Sunday, November 13, 2011

Obituary on Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 1921-2011: Surgeon who taught at Northwestern's medical school

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 5, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals." (read more)

Obituary on former Northwestern provost who co-founded school's Institute for Policy Research

Sociologist put academic spin on study of race relations

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 29, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, who taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 24, at his home in Kenilworth, his daughter Annee Dantonet Phillips said.

Dr. Engelmann, who was born in Chicago, received bachelor's and dental degrees in 1945 and a medical degree in 1950, all from Northwestern University." (read more)

For Southland entrepreneurs, no reason to ‘boo’ Halloween

Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from Sept. 23, 2011,
updated Sept. 25, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman


"October is just around the corner on the calendar.

In the Southland, that means that in your neighborhood there might suddenly appear cornfield mazes and pumpkin patches that usually don’t exist.

Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest in Homer Glen will spring to life again ..." (read more)

Obituary on William T. Will, 1922 – 2011: Maine East educator operated boys camp in Wisconsin for decades

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 21, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"A memorial service for William T. Will, who for 54 years owned Camp Shewahmegon, a summer camp for boys in northern Wisconsin, is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove.

Mr. Will, 89, died of cancer Thursday, July 14, at his summer home in Drummond, Wis., said his daughter, Cathy Laatsch. He lived in Arlington Heights for 56 years." (read more)

Obituary on William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton, 1919-2011: Longtime Evanston swim coach

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 15, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton was the longtime boys swimming coach at Evanston Township High School, where his teams were consistent winners and captured five state championships between 1953 and 1960.” (read more)