As published in the Harve Daily News on 8 May 2015:
Lillian E. Beck, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Missoula, on 30 April 2015.
Lillian was born on 24 August 1921, in Bowden, Montana, to Emil and Florence Akerlund. She grew up on the homestead in the Harb area, embracing the gospel story at age 12. Lillian attended school in Harb and Malta, except for her junior year, which was spent in New Mexico with her lifelong friend Mary Isabelle (Morris) Adams.
After high school graduation in 1939 she received a scholarship to attend the Great Falls College from which she also graduated.
Lillian met her future husband, John, at Geraldine convention and they were married in Needles, California, on 27 June 1942 after John had been drafted into the Army. In August 1943, when John was sent to serve in the Pacific Theater, Lillian returned to Montana, and on 8 October, their first child, Connie, was born. During the war she worked for the U.S. Customs while caring for their daughter until John's return in the fall of 1945.
Together they raised their children on the family farm while operating the family business, Beck & Akerlund, with Lillian's brother Ollie. After the kids were raised, Lillian not only cared for her parents for many years in her home, but also cared for her beloved husband, John, prior to his death on 18 March 1984. After John's death, Lillian sorely missed her companion of 42 years.
Lillian lived in Havre for 69 years and for 62 of those years she felt honored to have a Sunday morning fellowship meeting in her home.
In 2012 she moved to Pleasantview in Missoula, Montana, where she resided until her death. This time was very cherished by her daughters and son, who reside in Missoula, allowing them to spend precious time with their mother.
Lillian's hospitality was known to many. The Beck household was always full of activity, not only with their own family, but with frequent guests often sitting around the big table having wonderful fellowship while enjoying Lillian's awesome cooking. Lillian's joys included spending time with her family and friends, working in her garden, as well as her love for music and singing the hymns. She was often found sitting next to her children on the piano bench, encouraging them to practice, attending choir concerts or inviting others to the home to sing and play instruments. Because of this, even today all her children appreciate music. Even in her last days though her strength was gone, Lillian would play that little harmonica, never forgetting those hymns so precious to her. Above all, she was very committed to her faith and always stood true to her convictions -- qualities that we all respect and appreciate today.
Lillian is survived by five children and two of their two spouses, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nephews, and a sister-in-law.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Connie; husband, John; brother, Oliver; son-in-law, Jim Doyle; and sister-in-law, Thelma and her husband, Bill Erickson.
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Harve Daily News, 4 April 2015
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Monday, May 16, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
Thelma Christena (Beck) Erickson Obituary
As published in The Chronicle on 31 August 2011:
Thelma Christena Erickson was born on Nov. 25, 1915, to Herbert and Jane Beck at Summerfield, IL. Her family moved to Roy, MT and lived on a farm on the prairie from 1923 to 1942. Thelma rode horses on the range and was considered a true cowgirl. She attended a one-room schoolhouse at Byford and Little Crooked, MT.
Thelma Beck married William E. "Bill" Erickson Dec. 15, 1934, in Lewiston, MT. They moved to Bainbridge Island during World War II in 1942. Bill worked in the shipyards during that period. The couple moved to Garrard Creek in April 1954, then to Oakville in May of 1969. Bill died on Feb. 20, 1984.
Thelma's hobbies included collecting collectibles and reading. She was in many senior citizen programs, including the Senior Companion program, RSVP Oakville, the Oakville Senior Citizens Club, the Sheba Agency and the Grays Harbor area Olympia Area on Aging.
Thelma is survived by her four children, Lillian (Forrest) Nelson of Rushville, NE, Herbert (Dorothy) Erickson of Denver, CO, Carol Smith of Rochester, WA, and William "Bill Jr." (Glenda) Erickson of Ellensburg, WA, two sisters-in-law, Lillian Beck of Havre, MT and Pearl "Patsy" Lawrence of La Mesa, CA, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, her brother, John, her grandson Allmon, and her great-granddaughter, Tazzalyn.
Special thanks to Dona Letteer for the many hours she spent being a helping friend to Thelma and her family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday, September 2, at Newell-Hoerling's Funeral Chapel in Centralia, WA. Burial will be at Grand Mound Cemetery followed by a potluck reception at the FOTL (old Legion Hall) Community Hall in Oakville. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Friday morning before the service.
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The Chronicle, 31 August 2011
Thelma Christena Erickson was born on Nov. 25, 1915, to Herbert and Jane Beck at Summerfield, IL. Her family moved to Roy, MT and lived on a farm on the prairie from 1923 to 1942. Thelma rode horses on the range and was considered a true cowgirl. She attended a one-room schoolhouse at Byford and Little Crooked, MT.
Thelma Beck married William E. "Bill" Erickson Dec. 15, 1934, in Lewiston, MT. They moved to Bainbridge Island during World War II in 1942. Bill worked in the shipyards during that period. The couple moved to Garrard Creek in April 1954, then to Oakville in May of 1969. Bill died on Feb. 20, 1984.
Thelma's hobbies included collecting collectibles and reading. She was in many senior citizen programs, including the Senior Companion program, RSVP Oakville, the Oakville Senior Citizens Club, the Sheba Agency and the Grays Harbor area Olympia Area on Aging.
Thelma is survived by her four children, Lillian (Forrest) Nelson of Rushville, NE, Herbert (Dorothy) Erickson of Denver, CO, Carol Smith of Rochester, WA, and William "Bill Jr." (Glenda) Erickson of Ellensburg, WA, two sisters-in-law, Lillian Beck of Havre, MT and Pearl "Patsy" Lawrence of La Mesa, CA, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, her brother, John, her grandson Allmon, and her great-granddaughter, Tazzalyn.
Special thanks to Dona Letteer for the many hours she spent being a helping friend to Thelma and her family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday, September 2, at Newell-Hoerling's Funeral Chapel in Centralia, WA. Burial will be at Grand Mound Cemetery followed by a potluck reception at the FOTL (old Legion Hall) Community Hall in Oakville. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Friday morning before the service.
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The Chronicle, 31 August 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Janet (King/Nikas) Tarver Obituary
As published in The Register-Guard, on 12 November 2011
Janet N. Tarver of Eugene died on Nov. 6 of complications of liver disease. She was 64. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
She was born June 16, 1947, in Seattle to Nick and Frances Muir Nikas. She married Steve Tarver on May 2, 1980, in Grants Pass.
She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon State College in 1979. She worked as an artist and photographer.
Survivors include her husband; her parents; two daughters, Gina Schulze of Eugene and Magnolia Perk of New Mexico; a son, Sean Nikas of Salem; and nine grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
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The Register-Guard, 12 November 2011
Janet N. Tarver of Eugene died on Nov. 6 of complications of liver disease. She was 64. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
She was born June 16, 1947, in Seattle to Nick and Frances Muir Nikas. She married Steve Tarver on May 2, 1980, in Grants Pass.
She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon State College in 1979. She worked as an artist and photographer.
Survivors include her husband; her parents; two daughters, Gina Schulze of Eugene and Magnolia Perk of New Mexico; a son, Sean Nikas of Salem; and nine grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
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The Register-Guard, 12 November 2011
Monday, May 2, 2016
Jack Thatcher King Obituary
As published in The Morning News Tribune, 25 February 1991
Jack T. King
Jack T. King, 81, died February 23, 1991. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 1, 1909. Mr. King was a Civil Service employee for 37 for the Military Sea Transport Service. He was with the Pacific Sea Command during WWII and the Korean Conflict, and retired as Port Engineer in Oakland, California. After his retirement he made his home in Tahuya, Mason County, Washington. He was active in the Tahuya Port Commission and served as Assistant Fire Chief for the Tahuya Fire Department for 15 years. He had recently moved to Tacoma.
He is survived by his wife, Irmgard; sons, Jack E. King, Sumner, Jon King, Lake ALmonor, Calif., James A. Swanson, Tacoma; daughter, Janet Tarver, Eugene, Oregon; four grandchildren, Tanya Boyle, Alicia Marshall, Calif., John Swanson, Pamela Baker, Tacoma; great granddaughter, Bettina Baker, Tacoma; and great grandson, Cameron Boyle, Calif.
At Mr. King's request, no services are scheduled. Unurnment, New Tacoma Cemetery. Arrangements by New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home.
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The Mornings News Tribune, 25 February 1991
Jack T. King
Jack T. King, 81, died February 23, 1991. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 1, 1909. Mr. King was a Civil Service employee for 37 for the Military Sea Transport Service. He was with the Pacific Sea Command during WWII and the Korean Conflict, and retired as Port Engineer in Oakland, California. After his retirement he made his home in Tahuya, Mason County, Washington. He was active in the Tahuya Port Commission and served as Assistant Fire Chief for the Tahuya Fire Department for 15 years. He had recently moved to Tacoma.
He is survived by his wife, Irmgard; sons, Jack E. King, Sumner, Jon King, Lake ALmonor, Calif., James A. Swanson, Tacoma; daughter, Janet Tarver, Eugene, Oregon; four grandchildren, Tanya Boyle, Alicia Marshall, Calif., John Swanson, Pamela Baker, Tacoma; great granddaughter, Bettina Baker, Tacoma; and great grandson, Cameron Boyle, Calif.
At Mr. King's request, no services are scheduled. Unurnment, New Tacoma Cemetery. Arrangements by New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home.
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The Mornings News Tribune, 25 February 1991
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Frances (Muir) King Nikas Obituary
As published in the Marin Independent Journal, 10 May 2013:
Frances Beverly (Muir) Nikas died peacefully at home on April 23, 2013 in Salem, Oregon surrounded by her family. Fran was born on Whidbey Island in 1924 and raised in Seattle by the first Fire Chief of the Boeing Company, Alexander Muir. She moved to San Francisco in the 1950s and married Nicholas Nikas in 1956. Together they raised two children, Sean Nikas and Janet Tarver. Fran was president of Poly High School PTA in San Francisco in the 1950s and enjoyed a career in accounting. The family moved to Ross in 1966 where Fran found her passion for theater as a playwright and actor with the Ross Valley Players. She was an active television and voice-over actor with the Screen Actors Guild for over 25 years. In retirement, she moved to Ashland, Oregon where she supported theater and music. Last year she celebrated her 56th year of marriage to Nick with another of her famously fun parties. Fran was preceded in death by her daughter Janet Tarver. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, her son Sean Nikas and his wife Mary, along with four children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She will always be remembered by family and friends for her wonderful cooking, marvelous story telling, great parties, beautiful smile and joyful laughter.
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Marin Independent Journal, 10 May 2013
Frances Beverly (Muir) Nikas died peacefully at home on April 23, 2013 in Salem, Oregon surrounded by her family. Fran was born on Whidbey Island in 1924 and raised in Seattle by the first Fire Chief of the Boeing Company, Alexander Muir. She moved to San Francisco in the 1950s and married Nicholas Nikas in 1956. Together they raised two children, Sean Nikas and Janet Tarver. Fran was president of Poly High School PTA in San Francisco in the 1950s and enjoyed a career in accounting. The family moved to Ross in 1966 where Fran found her passion for theater as a playwright and actor with the Ross Valley Players. She was an active television and voice-over actor with the Screen Actors Guild for over 25 years. In retirement, she moved to Ashland, Oregon where she supported theater and music. Last year she celebrated her 56th year of marriage to Nick with another of her famously fun parties. Fran was preceded in death by her daughter Janet Tarver. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, her son Sean Nikas and his wife Mary, along with four children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She will always be remembered by family and friends for her wonderful cooking, marvelous story telling, great parties, beautiful smile and joyful laughter.
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Marin Independent Journal, 10 May 2013
Friday, April 29, 2016
Alexander Rodney Muir Obituary
As published in the Seattle Times, 3 March 2002
MUIR, Alexander "Rod" R. -- Born January 23, 1942 in Seattle to Alexander E. and Minerva B. (Hansen) Muir; passed way February 27, 2002 at age 60. Survived by his loving uncles and aunts, Morris C. Hansen of Seattle, James and Elsie Hansen of Everson, Lars A. Hansen of New Mexico, Frances Nikas of California, Dora and Robert Burns of Wisconsin, Margaret and John Montford, Molly and Paul Callahan of Arizona. Also survived by many cousins and numerous friends. Memorial Service Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m. Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel, 1111 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle. Memorials suggested to Evergreen Hospice, 12822 - 124th Lane N.E., Kirkland WA 98034.
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Seattle Times, 3 March 2002
MUIR, Alexander "Rod" R. -- Born January 23, 1942 in Seattle to Alexander E. and Minerva B. (Hansen) Muir; passed way February 27, 2002 at age 60. Survived by his loving uncles and aunts, Morris C. Hansen of Seattle, James and Elsie Hansen of Everson, Lars A. Hansen of New Mexico, Frances Nikas of California, Dora and Robert Burns of Wisconsin, Margaret and John Montford, Molly and Paul Callahan of Arizona. Also survived by many cousins and numerous friends. Memorial Service Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m. Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel, 1111 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle. Memorials suggested to Evergreen Hospice, 12822 - 124th Lane N.E., Kirkland WA 98034.
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Seattle Times, 3 March 2002
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Minerva B. (Hansen) Muir Obituary
As published in the Seattle Times, 1 February 2001:
MUIR, Minerva "Min"
Born: July 3, 1915 in Chignik, Alaska
Passed away January 30, 2001
Preceded in death by husband Alexander; brothers Howard and Dan. Survived by son Rodney of Edmonds; brothers Jim Hansen, Bellingham; Lars Hansen, Liberal, Kansas; Morris Hansen, Seattle. Sisters Dora Burns, Eau Clair, WI; Peggy Montfort, Flagstaff, AZ, and Molly Callahan, Yuma, AZ.
Memorial Service, Saturday, February 3, 11:00 a.m., Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St., Seattle.
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Seattle Times, 1 February 2001
MUIR, Minerva "Min"
Born: July 3, 1915 in Chignik, Alaska
Passed away January 30, 2001
Preceded in death by husband Alexander; brothers Howard and Dan. Survived by son Rodney of Edmonds; brothers Jim Hansen, Bellingham; Lars Hansen, Liberal, Kansas; Morris Hansen, Seattle. Sisters Dora Burns, Eau Clair, WI; Peggy Montfort, Flagstaff, AZ, and Molly Callahan, Yuma, AZ.
Memorial Service, Saturday, February 3, 11:00 a.m., Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St., Seattle.
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Seattle Times, 1 February 2001
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Alexander Eugene Muir Obituary
As published in the Seattle Times, 4 November 1999:
MUIR, Alex -- Age 82, died November 2, 1999. Survived by wife, Min; son, Rod; and sister, Frances Nikas. No Services. Remembrances to Evergreen Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.
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Seattle Times, 4 November 1999
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Alexander Muir Obituary
As published in the Seattle Daily Times on 7 May 1957:
ALEXANDER MUIR -- Funeral services for Alexander Muir, 68, of 1415 Belmont Av., a retired fireman, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow in the Butterworth chapel. Cremation will follow.
Mr. Muir, who was the fire chief at Boeing Airplane Co. during the Second World War, died yesterday of a heart attack.
Mr. Muir was born in Coalville, Ill. He came to Seattle 44 years ago.
Mr. Muir joined the Seattle Fire Department in 1913. He retired in 1920 because of an injury. He rejoined the department in 1930 and served as an inspector until 1935. He retired from Boeing in 1945. He was a member of the Retired Firemen's Association.
Surviving are a son, Alexander E. Muir, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Helen M. Potter, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Frances Nikas, San Francisco; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Caswell and Mrs. Jane Beck, both of Danville, Ill., and three grandchildren.
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Seattle Daily Times, 7 May 1957
ALEXANDER MUIR -- Funeral services for Alexander Muir, 68, of 1415 Belmont Av., a retired fireman, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow in the Butterworth chapel. Cremation will follow.
Mr. Muir, who was the fire chief at Boeing Airplane Co. during the Second World War, died yesterday of a heart attack.
Mr. Muir was born in Coalville, Ill. He came to Seattle 44 years ago.
Mr. Muir joined the Seattle Fire Department in 1913. He retired in 1920 because of an injury. He rejoined the department in 1930 and served as an inspector until 1935. He retired from Boeing in 1945. He was a member of the Retired Firemen's Association.
Surviving are a son, Alexander E. Muir, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Helen M. Potter, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Frances Nikas, San Francisco; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Caswell and Mrs. Jane Beck, both of Danville, Ill., and three grandchildren.
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Seattle Daily Times, 7 May 1957
Friday, April 22, 2016
Gayle Lynn Hoyt Obituary
As published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 9 January 2004:
Gayle Lynn Hoyt, 49, of San Diego died Dec. 30. She was born in Detroit and was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include her companion, Susan Furin; mother, Kay Hoyt of Novi, Mich.; sisters, Sandra Nickel of Wixom, Mich., and Kathy Cosentino of Novi, Mich.; brother, Donald Hoyt of Livonia, Mich.; and aunt Merna Hoyt of Livonia, Mich. No services were planned. Donations: blood donations to the San Diego Blood Bank (code GH10) or San Diego MDA, 8525 Gibbs Drive, Suite 304, San Diego, CA 92123. Arrangements: Feathergill Mortuary.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 January 2004
Gayle Lynn Hoyt, 49, of San Diego died Dec. 30. She was born in Detroit and was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include her companion, Susan Furin; mother, Kay Hoyt of Novi, Mich.; sisters, Sandra Nickel of Wixom, Mich., and Kathy Cosentino of Novi, Mich.; brother, Donald Hoyt of Livonia, Mich.; and aunt Merna Hoyt of Livonia, Mich. No services were planned. Donations: blood donations to the San Diego Blood Bank (code GH10) or San Diego MDA, 8525 Gibbs Drive, Suite 304, San Diego, CA 92123. Arrangements: Feathergill Mortuary.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 January 2004
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Kathryn Mayme (Muir) Hoyt Obituary
As published on the Fred Wood Funeral Home website:
Hoyt, Kay age 83. Cherished wife of the late Wilber. Loving mother of Sandi (Bud) Nickel, Kathy (Nick) Cosentino, Don (Belinda) and the late Gayle Hoyt. Proud grandma of Kim, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emma, Jeff, Peter, Greg and great-grandma of Ben, Carson, Carter, Logan, Annabelle, Andrew, Kara and Dallas. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Fred Wood Funeral Home-Rice Chapel, 36100 Five Mile Road, Livonia (East of Levan) Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Friday at the funeral home, gathering 10 a.m. with service 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: AB Womens Ministries of Michigan, 3668 Barberry Circle, Wixom, MI 48393-1101.
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Fred Wood Funeral Home, http://www.fredwoodfuneralhome.com
Hoyt, Kay age 83. Cherished wife of the late Wilber. Loving mother of Sandi (Bud) Nickel, Kathy (Nick) Cosentino, Don (Belinda) and the late Gayle Hoyt. Proud grandma of Kim, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emma, Jeff, Peter, Greg and great-grandma of Ben, Carson, Carter, Logan, Annabelle, Andrew, Kara and Dallas. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Fred Wood Funeral Home-Rice Chapel, 36100 Five Mile Road, Livonia (East of Levan) Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Friday at the funeral home, gathering 10 a.m. with service 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: AB Womens Ministries of Michigan, 3668 Barberry Circle, Wixom, MI 48393-1101.
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Fred Wood Funeral Home, http://www.fredwoodfuneralhome.com
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Alexander Francis Samas Obituary
As published in the Orange County Register on 18 July 2012:
A loving husband, father and grandfather whose faith guided him through a rewarding life was born into the world Jun 4, 1921...and entered eternal life July 14, 2012.
He was a man of faith, dignity, humor and strength. His love of life was contagious, he brought joy to all he met.
His last big fish landed his picture on a Sport magazine..."86 years young and still sticking the sea bass."
His three "holes in one" made him very proud and someone to respect on the course.
His cooking left everyone asking "what's for dinner"...and, when will you open your own kitchen to the public?" He did in fact cook for the public every day, he delivered his goodies to his loved neighbors, along with a morning joke.
There wasn't a sport he didn't love.
As a young man he grew up in Chicago Heights, studied in the seminary, fought in World War II in the Coast Guard, and was a Golden Glove champion.
He was born of immigrant parents and was raised with ten brothers and sisters. He was proud of his Lithuanian heritage and his family.
He continued to speak that language and support the Lithuanian Catholic Church in Los Angeles throughout his years.
He worked hard his entire life, and had a voice that praised the Lord, his whistle sounded just like the birds.
He was devoted to his wife of 65 years. His love for her was above all! He was the kind of father and grandfather every child should have. He was a good and kind man, yet strong and with unbending character. His love of life, family, and the Lord was an example for all.
He spent his retired years committed to volunteer work at the St. Francis Home in Santa Ana, working to enrich the lives of the Sisters and the residents who meant so much to him.
He was a member of the Elk's Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the President of the St. Francis Guild.
He was a member of the St. Angela Merici parish in Brea for over 30 years and a devout Catholic.
He was a man you could truly lean on and depend on.
He retired as a respected State Farm agent.
He was loved and respected by so many.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Orange County Register, 18 July 2012
A loving husband, father and grandfather whose faith guided him through a rewarding life was born into the world Jun 4, 1921...and entered eternal life July 14, 2012.
He was a man of faith, dignity, humor and strength. His love of life was contagious, he brought joy to all he met.
His last big fish landed his picture on a Sport magazine..."86 years young and still sticking the sea bass."
His three "holes in one" made him very proud and someone to respect on the course.
His cooking left everyone asking "what's for dinner"...and, when will you open your own kitchen to the public?" He did in fact cook for the public every day, he delivered his goodies to his loved neighbors, along with a morning joke.
There wasn't a sport he didn't love.
As a young man he grew up in Chicago Heights, studied in the seminary, fought in World War II in the Coast Guard, and was a Golden Glove champion.
He was born of immigrant parents and was raised with ten brothers and sisters. He was proud of his Lithuanian heritage and his family.
He continued to speak that language and support the Lithuanian Catholic Church in Los Angeles throughout his years.
He worked hard his entire life, and had a voice that praised the Lord, his whistle sounded just like the birds.
He was devoted to his wife of 65 years. His love for her was above all! He was the kind of father and grandfather every child should have. He was a good and kind man, yet strong and with unbending character. His love of life, family, and the Lord was an example for all.
He spent his retired years committed to volunteer work at the St. Francis Home in Santa Ana, working to enrich the lives of the Sisters and the residents who meant so much to him.
He was a member of the Elk's Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the President of the St. Francis Guild.
He was a member of the St. Angela Merici parish in Brea for over 30 years and a devout Catholic.
He was a man you could truly lean on and depend on.
He retired as a respected State Farm agent.
He was loved and respected by so many.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Orange County Register, 18 July 2012
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Bernice Marie (Muir) Samas Obituary
Bernice Marie Samas entered this world October 30, 1923. She entered eternal salvation May 18, 2013. She was brave, courageous and beautiful.
She was raised in Dearborn, Michigan with 5 brothers and sisters on a farm where she loved to pick the fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy her mother's freshly baked bread almost daily. She learned all things food, cooking and canning and how to make naked vegetables a treat.
Bea was a very talented woman. If you were lucky enough to have something handmade by her, you were spoiled and learned about quality and details. If you played tennis or golf as an opponent, you had quite a challenge, and her quick bright mind never failed her, right up to her final breaths.
She joined the army and was a surgical nurse in WWII. Her precision and capabilities made her a favorite and requested assistant in surgery. This would have been a perfect fit for a career as it married her kind heart with skillful precision/never error ways.
Instead, she married her husband of 65 years, who preceded her in death by 10 months. She was his all, and he was hers. They met on a dance floor in New York during the war. She was the belle of the ball, and Alex knew if he didn't learn to dance, he would have to watch her dance with others. Theirs was a love story of devotion to The Lord, each other, their family, and any in need. Bea was devoted to the St. Francis Retirement home to enrich the lives of the Sisters and the residents.
Bea Samas was sweet, kind, bright, and a consummate lady. She was admired and loved by all who knew her. Bea was a most loving mother to 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren and many wonderful friends and extended family. She will be greatly missed.
Hers was a selfless love story, and now, one lovebird has flown to join the other. She surely dances with her husband and rests in the peace of The Lord.
A recitation of the Rosary will take place Wednesday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. and her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 30th at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be at the St. Frances Retirement Home, 1718 W. 6th St., Santa Ana, CA 92703. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Francis Home.
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Bernice "Bea" Marie (Muir) Samas, Obituary, http://www.LocalTributes.com
She was raised in Dearborn, Michigan with 5 brothers and sisters on a farm where she loved to pick the fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy her mother's freshly baked bread almost daily. She learned all things food, cooking and canning and how to make naked vegetables a treat.
Bea was a very talented woman. If you were lucky enough to have something handmade by her, you were spoiled and learned about quality and details. If you played tennis or golf as an opponent, you had quite a challenge, and her quick bright mind never failed her, right up to her final breaths.
She joined the army and was a surgical nurse in WWII. Her precision and capabilities made her a favorite and requested assistant in surgery. This would have been a perfect fit for a career as it married her kind heart with skillful precision/never error ways.
Instead, she married her husband of 65 years, who preceded her in death by 10 months. She was his all, and he was hers. They met on a dance floor in New York during the war. She was the belle of the ball, and Alex knew if he didn't learn to dance, he would have to watch her dance with others. Theirs was a love story of devotion to The Lord, each other, their family, and any in need. Bea was devoted to the St. Francis Retirement home to enrich the lives of the Sisters and the residents.
Bea Samas was sweet, kind, bright, and a consummate lady. She was admired and loved by all who knew her. Bea was a most loving mother to 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren and many wonderful friends and extended family. She will be greatly missed.
Hers was a selfless love story, and now, one lovebird has flown to join the other. She surely dances with her husband and rests in the peace of The Lord.
A recitation of the Rosary will take place Wednesday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. and her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 30th at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be at the St. Frances Retirement Home, 1718 W. 6th St., Santa Ana, CA 92703. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Francis Home.
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Bernice "Bea" Marie (Muir) Samas, Obituary, http://www.LocalTributes.com
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Elizabeth May (Muir) Telek Easton Obituary
Elizabeth May Telek/Easton of 1922 Eastview Drive, Sun City Center, FL, known to all as Betty, died on Saturday, Jan. 17 2009, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She had recently moved to Michigan due to her illness.
Betty was born May 17, 1921 in Dearborn, Michigan, to Peter and Mamie Muir. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Adrian, Michigan. Betty was a World War II veteran and proudly served in the WAACs. She married Andy Telek on Sept. 19, 1946 and lived in Birmingham and Warren, Michigan until moving to Sun City Center in 1981.
Betty loved golfing, dancing and crafts and spent many happy hours in those activities. She was a wonderful lady and was loved by all. Her family and friends will miss her sorely.
She is survived by her daughter, Caryle (and son in law, David) Rubbelke; two sisters, Kay Hoyt and Bea Samas; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service and burial with honors will be held at 11am on Friday June 26, 2009 at the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513, (352) 793-7740. If interested in attending, please contact Caryle Rubbelke - 2485 Norton Lawn, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307, (248) 852-3138 for information.
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Tampa Tribune, 30 January 2009
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Harold Muir Obituary
As published in The Californian on 29 October 2003:
Harold Muir, 86, died of natural causes on Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, in Maui, Hawaii. Born in Michigan in 1917, he lived in Oceanside for the last 29 years. He served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater, and after the war returned to college and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Lawrence Technical Institute (now Lawrence Technical University) outside Detroit, Mich. In 1953, he moved his family to Santa Monica and started his own heating and air-conditioning business. Thermodyne, which he operated in Los Angeles and Oceanside until he retired in 1980. He was a member of the El Camino Country Club, the Hackers Golf Group, the Packard Club, St. Mary's of the Sea church and the Oceanside Elks Club.
Harold is survived by his wife of 29 years, Emma Muir of Oceanside, sons Randall Muir of Claremont, Richard Muir of Oceanside, and Robert Muir of Elk Grove; daughter Mary Muir of Santa Monica; stepchildren, Bill Freed of Oceanside and Patricia Franch of Prescott, Ariz. He is also survived by his sisters, Bea Samas, Marge Rose, Kay Hoyt, and Betty Easton. and his brother Art Muir, as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oceanside on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, with a Rosary at 9:30 to 9:45 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Patrick Mulcahy will officiate. Inurnment will be in Mission San Luis Rey.
The family suggest that memorial donations to St. Mary's Star of the Sea building fund, 609 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
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The Californian, 29 October 2003
Harold Muir, 86, died of natural causes on Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, in Maui, Hawaii. Born in Michigan in 1917, he lived in Oceanside for the last 29 years. He served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater, and after the war returned to college and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Lawrence Technical Institute (now Lawrence Technical University) outside Detroit, Mich. In 1953, he moved his family to Santa Monica and started his own heating and air-conditioning business. Thermodyne, which he operated in Los Angeles and Oceanside until he retired in 1980. He was a member of the El Camino Country Club, the Hackers Golf Group, the Packard Club, St. Mary's of the Sea church and the Oceanside Elks Club.
Harold is survived by his wife of 29 years, Emma Muir of Oceanside, sons Randall Muir of Claremont, Richard Muir of Oceanside, and Robert Muir of Elk Grove; daughter Mary Muir of Santa Monica; stepchildren, Bill Freed of Oceanside and Patricia Franch of Prescott, Ariz. He is also survived by his sisters, Bea Samas, Marge Rose, Kay Hoyt, and Betty Easton. and his brother Art Muir, as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oceanside on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, with a Rosary at 9:30 to 9:45 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Patrick Mulcahy will officiate. Inurnment will be in Mission San Luis Rey.
The family suggest that memorial donations to St. Mary's Star of the Sea building fund, 609 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
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The Californian, 29 October 2003
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Carol Ann (Bustamante) Kellberg Obituary
As published in the Kitsap Sun on 6 June 2006:
Carol Ann Kellberg, 44, VETERAN, of Bremerton died May 24, 2006, at her home. She was born in Flushing, N.Y., to Joseph and Nora (Keegan) Bustamante. She graduated from Uniondale High School in 1978 and later served in the Army and Navy. She was an ammunition stock control and accounting specialist in the Army and was one of the first women to receive nuclear training. She married Robb Kellberg on June 1, 1999, in Snoqualmie. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, camping with her family, dancing, relaxing in the sun and watching NASCAR to root for No. 8.
She is survived by her husband in Bremerton; sons, Nicholas and Vincent, both of Bremerton; and sisters, Josie Starna (Frank) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Bubie Gabel (Paul) of Port Jefferson, N.Y.
Memorial service: Was held 24 May at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Chapel.
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Kitsap Sun, 6 June 2006
Carol Ann Kellberg, 44, VETERAN, of Bremerton died May 24, 2006, at her home. She was born in Flushing, N.Y., to Joseph and Nora (Keegan) Bustamante. She graduated from Uniondale High School in 1978 and later served in the Army and Navy. She was an ammunition stock control and accounting specialist in the Army and was one of the first women to receive nuclear training. She married Robb Kellberg on June 1, 1999, in Snoqualmie. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, camping with her family, dancing, relaxing in the sun and watching NASCAR to root for No. 8.
She is survived by her husband in Bremerton; sons, Nicholas and Vincent, both of Bremerton; and sisters, Josie Starna (Frank) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Bubie Gabel (Paul) of Port Jefferson, N.Y.
Memorial service: Was held 24 May at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Chapel.
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Kitsap Sun, 6 June 2006
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Thomas Joseph Ogden Obituary
As published in the The Tampa Tribune on 9 February 1998:
THOMAS JOSEPH OGDEN, 85, of New Port Richey died Friday at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville. A native of Drexel Hill, Pa., he moved to this area 30 years ago from Pennsylvania. He was a retired pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, supervisor of education at Devereux School, taught physically handicapped students and was a teacher-operator at Braeside School. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.
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The Tampa Tribune, 9 February 1998
THOMAS JOSEPH OGDEN, 85, of New Port Richey died Friday at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville. A native of Drexel Hill, Pa., he moved to this area 30 years ago from Pennsylvania. He was a retired pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, supervisor of education at Devereux School, taught physically handicapped students and was a teacher-operator at Braeside School. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.
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The Tampa Tribune, 9 February 1998
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Joann (May) Tester Hess Obituary
Joann May Hess, 70 years of age of the Paw Paw section of Hurley, VA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. Born April 14, 1943 in Grundy, VA she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Dotson May. She was a homemaker, seamstress, enjoyed crafts and loved animals and a member of the Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church for 56 years. A loving wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents Edward and Hazel Dotson May, she was preceded in death by her first husband Cecil Tester and one brother Fairley May.
Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years Jerry Hess of Hurley, VA; daughters Diana Dotson and husband Gary, Vickie Justus and Anita Jill Hess all of Hurley, VA, Lisa Kim Wolford of Greensboro, NC.
She is also survived by her grandchildren Amber Matney, Dr. Bandon Tester, Tiffany Justus, Jeffrey Wolford, Matthew Wolford, and Gregory Wolford.
Funeral service for Joann May Hess will be conducted at the Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church, Hurley, VA, Tuesday October 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Elders Ervin Hurley, Ronnie Hurley and Kenny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.
Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church on Paw Paw Road, Hurley, VA.
The family will receive friends at the Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church, Monday October 21, 2013 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made toward the funeral expense.
Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com
The family of Joann May have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
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In addition to her parents Edward and Hazel Dotson May, she was preceded in death by her first husband Cecil Tester and one brother Fairley May.
Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years Jerry Hess of Hurley, VA; daughters Diana Dotson and husband Gary, Vickie Justus and Anita Jill Hess all of Hurley, VA, Lisa Kim Wolford of Greensboro, NC.
She is also survived by her grandchildren Amber Matney, Dr. Bandon Tester, Tiffany Justus, Jeffrey Wolford, Matthew Wolford, and Gregory Wolford.
Funeral service for Joann May Hess will be conducted at the Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church, Hurley, VA, Tuesday October 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Elders Ervin Hurley, Ronnie Hurley and Kenny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.
Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church on Paw Paw Road, Hurley, VA.
The family will receive friends at the Kelsa Freewill Baptist Church, Monday October 21, 2013 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made toward the funeral expense.
Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com
The family of Joann May have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
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Global, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Memorial No. 119029248
Monday, March 14, 2016
Cecil Roy Hess Obituary
Roy C. Hess, 82 of Kingsport, TN, formerly of Raven, died Aug. 6.
Born April 7, 1924 in Russell County, he was the son of the late Charles Robert and Jessie Fitzgerald Hess.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired foreman miner for Island Creek VP #2.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Jenny) Vandyke Hess; one son, Ronnie Hess; six brothers, Johnny Hess, Cleotus Hess, Paul Hess, Clarence Hess and Columbus Hess; and two sisters, Ollie Coleman and Beulah Keene.
Survivors: daughters, Ruth Ann Vandyke of Kingsport, TN, Faye Fitzwater of Norfolk, Judy Bradshaw of Richlands; sons Jerry Hess of Hurley, Cecil Hess of Richlands; brothers, Winfred Hess of Paintlick, Ervin Hess of West Kavina, CA; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Stafford Compton officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Aug. 10 at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Family and friends are request to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Aug. 10.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the funeral home.
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US, Virginia Tazewell County, Miscellaneous Obituaries, 32 (http://www.genealogybuff.com)
Born April 7, 1924 in Russell County, he was the son of the late Charles Robert and Jessie Fitzgerald Hess.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired foreman miner for Island Creek VP #2.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Jenny) Vandyke Hess; one son, Ronnie Hess; six brothers, Johnny Hess, Cleotus Hess, Paul Hess, Clarence Hess and Columbus Hess; and two sisters, Ollie Coleman and Beulah Keene.
Survivors: daughters, Ruth Ann Vandyke of Kingsport, TN, Faye Fitzwater of Norfolk, Judy Bradshaw of Richlands; sons Jerry Hess of Hurley, Cecil Hess of Richlands; brothers, Winfred Hess of Paintlick, Ervin Hess of West Kavina, CA; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Stafford Compton officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Aug. 10 at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Family and friends are request to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Aug. 10.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the funeral home.
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US, Virginia Tazewell County, Miscellaneous Obituaries, 32 (http://www.genealogybuff.com)
Friday, March 11, 2016
Joseph Kenneth Shartiag Obituary
As published in the Chicago Tribune on 9 February 2015:
Joe Shartiag, PhD, devoted husband of 54 years to Lois (nee Siegel), passed away 9 days before his 77th birthday on 25 January 2015, and he always enjoyed the fun of his birthday being on Ground Hog's day. Beloved father of Beth Lofland (Dr. Kenneth) and Michael (Robin) Shartiag. Beloved Papa to Logan and Angelina Lofland and Zachary and Shira Shartiag. Joe also loved his two cats, Roxi and Simon who loved sitting on his lap in his favorite chair. Devoted son of the late Henrietta Muir. Son-in-law of the late Norman and Norma Siegel. Dearest brother-in-law of Jane (Dr. Kenneth) Kierstein, of Waterford, CT, and Dr. Newton (Diane) Siegel, of Chesterfield, MO. Cherished Uncle of Dr. Jeffrey Kierstein (Abbe) of Glastonbury, CT, the late Kevin Kierstein, Lori (Chip) Craw of Seattle, WA and David (Lauren F.) Siegel of Berkeley, CA. Great Uncle of Kyla and Emme Kierstein and Gavin and Linsey Craw and Delilah Siegel. Dear cousin of Mary Proctor and Cecil (Glenda) Hess.
Joe will be greatly missed by his many classmates from the United States Coast Guard Academy, Class of June 1960, and his classmates of East St. Louis Senior High School, class of 1956. Also missing Joe will be his many friends at McHenry County Jewish Congregation and his friends from the Diamonds Club.
Joe was awarded a four year scholarship to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, and he graduated Number 3 in his class with honors. After graduation he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Coast Guard. He was stationed on the Magnolia Buoy Tender in San Francisco Bay. He was then the Captain of an 85-foot search and rescue ship in Crescent City, CA. His next assignment was Captain of a Loran Station in Saipan, Mariana Islands. His last assignment was in St. Louis, MO as Navigation Officer for the buoys on the Mississippi River.
He received his Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and his Doctorate from Northwestern University in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research and Financial Management. He retired from AG Communications. Dr. Joseph Shartiag was a member of Barrington American Legion, and a lifetime member of Hadassah. He enjoyed his pontoon boat, fishing, computing and playing bridge. His favorite pastime was his fantastic garden. Joe and Lois lived in San Leandro, CA; Crescent City, CA; Fairview Heights, IL; Gales Ferry, CT; Skokie, IL; Lincolnwood, IL; and finally his beloved home in Barrington Hills, IL.
Services were held Sunday, February 1, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McHenry County Jewish Congregation, 8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, or Barrington Hadassah, 50 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10019, or BSA Troop 52 c/o Lofland, P.O.Box 1592, Deerfield, IL 60015, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjinfo.com.
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Chicago Tribune, 8 February 2015
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