Miss Ray
Campaign dialogue on budget, land Sales and Senator Joyce
Power calls selling 3600 acre Department of Corrections land could raise about 17 million. He accuses Joyce of being a puppet of Chicago Democrats, while Joyce asserts independence as part of the Crazy Eight.
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General Assembly
Power
Department of Corrections
Joyce
Chicago Democraic Organization
Chicago
Samantha Jayne Off Antibiotics Report From Champaign
Gov James R Thompson says his daughter Samantha Jayne has been taken off antibiotics and is gaining weight. He notes her white cell count has fallen to 10000 and is expected to return to normal levels.
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Champaign, Ill
UPI
James R. Thompson
Samantha Jayne
Thompson
Samantha
Morris council weighs bids and zoning actions in fall session
The Morris City Council debated curbs and sidewalks bids at Liberty and Jackson Streets and directed a rebid under 5500. A two foot variance was granted to Kentucky Fried Chicken for a carryout window. Awards included teacher and Man of the Year honors.
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Feeney
Davidson
Barkley
Roseland
Willmington
Brockman
Younger
Siron
Linn
Narvick Brothers
Liberty and
Jackson Sts
First United Methodist Church
Schweickert
Donald Barkley
Morris Zoning Board of Appeals
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Joseph Corsello
Morris Community
James Washburn
Veterans Asociation of Illinois
Knights of Columbus
Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Arthur Leach
Leach
Morris Pizza Hut
Aurora Pizza Hut
Martha Young
Pleasant St
Brochman
Neighbors plan shower to aid fire victims in Plattville
In Plattville Bob Grindle and family lost their two story home to a fire that burned for hours. The couple’s five year old daughter Joanna and twins were unharmed. Neighbors organize a 7 p.m. October 28 shower at United Methodist Church to provide kitchen utensils towels and housekeeping items and a monetary fund via a box. contact Diana Leifheit at 475-7240 for details.
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Plattville
Bob Grindle
Joanna
Laurie
Brisbin Road
Grindle
Jackie
Jennie
Grindles
Ron Grindle
Bob
Laurie Grindle
United Methodist Church
Diana
Edward Leifheit
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